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#1092 of 1193 Re: Blown Head Gasket because of improper bleeding of coolant..5 Months later?? [targettuning] by mikefm58 Mar 05, 2009 (8:56 am)
Replying to: targettuning (Mar 05, 2009 8:48 am) Assuming the gauges were working correctly, do you feel the owner should have some responsibility here? After all, if the car over heats, for whatever reason, you'd have to ignore the temperature gauge for a period of time to have the head gasket problem, wouldn't you? Replies to this message: targettuning (Mar 05, 2009 10:17 am)
#1093 of 1193 Re: Blown Head Gasket because of improper bleeding of coolant..5 Months later?? [mikefm58] by targettuning Mar 05, 2009 (10:17 am)
Replying to: mikefm58 (Mar 05, 2009 8:56 am) Yeah, you would but the guy is asking for possible reasons for the root cause. He also stated his daughter owns or drives the car not him so while inattention or ignorance of the function of the gauge is "a reason" for the overheat it isn't the primary cause. By all means lets give the driver some responsibility for the ultimate failure. Drivers are the last resort in noticing and correcting potential problems before total failure. All drivers should familiarize themselves with the function and location of all controls and and gauges within their vehicle and further, they should glance at all critical items (such as the temperature gauge, oil pressure warning lamp and charge indicator) periodically while driving. It is a good habit, how many do it??? obviously not her.
#1094 of 1193 Honda Civic Sedan 2007: Dead audio/navi panel by ghofkin Mar 06, 2009 (4:48 am)
My audio/navi panel suddenly did not light up on starting the vehicle. None of the control on the panel worked. Yet I was able to change radio and CD channels and control volume from the steering wheel controls. Just as suddenly, a day or so later everything began to work normally again. My service department said they had never heard of such a problem before. Any insights into this 'quirk'?
#1095 of 1193 Could it be a Clutch or Transmission Problem??? by donna28 Mar 10, 2009 (4:16 pm)
Today my 2006 manual transmission Honda Civic was reving but not seeming to be catching in gear RPM's running high. Wondering what it could be before I bring it in for the big bill. I live in the country and commute to the city so have 185,000 km. highway km. Looking for any advice?? Donna Replies to this message: wbeattie (Mar 11, 2009 5:14 pm) donna28 (Mar 19, 2009 5:39 pm)
#1096 of 1193 Re: Could it be a Clutch or Transmission Problem??? [donna28] by wbeattie Mar 11, 2009 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: donna28 (Mar 10, 2009 4:16 pm) You do a lot of driving! You have well over 100.000 miles on your car. I would say by your description of the problem. as well as the amount of miles on your car. that you need a new clutch. Ger a couple of estimates for the work. I would be interested in what they are going to charge for the work since I have the same car with a manual transmission. My guess is 500 to 1000 dollars. Replies to this message: donna28 (Mar 19, 2009 5:39 pm)
#1097 of 1193 Re: Blown Head Gasket because of improper bleeding of coolant..5 Months later?? [targettuning] by jjflynn Mar 12, 2009 (10:36 pm)
Replying to: targettuning (Mar 05, 2009 8:48 am) The report back...targettuning you were on target...though there are still some puzzles here. The diagnosis was (Strike 3) problem with a connection, specifically hose clamp. The result was NOT (apparently) a "blown" head gasket...at least we don't think so at this point. There are some interesting ins and outs, and one question remains....   Last Thursday I came to the conclusion you did and walked in to my mechanic and said, "looks like you guys blew this one." He agreed to do the tear-down for free, fix it free if it was his fault, and give me the labor free in any case. We were going to call back the insurance adjuster if he found cause, and (btw) there was an outside chance Jiffy Lube had something to do with the problem...HOWEVER...my ex called me two hours later and said, "I don't want that guy touching this car!"   