Honda Civic : Maintenance, Service Costs and Must dos

VineetG · 18th July 2016, 11:37

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Originally Posted by 1lokesh

Anyone else facing or has water leakage from this spot during the rains? This is on driver's side at the joint where the fabric meets the plastic.

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Took the car to HASS today and they said they'll need to keep the car for 4-5 days and then only will confirm the solution. SA also told me that it will be a minimum of 20k given that all rubber beadings etc will have to be replaced

Facing this issue only for last 4-5 days. It was all fine earlier.

Same issue in my car. It happens when i open the door to get inside the car, when its been standing in the rain.

doesnt happen when driving, or when door is closed.

So i am not worrying about it. I think the water from the roof channel comes in when we open the door to get in.

Rgds

saket77 · 18th July 2016, 13:18

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Originally Posted by WasavaTyres

I have the same unit too, ordered from aliexpress for INR 1,800 . The white connector goes into the external CD changer socket at the back of the stock HU. Sound quality is good, I'm no audiophile but my 320 KBPS MP3 files play as good as they do in the stock blaupunkt unit on my punto.

Is this the pre-facelifted model's stock HU? Mine is a 2007 car with stock HU; is this product compatible with it?
And is it possible to plug in this device to the slot without dismantling the dashboard?

Thanks in anticipation of response.

Regards.

black12rr · 18th July 2016, 13:39

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Originally Posted by StallionAmit

Yes, I have used this and its completely fine and works pretty well.
I had ordered this from Aliexpress and have been using it since last 1 year.

Could you please post the Aliexpress link for USB cable connector for stock stock head unit

WasavaTyres · 18th July 2016, 15:13

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Originally Posted by saket77

Is this the pre-facelifted model's stock HU ? Mine is a 2007 car with stock HU; is this product compatible with it ? And is it possible to plug in this device to the slot without dismantling the dashboard ?

Mine is a 2008 model car, in all probability it should fit the HU on your car too, just to make sure you could have the car taken to a car decor / your HASS and have a look at the rear part of the unit. And No, it is impossible to plug it in without taking the dash off. I got mine fitted at the HASS. Took the technician 5 minutes to take it off, plug the unit and put everything back in order.

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Originally Posted by black12rr

Could you please post the Aliexpress link for USB cable connector for stock stock head unit

USB Interface for Civic - This was my supplier

sumeethaldankar · 20th July 2016, 11:51

Guys my Civic main engine wires were cut. My mechanic is going for soldering option. Will a soldered wire hold and be as efiicient as a regular wire ?

petroguzzler · 21st July 2016, 08:44

Bhpians,

Does the civic have ventilated discs at the front?

sgiitk · 21st July 2016, 09:32

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Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

Guys my Civic main engine wires were cut. My mechanic is going for soldering option. Will a soldered wire hold and be as efiicient as a regular wire ?

Proper soldering with heat shrink sleeving should be 'almost' as good as an straight through wire. May I inquire why the wires were cut, since connectors are almost ubiquitous.

sumeethaldankar · 21st July 2016, 09:57

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

Proper soldering with heat shrink sleeving should be 'almost' as good as an straight through wire. May I inquire why the wires were cut, since connectors are almost ubiquitous.

Rat chewed the wires rendering the car not starting up.

ratangera · 21st July 2016, 21:24

Guys my friend is facing a strange issue in his Honda Civic 2007. When the vehicle is turned off completely keys out doors lock, the panel lights will go out like it's supposed to then will flicker back on. The lights of speedometer, fuel gauge and temperature turn automatically on flicker for sometime and will go of, this continues till the car is unlocked again. Checked it with a local mechanic, he did a OBD and said its not showing error Code might be moisture ISSUE. We are planning to take the car to HASS this weekend. Wanted to know what is causing the problem, also should we disconnect the battery to prevent from drain?

Rahul Bhalgat · 22nd July 2016, 00:04

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Originally Posted by ratangera

When the vehicle is turned off completely keys out doors lock, the panel lights will go out like it's supposed to then will flicker back on. The lights of speedometer, fuel gauge and temperature turn automatically on flicker for sometime and will go of, this continues till the car is unlocked again.

