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I just had my first oil change done tonight in my '06 Honda Civic. The Mr. Tire I took the car to because of time could not figure out how to reset the indicator. Please reply here or to spdski@hotmail.com. Thanks.
the car was flooded and Honda won't know and dealers won't
tell the truth.I once bought a new (unregistered) Mazda
and was told it was a demo.I had it a couple of weeks and one day I noticed a panel had a different contour so I got
a magnet and checked it.It had Bondo on it.It had been
in an accident.I took it back to the dealer and they denied
knowing anything.I wanted a new car but they were not going to budge till I threatened to sue. Eventually I got the new car but it left a bad taste about that dealer.
So for all those Civic owners...don't forget to ask....
My question is:
Do I have to worry about any permanent damage done by this incident? I have only driven it about 150 miles like I said with this problem and am having it corrected tomorrow. Engine still sounds quiet and the oil burning has gone away, and it has never burned out the tail pipe. I have researched it a little on the internet saying oil whip could occur causing damage due to the lack of lubrication because the oil pump does not do a good job pumping air and oil can leak out due to the excess pressure which is probably what I was experiencing. Any help or advice is much appreciated.
So I'd say no harm done. It would take like ten quarts to create a menace like you read about.
Usage can wear the belt, also age is a determining factor.
With that many miles, and considering it's a '97, I'd have it replaced.
You should get a price for the belt, and check around to have an independant garage change it.
It's not that difficult and it would save you possibly a couple hundred dollars.
PS: The '06 and newer Civics have a timing chain, thus they can stretch over time, but won't break.
Her battery went down the other day and she needed a jump and all is fine except the radio does not work because a code needs to be reset. I had done this for her a few years back but can not remember how to do it. She lives about 100m miles away so driving over is not a viable option.
Does anyone have the instructions how to do it?
She knows the code but not the procedure.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Bob
my wife has the same problem,did you ever find the answer,
i would love to know,thanks
This is the procedure for an 03 model.
1) Hold down the trip reset button with everything off.
2) While holding down the trip reset button put the key in and turn the ignition to "on" (the position where you hear the fuel pump, gauges come on etc.) but do not start the car.
3) Continue to hold down the trip reset button until the light goes off (usually 10-15 seconds).
Hopefully this will work for your model year. Good luck!
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position
2. Press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly until the engine oil life is displayed
3. Press the SEL/RESET button for about 10 seconds. The engine oil life and the maintenance item code(s) will blink.
4. Press the SEL/RESET button for more than 5 seconds. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will reset to "100".
I have used these instructions before on my 06' civic baby. So, it should work. Good luck!
The schedule definitely is in the manual.
The Sandman
Everything OEM is not automatically the top quality available. The car manufacturers have costs they have to stay within also.
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&cat- - cgry1=Civic&catcgry2=2004&catcgry3=4DR+DXVP+VALUE+PKG&catcgry4=KA4AT&catcgry5=FR- - ONT+BRAKE
I do not have the shop technical manual in front of me, but you should measure the rotors, to see if they meet the specification for the project life of the new pads and (old) rotors given your actual use. Upshot is you might not get away as cheap (at 60 dollars) as you had planned. But this is no place to scrimp.
Thanks,
Joe
Anyhow this is what you do...
With the key off hold down the trip reset button on the gauge cluster.
While holding down the trip reset button turn the key to the ii. position (on), but do not start.
The light should go off in about 10 seconds. Then you can let go of the trip reset button and you're all set for another 10000 miles.
Hmm... you guys must have missed it in the manual... here is the instruction:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position
2. Press the SEL/RESET button repeatedly until the engine oil life is displayed
3. Press the SEL/RESET button for about 10 seconds. The engine oil life and the maintenance item code(s) will blink.
4. Press the SEL/RESET button for more than 5 seconds. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will reset to "100".
I have used these instructions before on my 06' civic baby. So, it should work. Good luck!
Local Dealer suggests this will be $800 total package. What is a reasonable price for this service - could a local mechanic do better?
Thanks in advance.
It is still going to be expensive because of the timing belt change.
This spring while cleaning the winter wear from this car I noticed the left front door weatherstrip was not properly fitted in the rear view mirror area. Unpon lifting the weatherstrip I discovered a rust area six inches long. The rust is so bad the werather strip will not fit into the channel designed to keep it into place. The passinger side door does not have this problem.
If you own a 2001, 02, or 03, Civic, inspect this area on your car. Take a close look becuase it is consealed and is not noticable without lifting the weatherstrip.
I would like to hear from any 2001, 02 & 03 Civic owner with the same problem.
Girl Car
I called the service guy back and asked about the tire rotation, and he said it doesn't need to be done until 10K, and when I told him the "Minder" had said "A1", he was surprised but still said I'd be OK.
As this is my first new car, I want to do everything I can to keep it ship shape. I just want to make sure I'm OK waiting to get the tires rotated. And if I don't do it, would it void my warranty at all?
Cramer
Thanx
I have a 99 civic that I bought a little over a year ago. It would occasionally shake while I was driving on back roads, while accelerating under 55 mph. It has now begun to shake more often until I take my foot off the gas. Has anyone had this similar problem and does anyone know what could be going on?
I have the same problem with my 95 civic. It shakes in the speech range 30-55 mph while accelerating. Also it shakes only when in transmission D4 and not in D3. Did you find a solution to your problem? If so I'll appreciate if you can let me know what you found.
Thanks!
AJ