a Japanese auto and motorcycle maker which produces vehicles for worldwide use, producing models such as the Civic, Accord, Ridgeline, and Odyssey.
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Why might SRS indicator light continuously?
After a trip to the beach, the SRS indicator in my 2003 Honda Civic is lit continuously. I don't think I have side airbags. A somewhat wet person sat in the passenger seat, and I moved the driver ...
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At what mileage should I replace the timing belt in a 2003 Honda Accord EX V6
Assuming I have no known mechanical problems, at what mileage should I replace the timing belt in a 2003 Honda Accord EX V6?
I have heard 60,000 miles from some sources, but the manual seems to ...
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Grinding sound during cold start?
I have a 2009 Honda Accord. Over the past several months, I've noticed a grinding sound immediately after cold-starting the engine. It only lasts for a fraction of a second, doesn't continue once ...
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Can the starter be bad even if the solenoid appears to work?
2004 Honda Odyssey.
Car won't start.
Turn the key, lights come on, all dash comes on, normal beep noises. No bad engine light or anything. Solenoid engages. One click only. Turn off car, ...
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engine squeak when I start it in the morning.
My 2004 Honda Accord squeaks when I start it in the morning. I replaced the belt and it still squeaks. It is getting worst. When I turn the stearing on Idle it is now squeaking.
Also on Idle when I ...
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What are good techniques for cleaning metal filings out of a crank case?
My Honda Rebel managed to beat one of the pistons into a billion pieces and bend the offending piston rod. I've identified all the damaged parts and ordered replacements, or had them repaired ( ...
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CEL code 43 on 1992 Civic
I'm getting CEL code 43 after doing a lot of work on my car (changing the head gasket, which involved removing and reattaching lots of exhaust and intake components, and replacing the fuel filter and ...
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Play in motorcycle chain - how much is ok?
Riding to day I could hear a rhythmic tapping sound. I occurs when I ease off the throttle. I think it is the chain tapping against the plastic chain guard when tension on the chain from accelerating ...
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Advice needed - My car has burn mark on hood and seems to be leaking oil
I have a 4 year old, well loved Honda civic with only about 25K. It has been serviced nearly every 6 months. I just took it for a service a few weeks ago and today I noticed that it seemed to be ...
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2006 Honda Civic EX - Green Key Light on dash
Problem: I try to start my car with the original factory key, as well tried with the other factory key (both have chips in them) and the car will start, run for a second then shut off. All the while ...
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Removing badly rusted and broken bolt from suspension
I'm stuck trying to replace the rear lower control arms on my 92 Civic. One of the bolts was broken, and while I've now gotten the old arm off by taking a Dremel to the bushing and bolt, part of the ...
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Squeek when I depress clutch in Honda Civic
I have a 2008 Honda Civic and for about 2 weeks there is a squeaking sound when I depress and release the clutch while changing gears. Do I need to oil something? It is very noticeable in the cabin, ...
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How much do I need to sand before proceeding?
I noticed a few days back that the upper portion of my driver side back wheel has got rust. I took a sand paper and started cleaning it hoping to remove the rust and apply primer-paint on it but as I ...
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Stripped/broken lug stud
My used 2003 Honda Civic has a broken lug stud on one wheel, which I've still managed to get a nut onto, and a stripped stud on another wheel, which I can't, so I'm driving with 3 out of 4 on one ...
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Aux Audio Input for 2006 Honda Accord
I'd like to add an auxiliary audio input to my 2006 Honda Accord LX-SE:
What parts do I need to purchase?
Can someone with a rudimentary understanding of electronics perform the installation?
What's ...
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Honda Prelude: digital fuel and temp gauges dimming and brightening repeatedly
I have noticed an annoying issue on my '94 (4th gen) Honda prelude. The digital petrol and temperature gauges appear very faint when starting the car. After about 5 mins they brighten again, only to ...
