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Replying to: KarenS (Aug 29, 2004 8:16 am) I tried the nhtsa site and got this: "By authority listed in Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 7, there are fees assessed by TIS for this service. We charge a standard labor charge of $38.73 per hour for requests involving computer searches, locating and copying documents." I took a quick look at the TSB board, but didn't do a search. Useful looking board, though, and I added it to my Favorites. Thanks, Karen.
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Replying to: kauai215 (Aug 29, 2004 10:08 am) |
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NOTE: I have duplicated this post from the regular Si forum. I't possible some folks might look here for solutions to problems, but ignore the other forum. Since most posters seem to confine their activity to the regular Si forum, I'll be pursuing responses to this post over there. Please join us over there. Thanks.  Problem #1: Squeaking clutch pedal. Solution: Clutch piston shaft lubricated. Problem not only solved, but the clutch pedal action much smoother than ever. Quick and simple. (Why on earth are dealers, as some report, replacing the hydraulic components?) Problem #2: Creaking steering at slow speeds (aka “coffin creak” Solution: (Tentative) “Re-torque the damper shafts.” That’s Brit-speak for properly torquing the bolts securing the front struts/shocks. See further thoughts on this below. Regarding #2 above, I found the creaking noise unlike anything I could think of that would require strut replacement as some dealers have done as instructed by one TSB, apparently. Our ’02 Si creaked at low speeds and large steering deflection, such as in parking maneuvers. Low speed sharp turns produced creaking towards the end of the steering travel. We had this for some time, but it went away. Haven’t heard it in awhile. But we took the Si in for it’s first and only warranty service to correct a few problems that we accumulated over the first 33,000+ miles. We’ve subsequently learned that there have been a couple of TSBs that may address this problem. The first TSB recommended strut replacement, which at least one member here had done. I was skeptical that strut replacement was necessary. Apparently, the second TSB notes that at least one bolt securing the struts had not been properly torqued at the factory during assembly. Now THAT makes sense to this man. The creaking comports with something not being quite tight enough. Not so loose as to “clunk,” but just barely not-quite-tight-enough to “creak.” Our mechanic, an ex-Trans-Am crew chief (very, very good, in other words), pursued our “complaint,” found the second TSB, checked the bolts, and found that “Yes!” one of the locking bolts (gold anodized, he said) was not tightened properly. He re-torqued them for each strut. So, did that fix our problem? Can’t say, since the creaking had already gone away. All the same, he found “loose” bolts, and torqued them to spec. I’ll be surprised if this problem recurs. I love this mechanic; he’s a can-do, solution-oriented, honest professional. He’s the best, I trust him, and I’ll follow him to whatever dealership he goes to so long as he can work on our cars on the rare occasion they need attention beyond the work I can do.) Naturally, those who had struts replaced (probably needlessly) also presumably had the new struts PROPERLY bolted in, which solved the problem, too, but it likely had nothing to do with the new struts -- just proper installation. The Brits don’t have a good reputation for bolting automobiles together. I’d be interested in reading whether these solutions to these two troublesome problems work for the rest of you, too. Let me know, won’t you, please? I believe Honda corporation means well, but sometimes they need guidance, as do all of us owners out here who enjoy our fine cars and just want them to work, as I like to put it: as well as the design and materials permit. (Actually, that’s asking a great deal. I’m demanding.  Kauai (a satisfied Honda Si owner this evening
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Replying to: moparbad (Jan 12, 2003 7:18 pm) |
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bought new and well maintained w/37K miles. lately, been hearing a weird noise from engine and noise increases w/speed. almost like a tinny sound (hard to describe). will bring to Honda dealer to have them check it out. car seems to run fine.. my mechanic seems to think its something to do with a pulley. sound coming from or near timing belt cover. anyone have any thoughts on what this could be??
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Replying to: oldmansi (Sep 05, 2004 10:34 am) |
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I am so pleased with this forum. I really should have been posting in here all along. 1. The clutch froze twice when it was real cold this winter. I guess froze is the wrong word, it felt like stepping on a sponge. After the car warmed it returned to normal. (10 min) 2. Condensation in passenger lens. Turning light doesn't seat right. (Damn potholes.) 3. Glanced a deer. Lost a mirror. Picked up a couple of dents. 4. Mice love my air filter. But I am persistant and it is clean. I beat the crap out of this car. It still runs well. I am good with washing it and chaging the oil. I wish the trasmission wasn't so close. Or a six speed. That would save big bucks on fuel. I always keep the car next to empty so no extra weight. |
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| I bought my 02 civic used with 28000 KM on it and it was mint. the buy befor didnt drive it during the Winter and took very good care of it. After about 2 weeks of enjoying my ride i started my civic up one morning started driving and the engine started making a whining noise. To me it sounds like the alternator is on its way out the door. I took it into my dealer and they had someone look at it and told me that there was nothing wrong so i disputed, then they had the quality control guy look at it and he said their was nothing wrong with it :-\. I went in had a tech come and sit in the car with me, i started the car and the whining noise was there loud and clear at idle. The mechanic could hear it so i told me thats not normal, it wasnt doing that when i bought it, it is now, and the alternative to not normal is what??? He acknowledged that it was a problem and decided to look at it the next day. He looked at it and found that there was some kind of regulating switch that was reading in the negative so they replaced that thinking it would fix the problem and it has not. They have since called me and told that the noise is normal!!!! Can anyone help me out with this. My Honda is lowered with a body kit and i love showing it off but i cant do that anymore because my car sounds like crap now. | |
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Just bought New 2004 Si for $17K. Soon I noticed that the Torque and acceleration speed is not as good as 2004 Si that I test drove at the dealership. Also the gas mileage is about 25 MPG on the highway and and the steering is very stiff. This was car was sitting in dealers storage for over a year. Can it be related ? Is it the known problems. Thanks a lot Disappointed SI owner 
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