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#313 of 322 93 Honda Civic by jandmchase01 Nov 17, 2009 (9:56 am)
I am having trouble with my car overheating. The radiator fan is not kicking in and we have replaced the fan already including the relay. Any suggestions, not sure if my mechanic checked the fuse, we might have done the backyard mechanic for no reason but atleast the fan is newer LOL. My mechanic has been too busy to look at it and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
#314 of 322 Re: Car turns over very slowly - barely starts [mikeatpfc] by jandmchase01 Nov 17, 2009 (10:01 am)
Replying to: mikeatpfc (Aug 04, 2009 4:00 am) check your alternator
#315 of 322 Re: 1992 Honda Civic VX- Brake lights- need help please!! [dfwlova] by lmoreno3 Nov 18, 2009 (6:35 am)
Replying to: dfwlova (Jul 08, 2009 5:09 pm) Greeting, I was having the same problems with my wife's '94 Civic. I found out that it was the plastic cap on the brake light switch that was broken off, that is why the lights always stayed on. I replaced it with a homemade piece from a torn bicycle tire and double stick tape, bought at AutoZone. It has been four months now, and the lights are still staying off unless she steps on the brakes. The switch is located right behind the brake pedal, a little hard to see unless you use a flashlight or troublelight. Hope this helps.
#316 of 322 Check Engine Light by lmoreno3 Nov 18, 2009 (6:47 am)
Greeting everyone, my question is this, how do I get the engine codes off of my wife's'95 Honda Civic EX. The engine light is on, we bought the car for $1000, she really likes the car, but the check engine light is really starting to bother me. We did not get the manuals with the car, I bought a Haynes manual, but it does not tell me how to get the codes, to fix any problems. Thanx in advance for any advice.
#317 of 322 Catalytic converter advice needed. by daniell Nov 18, 2009 (2:03 pm)
I have a 1998 Civic, 78k miles, always garaged. A few day ago I heard a persistent metallic rattle, similar to the noise a loose exhaust/heat shield would make. The noise is more evident at low speeds. I took the car to the dealer, and they told me that the catalytic converter is cracked and needs replacement. Cost of repair, $800. I declined. I went to amazon.com, ebay etc. to check some prices. I am seeing 2 different kinds: the first type, $50 - $150, looking like a long, narrow cylinder, and the second type, $300-$700, much shorter/fatter, with some (exhaust?) manifold attached at one end. Both are supposed to fit my car. Here is my question: I thought there is just one catalytic converter - so which one is it? Why the huge difference in price? Finally, if I don't replace my cracked catalytic converter, what are the consequences?   Daniel
#318 of 322 1999 Honda Civic 1.6L Left Front End noise by speed16 Nov 20, 2009 (6:24 pm)
Intermittent front end noise. Replaced brake pads, no rocks behind backing plates, new belts. Drive shaft solid, no play in/out and up/down. Wheel turns smoothly. Noise driving in 2nd, 3rd at high rpm to med rpm. Pushed in clutch and coasted with no brakes keeping rpm higher and noise persisted. Noise kind of a scraping noise from left front end. No difference if steering wheel turned or not. 170K on civic. Running out of ideas as to noise? Replies to this message: speed16 (Nov 22, 2009 6:30 pm)
#319 of 322 Re: 1999 Honda Civic 1.6L Left Front End noise [speed16] by speed16 Nov 22, 2009 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: speed16 (Nov 20, 2009 6:24 pm) I found the noise. No mechanical problems. A very small rock lodged itself between the muffler heat shield and pipe just under the car on the horizontal run under the engine. It would only show up at low speeds and a certain RPM range. When stopped the noise would stop. My wife had to drive the car and I had to hop out and see where the noise was coming from within 30 seconds of stopping the car. I banged the heat shield lightly with a broom to hear the noise. After the rock removed and one 10mm bolt broken it is gone.
#321 of 322 93 honda civic-possible blown head gasket or cracked block by mmalvarez Nov 27, 2009 (10:43 am)
My car was overheating, so I went to get it checked at Firestone. they told me they tested exhaust gas in the cooling system which could possibly mean a blown head gasket or cracked block (which means I need to replace a head gasket or the engine since I have a high milage on my car- 227,499). does this sound correct? and what is the most practical solution? and I don't have a mechanic, so does anyone know of anyone in the long beach area?
#322 of 322 Which to fix first? by tealight Nov 27, 2009 (1:11 pm)
My '01 Honda Civic EX needs new bushings, tires, and brake work. I'll probably have to squeeze all this in by the end of February to pass my vehicle inspection. Should the new tires wait (the current ones aren't gone yet) until the bushings are replaced? The roads here in southeast Virginia are crap.   Thanks for your help.

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