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Honda Accord Jerks when shifting gears and makes grinding sound?
I have a 99 Honda Accord 2dr 3.0L V6 automatic.
When I drive this car it makes a whooooo sound coming somewhere from the engine, when I turn to the right it is intense and when I turn to the left it ...
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Stuttering Accord at Stop Lights
My 1996 Honda accord with 200k miles has started acting up.
After a long vacation, I came back and the engine would seriously stutter at all speeds, especially on acceleration. I assumed it was fuel ...
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Honda CVT Multimatic Gearbox oil-change frequency
I'm planning to buy a 1999 Honda Civic with Multimatic Gearbox and the current owner claims that he needs oil changes after every 7,500 Kms. But when I read about it most suggest the oil change only ...
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driver's door does not lock when open
I have a 2005 Honda Civic LX. When the driver's door is open, it will not lock if you press the lock button on the remote or use the lock button on the door.
Here is what I have noticed about the ...
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92 Civic engine won't start after replacing head gasket
I just replaced the head gasket in my 1992 Civic. Started it up before putting everything back together (just a second since it had no coolant, exhaust wasn't connected, etc.) and it ran fine. But now ...
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DIY: Can these dents be fixed?
I got a major sent of dents on my car recently from a side-collision with another car and have shown them in the pictures below. I managed to apply some primer and paint it myself temporarily but I ...
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Replacing a steel wheel
My girlfriend is looking for a replacement steel wheel for a 2012 Honda Fit, as one of hers is currently bent. I think they are 15" rims, but I was hoping to find the best option on where to purchase ...
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Bleeding Brakes with Car on or off?
There's a pump that runs when the car is on to pressurize the hydraulics, right?
When bleeding the brakes, should the car be on or off so this pump is on or off?
I'm specifically talking about a ...
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breaking in (running in) a very small engine
I just bought a new 110 cc Honda motorcycle. It's waay underpowered, so I spend a lot of time at wide open throttle.
Being brand new, this seems likely to cause damage. The manual recommends not to ...
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Power steering seems to be coming out of its reservoir from the top. Whats wrong?
I have a 2003 Honda Accord and I thought I had a leak in my power steering because of the whining noise and low fluid. I filled it back up but it kept falling out. I checked where my car is parked and ...
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Automatic lock not working
2001 Honda CRV, when lock button is pressed rear PS door lock sounds like a machine gun (ra-ta-ta-tat) and door remains unlocked. Door cannot be manually locked either, what could be causing this? Is ...
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Honda Unicorn missing during rain and cold weather
I have a 2009 model Honda unicorn motorcycle. It's very difficult to ride during rain or cold weather, because of missing. I asked service center but they did not do anything. I have changed the CDI, ...
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Possible causes of this Honda Civic K20 engine whine/hiss?
I own a 2008 Euro Civic Type-R which has almost the same engine as the US Civic Si (K20Z3 vs K20Z4).
Since a bit of time I have a really annoying high pitched noise coming from the engine. It's ...
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Can I replace a compliance (Lower Control Arm) bushing myself?
The Compliance bushing, on my 2001 Honda Civic needs to be replaced. Is this something a backyard mechanic can do, or are there special tools required that only a real mechanic would have?
The ...
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Rear LCA bushings worn out - better to just replace the whole LCA?
The rear lower control arm bushings on my 92 Civic are badly worn and need to be replaced. I've looked into what's involved in replacing them and it looks like a lot more work than I'd like to do, and ...
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How can I connect an Aux input to a 2004 Honda Jazz stock stereo?
Just bought a used Honda Jazz 1.4 SE for my wife, and although it has a CD/Radio with an Aux button on it, there is no external connection I can see.
As she wants to be able to connect her iPod, I am ...
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Can anyone identify this part on a '96 Honda Prelude?
I have an image of a particular part on my '96 Honda Prelude and I have no idea what it is. It's connected to the power steering and is some kind of sensor. Anyone have any insight?
