[RVL]Honda

First time recording a slow build, so bear with me as I don't know all the in and outs to posting.

[RVL]Honda

I picked this car up a few months back and barely had a chance to work on it.

NotARaCist

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It's all good, we all started somewhere. just remember that this is the tech section, and try to keep it tech. You definitely have a hell of a lot of work ahead of you, though.

eghatch9295

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lots of work indeed. that front end is all sorts of tweaked. the invalid who painted it didnt do you any favors, either

tony_2018

Yup, first thing I noticed too. The front end. But yeah there are a couple of slow builds going on so don't worry about it too much. Not to mention slow builds that haven't been updated. Make a note of all the work that needs to be done and write down what you want to prioritize first and go from there.

[RVL]Honda

Looking at my torn OEM steering wheel. I talked to a friend with a wrecked RSX and asked if could get his spare steering wheel. He purchased another steering wheel to fix up his car, but decided to total it instead. I searched in the thread and found a DIY from Confidence for this swap.

Thread: rsx or ep civic steering wheel into EK airbag mod - Honda-Tech

I didn't have time to go to the junk yard , so I cut my OEM airbag clip to use for this wiring.

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Yes, the front was hit and the radiator bracket was a little bent too. Let me try to get a shot of it for you guys.

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I'll try to keep the updates going.

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Here's a picture of my broken radiator support. Do you guys think it repairable or it needs to be replaced by a new one?

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Here a picture with the RSX steering wheel install. The feeling is way better. It's thicker and the leather still feels new. Thanks to our fellow H-T Confidence DIY swap.

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I wonder why it didn't show on the last post.

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I got tired of looking at the Big O Tach on the side. My friend didn't give me an answer on his RSX type S Cluster, so I went and picked up an EX cluster from a 99 civic. All but 1 plug didn't fit. The green socket and the orange plug was a little off, so I filed down one side to make it fit. Then snap it went in.

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I turn my engine on to test the RPM and see if the temp was working. Everything seem fine. I even drove it around to see if the mileage was working properly. Then a check engine light turned on. I hope it the cluster that did this or did an CEL really did appear. I got borrow my brother's scanner and see if it throws a code.

NotARaCist

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Or just jump the service connector and pull the blink code...

[RVL]Honda

Thanks NotaRaCist I already got my brother's scanner will do a scan tomorrow.

[RVL]Honda

I scanned my car and got P0138. Its my O2 circuit high voltage bank 1 sensor 2. Does anyone know, if this is the O2 sensor after the Cat? People said just to replace it. I also remove the aftermarket tach on the side. I'll take a pic and post it tonight.

NotARaCist

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Yes, that's the sensor after the cat.

[RVL]Honda

Cool. Thanks bro.

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I did a reset on the ECU and later that evening the CEL popped back on. I guess its time to change it out.

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I started to hear some noises in the passenger front wheel when i run over something. It seems like a bushing problem. I went to remove the front wheel and found out my Upper control is different than my 96 EX.

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Does anyone know if the 99 DX UCA is a better design than the 96 EX? There does seem to be a problem with both, but since I have the part and if the 96 EX is better why not change it out.

NotARaCist

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That first one is not a stock upper control arm.

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Finally got around and ordered the O2 sensor downstream meaning after the cat. I went with denso 234-4098.

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Borrowed my cousins O2 sensor removal tool,but the 3/8 socket hole couldn't be reached because of the shift linkage. I ended using a adjustable wrench and got it out. I then re-installed the Denso O2 sensor with anti seize lube. The Denso was a better fit length wise than the Bosch that I replaced.

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I also got a chance to replace my broken wheel stud in the rear driver side. I replaced all four wheel stud with ARP. The grade 8 bolts looks great.