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1. Started at the relay under the hood. That looked fine.
2. Then went to the Relay under the dash. Had 12V hot on one of the large sockects and and 0V on all the rest.
3. Turned on the ignition to acc.
4. Now also had 12V Switched on one of the small connections for the relay.
5. Put the relay back in and leave the car ignition onto acc.
6. Test the driver's individual fuse socket for 12V that is coming from the relay.
7. Verify the fuse is good.
8. Now we go to the driver door. Remove the small gray plastic cover that is around the window switch/arm rest area.
9. Unplug the gray and brown harnesses.
10. On the gray harness connector, the Black/blue wire had 12v when the ignition was switched on.
11. Now, this stumped me for a little bit, but I knew it is something common to all of the windows, so I tested the ground wire (Solid Black or Black/Brown).
12. Ohm'd this out to the car and it showed an infinite resistance or a break in the wire.
13. After removing the door panel, I traced the ground wire back through the door to the hinge area between the door and car frame.
14. The wires were in a rubber tube to protect them. I pulled the rubber covering back from the door side and found the Black ground wire was broken.
15. To fix the problem, i simply cut the wire and attached it to the metal door because it would have been a pain to pull it out and resolder it. Everything works now, but you need to make sure you get the ground wire attached to a portion of the car that is grounded.
Your problem might be a litle different or a different wire might be broken, but these steps should help you at least diagnose where the problem is coming from.
If anyone has a similar problem and need more details or are confused, let me know. spydertech02@yahoo.com.
Good luck!
-Mark
Have you tried going to an empty parking lot and drive slowly in a figure 8? Maybe the coin might come back up from the top of the steering wheel?
If not, it would be best to take the car to the dealer. You don't want to risk damaging the airbag. It would cost lots of $$$ to replace if it's damaged.
Meade
Dealer told me it was coil & igniter. Costed me $450.
I did some search for the parts price online, at
Igniter OEM
F2024-101541
In Stock $212.37 178.48
Igniter
F2024-101541
In Stock $212.37 101.78
Ignition Coil OEM
F3000-46240
In Stock $93.42 84.65
Ignition Coil OEM
F3000-70290
In Stock Bosch $93.42 53.25
Ignition Coil
F3000-46240
In Stock Aftermarket $93.42 57.79
Did anyone have the similar problem with mine? What is final solution for the problem. :confuse:
I bought a new 2005 Civic LX two weeks ago and the transmission failed two days ago. The car would not go above 20 m/h. The dealership replaced the transmission with a re-manufactured one. When I asked why, the service manager said Honda doesn't make new transmission. It only re-manufactures transmission. Is this true? Or was the dealership lying? I am wondering what options I have in such case? I don't want a re-manufactured transmission on a brand new car no matter the dealership provides the same warranty. Can I demand a replacement? Your help is appreciated.
juw
after I pried the fuel door open I heard a pop and the little plastic latch broke off- after I popped it, the trunk wouldn't latch- I don’t think it is electrical because no fuses control the trunk and fuel door- if it is mechanical would I have to replace the entire fuel door assembly throughout the car?
And does this happen often on 2001 Honda Civics?
Possibly related or not (and not so much of a concern), there is a split second hesitation when pressing the accelerator whether from a stop or while on the go.
Initially, I was thinking fuel pump, but maybe the main relay? Any thoughts appreciated!
(1) Left and Right rear trailing arm bushings worn and torn - Quote $582 + $100 for alignment
(2) Battery failed load test - $110 for battery and installation
(3) Replace wiper inserts
I told the Dealer that I will get a second opinion. I looked up some auto mechanics on aaa.com and better business bureau. I found an independent shop owner that gave me a second opinion and an estimate that was $120 cheaper than the dealer. He also mentioned that it the arm bushings is not an ASAP fix but that it is worn and torn and he even showed me which was nice of him unlike the Dealership. He didn't pressure me or try to scare me and explain the break down of the parts and labor to fix the problem.
I will try to contact Honda to see if this is a major problem because I don't drive the car on any rough terrain. It is a basic commuter car - Got it in June 2000 brand new and only 51, 675 miles on it. Go figure - so if you have a similar problem maybe we need to log/ complain with Honda and make them fix it!!
Did you get yours fixed yet? If not - I can give you the contact number and name of the mechanic I found in Santa Clara, CA that was very honest and straight forward with me.
