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Re: Air Conditioning Problem [thegraduate]
by targettuning
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Jun 17, 2008 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 16, 2008 6:25 pm)
Yes this story has been retold here many times since the 2006 redesign came about. It may not be abnormal as far as Honda (who has to foot the repair bill) is concerned but it seems the Civic in its new clothes is especially vulnerable to this type damage. Lets put it another way, I have been driving cars of many different makes, years, and models with AC for years and years and (knocks wood here) none have had this problem nor have I seen it as a particular problem in any of the sites dedicated to those cars. To be fair we own a 2006 Civic and I have not had it with this car either..lucky???
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- #913 of 985
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Re: Air Conditioning Problem [angryinbuffalo]
by will26
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Jun 17, 2008 (7:40 am)
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Replying to: angryinbuffalo (Jun 16, 2008 4:36 pm)
You know those mesh grills you see on other cars? For example the Toyota Corolla or Camry? Well I had my boyfriend put that in for me. It took a few hours but now I feel safer that a stone won't hit and it looks pretty nice too. I don't know where he got the mesh from and it's not something that can be ordered specifically for the Civic. I think you can get a roll of it on an auto website. You can get black or silver. My car is black and since the mesh sits so far back you can't really tell it's there.
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- #914 of 985
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Re: Air Conditioning Problem [will26]
by nealm
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Jun 17, 2008 (7:58 am)
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Replying to: will26 (Jun 17, 2008 7:40 am)
Can you describe specifically where the mesh was placed and how it was done? What's the mesh made of and how small is the mesh itself? Thanks very much for this useful info.
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- #915 of 985
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Re: Air Conditioning Problem [nealm]
by will26
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Jun 17, 2008 (9:11 am)
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Replying to: nealm (Jun 17, 2008 7:58 am)
The mesh has probably 1/4 inch diamond holes. Pretty sure it's stainless steel since there are no signs of rust after a year of wear. If you do an internet search for mesh grill you can pull up a lot of information and where to buy.
The mesh is placed right behind the grill. Check out this link: http://www.collegehillshonda.com/storeart/8thgensedan/sigrille.jpg
He had to drill a hole on each side where that solid plastic is so that might be out for some people but it's not that noticeable.
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- #916 of 985
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Civic Tires
by thegraduate
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Jun 20, 2008 (3:52 pm)
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Sandman, and others,
My father had a very unpleasant conversation with our dealer about getting some money back on their tires that went bad at 30k (now on set 2 at 49k). After getting the sales manager and service manager on a conference call and blasting them after the first call telling dad to "call the 1800 number", they are now talking to the regional rep, who has promised some reparation.
I'll keep you posted!
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- #917 of 985
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Civic uneven tire wear
by bobintampa
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Jun 24, 2008 (2:41 pm)
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I'm taking our 2007 Civic in for the ABS wheel sensor o-ring check tomorrow and will have them inspect the tires for uneven wear. We've had the car for about 1 yr now and it has about 11k on it. I don't see uneven wear on the inside portion of the tread of the rear tires. I will say that when i drive the car on the highway (live in Tampa, FL) the car feels a little *twitchy/nervous* in the back. This may(?) be a characteristic of the car, I don't normally drive this car as my daughter takes it to college. So.... to get to my point.... since the Civic is such a big seller I was wondering why this isn't more of a wide spread problem?? Are only 'some' of the upper control arms bad? Are there other factors involved here (i.e. tire pressure)? I really feel for the folks with the issue, especially the folks who have replaced multiple sets of tires before the dealer realized that it was this suspension issue. Anyone else have any thoughts on why this is not more widespread? To close, I love Hondas and I love the Civic. 
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- #918 of 985
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Re: Civic uneven tire wear [bobintampa]
by kathyc1
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Jun 24, 2008 (4:34 pm)
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Replying to: bobintampa (Jun 24, 2008 2:41 pm)
On the ABS wheel sensor o-ring...is that a problem? Or is that part of the rear cambers? I remember when I had the cambers checked they said something about the ABS. I've had my car a little over a year (2007 civic coupe) now with 7100 miles on it and no problem yet with the tire wear.
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Re: 2007 Honda Civic Tire Problems [bquigley125]
by ttg911
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Jun 25, 2008 (9:26 am)
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Replying to: bquigley125 (Jun 12, 2008 1:48 pm)
That's nothing short of ridiculous, bquigley125. I have a 2006 Civic Sedan with 24,000 and my rear tires are completely shot. They are the crappy Bridgestone’s, so I know that's part of it, but come on! I buy a Civic for things to last, not to start pouring $$ into it 18-months from the date of purchase. I am taking the car to the dealer ASAP with this (see link below) TSB in hand. I hope this helps you as well and others that are in the same boat. If enough people complain to Honda, they will listen.
http://uabvda.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pCDr9JsQXeMZt1XDYcmkh4cM1XRXEuqnIhDdAAu7Z6- - T393AsdghY8g9GTfz_lYVbM2Cdk9YyXsJg/rear%20upper%20control%20arms%20bulletin.pdf?- - download
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- #920 of 985
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Re: 2007 Honda Civic Tire Problems [ttg911]
by thegraduate
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Jun 25, 2008 (9:35 am)
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Replying to: ttg911 (Jun 25, 2008 9:26 am)
I'll be sure to let you know my outcome, maybe that'll help yours. My folks are working on getting their last set of tires paid for partially.
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- #921 of 985
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Re: 2007 Honda Civic Tire Problems [thegraduate]
by ttg911
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Jun 25, 2008 (10:20 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 25, 2008 9:35 am)
Agreed and please do keep me posted as I would love to know the outcome of your very legitimate dispute. Good luck!
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