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513 messages,  Last post on Aug 30, 2010 at 11:14 AM

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#504 of 513 Civic 2009 VP center console by shhessy

Dec 31, 2008 (6:50 pm)

I bought a Civic VP that comes without the center console, but it has a good storage compartment behind the center cupholders. I wonder if there is a cover (OEM or factory) that I can buy to close the storage compartment to rest my elbow when I am driving. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

#505 of 513 Lojack by tjchin

Feb 21, 2009 (3:23 am)

Hello: Just bought a car and am wondering if anyone has any comments on LoJack. I didn't buy it the same day as the car, because I wanted to do some research and see what other people paid for it, etc., and then go back to the dealer and negotiate.
 
Any feedback on best price paid for lojack, is it worth it?? I am just looking for base installation that sells for $695.00. Any maintenance costs, etc?
 
Thanks

#506 of 513 '93 Del Sol - Keyless entry problem by isher1992

Mar 27, 2009 (7:14 am)

I purchased a used 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol, and it has a custom stereo system installed in it. The dealer told us the Keyless Entry remote needed a new battery/didn't work. I heard from my uncle, who had a '96 Civic that when HE installed a custom stereo into his car, the factory keyless entry didn't work for him either. He said that he was told the keyless entry was built into the radio through the car's antenna. Is this the same case here? And if it is, is there anyway around it?

#507 of 513 Re: '93 Del Sol - Keyless entry problem [isher1992] by jet10000

Mar 27, 2009 (8:12 am)

Replying to: isher1992 (Mar 27, 2009 7:14 am)
I heard from my uncle, who had a '96 Civic that when HE installed a custom stereo into his car, the factory keyless entry didn't work for him either. He said that he was told the keyless entry was built into the radio through the car's antenna. Is this the same case here? And if it is, is there anyway around it?
 
Yes, this is the case. It was a stupid idea, but true. The way around it back in the 90's was to keep the factory stereo in the vehicle, but bury it out of sight in the car. That way it could still operate the door locks and you could still have a custom stereo in the dashboard.
 
Since it sounds like the factory stereo is already gone, there may be an aftermarket electronic part that you could find that would do the same thing as the factory stereo did.

#510 of 513 Re: '93 Del Sol - Keyless entry problem [jet10000] by isher1992

Jun 10, 2009 (7:16 am)

Replying to: jet10000 (Mar 27, 2009 8:12 am)
I appreciate the reply!
 
But, it hit me about two days later that the car didn't even have power locks, and I compared the remote with my uncle's 2003 Civic remote and it didn't even look right. It was an after market remote. So, I clicked all the buttons and then the center button unveiled a useless feature: remote start. Whoever wired it wasn't very smart, because while it's engaged, the lights flash on and off continuously. And it doesn't turn off when you take the key out after it's started.
 
So, basically I have no use for this remote.

#511 of 513 Re: Lojack [tjchin] by crazyfly

Jun 10, 2009 (8:06 pm)

Replying to: tjchin (Feb 21, 2009 3:23 am)
This is a good price and the peace of mind is priceless. The lojack installer normally puts a small sticker on the back bumper that tells the world the car has lojack...okay, it doesn;t tell the world, but it tells people who know what the sticker means that the vehicle has lojack and to not mess with it. Lojack transmitters (several) are concealed in different sections of the car. There is no ongoing maintenance costs of the system but you may want to get a new battery for the lojack systems after 2-3 years. I hope this info helps.

#513 of 513 Aftermarket parts for 99 Civic EX by civic_do

Aug 30, 2010 (11:14 am)

In a nutshell I am looking for upgrade(s) that will maintain or increase resale value without breaking the bank. Have considered intakes/exhausts, Nav/DVD, bug deflector, etc. Probably going to sell the car within the next year or so only because I need AWD. It's in great condition, 87k miles - all stock except door panel speakers. Looking for something "utilitarian" ... something just about anyone would enjoy having and could justify spending some money on.
 
"What is the best way to spend up to 1k on this car?"
 
Suggestions? Thanks!

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