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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? Thanks!
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Replying to: mcat (Jan 02, 2007 11:43 am) The closest instructions for your power outlet that I could find are at www.cheaphondaparts.com Go to "Interior", "Ashtray & Lighter", scroll down, and then click on the ashtray instructions for your year. The first part of the instruction shows how to remove/access that area. The best Honda parts website that I know of is San Leandro Honda. www.slhondaparts.com I think your part is the "socket assy", but there may be other parts involved. You can search by VIN. After setting the pulldown for "Transmission" to "4AT", you'll want to use "Interior Bumper" and then "Instrument Panel Garnish (Passenger Side)". There is a "VIEW THESE PARTS" button at the top that may work for your Civic. By the way, I purchased alloy wheels, a fog light kit, and a nose mask for my '02 Civic EX from Cheap Honda Parts at really good prices. I installed the foglight kit and the nose mask myself using Cheap Honda Parts instructions. Good luck! |
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Folks, I have a 2005 Honda civic EX. When I turn the key, sometimes the car makes a very annoying crackling noise  . I realized after some experimentation that this noise particularly comes when I turn the key before the gas-indicator reaches a stable mark. However, in the last couple of days I realized that this is also not always true. Even after waiting for the gas-meter to stabilize, sometimes my car makes this crackling noise when I turn the key to start the engine. Has anyone else experienced such a problem, and what is the solution to this problem? My car has only 7700 miles on it and is still in the warranty period. Would such a condition be covered and fixed by my car warranty or would I have to pay to get this problem fixed. Thanks in advance! |
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Replying to: gregoryc1 (Dec 18, 2004 8:15 am) Happy Towing!!! 
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I drive a 1999 Honda Civic LX, and I've never had any major problems. However, lately, when I back out of the driveway, or when I start to accelerate, the car makes a little bit of a squealing noise. Once I lift my foot off the gas pedal, it stops making that noise. Once I get going on the highway (start to go a lot faster), I don't hear that noise. I only hear the squealing noise when I'm going at slower rates of speed. Any idea what the issue might be?? Does the timing belt need to be replaced, or is it something else? Any help is greatly appreciated.  Also, what is the difference between a transmission fluid "flush," and a "drain and fill" of the transmission fluid?? Thanks! |
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It's good to see some owners of high mileage Civics plan to keep them and deal with the eventual little problems. Our '04 EX silver auto sedan is still like new, and I can't find any excuse to look at new cars - even the upcoming all-new '08 Accord. I dressed up our Civic with the medium burl Exotic Wood dash, which makes quite a difference, the Honda leather steering wheel cover, and the Honda exhaust tip. (I bought 17" wheels and 215 Kumho sport tires, but have put the originals back on and don't know what to do with the 17"s.) Like the wheels, I'd never get the money out, but my dealer quoted $1,200 for an all-leather interior,(I guess aftermarket). That's something I could do down the road. For now, the gray cloth interior also looks like new. (I Scotchguarded it when I bought it.) Good luck to Senior Chief Kevin, now and in retirement. Just for fun, anyone care to say how fast they've driven their Civics? Are they electronically limited? I know 115 is very stable.
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Replying to: cnu_gurl (Nov 28, 2006 7:26 am) |
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Replying to: andysd (Jan 25, 2007 7:31 pm) 
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Has anybody taken apart the dashboard on a prev-gen Civic sedan? If so, any instructions or hints on how much work it is? When going over a bump recently apparently something dislodged inside my instrument cluster and is partially blocking the light path for the instruments. Now at night the left side of the speedo and right side of the tach are totally dark! Kinda hard to see how fast I'm going at night when speeds are under 50 mph. Thanks! |
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Replying to: mcat (Nov 29, 2006 6:59 am)
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