Her idea was to pay the dealer who diagnosed the blown headgasket to do the teardown ($1500--ack!), have it fixed by Honda so they'd be on the hook, and somehow sue my mechanic. I still like my guy--he's been jake for 12 years--and I thought he ought to be on the hook for it. I thought her plan was impractical (and I don't share her devotion to that warranty), she thought I was crazy for letting the mechanic at it again. I threw up my hands, and she started talking to lawyers and other mechanics.   The upshot is that she had it towed to ANOTHER Honda dealer and that one diagnosed the ill-fitting clamp. That should have been visible...right? My daughter says that there was some pressure test that had to be done and that it couldn't be seen, but if you've got leaking coolant it's going to leave some stain. Upshot: it seems likely that my mechnic didn't handle the clamp right...but Honda dealership #1 was WAAAAY off base. What the ex was going to plonk down $3-5k for turned out to be a $100 repair.   Here's one thing I still can't figure out: we keep going over the issue of the "aftermarket radiator." I'm not sure I even know what that word means any more...my mechanic showed me the order from State Farm with the part number, the order system he used to buy that part, and the part # on the receipt from the parts warehouse. There were two versions of the part: one from Japan, and one from the US...he said he thought the 2006 Honda was too new to have an aftermarket radiator on the market at this point in any case...but the dealer claims that a radiator should have some Honda stamp on it if it's "genuine." I'm not sure what to believe about that...or even if I should CARE at this point! Any advice on that would be gratefully received.    Per another respondent here...I have my daughter watching the gauges like a hawk. Thanks, again, to the posters here...
#1098 of 1193 Re: Could it be a Clutch or Transmission Problem??? [wbeattie] by donna28 Mar 19, 2009 (5:39 pm)
Replying to: wbeattie (Mar 11, 2009 5:14 pm) Close, would you believe 1200. with a 1 yr. or 20,000 km. warranty. The work is done and it's running nice! Expensive repair!! Thanks for your response! Commuting Donna
#1099 of 1193 Rear Shocks by sandman_6472 Mar 20, 2009 (4:05 pm)
Went in for an oil change today and mentioned that the rear makes a weird noise over speed bumps and is way low with anyone in the back. Turns out they replaced both rear shocks under warranty no questions asked. Will run out of warranty on June 16th, the end of the 3 year period. Just hit 20k on Tuesday, nowhere near the 36k mileage. Did sit in a new EX and liked the cloth interior. Also saw a white LX-S model which looked sweet with the small lip rear spoiler...which I'd love. Did spend some time sitting in a '09 Fit Sport and the seats hug one better than the Civic's but don't like the dash layout at all...the Civic's is far superior to me. It did have a carbon fiber add-on kit which helped the dash overall look, would look very nice on the Civic dash also. Might check into that at my local auto accessories guy. Just gave the dash a more polished, finished look.   Probably silly to spend the $ on such an item but loved the custom look. Also have been toying around with a front strut brace for the car. Would it really improve the car's handling characteristics or is it really a waste. Will check out that dash kit tomorrow though.   The Sandman Replies to this message: nealm (Mar 21, 2009 5:07 am) kathyc1 (Apr 08, 2009 1:29 pm)
#1100 of 1193 Re: Rear Shocks [sandman_6472] by nealm Mar 21, 2009 (5:07 am)
Replying to: sandman_6472 (Mar 20, 2009 4:05 pm) Today's NY Times auto section (3/22) reports that Honda has issued TSB 09-005 for 2006-9 rear shocks that may have come loose. They offer "replacing the assembly" with full or partial reimbursement for out of warantee cars at district manager's discretion. Also, in the same article, note TSB 09-007 for replacement of "drive belt tensioner pivot bolt and a rerouted drive belt" for some 2006 Civics. Honda will sent out a notification letter and the repair will be free. Replies to this message: kathyc1 (Apr 08, 2009 1:29 pm)
#1101 of 1193 Re: Rear Shocks [nealm] by kathyc1 Apr 08, 2009 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: nealm (Mar 21, 2009 5:07 am) Re: the TSB 09-005 loose rear shocks, I checked my Owner Link site and there's nothing about this. Does anyone know if it's a situation where they know which cars are involved and no one else will be notified? Thank you.

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