Q: cuts off

asked by on December 27, 2016

hello i was wondering if you could help me i have Honda Civic 2007 and when i drive it is fine for about 30 min and then raves just cut off engine still runs but if u put your foot on the throttle it does nothing what so ever you need shut engine off for 20 so minutes and turn it back on and its fine again and some times engine just cuts out and does nothing when trying start it i have learned if i disconnect the map sensor it work completely fine but will not go over 2000rpm and is restricted to 72 MPH i have also replace map sensor still same reason

My car has 22012 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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