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2002 Accord, low power on hills
I replaced the cat, and the car runs like new. I got a Walker cat for about $500. Honda wants $2300 for theirs. Living in NY, it needs a CARB cat, which is a lot more expensive than a Federal cat. I rechecked the exhaust backpressure by revving the throttle from under the hood. The old cat...- bobwhite
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2002 Accord, low power on hills
To quote Mr Google: A "fishbite" misfire is a very subtle, quick, intermittent engine hesitation or jerk, often felt during light acceleration or cruising, mimicking the feeling of a fish nibbling on a line. No, I don't have a temp gun.- bobwhite
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2002 Accord, low power on hills
2002 Accord F23A4, auto, low power on hills and fishbite roughness on flats. No CEL, except for sometimes P0420, cat efficiency. 187K miles, well maintained, one owner (me). Last year it could climb a certain 8% hill in 3rd gear, 50mph. This year, same hill, it shifts down to 2nd gear, 40 mph...- bobwhite
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