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Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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When this started to happen I changed the spark plugs and the airfilter but it still continues. I even took it to a shop and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with the engine. Before I took it to another shop that'll probably cost me $55 just to have it looked at I would like to hear your opinions first, thanks.
Has Honda solved this problem in the 2005 Civic?
Thanks
In 2004/2005 time frame, the two you are looking at were on my top choice list. In terms of maintenance it would have been far easier for me to go with the Corolla as 1. the Toyota dealer is far closer 2. I have a 15 year plus relationship with a high quality local dealer maintenance section. The Honda won out on performance and handling AND much cheaper price. Also the Honda dealer that I would go is reputed to be the best of 5/6 in the area. I have close to 12k miles and all I have had to do is change the oil at 10k miles. ( other normal maintenance but I don't want to bore you)
I have a 2000 Honda Civic with 21,000 miles on it. I took it in for a oil change and I was told that it needs some major repairs. It needs Rear Trailing Arm Bushings, Timing Belt with outer belts and a fuel sys service. Does this sound right for a 5 year car or is someone trying to rip me off?
Thanks. Any help much appreciated.
Thanks Again :shades:
My engine has been heating up when I hit 3500 rpm at 80mph, the heat indicator goes almost to the H zone. Are the fans suppose to be idle when the engine is on? Is it an electrical problem to fix?
Thanks for your advice.
I was driving at 80 miles at 3500 rpm on the highway and noticed the heating gauge rising up to close to the red zone, so I switched lanes and slowed the car to 65 mph, the temp immediately went back to the half way mark.
At the end of my 250 mile day of driving, the coolant reservoir was empty even though I filled it to the brim before my trip.
Is it a problem becuase I added 1 qt of a lubricant that is suppose to better lubricate your engine?
Please help!
My engine has been heating up when I hit 3500 rpm at 80mph, the heat indicator goes almost to the H zone. Are the fans suppose to be idle when the engine is on? Is it an electrical problem to fix?
Thanks for your advice.
There should be ample air flow at 80 mph that your would not need your fans to come on. The fan only come on when needed and then shut off. Sounds like you may be low on coolant, blockage, or flow problems with the pump.
I was driving at 80 miles at 3500 rpm on the highway and noticed the heating gauge rising up to close to the red zone, so I switched lanes and slowed the car to 65 mph, the temp immediately went back to the half way mark.
At the end of my 250 mile day of driving, the coolant reservoir was empty even though I filled it to the brim before my trip.
Is it a problem becuase I added 1 qt of a lubricant that is suppose to better lubricate your engine?
Please help!
One should not be related to the other, unless you poured the lubricant into the radiator.
If you are loosing collant, you have a leak some where. Fill the radiator to the brim with Distilled water, and fill the reservouir to the upper mark. Drive around like you normally do, preidically checking the reservuoir (when engine is hot). If it goes dry, you have a leak. Start looking for puddles under the car (don't confuse that with a/c drip). The puddles should be green (if you have any antifreeze left). Chances are you have a hole in the radiator, but it could be worse. IF you get white smoke on start up in the morning, it could be head gasket, or punctured passage (from having low glycol ratio in the winter).
lis
The car was bought ‘for’ me by someone less informed than I. My questions are: do y’all have ANY idea how much repairing this problem might cost me? How long can I wait to get this fixed—if I wait longer is it likely gonna cost me more?
Other than that—the transmission seems fine (it’s not sticky or slipping—much better than other car makes I’ve driven).
PS—thanks SO MUCH for the ‘Shift points’ info (now I even know what to call it!)—much obliged!!
Your experience doesn't match mine at all.
I have a 99 Honda Civic CX hatchback with 79,000 miles. The car has been good to me for 5 years and now all of a sudden the "Check Emissions" light came on. Not the "Check Engine" but "Check Emissions"....it was at Napa Auto for 4 days while they were trying to diagnose the problem. First they thought it was a problem with the computer, then the wiring, finally they replaced the O2 sensor and gave me the car back. 4 days later the "Check Emissions" light is on again. The car also feels like it's going to stall at stop lights. I'm at my wits end with this car now! I just want to get it fixed!! I'm bringing it back to the shop again today so hopefully it will not take another 4 days to find out what the problem is and fix it. Is this car even worth it anymore? I was thinking of purchasing a new Civic coupe but after reading all the posts on this message board it seems like things are rough all over. Any suggestions or other experiences would be super helpful!
