Code 43 - Fuel supply system problem on Civc

[Dreadi]

So i came back cribbs in bristol last night and it soaking everywhere and i hit a massive puddle on the way back near home. i popped out again and as i got down the road i felt almost a total loss of power, kind of like when you are using the last bit of fuel and its trying to get power but failing.

Left it over night as i have had some suggestions of what was wrong and was told to leave it and a few other things altho i had to go for a short drive just now and it was still sputtering and not responding very well at time to giving some throttle and as i pulled up the check engine light came on.

i checked the code and it was 43 which is fuel supply system problem so im told.

what could this mean ????

 

[Hawk Tuah]

Sounds like the kind of problem that you'd be much better asking at a civic owners forum.

Bit of a long shot on a general motors forum.

I would guess you either got water in the air intake, or got the spark plug / coil packs wet.

 

[Dreadi]

i did ask on a civic site but theres less people on there so it generally takes a longer to get a reply where as its usually pretty busy in here.

i thought about a soaked intake (as it a long CAI, sits behind bumper)and also someone said about sparks and wiping the dizzy cap clean (dunno where or what it is).

just wondering what you guys might think

 

[Hawk Tuah]

I'd go over the plugs and distributer with water repellant (wd40). The open up the intake and make sure there is no water in it. Any water getting in there could have a very bad effect.

Then go for a drive and give it a few revs. Make sure it gets nice and hot.