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Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
08-28-2015, 07:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By hydengr

Re: takata air bag recall. Now what

Just had mine replaced last week. Dealer had to order one, took about a 10 days for it to come in. Made an appointment, waited 45 minutes, drove car home. Cost to me, $0. FWIW, I'm the third...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-14-2015, 03:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,201
Posted By hydengr

Re: O2 Sensor removal tool

Thanks lazlong; 3/8" is what I needed to know. "It's really that simple." <== That's what I like to hear!
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-13-2015, 02:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,201
Posted By hydengr

O2 Sensor removal tool

Morning,

Need to replace the downstream O2 sensor. Never messed with these before. Any recommendation on what "type" of removal tool is best and procedure to follow would be greatly...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
06-06-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,354
Posted By hydengr

stripped oil plug repair

Folks,

One year ago the local quick oil change place stripped the threads on my oil pan. They replaced the OEM plug with a 1x oversize and I've been (once again) doing my own oil changes... ...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
01-23-2013, 01:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,366
Posted By hydengr

Re: P0497

Update:

Talked with 2 friends I know who are much more knowledgeable w/ regard to these EVAP systems... Both said that there was a good chance the light would go out, on its own, after filling...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
01-18-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,366
Posted By hydengr

P0497

EVAP system low purge flow - (From AutoZone)

possible causes are:
Faulty purge solenoid, Faulty vent solenoid, Faulty FTP senor

Few Questions... Has anyone else dealt with this issue?...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
02-01-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,206
Posted By hydengr

Re: 2005 Fog Light - Minor Issue

I too have an 05 EX Sedan. The fog lamps can be (easily) removed wothout taking off your bumper. I've changed the bulbs in both lights by merely using an extension on a ratchet and feeding it...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
10-05-2009, 05:58 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 232,491
Posted By hydengr

Re: Damn coons...

Oh I'll be look'n for "bits of racoon" for sure...

Ran over a nice whitetail doe w/ a 81 Accord many years ago... That 'ole gal left pieces of herself all down the undercarriage. Worst part of...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
10-05-2009, 02:39 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 232,491
Posted By hydengr

Damn raccoons...

NAILED a racoon this morning doing about 60 mph on my way into the office. Stopped at a gas station (before jumping on the interstate) to check out the carnage. The impact pushed in the "air dam"...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
02-25-2009, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,231
Posted By hydengr

06 RSX Type-S Rear Sway Bar fit an 05 EX Sedan?

Title pretty much says it all... Just want to confirm before I pick this rear sway bar up. From what I can tell, the 05 and 06 Acura's are essentially the same. Came across an 06 RSX Type-S rear...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
09-05-2008, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,289
Posted By hydengr

Splash Guards Contact w/ Fenders = Rust...

Washed the dd the other day and noticed that there was a small rust spot where the guards rubbed on the fenders. Both sides... I bought the car from the original owner, guards are Honda brand,...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
07-03-2008, 03:37 AM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 232,491
Posted By hydengr

Re: Soon to be the owner of a 2005 Civic EX (srd05c)

srd05c,

Looks and sounds good. I bought an 05 EX Sedan, 5spd, one year ago, w/ 26,000 miles for $13,500. The car is my daily driver. With gas what it is, these cars are getting top dollar,...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-19-2008, 06:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By hydengr

Re: (toyomatt84)

toyomatt,

I'm running 100% stock as this is my DD. So... what is "all that much" in terms of upgrading?

Guess my question is, "can I just replace the OEM LCA bushings w/ the PCI...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-19-2008, 04:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By hydengr

yet another LCA bushing ?

All,

My 05 EX Sedan w/ 45,000 miles has developed the dreaded "thump," audible during low speed bumps, that points me towards the LCA bushings.

From searching, it appears that many feel...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
01-08-2008, 02:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 64,483
Posted By hydengr

Re: Wiper Blade sizes? (SKDH)

Wiper Blade sizes for sedans are different. Driver's side is 525 mm and passenger's side is 475 mm. Not sure about the coupes.

BTW, I've been driving Honda's since 1981, and have used...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
09-19-2007, 03:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 510
Posted By hydengr

Eibach Anti-Roll Bar Kits

Any experience with the above kit for an '05 Civic EX?

I've searched the posts and it looks like most who have made changes to their original bars (or added them if they didn't exist) are running...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
09-11-2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,964
Posted By hydengr

Re: Civic Sedan Jacking Point (InanimateCarbonRod)

Understand not needing to get under the car to rotate tires, although I usually take the opportunity to stick my head under there and look around... albeit briefly.

Never tried to lift both...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
09-11-2007, 03:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,964
Posted By hydengr

Civic Sedan Jacking Point

Folks,

I have an 05 sedan and rotate my tires at every other oil change, approx. 6,000 miles. I like to keep the tires on the same side, so it's convenient to jack the car up from a single...
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