I have a 2001 Honda Civic EX. Recently the alternator "got loose," (someone failed to replace one of the bolts), and it fried my pcm. The dealership was unable to locate the correct part (no longer available), so I ordered an Acura part that was supposed to be compatible. I was told there was a difference with the emission code, or something like that (sorry, am not really sure). I installed it myself a few weeks ago. It ran perfectly well, but the engine light came back on after clearing it out. It was a catalytic converter error.
This weekend my car started having the same old problem… Unable to accelerate past 40mph. I unplugged the pcm, plugged it back in, and it worked normally again. However, it has happened 3 more times. Each time I unplug/replug it in, and it works normally. Is there something triggering the error that I can turn off? A sensor that needs to be replaced?
If you have experience with this type of issue, and think there is a work-around to keep my car running, please let me know. The dealership can't get the correct part, and will not work with a part that is "similar." I am getting desperate, as I need this care for another 6 months. I am afraid that I will get stuck somewhere, and not have a car to get to work or class.
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