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Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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Andrea
I did see the post about service bulletin 99-029 and we were able to locate that bulletin online. We tried taking off the manifold intake bracket and wrapping the wires (which looked fine) and we saw no change in the car. Also, assuming we had the correct fuse, fuse 15 looked okay too.
What could this possibly be? Any idea how much this is going to cost me?
At idle, with brake pedal depressed, and gear shift lever in drive, engine frequently runs slower, rough, and occasionally dies.
If in drive with emergency brake pulled, and brake pedal not depressed, engine runs fine.
Identical symptoms occur with vacuum line to brake servo disconnected and plugged, therefore, not a vacuum condition.
Conclusion:
There is some recently developed abnormal condition with the electrical system regarding the stop light switch or stop lights causing an abnormal signal to the engine control system causing RPM to fall, engine run rough, and frequently die.
Troubleshooting:
Fuel injectors appear to be operating normally. With an automotive stethoscope, a clicking sound is heard while the engine is running, and the idle speed falls off significantly when each of the four injectors is disconnected individually.
Distributor has been taken off, contacts cleaned, don't suspect anything here.
Condition is identical with vacuum hose disconnected from the brake servo and plugged.
Stop lights / reverse lights / running lights appear to be operating normally in all positions of the gear shift lever.
The wiring diagram shows a connection between the Stop light switch, the stop lights and the Gear selector switch / back-up light switch – Junction Connection C 417.
Same diagram shows a ground connection between the stop lights and the back-up lights at the rear of the car.
Stop light switch appears to be operating normally, but was not removed from the vehicle.
Suspect some faulty connection, inadvertent ground between the stop light switch / stop lights / reverse lights through Junction Connection C417.
Can anybody help?
Thank You So Much!
Anyone has this problem before?
Help!!
Thanks,
Annieb3
Andrea
A) Follow the procedure in the OWNER'S MANUAL on how to use A/C effectivley.
Tint your windows.
C) Use a windshield shade when parking in the sun all day, crack your windows open, and tilt the sunroof with the shade half way closed.
I think you need to go out and buy a manual for your car. Chilton's or Haynes are only $20 at most auto parts stores.
You will need two wrenches to undo the banjo fitting without ripping the fuel filter off the firewall or damaging the supply lines.
You are either low on the refrigerant, or the low refrigerant switch is stuck.
I was amazed at how much information is available in these forums but I haven't found anything (yet) that helps me out on this specific problem. Does anyone out there have any suggestions? I'm a automobile novice (dummy if you may) and I need your help.
Thanks so much.
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What kind of noise does a blown strut make?
How much does a new front strut cost for a Honda Civic '02?
How much would be labor for installing this strut?
Thanks.
I will let you know if I find out, let me know if you were able to find out as well.
Thanks
nt
http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troubleshooting/l/aa010301a.htm
Regards..
nt
Tom
So my issue began a few weeks ago after a 5 hour drive I stopped for dinner for about an hour. After dinner my ac didn't work. The light was on, but only blew the fan air. The next morning it worked fine and I brought it in to the dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong. A few weeks later I did a seven hour drive one day and everything was fine. After stopping for around 11 hours, the next morning I got in the car and the same issue. I drove for about 8 hours and the AC would come in and out through out the drive. I brought it back into a dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong.
Yesterday, I got in the car and same issue. The dealer checked the car out for the better part of two hours and after not finding anything wrong, decided to replace a pressure switch. Later that night, the ac stopped working. It didn't work when I got in the car today, but after driving for about an hour it would come in and out. Usually it would come on for about 10 seconds or so. It did that maybe four times and finally stayed on for the rest of the drive (25 minutes or so).
Does anyone have a clue what this might be???
thanks
Thanks
(I understand I may not be descriptive enough...)
My Honda does the exact same thing, and i live in Vegas, where it gets to over 110 degrees, and I got locked out completely one day. I was told by the Honda guys that I needed an actuator on the fron door, which controls the other 3 doors, but when I had them put it in, it only worked on the driver's side. Now they are telling me I need 4, which costs 55 per door plus labor. Not cool... I am in the process of contacting Honda to see if they can remedy this, as the mechanics neglected to tell me I might need all 4 doors done.
I am trying ot understand what could cause this to happen?
I am going to take my brakes in for pad replacement, but i certainly want to make sure that they are working properly in addition. I have an extended warranty, and would think that if it is a mechanical problem, it should be covered. I want ot understand it better though, so I can speak intelligently about iit ..
if you have any suggestions as what could be causing this type of uneven brake pad wear, I would really apprecaite it.
I had window regulators fail on the 2002 Si in the first 6 months of ownership. I called Honda corporate and complained. They offered lifetime warranty on the window regulators. What ever questions you have, you should address to Honda corporate, rather than the dealer. Dealer does not like warranty work becuase Honda does not pay them $80/hour they can charge you.
You wold have to refer to the shop manual for specifics. I know the general idea of how things function. Not specifics of each vehicle. That is what shop manual is for.
(1) In the maintanance schedule it says oil should be checked every time i fill gas.
Is that necessary. I haven't been doing it at all.
(2) I have a doubt regarding "severe" driving condition. I drive 2 miles to work 4 times
a day.(morning, afternoon, evening). Is it severe. If that is the case, i think i should
change my oil at 5000 miles. Is that right.
(3) When i recently checked the oil, the oil level seemed to be below the minimum level.
But i put only 2500 miles.
I am not sure whether i am checking it correctly. Is it possible at 2500 miles, the oil
level is less than the minimum.
Thanks for your help. Just a little bit confused and want to take proper care
of my car.
1) You should check your oil at least every couple of weeks. Sooner couldn't hurt.
2) Driving under 2 miles doesn't give the oil a chance to really warm up properly. Your Owner's Manual is correct in suggesting that you are therefore operating under the Severe schedule.
3) Adding one quart of oil every 2,500 miles isn't excessive. Just check it regularly to see if there is a pattern. Make sure to wait a few minutes, after turning the engine off, to allow the oil to settle into the sump before using your dipstick to check the level.
(1) I hope i should buy the oil from Honda dealer and fill it. I hope it is simple
and can be done by myseflf ?
(2) Is the same process applicable for coolant too ?
(3) I must then replace the oil, at 5000 miles as recommended by Honda maintainance
schedule ?
1) Your Owner's Manual specifies the grade and viscosity (weight) of oil needed for your car. You can buy it anywhere. Oil and Oil filter changes are not difficult, as long as you have the appropriate tools, room to work (you may need to buy a set of portable ramps to allow you to fit under the car). Most important is to properly recycle the old oil at a reputable collection center.
2) Follow your Owner's Manual recommendations regarding frequency of coolant changes. It's a bit messier, so you may want to have that done in a service facility.
3) Yes, based upon your severe type of driving, 5,000 mile intervals are indicated.
thanks for your response.
I am a little bit confused....
I think, if the oil level is less, i just need to add additional oil.(as indicated in your earlier
mail).
I think this is different than the oil change process (to be done at 5000 miles)
(or) are they same process ?
If your drinking water glass is half full, it is OK to add some more water in order to fill it up.
Same thing with oil. Just fill it only to the correct mark on the dipstick.