I have checked and cleaned the switch on the steering wheel, checked the fuses, replace the little unit that does the actual switching all to no avail. All the bulbs appear to be ok although when the indicators are flashing the oild/generator lights on the dash do pulse.
Can any one help please?
Cheers
Chris
How to can I replace a radiator on a 91 civic dx hb? I bought the radiator and the haynes manual but the manual illustrates an earlier model, probably an '88 civic instead of a 91 civic.
thanks.
It's a pretty straightforward job that shouldn't require a manual.
Johannes
Johannes
Most mechanics are have fisted but Hondas require a delicate hand in valve tightening. Been there.
Good luck!
I use ETHOS, www.dieselsmoke.com and get great results but with the introduction of MTBE's...gasoline is as good as dishwater in my Civic.
Peace
Stan
Sometimes when shifting gears, with the clutch fully depressed, the shift lever almost seems "eager" to come out of gear. I can't seem to replicate problem on demand (ie rides with service tech). It doesn't happen all the time or always in the same manner but is most common when shifting in the first three gears, and most often with the RPMs above 3500.
A normal shift (to me) involves depressing the clutch, physically moving the lever out of gear (ie 1st), moving through neutral, and into gear (ie 2nd). This involves a very precise mechanical feeling of the transmission being moved from gear to gear.
The shift I am trying to describe involves depressing the clutch, at this point instead of me moving from 1st through neutral to 2nd the shifter almost seems to be moving itself out of gear while I am moving it out of gear into neutral.
I am not saying that the car pops out of gear but that it almost seems to "help" me shift it out of gear every once in a while.
In response to my concerns I was told the techs were unable to replicate any problem, the car shifts like any other civic on the road, and we have a note here in your service record for you in case something comes up at a later date.
Is this just something that happens with some shifts? This is my first manual in about 8 yrs and I am very curious.
Thanks
Charles
I have a 99 Honda Civic CX hatchback with 79,000 miles. The car has been good to me for 5 years and now all of a sudden the "Check Emissions" light came on. Not the "Check Engine" but "Check Emissions"....it was at Napa Auto for 4 days while they were trying to diagnose the problem. First they thought it was a problem with the computer, then the wiring, finally they replaced the O2 sensor and gave me the car back. 4 days later the "Check Emissions" light is on again. The car also feels like it's going to stall at stop lights. I'm at my wits end with this car now! I just want to get it fixed!! I'm bringing it back to the shop again today so hopefully it will not take another 4 days to find out what the problem is and fix it. Is this car even worth it anymore? I was thinking of purchasing a new Civic coupe but after reading all the posts on this message board it seems like things are rough all over. Any suggestions or other experiences would be super helpful!
It could be as simple as a gas cap, or evaporative charcoal canister. Time to get another mechanic, I think. See if there is an independant Honda shop.
IT is normal for the gauge to fluctuate a little. As long as it does not go higher than the 3/4 of the way up, you should be fine. At 101,000 miles you should be looking at timing belt replacement soon, 120K, I think.
Easy on the gas, do a complete tune up if it has not been done recently. Don't fall for the "magic" plugs, regular NGK's or Bosch platinum (if you are planning on keeping the car for another 100,000 miles) will do.
Sometimes when shifting gears, with the clutch fully depressed, the shift lever almost seems "eager" to come out of gear. I can't seem to replicate problem on demand (ie rides with service tech). It doesn't happen all the time or always in the same manner but is most common when shifting in the first three gears, and most often with the RPMs above 3500.
A normal shift (to me) involves depressing the clutch, physically moving the lever out of gear (ie 1st), moving through neutral, and into gear (ie 2nd). This involves a very precise mechanical feeling of the transmission being moved from gear to gear.
The shift I am trying to describe involves depressing the clutch, at this point instead of me moving from 1st through neutral to 2nd the shifter almost seems to be moving itself out of gear while I am moving it out of gear into neutral.
I am not saying that the car pops out of gear but that it almost seems to "help" me shift it out of gear every once in a while.
In response to my concerns I was told the techs were unable to replicate any problem, the car shifts like any other civic on the road, and we have a note here in your service record for you in case something comes up at a later date.
Is this just something that happens with some shifts? This is my first manual in about 8 yrs and I am very curious.
Thanks
Charles
In Canada Si=EX in US. I wonder if your last manual car was a Honda. Honda manual's don;t require effort to shift, this is why they are the best manuals out there.