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SOLVED: hard start, poor idle/stalling, misfire, limp mode, NO CEL...

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Old Apr 10, 2026 | 06:18 PM
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SOLVED: hard start, poor idle/stalling, misfire, limp mode, NO CEL...

Hello Fit Freak!

I had a TERRIBLE time with my 09 Fit 5AT for months... terrible driveability issues, no CEL. i was at my wits end and about the call it quits on the car when i finally figured it all out. Here's what i learned:
 
Old Apr 11, 2026 | 10:47 PM
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Thanks for the post describing the problem with your car and the fix. This info will help the community. I wish more posters would follow through with what helped them fix a problem with their car.
 
Old Apr 12, 2026 | 01:46 PM
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So what I heard is, block off plate.
 
Old Apr 13, 2026 | 07:37 PM
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sure thing, i am always appreciative when someone else in the forums does the same!
 
Old Apr 13, 2026 | 07:38 PM
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So what I heard is, block off plate.
yeah, if you don't need to pass emissions, that's a simple solution.
 
Old Apr 13, 2026 | 09:10 PM
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Yeah, I don't live in some big city or anything, rural America rocks! Where I live you can literally get away with open headers if you're not being super stupid.
 
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