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10 messages, Last post on Aug 09, 2008 at 9:13 AM
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Discuss Civic hybrid suspension and steering issues here.
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I recently purchased a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid and love it. However, twice now I have run into a strange problem that worries me. On two occasions I have started my car...begun to drive...only to find my power steering has disengaged. I had to stop...restart the car and all was well...power steering working normally. Obviously this is a big worry...especially if it happens while driving on a freeway etc. Anyone have any similar experience or suggestions. I'm taking it to my local Honda Dealer in the morning.
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Replying to: maricopaa (Dec 03, 2007 12:49 am) |
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 06, 2006 5:58 am) My dealer said I definitely had a faulty power steering unit. Their inquiry to Honda Repair Central (who ever is the clearing house for all Honda Hybrid concerns...indicated Honda has experienced this issue with power steering units failing more than once and instructed Honda to install a brand new unit in my car. It is now Thursday and they are still waiting for the part to arrive. I was not happy driving with the possibility ny power steering would randomly decide to quit while I was driving. seems like they have a handle on it...More to be revealed. |
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Hi, I am a newbie to this. My 2003 HCH has 97k miles. The dealer said the struts need replacement and would cost around 950$. Questions: Is that a fair price? What other repairs would I need with that? Is it worth to buy car maintenance insurance at this point? Would you recommend any local shops - I live in Northern Virginia. |
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Replying to: maricopaa (Dec 03, 2007 12:49 am) After one year of the unit being replaced it is now starting to act up again. It was during snowy, sloppy roads that it failed the last time and now again the same thing is happening. Mine is back at the dealer right now for the same problem, intermittent failure. |
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I have a honda civic hybrid 2003. It was making a strange sound when driving off from a standing still. I found out the noise was a bad motor mount. (the upper) I wanted to buy the part myself and install it. The dealer ship was the only place that sold it and they insisted they install it. Ok fine. they have the car and said I will get it back late in the evening. I was first one in, after 7 hours they haven't even looked at it. I told what was wrong and they said it wasn't the problem. I told them I need it for work and I had an extra insurance plan. this all boils down to this. They have the car 3 days I lose my job over this, they kept telling me stories when it will be finished. finally I get my car back. They tell me it is the motor mount. Which I kept telling them that.I get home and I wanted to add some window washer fluid. The fuse box next to the mount they clipped off the piece that hold the fuse box to the car and used tywraps to hold it. They also broke the neg battery clamp. Now its not even a year since the replacement of said motor mount. The motor mount is no good. It is making that noise again. I checked the mount and the rubber bushing is all worn. Is this possible that the mount is bad again. Did they give me a crappy mount. I have emailed the dealer ship and told them what happened. they never replied to my email. I have had a chevy's most of my life. My first honda and its a tragedy. GM has never gave me a problem. I always did all the work my self and never a problem. Buying parts or having them look at the car. Now that I am in honda's mailing list. They keep sending me fliers to sell my car. I wouldn't sell them a bucket of horse sh*t. I am so angry at honda for this crap
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Replying to: joeflocco (Jan 30, 2008 2:21 am) Have, in years past experienced similar scenarios myselft, and coincidently have had good luck with GM (and their repair shop). What area do you live in? Thanks |
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| '03 Civic Hybrid, 113K miles. Steering does not return fully to neutral position after turns (especially right) unless manually brought back. Car wanders on highway, due to the stiffness in steering center, i.e. any correction can become an over-correction. Electric power steering "computer diagnostics" at Honda and an independent shop show no faults. Two shops wanted to replace steering rack struts, control arm bushings, ect. Honda wanted to replace all struts, control arm bushings, lower control arms, but not steering rack. Last shop couldn't find any identifiable problem in the rack, said all the struts & bushings were ok and it was not a safety problem. They spent 4 hours on it and charged for only 45 min. They are sending out questions to their contacts as they would really like to find the cause. | |
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