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#241 of 322 Re: 1998 Honda Civic child lock/door not opening [kiawah] by theozzfactor Nov 03, 2008 (6:57 am)
Replying to: kiawah (Oct 27, 2008 11:07 am) Just an update. I managed to release the child lock using a plastic knife . Infact it did not take much time. Thanks once again.
#242 of 322 Re: 1997 honda civic brake problems [ridgelinepimp] by mark19 Nov 03, 2008 (11:03 am)
Replying to: ridgelinepimp (Nov 03, 2008 12:53 am) a glowing disc/rotor? that sounds like a stuck caliper piston. yeah cracked/warped definitely if the piston is dragging and stuck. don't replace this rotor until you can check the caliper. a bent brake line could also cause the piston to not retract (close) since the brake fluid is slow to return from the caliper.   check the brake lines again, then the caliper sliding pins they may need to be lubed which would also cause binding of the caliper. if after that the caliper is still sticking, then get a remanufactured one from honda. I never did trust the aftermarket reman market. about the same price, and the honda reman at the dealer seemed to be in better condition.   as to the other issue of the wheel bearing. if it was a wheel bearing it would have to be practically on fire for the rotor/disc to be glowing! plus you'd hear a lot of screeching noise at the same time. that's why i don't think it's the bearing. check that caliper first. Replies to this message: ridgelinepimp (Nov 03, 2008 11:34 pm)
#243 of 322 Re: 1997 honda civic brake problems [mark19] by ridgelinepimp Nov 03, 2008 (11:34 pm)
Replying to: mark19 (Nov 03, 2008 11:03 am) thanks for the advice thats what it sounded like to me the car had been siting for a while i should have no problem fixing it i have done the brakes on my civic before with no problem at all. i am glad i dont have to worry about the bearing that would be a pain to replace. thanks again i am sure i can figure it out and i already have 2 spare rotors that are in fairly good condition when i replaced the ones on my civic. thanks for the help
#244 of 322 Re: 1998 Honda Civic child lock/door not opening [theozzfactor] by murpher Nov 29, 2008 (6:30 am)
Replying to: theozzfactor (Oct 27, 2008 11:50 am) Kiawah, I have the same problem with my car. What was your solution? Thanks! Ted Replies to this message: murpher (Nov 29, 2008 7:58 am)
#245 of 322 Re: 1998 Honda Civic child lock/door not opening [murpher] by murpher Nov 29, 2008 (7:58 am)
Replying to: murpher (Nov 29, 2008 6:30 am) I solved it! I looked at the other door and bent a coat hanger to match the door profile. I slipped the hanger between the door and car frame on the non working door and flipped up the child safety lock. This allowed the inside handle to work again. Now that the door is open and appart I can see it was only a nylon retaining clip that attaches the pushrod to the door handle (part number 72134-S04-003)
#246 of 322 97 honda civic wont start after hitting a dog by civic37777 Dec 15, 2008 (10:48 pm)
i accidently hit a dog got to get something to eat when i hit the dog the airbags deployed and the car stoped i have tried starting the car but it wont start when i turn the key on the power windows and blinkers and everything works but it still wont start does any one have any suggestions one machanic told me there is a reset button but he couldnt find it does any one know if there is one or what its a 1997 honda civic lx Replies to this message: kiawah (Dec 16, 2008 5:05 am) marylong (Dec 28, 2008 2:14 pm)
#247 of 322 Re: 97 honda civic wont start after hitting a dog [civic37777] by kiawah Dec 16, 2008 (5:05 am)
Replying to: civic37777 (Dec 15, 2008 10:48 pm) hit a dog got to get something to eat .... what country are you in?   Check the owners manual to see if it mentions a reset. A number of vehicles have a relay which turns off the fuel pump if in an accident, to avoid the potential for a fire. Some vehicles it is just a special series of actions, like turning the key on/off three times (some secret special handshake with the computer). All of my vehicles have the description written in the owners manual, don't know if Honda did that back in 97.
#248 of 322 1991 Civic Will not start by slydog39 Dec 28, 2008 (1:20 pm)
My son's 1991 Civic DX 1.5 FI 3 door will not start. I have tried nearly everything mentioned in several repair forums, but with no luck.   The car will turn over fine. it occassionally comes close to starting, but does not.   I have done the following:   replaced distributor cap, rotor and ignition coil.   checked for spark at the plug. yes, there is spark, but I am not sure if it is at the proper voltage. it easily covers the gap on my budget spark tester.   pulled the main relay and following the Haynes guide, checked for correct continuity at several different points.   the fuel pump does come on for 2 seconds as it is supposed to when you turn on the key to pre-start position.   all the correct dash lights come on when you turn on the key.   my ECU is not showing any errors (probably because I have taken off the negative battery cable more than once for different test and have probably reset the ECU).   I do not have a fuel pressure gauge, but have removed the fuel service bolt on top of the fuel filter and cranked the car, fuel does pump out of the port at good velocity.   checked the continuity of the fuel injectors. they are both within spec.   I have sprayed quick start fluid into the intake as it was being cranked, and it did not crank up.   the battery is good.   What am I overlooking? Any ideas before I tow it to my local repair shop?   slydog39 Replies to this message: mark19 (Dec 30, 2008 12:57 am) slydog39 (Dec 30, 2008 9:40 am) mark19 (Jan 01, 2009 5:31 am)
#249 of 322 Re: 97 honda civic wont start after hitting a dog [civic37777] by marylong Dec 28, 2008 (2:14 pm)
Replying to: civic37777 (Dec 15, 2008 10:48 pm) "i accidently hit a dog got to get something to eat" What does needing something to eat have to do with hitting a dog? (Did the dog survive or did you leave it on the side of the road)? Have you ever heard of punctuation? It sure would make solving your problem easier if we can figure out what you are trying to say.
#250 of 322 Re: 1991 Civic Will not start [slydog39] by mark19 Dec 30, 2008 (12:57 am)
Replying to: slydog39 (Dec 28, 2008 1:20 pm) have you measured the resistance of the spark plug wires? are they out of spec? you can find that specification in the haynes manual.   spark could happen, but I'm wondering if the plug wires are sparking but not delivering the right amount.   also, have you checked the compression of the cylinders?   another issue i had with a mid 90's civic was it would barely start, the idle air control valve (IAC) was bad. It would sort of start and then die. Another issue to check.   Hope that helps. Keep us posted ! Replies to this message: slydog39 (Dec 30, 2008 9:40 am) mark19 (Jan 01, 2009 5:31 am)

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