I'm having a problem starting my 1995 Honda Civic sometimes. Here are the symptoms and situation when it won't start:
The car has power in the ACC and ON key positions (stereo, lights, overhead light all work). When I turn to START position, there is an audible click and the entire electrical system cuts out. Dies. Ceases to have any power whatsoever. If I go back to the ACC or ON, there isn't any power there either. When I jumper-cable to another persons battery, the power immediately comes back on in my car (lights work again, CD spits out, etc.), and I can start it just fine.
There aren't any problems with it running, and this doesn't happen every time. It has been happening more recently though, which has me worried (used to be once a month, maybe; now maybe a couple times a week).
I had a mechanic friend of mine check out the battery with a battery tester "thing". He said it had good voltage and current, but now that I think about it he was testing it with the car on and running (i.e. being charged by the alternator). So I don't want to rule out it being a battery problem, but I don't think thats what it is. He said to clean the terminals and that would take care of it. I think the problem is more "car" and less "battery" but I'm not that good with cars.
Anybody know what is happening and what to do to fix it?
Thanks for any help
Kolea
Sounds like a battery problem to me. To be sure, test the battery after it has been sitting overnight.
Anywv had the fan checked it is fine. My battery conneections came loose for a long while and my main line wire was tarnish and the insulation melted at the end commection to the fuse box in the engine compartment.
When I remove the main line from the fuse box the mainline from the fuse box the temperature guage needle sits at normal near horizontal and ofcourse lighst go on in the dash. When i put iot back the guage rises a little and remains there.
I ask thgn what could be the probelm?
also just starting doing this and its only 60 degrees out not cold or hot
thanx for any help
Thanks a lot.
Don't get me started on buying extended warranty. I bought the Honda for its reliable, reputation and its low maintenance. I hear that I have to be a lawyer to interpret what is covered and what is not covered under extended warranty!
Yes, I went to the dealership for every major and minor service also did my brake service at the dealership. I never heard of ARM BUSHINGS which is why I raise the red flag. Yes, I did some research and called Honda and they said it is only on the Civic and CRV that have ARM BUSHINGS and not covered under warranty. That the problem will affect by suspension and could wear out my tires. OK, I don't like the answer but I feel at least I got the information I needed before forking over my hard earn money and understanding the problem.
Anyway, the Independent Shop owner is very honest and reliable, gave me a free estimate with the break down of the parts and labor. Yes, he uses geninue Honda parts. The dealership doesn't even give a part #. He does and I was able to do a Google search on the part # and find the actual cost and description of the part. Found him on AAA.com and he is a member of the BBB. ASE certified. Going to him for all my car repairs instead of dealerships from now on.
I am not being unfair to Honda, just want to be an informed consumer and like they say, you pay for dealership prices and for some people they like the comfort and convenience of the dealership but it takes time to find a good honest, decent mechanic that you can trust your car to. My 2 cents worth
Lately the air conditioner has been blowing hot air intermittently. The shop was not able to replicate the problem and said the a/c was fine.
Any ideas on what might be causing this?
I'm not a small person - 6'1", 240 lbs, but surely that's not a problem. I've never had any seat problems on any other car.
Any advice or experiences of your own would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
The Bean
My transmission on my 01 Honda Civic EX just failed on me about 1 week ago and I was hesitate to take it to the dealer since I was out of my warranty. I had taken the car with a private mechanic and told me the transmission sensor was out, apparently that was not the problem. I had no choice but to take it to Honda Dealer. They confirmed it was the transmission and told it would be about
$3, 400+ tax. I could not believe it!! I was furious but more disappointed that my trans blew out at 60,000 miles! The dealer gave me an option of trading my civic for a new honda. I explained to them that they were crazy if they thought I would trust Honda again.. The salesperson told me to call Honda Corporate office and ask them for their assistance on covering the cost of the trans or at least partial.
I called 1800-999-1009 and a case worker took down my information and I received a call back from a Case Manager and he told me Honda would pick up the entire cost of the trans. The only thing I was responsible is the Labor which is going to be $330 dollars. In addition I would get a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty on the trans.
I highly recommend you call the above number and explain to them your disappoint them. Don't be rude, however do make it known to them that you are very disappointed and that you will never trust Honda again..
Hope this works for you!
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