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#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.
#107 of 224 98 Honda Civic Radio code by zeus3 Dec 12, 2007 (3:52 am)
I would like to know if anybody know how to get the code for my car radio. I lost the number that came with the car and my radio does not work after I had a problem with the battery. I called the Honda Dealer and he said that they have to take the radio out to get the number. There must be a better way for me to get this code!   Any suggestions? Replies to this message: crv16 (Dec 14, 2007 2:37 pm) zeus3 (Dec 15, 2007 9:45 am)
#108 of 224 Honda Civic LX -2003 - seems to have problems by prahar30 Dec 12, 2007 (10:07 am)
I just bought a Honda Civic LX 2003 - 93K Kms on it. 1.When the car reaches 50Kms/hr and above it feels like a lot of noise inside the car (like truck driving, or zooming noise) 2. When i start the accelerator slowly initially, i can feel some cranky noise like some fluids moving kind of noise and goes off when the car picksup. It is a very faint noise. I am new drivier, so dont know anything about cars. Please help
#109 of 224 need help! PLZ by herman2k7 Dec 12, 2007 (6:49 pm)
im wondering if anyone knows why my 95' civic (coupe) keeps reving even if i put it in "Park" after being driven for about 30 mins.???

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