renzis00

OK so first off, i've been posting these things everywhere... its just too frustrating that i bought a car without even looking at it very thorough...
learned my lessong though, NEVER BUY A CAR AT NIGHT! Lmao!
Anyway,

Information About my Car and things i found out so far:
Year: 1999
Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Trim: EX
Engine: d15b JDM
Battery Voltage: 12.01V
VSS: Tried to pull out the VSS Connector and put the ignition to ON II and it went straight to 15 MPH so im guessing shorting somewhere.
CEL: Pulled the codes and i got #41 (Primary oxygen sensor heater)




***QUESTIONS

• Where can i buy Bolts, Screws, Clips beside the honda OEM dealers for everything thats inside my car? Majestic Honda
• What's a Good adhesive for my Headliner?
• Where's a good cheap place to get a carpet(not the ones that you can take out and clean)?
• The Switch on the driver side doesnt work, (will be checking with a multimeter and will update this) Bad Lock Actuator.
• The Lock on the driver side triggers the lock but doesnt lock the passenger side, its making a clicking sound but that is it.
• Rubber Trims or whatever you call it, the one thats all around the door and the window, like a seal, where can i find them?Majestic Honda
• Where else can i get a Clover Green Paint since Dupont doesnt have them(i think, or its just the O'Reilly store near our house dont carry it)?DupliColor
• What engine oil is best to use on a 150k chasis, dunno the exact mileage on the engine, it is a d15b jdm on a 99 civic ex.Used Mobil Super High Mileage 10W-30
• A/C wont blow cold, can i just refill it with the R134? but blows heat good. will just get pro help.
• Turning on the A/C on the climate control dash makes the RPM go up and down.
• Mirrors doesnt move when you press the switch beside the sunroof switch. doesnt make any clicks at all.Shortage/actuator/distribution of power.
• Reverse Light doesnt work everytime my gear is on reverse, used to work before.Short
• Speedometer doesnt work, as soon as car starts, it jumps like usual then stays on 20, when i accelerate slow, it bounces from 15-25 and when
  im going above 25 it stays in one spot, bounces again whenever i go below 20 or 15 mph.Will Try good cluster.
• Where is a good ONLINE place to get OEM parts or close to OEM in southern california besides the dealerships?
• Where else can i look for shortage?
• Did a Parasitic Draw Test, did the Negative-Cable and Negative Batt Terminal Test and pulled out all fuses 1 by 1 and i still have an 11.70 AMPS of drain. what else can cause this draining?

11-20-2012

• what lowering spring gives you the lowest height ride on a my car? can you list me a good ones, names and their height with stock shocks. Stock shocks for now till i get enough money to buy a new shocks.
  

11-21-2012

• 0:00-0:13::::::::::::going about 35mph
• 0:47::::::::::::::::::turned it off
• 0:57:::::::::::::::::: Fuel Gauge dint go down (problem?)
• 1:13:::::::::::::::::: turned ignition to ON II (speedo went to 20mph)problem?))
• 1:16:::::::::::::::::: turned ignition to Start Engine ()same))
  • Video
    
    YOUTUBE VIDEO

Will try new cluster.

12-28-2012

• OIL LEAK/S

I really hope someone could help me on my problems

More to come with Pictures and Videos.

Former User

Reinstall fuse 15 and disconnect the alternator plug and the large white wire. Does this also eliminate the drain?

renzis00

which large white wire? where can i see it? reinstalled fuse 15, same thing happen. ill check the alternator thing today.

Kohen

A/C wont blow cold, can i just refill it with the R134? but blows heat good.

It's possible it just needs a recharge. But if it needs a recharge you need to find out why. Either they did a swap or something and had to discharge it, or maybe there's a leak somewhere. Does it look like all your A/C components are there?



Turning on the A/C on the climate control dash makes the RPM go up and down.

It should because your A/C compressor is run off your driving belt.

dirty19

iTrader: (1)

I dont think you looking at the car at night had anything to do with your mechanical experience level.
Many of these things would of been red flag day or night.

1.) invest in or download a good maintenance manual for your specific model year.

