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#308 of 322 Re: 2002 Honda Civic car damage [tees] by backy Oct 18, 2009 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: tees (Sep 27, 2009 6:42 am) Sorry, just noticed your question. Our insurance covered the repairs (my son was at fault in the accident). We decided to fix it rather than have it totaled because it's a good car (still going strong) and we didn't know if we could find another 626 for what we'd get as a settlement from the insurance company. The car had to be fixed, or totaled. It was not drivable.
#309 of 322 Re: Electrical problem w/ dome light, power door locks and gauges. [trevorjc] by dandixon21 Oct 29, 2009 (1:32 pm)
Replying to: trevorjc (Mar 10, 2008 11:10 am) DID YOU GET THIS RESOLVED?? I DID THE SAME THING CHANGING OUT A HEAD UNIT AND SOMETHING WENT WRONG. SAME SIMPTOMS TO THE T. PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
#310 of 322 Order of importance? by uga91 Nov 09, 2009 (12:44 pm)
I just bought a 1993 Civic EX sedan from my cousin. She bought it new in 1993 and drove it 44,212 miles in 16 years. It was maintained at the dealer she bought it from. Basically, for the last 10 years, she drove it about 2200 miles a year and had it serviced once a year when it was up for emissions testing to get her tag renewed.   Anyway, the front brakes have 17k miles on them, the back brakes are original. I have no squealing and no shimmy in the brake pedal or anything. The tires are 10 years old with 22k miles on them. They don't lose air or show any signs of irregular wearing. The timing belt has not been changed. The automatic transmission has never been serviced. The CV joint are original--but they are not making any clicking sounds when turning.   The battery was replaced (at the Honda dealer) about 6 months ago and the thermostat was replaced (at the Honda dealer) over the summer--so they pressure tested and refilled the radiator while they had it. They replaced the air filter at this year's service visit.   My question is:   In what order would you perform maintenance? I think the timing belt (along with the other drive belts and water pump) and the transmission fluid will be done first. I plan to do that in the next few months. I think I'll replace the brakes and tires in the next year or two--unless I get a need to do so earlier. I'll replace the CV joints when they start clicking. I only paid $1000 for the car and I feel it's worth at least $3000; so, even after all this maintenance, I still feel as though I got a good deal on this car.
#311 of 322 98 Civic HX engine timing belt replacement costly! by raychuang00 Nov 13, 2009 (11:56 am)
Yikes.   As part of the 90,000 mile maintenance service on my 1998 Civic HX coupe, the dealer told they had to change the timing belt on the car. Only one problem: it ballooned the cost of the 90,000 mile service around US$900. Is it that costly to do timing belt changes on a Honda automobile engine? Replies to this message: uga91 (Nov 16, 2009 6:19 am)
#312 of 322 Re: 98 Civic HX engine timing belt replacement costly! [raychuang00] by uga91 Nov 16, 2009 (6:19 am)
Replying to: raychuang00 (Nov 13, 2009 11:56 am) My Honda dealer will change mine for $485 and I found a Honda Repair shop (local shop that only works on Hondas) who will do it for $450, taxes included. That includes the timing belt, all other drive belts and the water pump.
#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

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