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Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
06-20-2017, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,987
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: Car floods after sitting for a while, sign of bad FPR?

To be honest, I ended up selling the car. And I don't know what the real solution would be. Sorry I'm not able to help you.
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
03-21-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: Looking for help and opinions on improving my sound quality

To clarify, I'm wondering if there is an easy way to disconnect the tweeters on this set of Alpine coaxial speakers. I'd rather not cut the factory wire if I don't have to.

Thanks again for any...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
03-21-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By patrickvertigo

Looking for help and opinions on improving my sound quality

Here is my situation.. I drive a 2002 civic si hatch. Alpine HU.

Recently I installed 4 alpine coaxial type-s speakers (sps-610) in the front and back also leaving the oem tweeters by the mirrors....
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
02-14-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,822
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: EP3 Speaker Wiring question, determining pos and neg speaker wires

Sorry to wake a thread up from the dead.. I finally got everything installed and working correctly, but I'm having issues with the mid-highs and highs sounding harsh/rattley.. I have tried...
Forum: Acura RSX DC5 & Honda Civic EP3
01-25-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,421
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: Starter Grind on extremely cold starts, starter not disengaging.

All good points. Battery is a brands new interstate. I think the CCA is 525. Best I could find for a battery that size.

Update on the situation.. The car continues to do this "grind" at any temp...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
01-21-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,822
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: EP3 Speaker Wiring question, determining pos and neg speaker wires

I did read a write-up on that. I have some 1" spacers laying around also, so I should be set from that standpoint. Thanks again for all your help, much appreciated.
Forum: Acura RSX DC5 & Honda Civic EP3
01-21-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,421
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: Starter Grind on extremely cold starts, starter not disengaging.

From what I've read, it seems to be pretty common. I just don't want it to eventually destroy the teeth on the flywheel/starter/solenoid...

It would be nice to know if anybody has found a cure for...
Forum: Acura RSX DC5 & Honda Civic EP3
01-21-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,421
Posted By patrickvertigo

Starter Grind on extremely cold starts, starter not disengaging.

Like the title implies, it was about -3F this morning when I started up the EP3. I just bought the car 3 days ago. After cranking the car to start it and the engine firing I let off the key, but the...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
01-20-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,822
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: EP3 Speaker Wiring question, determining pos and neg speaker wires

I do know that just upgrading a HU makes a heck of a difference on stock speakers, but I do have 4 alpine type-s 6.5" laying around, so I plan on dropping them in. I'll try running the stock tweets...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
01-20-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,822
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: EP3 Speaker Wiring question, determining pos and neg speaker wires

Point taken, thanks for your help. I'll just make sure that I wire all of them the same when I go to switch the speakers out.

On a side note, I drive a 2002 civic si with stock tweeters by the...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
01-20-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,960
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: 04 Civic Sedan -- Front Speaker Upgrades

This is the diy for front speakers in a civic sedan 01-05.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1914437
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
01-18-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,822
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: EP3 Speaker Wiring question, determining pos and neg speaker wires

Thank you for your input guys. I'm assuming the link that fcm shared is referring to the wires behind the head unit, which seem to vary from the colors of the wires that xreaverx posted. The wires...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
01-18-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,822
Posted By patrickvertigo

EP3 Speaker Wiring question, determining pos and neg speaker wires

Like the title implies.. I am going to put some aftermarket speakers in the doors and rear of my 2002 civic si (EP3). I plan on using the stock wiring for the speakers. The problem is that the oem...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
12-27-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,326
Posted By patrickvertigo

Rough Idle On Cold Start 2002 Accord V6, Need Suggestions

Like the title says.. My wife's Accord started this morning but was running really rough. It was 2F degrees this morning in Wisconsin, coldest start for the car this year. I was not there when this...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
05-30-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 49,807
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: Rubbing noise coming from right front brake rotor. Pic included. Help Diagnose?

Sorry for the long wait for a reply. I finally found the time to pull the caliper apart. I did happen to be that the clip that hold the pads in was rubbing on the inside part of the rotor.
...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
05-13-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 49,807
Posted By patrickvertigo

Rubbing noise coming from right front brake rotor. Pic included. Help Diagnose?

2002 Accord Ex V6

I think I have pinpointed where the rub is on the rotor. I've never really seen anything like it. It looks like it is rubbing on the inside portion of the rotor on the very outer...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
04-10-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,871
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: How do i find the code for my cd player

If you call the general honda 800 number, there should be an option get codes for radio. This worked for me in my 2002 accord. I can't remember what they asked for, but they did give it to me over...
Forum: Audio / Security / Video
04-10-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,414
Posted By patrickvertigo

Using stock speaker wiring for wiring aftermarket speakers/deck?

Hi guys,

Quick question. Would using the stock speaker wiring cause a reduction in sound quality for wiring an aftermarket set of speakers and a deck?

I'm trying to avoid running all new wiring...
Forum: Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
02-05-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,474
Posted By patrickvertigo

How to aim headlights on a 2002 accord sedan

Just as the title says, wondering which screw/bolt adjusts the headlight height. Also, is it just one adjustment for both the high and low beams, or are they separate adjustments (since they are...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-21-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,987
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: Car floods after sitting for a while, sign of bad FPR?

I have literally noticed it getting worse over the past year and a half. It isn't temperature related. It seems to me like fuel is leaking into the cylinders when it sits. The longer it sits, the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
12-21-2010, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,987
Posted By patrickvertigo

Car floods after sitting for a while, sign of bad FPR?

96 civic, d16y7

As the title implies, when my car sits for more than 5 or 6 hours, it sputters immediately after startup. It's especially bad after sitting overnight or longer. There are instances...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-19-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,310
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: recent timing belt done, now a weird noise from engine. Help diagnose please

I haven't had an opportunity to take my car to the shop, like I said they are over an our away. I highly doubt the mechanic did anything wrong, he specializes in honda work. It is what he enjoys...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-15-2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,310
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: recent timing belt done, now a weird noise from engine. Help diagnose please

I'm just trying to get my ducks in a row before I go back, it's good to have some verbal ammo to take to the shop. Thanks for all of your input guys. If anything else comes to mind, let me know.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-15-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,310
Posted By patrickvertigo

Re: recent timing belt done, now a weird noise from engine. Help diagnose please

When the belt is loose? Will it be a big deal if I don't get it realigned? I just don't want it to hurt my engine down the road. I plan on getting a lot of miles out of this car yet...
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