This appears to be moisture or maybe loose electrical contacts. Does this happen at the end of a sunny dry day?

It is better to disconect the battery. But why to delay rectification of electrical problems that have potential for short circuit? Also battery disconnect may need throttle calibration after connecting.

sumeethaldankar · 22nd July 2016, 00:16

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Originally Posted by ratangera

Guys my friend is facing a strange issue in his Honda Civic 2007. When the vehicle is turned off completely keys out doors lock, the panel lights will go out like it's supposed to then will flicker back on. The lights of speedometer, fuel gauge and temperature turn automatically on flicker for sometime and will go of, this continues till the car is unlocked again. Checked it with a local mechanic, he did a OBD and said its not showing error Code might be moisture ISSUE. We are planning to take the car to HASS this weekend. Wanted to know what is causing the problem, also should we disconnect the battery to prevent from drain?

My car had same issue only the speedo console would stay on. After a dry spell it would get back to normal.

ratangera · 22nd July 2016, 11:12

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Originally Posted by Rahul Bhalgat

This appears to be moisture or maybe loose electrical contacts. Does this happen at the end of a sunny dry day?

It is better to disconect the battery. But why to delay rectification of electrical problems that have potential for short circuit? Also battery disconnect may need throttle calibration after connecting.

It only started this rains and more so this time car is parked in open.

KaandBaaz · 22nd July 2016, 19:42

Noticed a small issue since last 2-3 days with the LHS from window. Whenever the window is rolled down for a long time and I try to roll it back, it stops midway. I have to again take it a bit down and roll it up again to close it. Any idea what may be the issue, should I have the FNG take a look at it?

TIA.

saket77 · 22nd July 2016, 21:02

See if there is some obstruction in the window channel. Also in some older cars where the power window motor goes weak, it finds rolling the windows up specifically difficult when the channel is wet, like in monsoons.
Suggest you to clean the channels both inside and outside. Roll the window up and pour some water mixed with shampoo over the channel to clean it up from dust and debris. Try it before you take it to professional assistance.
Regards.

WasavaTyres · 23rd July 2016, 12:05

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Originally Posted by KaandBaaz

Whenever the window is rolled down for a long time and I try to roll it back, it stops midway.

I use this product from 3M once every six months, Keeps them rolling good.

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sumeethaldankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,157 Thanked: 3,686 Times View My Garage	Guys my Civic main engine wires were cut. My mechanic is going for soldering option. Will a soldered wire hold and be as efiicient as a regular wire ?
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petroguzzler BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Madras Posts: 461 Thanked: 264 Times	Re: Honda Civic : Maintenance, Service Costs and Must dos Bhpians, Does the civic have ventilated discs at the front?
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ratangera Newbie Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: thane Posts: 20 Thanked: 4 Times	Guys my friend is facing a strange issue in his Honda Civic 2007. When the vehicle is turned off completely keys out doors lock, the panel lights will go out like it's supposed to then will flicker back on. The lights of speedometer, fuel gauge and temperature turn automatically on flicker for sometime and will go of, this continues till the car is unlocked again. Checked it with a local mechanic, he did a OBD and said its not showing error Code might be moisture ISSUE. We are planning to take the car to HASS this weekend. Wanted to know what is causing the problem, also should we disconnect the battery to prevent from drain?
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KaandBaaz BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pune Posts: 226 Thanked: 121 Times	Re: Honda Civic : Maintenance, Service Costs and Must dos Noticed a small issue since last 2-3 days with the LHS from window. Whenever the window is rolled down for a long time and I try to roll it back, it stops midway. I have to again take it a bit down and roll it up again to close it. Any idea what may be the issue, should I have the FNG take a look at it? TIA.
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saket77 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: India Posts: 4,844 Thanked: 14,767 Times	Re: Honda Civic : Maintenance, Service Costs and Must dos See if there is some obstruction in the window channel. Also in some older cars where the power window motor goes weak, it finds rolling the windows up specifically difficult when the channel is wet, like in monsoons. Suggest you to clean the channels both inside and outside. Roll the window up and pour some water mixed with shampoo over the channel to clean it up from dust and debris. Try it before you take it to professional assistance. Regards.
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