When I let my car warm up, put it into drive and drive it, I press on the break at a stop sign/light it will shake and shut off. This happens only at the first couple stops and then it drives fine.

Also when im at stop signs/light through out the day it shake when I have my foot on the brake. I dont know what it could be!!!! Can someone help???

2007 Honda fit
90,000 miles

 

Sounds like you might need a valve adjustment like this person: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...t-started.html

My car had similar symptoms before and this solved it. Lots of other owners also had the same experience, you'll see if you search valve adjustments.

 

Thanks a lot!! I read the other thread and it definitely looks like it is that problem, im going to look deeper into it. Ill let you know how it goes.

 

Hmm, I may have a similar problem. I had this problem last winter but it went away in the Spring and now it's starting to come back again so it seems like a cold weather issue.

It only happens withing the first come minutes of driving (when the car has been off for several hours or more). As I come to a stop and press the clutch, the rpm just drops to 0 and stalls.

I have an 08 sport at 103,000 miles. Seems like I should get a valve adjustment done right?

 

Yup, and even if it's not the cause of your problem, it's time for a valve adjustment and spark plug replacement at 100k miles.

So get it done and if you still have a problem, go from there. But yea, it'll very likely fix your problem. Don't bother with fuel injector cleaner, octane booster, throttle body cleaning, or any of that other BS. Just get the valve adjustment.

 

Called several Honda dealerships in the area. Cheapest one was $309 for the valve adjustment. Should I get this done at the dealership or could I take this to a third party mechanic?