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Power Outlet by mcat
Nov 29, 2006 (6:59 am)
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I was using a portable air compressor plugged into the power outlet of my 2004 Civic EX (auto.)and the plug would not come out. After about an hour of trying to get it out, I was finally successful. However, the outlet socket is slightly loose in the dash console now and it does not provide power. Not sure if it is just a loose wire or needs complete replacement. Any ideas on how to remove it or access the back to check the wiring? Also, I could not find the part when searching on the Honda parts website, any links?
 
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Question by jchan2
Dec 18, 2006 (3:06 pm)
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I have a 1999 Honda Civic Value Package (111,500 miles) that I'm hoping to hand off to my son (who'll be driving very soon) and lately the car has been leaking oil. It leaked quite a lot, and I took it back to Jiffy Lube where I had the last oil change done at 110,400ish miles, where they said there was something loose, which they tightened.
 
Well, today, I noticed some small spots of oil on a piece of cardboard I had placed underneath the car, so it is leaking again, but not as much as it did last week.
 
I'm wondering if a switch back to High Mileage Oil (I had used it for a while, then switched back to conventional oil) would solve the problem, or if there is something else that needs to be repaired.
 
Thanks in advance for any insight into the problem
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Re: Question [jchan2] by backy
Dec 18, 2006 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Dec 18, 2006 3:06 pm)

Is it possible the oil dripped on something on the car before it was repaired, and that's where the spots on the cardboard came from? I had a car once (can't remember if it was a Civic) that dumped oil onto a suspension part when I took the filter off.
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Re: Question [backy] by jchan2
Dec 18, 2006 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Dec 18, 2006 3:24 pm)

It's possible. I'll see if there is additional oil tomorrow. If there is none, then I guess the problem is solved But if there is then I'll probably put up another post.
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Re: Question [jchan2] by dewaltdakota
Dec 19, 2006 (2:08 pm)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Dec 18, 2006 3:06 pm)

If the dripping appears to be coming from the oil pan, it's possible they tried to re-use the oil drain plug gasket. It's a crushable soft-metal washer.
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Re: Question [dewaltdakota] by jchan2
Dec 19, 2006 (3:29 pm)
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Replying to: dewaltdakota (Dec 19, 2006 2:08 pm)

ok. So the next time I get an oil change this should be resolved? (assuming whoever changes the oil changes the oil drain plug gasket)
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Re: Question [jchan2] by dewaltdakota
Dec 22, 2006 (7:46 pm)
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Replying to: jchan2 (Dec 19, 2006 3:29 pm)

If that is the case, then "yes", changing out the gasket (it looks just like a metal washer, but it's of a softer material), will resolve it.
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Re: Question [dewaltdakota] by jchan2
Dec 22, 2006 (8:12 pm)
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Replying to: dewaltdakota (Dec 22, 2006 7:46 pm)

Ok. Thanks! If the problem continues I guess I'll come back and post another message
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Sending white smoke signals...unintentionally by thingamugig
Jan 01, 2007 (11:08 pm)
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I have a '95 Civic DX with 158k. The radiator and fan failed and it over heated. I replaced the radiator and fixed the fan by replacing the ECT sensor. It then began running poorly (sounded like it was missing a cylinder) so I changed the plugs and wires. It now runs poorly intermittently and is pouring white smoke from the tail pipe. It did not overheat when I drove it but when I let it idle for 20 min it began to overheat again. There is no water/coolant on the oil dipstick but I have the feeling it is burning coolant. Does anyone know if this is most likely a head gasket, cracked head, cracked cylinder/block, or something else? It is quickly becoming the money pit, but I would like to fix it if I can get a final resolution to this series of problems without too much cost. Thank you!
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Re: Sending white smoke signals...unintentionally [thingamugig] by pat HOST
Jan 02, 2007 (7:09 am)
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Replying to: thingamugig (Jan 01, 2007 11:08 pm)

Hi, welcome to CarSpace. While you wait to see if someone here can help, I'd suggest you also cross-post in the Got a Quick, Technical Question? discussion. Those folks may be help as well.
 
Let us know what happens.

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