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5207 messages, Last post on Oct 17, 2006 at 7:05 AM
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Replying to: klughing (Mar 20, 2006 10:54 am) I posted this on the 06 Civic board, I thought it was the steering, You may find this helpful: (if message doesn't show up just check that board) Dan - and all with steering issues; I have beeen reading every review and post I can find on the net about this issue and as I am reading roads tests the sensitive steering issue is mentioned in several articles. One states the car not being able to track straight. This may be why you mention a pulling sensation to the right and the poster before you stating the the same thing during a test drive. I have not driven mine enough to pick up on that; just a lack of control and feeling like I have to steer all the time on something that that is so sensitive I feel nervous. Here is an excerpt from Canadian Car & Driver long term test on the hybrid version which decribes quite well what I am feeling. (sorry I don't know how to post links) "All 2006 Civics feature electric power assist provided by a motor rather than a hydrolic system. We're finding this a bit too noticable. Especially as the temperature drops. At low temps the steering seems to pick a line and follow it, until you correct it whereupon it picks another line and follows it. Rarely will it just go straight and respond to the type of familiar and minute adjustments you make with a hydraulic system" This concerns me that professional drivers are uncomfortable. How do I get used to a car that won't DRIVE STRAIGHT? I frankly don't think cold weather has anything to do with it. Dan, is this similar to how you feel and maybe the car isn't out of alignment and made this way? Thanks
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Replying to: honda11 (Mar 22, 2006 12:27 pm) |
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| I have a 1998 Honda Civic LX. No problems with the usual maintenance. Had the 90000 mile service done which is included a timing belt, water pump, seals and even new plugs. Since the service the car has a vibration that is quite noticeable. It shakes rear view mirror and makes the muffler rattle. I feel it through the wheel and in my feet. It is worse with the car stopped at idle in gear. I have returned twice and they tell me there is nothing wrong. They readjusted the engine mounts and suggested I may need new engine mounts. The car continues to vibrate and there is some engine oil forming below the timing cover and the pan. I have done three mileage checks and it appears my mileage dropped from 33mpg avg to 30 mpg. They tell me if the timing belt was off only one notch the car would barely run. They have no solution for the problem and the ink on my $800 check is long dried. Any ideas out there? ejbarton | |
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Replying to: ejbarton (Mar 25, 2006 7:07 pm) |
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Replying to: ejbarton (Mar 25, 2006 7:07 pm) the dealers pulling your timing belt you can retard and advance the timing belt up to 3 teeth on the belt and the car will still run ...sounds like they did a bad job and are trying to pass the buck without having to do any extra work take it to a smog center to check the timing and they should be able to give you a print out of the degree of advance or retard that its at now and that will give you a little paper trail ...that should help...give it to the dealer and have them make it right Later 944boy
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Replying to: 944boy (Mar 25, 2006 9:31 pm) Thanks for the info. I have done the idle speed timing check with the system jumper as explained in the Haynes manual. Warm and in park the idle speed is 740rpm and the timing is on the red middle timing mark. So at least this simple test says it is ok. Can the test you mentioned tell more than the timing check? We live in podunk and don't have pollution check requirements. I actually have done two of these Civic timing belts with my son in the past. Well he is all grown up now and I am getting older. It was great bonding with him but it just wasn't worth it so I "took it in". Man do I wish I would have done it myself at this point. I've done all my own oil changes and the pan was dry before the service. Well I am taking it back because it is obvious to me now that the crack shaft seal is leaking as the wetness is coming at the timing cover. They will have to take it all apart again so maybe they will find something. The shop that did the service actually has a good reputation in my area. Foreign car specialists you know. I'm just having a bad experience. Do you think there is anything in their suggestion of replacing the engine mounts? It didn't vibrate like this before the service so I have a hard time thinking the mounts suddenly went bad. Thanks again. EJ
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Hi I have a honda civic 95, mileage 140k and expereincing a strange problem. I go for regular oil changes. The oil presuure gets low after every 200 miles, and I have to refill the oil. There are no leak spots where the car is parked, at home or in office, there is no smoke or smell that might give a hint of burning of oil. I took it to Jiffy Lubes and they suggested that the oil might be leaking from rear main seal or oil pan case gasket might need to be replaced. I donot have any idea what should I do. Pointers are welcome. Thanks Visheetal
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Replying to: visheetal (Mar 27, 2006 8:08 am)
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I bought this car new. It is less than 3 yrs. old, 32,000 miles. Without any pattern or consistency it will act like it does not want to start, and when going very slow starts to shake. It also may do it at a higher speed. I just had it at the dealer on Friday, 3/24, and they could not duplicate the symptons. It ran fine over the weekend, but took a couple of tries to get it started this A.M. Am taking back to dealer on Monday - again....this car has had several nuisance problems, ex., air bag light on, door lock not working, replace air conditioner condenser (500.00) at 5,500 miles due to a "stone" that that pierced the "shield"(?), and now this. Is there any recommendation as to what to ask for if the car is not "sick" when the mechanic looks at it? I don't want to pay for parts and labor that is not necessary or does not resolve the problem. The car has always been to the dealer for all services. Thanks very much for your help. |
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