I can't believe I'm already back here asking questions. I just had my car in the shop yesterday for a different problem. For the past month or so, my car has been a little funny at start. It kind of feels a little jumpy like its not sure it really wants to go anywhere. I usually just give it a minute and a little gas and it seems to level out. Today, it did the same thing, but actually stalled. It started up again a bit unhappily. Its fine after its moving, but what would cause this problem only at start? I'm not super car savvy, so any help is appreciated. Oh, and my car is an automatic 94 Civic. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

You may have water or impurities in your fuel system. I'd run a bottle of gas treatment that removes water and go from there. How long has it been since you changed your fuel filter? If it is time to change it, I'd do that as well.

According to the haynes manual: if the engine stalls:
1. Idle speed incorrect
2. Fuel filter clogged and/or water and impurities in the fuel system.
3. Distributor components damp or damaged
4. Faulty emissions system components
5. Faulty or incorrectly gapped spark plugs.
6. Faulty spark plug wires
7. Vacuum leak in the fuel injection system, intake manifold or vacuum hoses
8. Valve clearances incorrectly set.

 

I had the fuel filter, distributor, and spark plugs replaced about 6 months ago. At the time, I was having problems when it rained and it wasn't only sputtering at start, it was also doing it after stopping at lights, etc. I will try the gas treatment though. Any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks for your help.

 

you replaced the distributor completely meaning coils as well ??? if not, i might suggest new coils.