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06-21-2015, 09:17 PM
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Won't start. Replaced a sensor, battery. Mechanic says to replace another sensor.
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Re: Won't start. Replaced a sensor, battery. Mechanic says to replace another sensor.
When it has a problem even when jumped by another car with not starting does the dash do strange things with flickering lights and gauges? If yes then it could be a bad ground wire to the engine or...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
06-21-2015, 11:50 AM
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Power steering stops working above idle
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Power steering stops working above idle
I see lots people who have problems with the power steering not working at idle but mine stops working above idle, say 1000 RPM. At idle the wheels turn lock to lock like butter using 1 finger, the...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
06-21-2015, 11:45 AM
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AC indicator not turning on during HVAC self test
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Re: AC indicator not turning on during HVAC self test
So while we had the engine out to replace the head gasket we replaced the expansion valve (just in case it was bad) and later connected a new dryer/accumulator at the AC shop and did the vacuum and...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
06-08-2015, 06:10 AM
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AC indicator not turning on during HVAC self test
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Re: AC indicator not turning on during HVAC self test
Yes the fans turn on properly now. The problem is the compressor thermal switch is not working, after jumping it the compressor clutch engages. The heater console AC button turns the clutch on and...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
05-31-2015, 07:46 PM
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Re: AC indicator not turning on during HVAC self test
Funny, went out to pull the multiplexer and low and behold the AC light comes on, when it was pulled down out of the holder. So now it works properly during the self diagnostic check :thud: Now on...
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05-31-2015, 04:55 PM
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AC indicator not turning on during HVAC self test
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Re: AC indicator not turning on during HVAC self test
So it's 2 years later and still never was able to get this fixed :(
Anyone have any idea what would make the heater control panel think that there is no AC in the car? Turning the A/C on and off...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
01-26-2014, 05:43 AM
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2005 Civic Base Coupe VIbration
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Re: 2005 Civic Base Coupe VIbration
Also check that you have the correct front and left engine mounts. People often buy the wrong ones (earlier model year sometimes) from the sedan/coupe and install them not realizing that they can...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
12-28-2013, 09:36 AM
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A/C Compressor Clutch not Engaging
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Re: A/C Compressor Clutch not Engaging
After Honda troubleshot the AC for me they determined that the thermal protect circuit is bad. It's too cold outside to short it out and bypass it so it'll have to wait until the spring/summer to...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
11-17-2013, 11:03 AM
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Cylinder #3 firing issue
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Re: Cylinder #3 firing issue
I got you, it could be the #1 and #2 are running lean when they shouldn't be. But it was way too rich and coating the spark plugs, even though our engines run slightly rich, I could smell lots of...
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11-17-2013, 10:46 AM
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Cylinder #3 firing issue
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Re: Cylinder #3 firing issue
I couldn't check the compression even though I have the tester because it is a hose type and I wouldn't be able to get it into and out of the engine block (actually got stuck the first time). I...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
10-31-2013, 04:39 PM
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Cylinder #3 firing issue
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Cylinder #3 firing issue
The cylinder #3 is black and #4 is slightly black while #1 and #2 are clean. Spark plugs have been replaced but to no effect. I swapped the coils on the spark plugs but no difference either I...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
10-22-2013, 09:09 PM
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AC indicator not turning on during HVAC self test
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AC indicator not turning on during HVAC self test
From here (https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2864435) for testing the HVAC comes the below step.
3. While holding both the switches down, turn the ignition ON (II), then release both...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
10-22-2013, 08:56 PM
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A/C Compressor Clutch not Engaging
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Re: A/C Compressor Clutch not Engaging
Yes that's true but if you check the pressure switch is shorted with an ohm meter it means that the pressure is at least good in a rudimentary way. If it is open then it means that there is no gas...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
10-21-2013, 05:25 PM
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A/C Compressor Clutch not Engaging
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Re: A/C Compressor Clutch not Engaging
Why is "measure the voltage between the #18 terminal (red wire) of ECM/PCM connector E and a body ground with the ECM/PCM connectors connected" considered bad in the circuit? Is that preventing the...
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02-06-2013, 08:50 AM
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2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
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Re: 2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
Yes this is a D17A2 engine with VTEC. So since we're trying to avoid a reprogramming then I need an EX MT ECU. Indeed the key can be added to the ECU quite easily without getting all of the other...
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02-06-2013, 05:03 AM
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2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
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Re: 2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
@bairdandrew77, sorry I don't know the engine model. It is a fairly stock Canadian Si with the leather shifter/steering wheel and carbon fiber trim inside with cruise control and MT or maybe that is...
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02-05-2013, 05:25 AM
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2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
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Re: 2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
Ok thanks for that confirmation.
I will also get a US fuse box since the Canadian car doesn't have the ELD and it seems impossible to find it separately (all the alternator wiring seems to be in...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
02-04-2013, 07:42 AM
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2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
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Re: 2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
Thanks for the advice so far. Ok checking eBay it seems reasonably cheap to go that route. If I get an ECU/keys for the same trim level and MT will the ECU still require reprogramming or am I risking...
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
01-31-2013, 07:31 AM
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2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
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Will that mean changing all the locks including...
Will that mean changing all the locks including the steering one and is that hard to do? Any
Canadian place that I could send the key and ECU to or the car has to be there to make sure it runs?
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
01-30-2013, 06:18 AM
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2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
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Re: 2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
Ugh so even if I got a USA ECU the dealer would need to still get the immobilized code to make it work from Honda Canada or once it is programmed to the key everything should be ok?
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Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
01-29-2013, 09:11 AM
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2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
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2003 Civic Coupe SI (Canada) ECU problem with car in USA
Trying to help out my brother in law who has my old Canadian car in the US now. 2003 Civic Coupe SI (USA EX model). A couple of times through the years the battery and alternator have died and been...
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