Have 1988 honda civic that is surgeing while in park

I hope this helps, it all I could find.

1991

CRXL4 - 1.5L 1493cc type D15B2 - MFI GAS SOHC
2 vehicles
1988 - 1989

CRX 1500 HFL4 - 1.5L 1493cc - MFI GAS SOHC
3 vehicles
1988 - 1990

CRX DXL4 - 1.5L 1493cc type D15B2 - MFI GAS SOHC
2 vehicles
1990 - 1991

CRX HFL4 - 1.5L 1493cc type D15B6 - MFI GAS SOHC
4 vehicles
1988 - 1991

CRX SIL4 - 1.6L 1590cc type D16A6 - MFI GAS SOHC
4 vehicles
1988 - 1991

CivicL4 - 1.5L 1493cc - MFI GAS SOHC
1 vehicles
1988

Civic 1500 DXL4 - 1.5L 1493cc - MFI GAS SOHC
4 vehicles
1988 - 1991

Civic 4WDL4 - 1.6L 1590cc type D16A6 - MFI GAS SOHC
3 vehicles
1989 - 1991

Civic CXL4 - 1.5L 1493cc - GAS
4 vehicles
1992 - 1995

Civic CXL4 - 1.5L 1493cc type D15B8 - MFI GAS SOHC
4 vehicles
1988 - 1991

Civic DXL4 - 1.5L 1493cc type D15B2 - MFI GAS SOHC
4 vehicles
1992 - 1995

Civic DXL4 - 1.5L 1493cc type D15B7 - MFI GAS SOHC
3 vehicles
1993 - 1995

Civic Del Sol SL4 - 1.5L 1493cc type D15B7 - MFI GAS SOHC
2 vehicles
1990 - 1991

Civic EXL4 - 1.6L 1590cc type D16A6 - MFI GAS SOHC
4 vehicles
1988 - 1991

Civic LXL4 - 1.5L 1493cc type D15B2 - MFI GAS SOHC
4 vehicles
1992 - 1995

Civic LXL4 - 1.5L 1493cc type D15B7 - MFI GAS SOHC
1 vehicles
1988

Civic SEL4 - 1.5L 1493cc - GAS
3 vehicles
1989 - 1991

Civic SIL4 - 1.6L 1590cc type D16A6 - MFI GAS SOHC
2 vehicles
1992 - 1993

Civic VXL4 - 1.5L 1493cc type D15Z1 - MFI GAS SOHC

Possibly a Throttle position sensor. If it surges in park and it won't idle correctly this could be a solution.

Have you install a timing belt recently? If you get it off a tooth it will idle high and surge

I believe what you're saying is that after your car has been in park and you put it in gear to drive it makes a grinding noise for about 30 miles. I recommend checking you transmission fluid level and adding fluid as needed. You should do this fluid check while the engine is warm and car is idling. Since you have an 88 you probably have a lot of miles on it. I've had very good luck using Slick 50 High Mileage Automatic Transmission Treatment. A bottle of this costs around $15. If none of this works it may be time to take it into the shop or trade it in.

more than likely  especially if your at highway speeds   

the fuel filter on this vehicle is going to be on the firewall just under the windshield. it will have 2 or 3 hoses connected into it, and should be connected to the mount with a hose clamp.

Check the throttle sensor and MASS air flow sensor. Throttle sensor cheap check first. MASS nice penny.

yeah i do have the same problem..........before. Yes its that throttle nagle sensor. you have to replace the whole throlle body cause the sensor is not a bolt on part.....goodluck!

ck the coolant level if this is ok then its the idle air control valve

Your best bet is to register at www.civicforums.com and search their tech archives. If you're going to find it for free anywhere, it's going to be there. Otherwise, spend $25 and register with that specific car at www.alldatadiy.com and you'll find that it's an online service manual and troubleshooting guide.