Tech Tip: Cranky Honda Civic Starter is a Grind
A Honda Civic owner may complain that the starter motor intermittently grinds while cranking the engine. The cause may be that the female terminal at the starter solenoid may have spread apart, causing a loss of current to the solenoid.
Tech Tip: Are Honda Civic Owners Complaining of Inoperative Power Windows?
Honda Civic owners may complain that one or more of the power windows does not work or works intermittently from the power window master switch (in the driver’s door). To correct this problem, refer to the repair procedure in this Tech Tip ….
Tech Tip: Knocking from the Front Suspension on Honda Civics
Some owners of Honda Civics may complain of a knocking coming from the front suspension while driving over a bumpy road. This may be caused by the damper shaft nut not being tight enough. To correct the problem, loosen and retorque the damper shaft nut to the appropriate torque specification.
Tech Tip: Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading on Honda Civics
At any fuel level, the fuel gauge reading drops by 1/4 tank, or three to four graduation marks. In some cases, the fuel gauge indicates "E" and the low fuel level warning light is on. After driving for several minutes, or cycling the ignition switch off/on, the fuel gauge returns to the correct reading.
Honda Civic Tech Tip: Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading
At any fuel level, the fuel gauge reading drops by 1/4 tank, or three to four graduation marks. In some cases, the fuel gauge indicates "E" and the low fuel warning light is on. After driving for several minutes, or cycling the ignition switch off/on, the fuel gauge returns to the correct reading.
Honda: Easy Fix for Civic Rattle
A Honda Civic owner may complain of a rattle from the A-pillar trim or the dashboard corner area when driving on a rough or bumpy road. The probable cause for this condition is too much clearance between the A-pillar trim and the dashboard.
Honda TPMS: What You Need To Know
Honda’s TPMS can be one of the more difficult systems to program in new sensors, relearns and calibrations.
Honda: Brake Pedal Feels Hard In The Morning Or In Cold Weather
The brake pedal can feel hard during the first couple of brake applications, usually in the morning when the temperature is cold. At cold start in high altitude, combined with the fast idle retard operation, the intake manifold vacuum supply is at its lowest, resulting in low booster assist.
Honda Brake Job Tips To Ease Your Repair Procedures
All Honda brake systems may look the same after awhile, but it is what’s unseen that can hurt you in the form of a comeback. It might be as simple as a torque specification for a caliper bracket, or as complex as a parking brake adjustment.
Honda Brake Tips
Brake lubricants are critical in returning a Honda’s brake system to an optimal operating condition.