2.) besides a dealer, a wrecking yards and honda online parts web sites will provide hardware and seals and a fraction of the price a dealer would charge.
3) This site will get you touch up paint.
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/
4.) carpeting http://www.stockinteriors.com/
5.) AC has nothing to do with your heater. A recharge is the first step.
6.)Oil... use the regular standard oil as perscribed in the service manual.
No need spending extra money on a synthetic when you have so many other issues to take care of already.
Looks like you have your work cut out for you.

renzis00

All a/c component is there, ill go check for leaks.. though my question is, can i just refill it with r134? Without doin the vaccum thing?

Where can i get or download a good service manual?

Kohen

I'd get it professionally recovered (if there's even anything in there) and evacuated. It's very possible you have non-condensables in the system if there are leaks. Then the technician can easily check for leaks and see where your problems are. You may not be able to check for leaks very easily yourself. It's usually done with a leak detector.

But to answer your question you COULD just refill it yourself with those R134a things they sell at places like Auto Zone. But if it's not working now, you either have a leak and there's nothing in there at all, or it's possible you have a bad component.

I'm certified to work on any and all A/C appliances so let me know if you have any questions. If you have a set of manifold gauges I could really help you out

renzis00

ok i might just get a professional help for my a/c thanks though.

dirty19

iTrader: (1)

Manuals start here.
http://hondatech.info/downloads/Auto/Manuals/Civic/

Google
Start by searching your question and use honda-tech in the search string.
You'll find alot of your questions have been answered many times over.

Kohen

No problem! Just let me know if you have any A/C questions

renzis00

thanks for the help guys but its just a few answers to many of my questions.... (huh?) lmao, anyway, BUMP!

jbpnoman

For parts, nuts, and bolts, check out Majestic Honda. They'll ship damn near anything. The shipping time isn't the greatest, but they're a dealership that doesn't rape you on price. You can also use their site (along with some Googling) to find correct bolt sizes, pitches, and lengths to go searching for comparable replacements. Also, they have those trim pieces you're talking about.

This is the carpet I'm actually halfway through installing in my Sedan. Absolutely zero complaints. See if the seller has something that will fit your car, too. Do yourself a favor and go to a sewing shop to buy some HIGH QUALITY upholstery shears - you'll need them.

renzis00

thanks for the links and sites. imma check it out right now

renzis00

BUMP and

what lowering spring gives you the lowest height ride on a my car? can you list me a good ones, names and their height with stock shocks. Stock shocks for now till i get enough money to buy a new shocks.

dirty19

iTrader: (1)

You dont like to read do you?

renzis00

if you are talking about this https://honda-tech.com/forums/suspension-brakes-54/click-here-all-you-curious-about-suspension-setups-their-costs-reliability-2967499/ then i have read that, if you're talking about the details of the product on the store then im reassuring if that is true, if you're talking about anything else then please show me cause i cant see in the FAQs. thank you!

dirty19

iTrader: (1)

You are asking a generic question about lowering springs.
If you dont have the ability to read what has already written and make an informed decision then i dont know what to tell you.
There are many brands with different coil rates.. lowering heights.
Its up to you to determine what you want and what your budget is going to be.
Your questions have been asked many times over and the answers are on the HT forum.

renzis00

ok, lemme rephrase my question, are the lowering springs drop rate on their box true when installed with stock shocks? cause i dont wanna get a... lets say koni springs that "Drops" your car 1.8 Front and 2.0 Rear when you actually get 1.3 Front and 1.5 Rear drop on stock shocks.

dirty19

iTrader: (1)

Persistant you are. LOL
I believe i have never been hoodwinked by a spring company.
So if they say their springs will lower X amount of inches you can take it for gospel law thats what you are going to get.

renzis00

ok. thank you!

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

How about you get all the major deficiencies repaired BEFORE you start talking about frivolous items like lowering springs?

Get your priorities straight.

renzis00

*UPDATED*

renzis00

Bump!

renzis00

BUMP Watch the third video

jbpnoman

FYI, it's generally a good idea to continue posting new information, rather than just updating the OP. That way we can have a running tally of what's done, what isn't, and what still needs to be answered without having to sort through the entire thread.