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#251 of 322 Re: 1991 Civic Will not start [mark19] by slydog39 Dec 30, 2008 (9:40 am)
Replying to: mark19 (Dec 30, 2008 12:57 am) Thanks for the info. I finally did get the car to start---but barely. I replaced the ignition coil and then replaced the vavle cover gaskets (as there was a bit of oil on the spark plug wires). After it did crank,(it ran rather poorly) I was able to generate a new ECU code and it was the Top Dead Center error code. Either the TDC sensor is bad, or the whole distributor (which I do not think I can buy just the sensor). So I am going to put a distributor on the car this weekend   Wish me luck Replies to this message: mark19 (Jan 01, 2009 5:31 am)
#252 of 322 Re: 1991 Civic Will not start [slydog39] by mark19 Jan 01, 2009 (5:31 am)
Replying to: slydog39 (Dec 30, 2008 9:40 am) hey glad to help! finally a code was thrown, good deal. At least it points you in the right direction! I know that the 91 civics had an igniter problem that was part of a recall. Forgot that earlier. So to focus on the distributor would be a good direction, indeed!   Have you also tried a compression test? just to make sure.   keep us posted how it goes! and Happy New Year!
#253 of 322 Civic 2002 Replaced alternator by Ketty Jan 01, 2009 (8:43 am)
In September 2008 my friend purchased a used 2002 Civic with 35,000 miles. Three months after purchase, the battery light started blinking while driving. She took the car to her usual mechanic and was told that the alternator needed to be replaced for $400. Has anyone else had to replace an alternator? How long do they usually last? My friend is now concerned more repairs may be needed...should she be concerned?
#254 of 322 2009 Civic Hybrid vs Prius by Ketty Jan 01, 2009 (8:50 am)
My daughter is considering turning in her 2000 Civic LX with 104,000 miles and purchasing a Hybrid.   Should she keep the Civic until it is no long usuable or purchase a Prius or Civic Hybrid? Some comments in this forum indicate that the Civic Hybrid has had many transmission problems...is the Prius a better choice? Replies to this message: ruking1 (Jan 01, 2009 9:08 am) Ketty (Feb 01, 2009 5:13 pm) marylong (Jan 01, 2009 11:13 am)
#255 of 322 Re: 2009 Civic Hybrid vs Prius [Ketty] by ruking1 Jan 01, 2009 (9:08 am)
Replying to: Ketty (Jan 01, 2009 8:50 am) So what is wrong with the 2000 LX Civic with 104,000 miles? It only gets 11,555 miles per year !!! Was the timing belt and water pump changed in addition to the spark plug change and major tune? There is no reason that car should not last a min of 300,000 miles, unless she drives it like a pizza delivery driver (or is the pizza delivery driver) or is abusive of the car.   The yearly mean mileage indicates you will NEVER break even with a hybrid Civic/Prius. I say fix it (the 2000 Civic) when needed/necessary and pocket the monthly payments. If she simply MUST be a slave to a new car, a Civic/Corolla/Hyndai (etc) product is the way to go. Replies to this message: Ketty (Feb 01, 2009 5:13 pm)
#256 of 322 Re: 2009 Civic Hybrid vs Prius [Ketty] by marylong Jan 01, 2009 (11:13 am)
Replying to: Ketty (Jan 01, 2009 8:50 am) Read this article from Consumer Reports http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars//tires-auto-parts/tires/making-your-car-- last-10-07/overview/200k-ov.htm then invest in getting your Civic repaired as needed.
#257 of 322 2002 Honda-Overheating AGAIN by Myhondahatesme Jan 23, 2009 (9:21 am)
Hi all!   I am hoping that one of you can help me. I have an 02 Honda Civic. About a year ago my car temperature gauge would constantly fluctuate hot and cold. My husband determined that it was the fan switch going bad. He replaced it and my thermostat...everything was peachy until recently it started happening again. Any recommendations on what it could be now??? Could it be the lame switch again or maybe something different? Any options are greatly appreciated! Thanks!
#258 of 322 1997 Honda Civic DX lights dim or pulsate !! help !! by emporer1998 Jan 23, 2009 (8:22 pm)
Hello, I have a 1997 Honda Civic DX with 103,000 miles. Car still drives like a dream. Only problem is at night when driving at any speed the headlights intermittently dim or pulsate. I would say that they dim to about 70% then back to 100% . Everything else works fine. I also noticed that the dashboard lights do the same. Please help Replies to this message: thegage (Feb 19, 2009 12:17 pm)
#259 of 322 93 honda civic power steering? by tbryant Jan 26, 2009 (7:12 am)
Hello everyone, am new here and hope someone can help me. My husband and I moved to Indiana from South Carolina last year, since we have been here for two very harsh winters, we are having some troubles with our Honda. In the winter, whenever you start the car, the power steering is frozen, you can not turn the wheel easily. If you let it run and heat up for about 10 minutes, it is fine, what could be causing this problem? Is it just a cold natured car? We never had this problem before we moved, but the car has also never been in negative degree weather and/or snow? thanks for your help.
#260 of 322 Re: 2009 Civic Hybrid vs Prius [ruking1] by Ketty Feb 01, 2009 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: ruking1 (Jan 01, 2009 9:08 am) I agree with you but she is eager to select her own car. I gave her the car when she started commuting to college ...

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