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Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-26-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,164
Posted By jrm

chasing a D17A1 oil leak

Hello all, my trusty 01 civic LX started to develop oil loss at around 200k, Found the cam plug dumping oil- fixed that, oil loss slowed down to 1 quart over 5k miles without any drips in the garage....
Forum: Honda Accord & Crosstour (2003 - 2012)
08-22-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 204,329
Posted By jrm

Re: 2008 Honda Accord V6 Cylinder 3 misfire.

Dealer called, wiring harness needs replaced due to mice eating wires and causing cylinders 4,5 and 6 to not function. Problem was not caused by the TSB misfire problem (or at least that's what they...
Forum: Honda Accord & Crosstour (2003 - 2012)
08-21-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 204,329
Posted By jrm

Re: 2008 Honda Accord V6 Cylinder 3 misfire.

Hello- I have a similar issue with my 2009, this is the closest thread to my issue so I will post it up here, while its not the dreaded #3 fouling issue mine has decided to completely shut down #4, 5...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
07-28-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Posted By jrm

Re: what is this noise at idle (video)

tightened the belts, and all the belts are new. It also made the noise prior to new belts. noise still there on both of my civics, more so on this one-it does it with or without the ac on. its...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
07-26-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Posted By jrm

what is this noise at idle (video)

I have 2 '01's and they both started this at around 200K and its only when under a slight load, such as AC and goes away once past 1/4 throttle. lots of freeway noise in the background, sorry. I am...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-09-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,705
Posted By jrm

Re: Is it really necessary to use Synthetic + oil change every 3k?

i run amsoil 0w30 and change it every 10k miles since i drive 150 miles a day 10k comes along quick. The car only honds 3 liters of oil so expensive amsoil isnt a problem
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-07-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By jrm

Re: Car Won't Start

could be like my issue, the flashing green key- highly doubt a fuel pump would go out on such a new car unless it has more than 500k on it
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-04-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,243
Posted By jrm

Another no start- flashing green key

My 01' LX civic had issues starting today after work, cought it on video with my i phone. As you can see the green key is flashing as i crank but isnt on the second attempt.... I was thinking what...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-04-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,157
Posted By jrm

Re: A/T Transmission Flush?

yeah, its just under 3 quarts- the washer is reuseable a few times. Just drop the trans oil every year and your set- its super easy to do. just leave the drain bolt on the last thread and the oil...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-04-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,130
Posted By jrm

Re: 2002 Civic EX ATF

My wife has a 01 LX bought new and I waited until 75k to change the fluid, it came out burned up with lockup fibers in it. I used the Z1 and it really helped the shifting, i changed that at 100k and...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-19-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,943
Posted By jrm

Re: More civic cold start issues, What OBDII PC software??

Just spoke with a friend thats a street bike mechanic with lots of experence, he is on board with jetting being number one cause but also asked when the last time I adjusted the valves---- that would...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-19-2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,943
Posted By jrm

Re: More civic cold start issues, What OBDII PC software??

its been overly maintained, trust me im crazy anal (gigidity) to the point i change the clutch and brake fluid every 50k and irudium plugs ever 75k- transaxle oil every 25k, amsoil 5w30 changed every...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-18-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,943
Posted By jrm

More civic cold start issues, What OBDII PC software??

I have 2 01' civic an auto for my wife and a 5 speed for myself purchaced new and pampered with amazing maintence as I intend for both of these cars to reach 500k with our 100 mile per day commute to...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-08-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,451
Posted By jrm

Re: 2001 honda civic tranny

i found great success usieng www.car-part.com
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-08-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,167
Posted By jrm

Re: flushed my brakes 3 times but still spongy

as the rear drums wear the pedal travel does increase-
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-07-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,226
Posted By jrm

Re: 2002 civic brake bleed problem

i changed the fluid on both my 01' civics by just bleading out a rear valve until the fluid got clear then moved to the others and other than taking forever- it worked great. also did the clutch,...
Forum: Honda Motorcycles
03-07-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6,116
Views: 1,066,463
Posted By jrm

Re: Post your favorite picture(s) of YOUR bike.

gotta love the xr400r! I own one and a xr250r and also ride tight single track, im wanting a crf450x but not sure how well it will do in the tight stuff
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-07-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By jrm

01' rough cold start

Hello, I have 2 2001 civic's one auto and one 5 speed. my wife's auto runs rough for 5 seconds or so on a cold start, as if it had to much choke on a carburated engine and there is also a strong...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-05-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By jrm

Re: tranny problems

sigh, i know my wife's is on borrowed time- wonder if there is a ECU reporgram shift kit to quicken up the clutch's lockup to reduce wear?
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-05-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,451
Posted By jrm

Re: 2001 honda civic tranny

just pull it out of the car, have a good local shop crack it in half replace the clutches and whatever else is worn and clean the filter screen- as a clogged filter screen is what causes low pressure...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-01-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By jrm

Re: tranny problems

here is a link to over 350 people who didnt change there ATF and had there trans fail:

http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Civic/2001/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
03-01-2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By jrm

Re: tranny problems

slow driveing seems to make it worse, with a heavy foot the ECU seems to apply the next gear clutch pack harder and quicker thus less slipping. with a light foot it seems to shift way to soft...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
02-26-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,871
Posted By jrm

Re: 01' civic 4D LX squeek on bumps?

haha, yeah i hit that parking lot ramp fast- about 10mph for the video but even when idleing threw a drive threw if a wheel drops into a drain or a speed bump of any type it squeeks just like that...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
02-25-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,871
Posted By jrm

01' civic 4D LX squeek on bumps?

Check out this video I took with my iphone- at the 20 second mark my 2001 5 speed stock civic with 140k miles squeeks as i travel across uneven terrain or speed bumps. I hit it a bit fast to get a...
Forum: Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
02-25-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By jrm

Re: tranny problems

my 2001 revs between the 2nd to 3rd shift on a cold engine with mobile 1 ATF, i swaped it back to the honda ATF and the issue went away. Google is FULL of thousands of people with 2001-2004 civic...
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