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The 2004 Civic break peddle will not depress; power steering is going out; engine will only run if you apply the accelerator.

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You have a vacuum leak. check the vacuum hose from the engine to the brake booster (big thing in the right back side of engine compartment as you look in). Suspect hose is leaking. If not that hose, listen for leak near brake pedal when you push it. Let me know if you have more questions.

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