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Diagnosing overheating on 92 civic
I have a 1992 Civic that's been overheating, first only at speeds above 65 mph and only after an hour or so of driving, but it's getting progressively worse. It's drivable if I coast with the clutch ...
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Steering wheel gives a “cluck” sound
I have a Honda Civic VTI, 1997 model, automatic transmission. When I turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right, it gives me a loud "cluck" sound. What is it?
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Brake lights on '94 Honda Prelude stuck on
All 3 brake lights on my Prelude seem to be permanently stuck on. This occurs all of the time - the lights stay on even if there is no key in the ignition. I've had to disconnect the battery.
Would ...
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Muffler inlet corrosion problem
My 2001 Honda Civic needs a new muffler every two (2) years or so, because the inlet pipe corrodes just after the union. Is this a common problem, or would installing a better quality muffler prevent ...
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Honda Accord 2Door Coupe 2004 - Cruise Control Problem
my GF's Honda Accord has recently begun acting up in regards to its cruise control.
holding down the switch, the light turns on, however pressing set, accel, or decel, does not do anything, the car ...
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Brakes and low-pitched squeak
I've had my 02 Honda CR-V for 3 months or so now and have noticed a growing squeak upon application of my brakes. This squeak is different from the normal high-pitched squeal that comes from the metal ...
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A/C Compressor Replacement
An irregular knocking sound began about a week ago in our 2000 Honda Civic.
The mechanic has told us that the Acc. Belt Tension Pulley needs to be replaced, and that this is related to the AC ...
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Honda Odyssey engine cut out
I have a 1997 Honda Odyssey automatic, it stopped running in the middle of the road and when I tried starting it again it made a loud whining sound, then I turned the key off and tried again and it ...
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Motorcycle: Honda VTR 250 difficulty starting
I have a 2000 model Honda VTR 250. Up until now the bike has been super reliable. However, recently it has been struggling to start in the morning. The engine turns over many times before catching and ...
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How to save fuel on downhill slopes on a motorcycle: clutch or neutral?
I have a two wheeler i.e. bike (Honda company, four stroke) which has four gear. While driving my bike, when I come to downhill slopes, I shift the motorcycle to neutral to save the fuel. (The slopes ...
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Uneven idle when my '93 Honda Accord's engine is cold
When I start the engine cold in my '93 Honda Accord, it will rev up to 2000rpm and slowly go down to 800 rpm as the engine warms up (normal behavior), unless I do one of the following during this ...
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leak in rear-left of 1998 Honda CRV
I have a Honda CRV which is parked on a very very slight hill, nose up. There is a small puddle just inside of the rear-left wheel that smells like gasoline. When I crawl up under I can see some ...
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Brakes are Squeaking
We have a 2003 Honda Oddessy. We had the brakes replaced by a friend of my dad's, but a week after replacing them, they squeaked terribly. They make much less noise now, but they are still pretty ...
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What minimum maintenance should I do to get my cycle to a shop where it can be looked over professionally?
It's been in the garage all winter. It starts, but I'm nervous about getting it to a mechanic (about 10 miles away). It's a 2007 Honda Rebel 250cc.
I have zero maintenance experience. None. A couple ...
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Brakes suddenly grip harder while braking down shallow incline
2003 Honda Civic EX
While braking continuously on a long shallow incline, the brakes will suddenly grip harder in a predictable way, jerking me forward a little and braking harder from then on. Like ...
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Water leak in roof of 2007 honda pilot
I have a 2007 honda pilot and have been dealing with a water leak in the roof for over a month now. My mechanic has replaced the windshield twice, thinking that it was a bad seal. He now thinks that ...
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Electrical problems due using battery charger as a jump starter
I have a 2003 honda civic, and the car battery went dead on me. I didn't have a jumper cable with me, but I had a car battery charger. So, I hooked it up to the battery and tried starting the car. ...
