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#97 of 224 Re: honda civic 1.5 lsi [damo1] by swhonda Nov 13, 2007 (7:20 pm)
Replying to: damo1 (Nov 09, 2007 7:51 am) I am having a similar problem. I have a 1991 civic (manual transmission) and my top speed is 70 mph, but this only happens when the check engine light is on, which happens to be almost all the time (I should mention that if the check engine light does not come on the car drives perfectly fine). The computer reads out the code for the fuel injectors, but that doesn't actually apprear to be the problem because when they are replaced, the problem still exists. My mechanic and I think that there is a problem with the computer, but I don't know if that is a primary or seconday problem.
#98 of 224 MY CLUTCH by hondagirl18 Nov 20, 2007 (10:56 am)
so we just put a new engine in my car its just the stock d15 b7 for my 95 honda civic and we finnaly got everything hooked up it starts and runs perfectly but when i go to let out the clutch and go it doesnt go i had it in first gear and everything and i could let out the clutch all the way and let my foot off of it and it wouldnt accelerate or anything i need all the help i can get please!!! Replies to this message: thegage (Nov 21, 2007 7:29 am)
#99 of 224 Re: MY CLUTCH [hondagirl18] by thegage Nov 21, 2007 (7:29 am)
Replying to: hondagirl18 (Nov 20, 2007 10:56 am) For some reason the clutch plate is not releasing so that the engine engages the transmission. (You put in a new clutch when you had the engine out, I assume.)   A few possibilities:   --The clutch plate is binding on the transmission shaft. --The clutch slave cylinder is stuck in the extended position. --The clutch release lever (actuated by the slave cylinder) is binding.
#100 of 224 Engine doesn't start. Can't even open the front trunk for a jump start by winter311 Nov 29, 2007 (8:53 am)
I haven't touched my 1997 Honda Civic for one week and yesterday I couldn't start the engine. well, it turned over a little bit the first time but not good enough to start the engine. so tried again and then it made a little bit noise. Didn't start. the third time was no noise at all. What might be the problem?   I noticed that when I turn my key to the Start(III), the system charging indicator light was on. This morning one of my friends tried to jump start my car, but we couldn't open the front trunk. It was -15 C outside so I think everything is frozen.   I've got the car inspected one month ago. Does it mean all the batteries/connections/engine should be ok?   What would be the cheapest way to get my car back? I am in Calgary and everything is very expensive as you know.   Thanks, Replies to this message: marylong (Nov 29, 2007 12:07 pm)
#101 of 224 Re: Engine doesn't start. Can't even open the front trunk for a jump start [winter311] by marylong Nov 29, 2007 (12:07 pm)
Replying to: winter311 (Nov 29, 2007 8:53 am) Get you car in a garage to thaw out. Then you should be able to open the hood (trunk is in the back). Then, replace the battery and you should be good to go.
#102 of 224 Thank you a lot. Is it difficult to change the battery? by winter311 Nov 29, 2007 (1:57 pm)
Is it possible for a not-handy -man to change the battery by myself at all?   Before that, I will have to figure it out how to get my car to garage. I guess I would have to call a tow but I am not sure how much it will cost me. I will call a garage.   Thank you again.
#103 of 224 'Don't Drive in the rain"???? by spoulter Dec 05, 2007 (11:45 am)
So, I live on the "wet" coast. We get lots of rain. I have a 2004 Honda Civic. The fast month or so when driving in the rain a terrible noise comes from under the hood when accelerating. Our car sounds like a TANK. It happens when we drive through a puddle, or if it is raining hard and the road is overly wet. When the clutch is pushed in the noise fades out ... so we thought it had something to do with the belts. We had it in to be serviced, and our Honda dealership mechanic told us they saw nothing wrong with the car, but they deglazed the belts. They thought this might help the problem, but if it doesn't then we will have to replace the belts at $140 each. Our Honda mechanic also went on to tell me to avoid driving in puddles and/ or don't drive in the rain. I thought that was the most absurd thing I have ever been told by a mechanic! How am I to avoid driving in the rain???!!! I said that to him, and he didn't have much of a response. Anyway ... has anyone else experienced the noise we have had with our car. Any thoughts on what exactly it might be? I don't think I am getting the full answer from my dealership.   Thanks,   Shannon Replies to this message: spoulter (Dec 28, 2007 11:40 am) kiawah (Dec 28, 2007 1:34 pm)
#104 of 224 Automatic shift selection stuck by cam2003 Dec 05, 2007 (6:30 pm)
I almost could not move the shift selection back from R to Park or N twice today. I had to use a lot of force to put it back to Park. It seemed to stuck inside the transmission gear box (Brake pedal and push button were fully pressed). I bought this 96 CIVIC last month, I did notice the gear selection was not smooth. I had lubricated inside gear selection box, but it did not help. I am afraid one day, I would be able to drive in reverse only. Any helps to identify the problem/fix would be greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Dec 06, 2007 1:40 pm) cam2003 (Dec 07, 2007 3:51 pm)
#105 of 224 Re: Automatic shift selection stuck [cam2003] by thegraduate Dec 06, 2007 (1:40 pm)
Replying to: cam2003 (Dec 05, 2007 6:30 pm) I'm not a mechanic, but it sounds like the switch that allows you to shift from park when the brake is depressed may not be working. On your gear selector, or near it, do you see a keyhole? Put your key in there and see if you can't get it to neutral a lot easier. If that is the case, it sounds like the brake-interlock (that's not the technical name for it) switch is bad.   Don't sweat too much yet, as that switch shouldn't be a big job to replace. Replies to this message: cam2003 (Dec 07, 2007 3:51 pm)
#106 of 224 Re: Automatic shift selection stuck [thegraduate] by cam2003 Dec 07, 2007 (3:51 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Dec 06, 2007 1:40 pm) I tried to put key into keyhole, it's quite a resistance when moving gear level around P-R-N. I will take a look the shift cable underneath the car. Maybe it's so rusty that preventing from shifting.

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