Honda Accord 2005:The Weekly Driver Review
Model : Honda, Accord Category : Misc
... are also standard features that place the Accord close to a luxury classification, yet still under the $30,000 price point. The aforementioned navigation system is one of the easiest and most efficient systems I've tried. The directions are simple, including destination address data entry. The system has straightforward, nicely illuminated maps and a pleasant, clear direction-giver's voice. ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
Honda Civic Performance
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Misc
... all at once can be a little imposing on the pocketbook. Interior modifications may not impress anyone as you drive down the street, but if the car looks good on the outside, you’ll want that Civic sharp on the inside. A torn seat or other imperfections are a good place to start. Most people start with the radio. But if you have a newer Civic or Accord and the radio is already pretty ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
Rear View Mirror Repair
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Exterior - Mirrors
... I attempted to soften the plastic housing with hot water (as has worked for me on an older Honda) but I couldn't get the plastic to bend far enough. (The older ones had a plastic trim strip holding the glass in and this strip was compliant enough to work with. The newer model has a glass retaining groove integral with the housing that makes it too stiff to flex.) I gave up when I chipped ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Custom Made CRV Convertible
Model : Honda, CR - V Category : Misc
... and sales. ''The body has been thoroughly reinforced with the level of engineering as extensive as that in the creation of the soft top. The 'open-air' concept car showcases the transferability of Valmet's knowledge to create new interesting vehicle concepts.'' The concept car is like a convertible passenger car in having a full open top. It seats five and provides easy access to the ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Road Test: Honda Insight
Model : Honda, Insight Category : Misc
... power source - the motor acts as a generator during deceleration and braking to recharge them. OK, so with all that out of the way, how did it drive? Well, I have to agree with most of the other 25 people who lined up to drive the Insight Sunday - it feels just like a ''regular'' car. The only slightly disconcerting moment is when you come to a complete stop and throw it into neutral - and the ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
S2000 Inside & Out
Model : Honda, S2000 Category : Misc
... efficiency, environmental consciousness, and cars that are fun to drive are all Honda signature traits. The S2000 engine, a DOHC VTEC TM design, incorporates technologies that contribute to a low weight and small size while offering the highest performance available. The engine's compactness allows it's placement well back in the chassis and helping to establish the 49/51 (front/rear) ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
CRX Make Over
Model : Honda, CRX Category : Misc
... My dealer is Honda Village in Greensburg, PA. My technician-Bill Bach and service advisors: Joe Miller, Bill Heller and Dean Smezak are great to work with. My other cars: 1996 Civic HB CX (2nd owner 60K now) and 1999 Prelude Base SS (1st owner 27K) are also cared for by them and have been since purchase there. All of my cars are modified in some way-particularly the suspensions. The ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
CR-V Fires After Oil Change
Model : Honda, CR - V Category : Misc
... was a technician's error, and they have taken steps to make sure service technicians who work on this vehicle understand that they need to be particularly diligent when they replace the oil filter,'' NHTSA spokesman Rae Tyson was quoted as saying. Honda doesn't know why the fires are happening in only the two most recent CR-V model years and not earlier ones, spokesman Andy Boyd told the ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
2000 Honda Accord EX V6 Brake Job
Model : Honda, Accord, EX Category : Brakes
... Took at figure A closely. There's another bolt head directly behind the bolt you want to remove. So how do we remove that bolt?? The bolt mount not only spins with the bolt, but also moves up and down. So just turn the bolt and push the bolt mount away from the bolt head until it's free. Once both bolts are free, go ahead and pull the center of the caliper away from the wheel and pull ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
A Driver's View: Honda Odyssey
Model : Honda, Odyssey Category : Misc
... 87-93 octane. Mileage is better with the higher octane, but question the cost factor to benefit. The power and smoothness of the engine and transmission is day and night better than the 97 Odyssey I previously owned. Power was not a real issue with the old, van, but would let you know it's actions in loud engine clatter. The old transmission was very jittery. The vehicle is quiet compared to ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Thoughts on Synthetic Oil
Model : Honda Category : Misc
... into second gear. Since I had little prior experience with the car before switching to synthetic, I thought the operation was normal for the car and I learned to double-clutch to make the shifting easier. Because of nagging doubts about the synthetic, however, I eventually switched back the owner's manual-specified Honda gear oil (my manual recommends against substituting motor oil for gear ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Road Test: Honda S2000
Model : Honda, S2000 Category : Misc
... Rutland had built it with me in mind, it was a long slow right hand curve into your own lane of road. Not that I needed my own lane because after coming around that corner we were definitely up to speed! This car has absolutely amazing acceleration! You hear the words and you read the numbers...240 horse power, but until you sit behind the wheel and press that gas pedal, you just can't ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Road Test: Honda Civic
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Misc
... missed being able to just lay my hand in the center. The new Civic gets at least one extra mark in my book for giving us back a functional horn. A few other items: The instrument clusters are incorporating more digital displays... the mileage is in digital readout not mechanical. There's more push button and less mechanical in other places as well, like the driver's door lockout button (so ... (more)
Posted : 20 May 2005  
 
Adjustable Cam Gears
Model : Honda, Prelude Category : Engine
... cam gear keys are cast right into the gear itself. If you have an older engine like on a 4th Gen, your cam gear keys may be seperate. Watch out when you remove the gears that you catch the keys. I can't stress this enough, don't lose the key down in the belt housing or you're going to have to go after it. Something you may want to do before putting the new gears on. There's a plastic back ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Haltech E6K Standalone EMS
Model : Honda, Prelude Category : Electrical
... PWM output to control the radiator fan. You'll notice I don't include ground wires for sensors like the coolant temp and air temp. All the sensor ground wires on the Haltech flying lead connect into one wire anyway so once you ground one you've grounded them all. I've connected both O2 sensor and TPS sensor grounds to D11 (ECU main sensor ground), but really only one of them needs to be ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Fuel Pump
Model : Honda, Prelude Category : Fuel System
... between the fuel line and the filter bag at the end. Mount the New Pump - The pictures should pretty well speak for themselves. The pump is mounted on a bracket which is mounted right behind the rear crossmember. Two holes were drilled up into the trunk to bolt it in. All the parts can be bought at a hardware store, clamps, rubber insulator, and flat aluminum. Be sure and use thread lock on all ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Zainos Bros Wax Application
Model : Honda, Prelude Category : Misc
... and still looks wet on the paint, it's not dry yet.. You need to wait 12 hrs before applying a new coat of Zaino using this method. ZFX method. Each ZFX kit comes with a 2ml vial of accelerator mix and several 2-ounce mixing bottles. A single ZFX kit provides enough mix to accommodate a up to 16 ounces of Zaino. Pour one to two ounces of Z-2 or Z-3 into a 2-ounce mixing bottle. For each ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Changing Brake Fluid
Model : Honda, Prelude Category : Brakes
... that secure the brake lines to all four calipers 1.4 Place a waste container at each caliper and place the brake line directly into or above the waste container 1.5 Fill reservoir with new brake fluid to the max level (the reservoir is located under the hood, right infront of the steering wheel. White plastic container with a grey screw on lid). 1.6 Pump the brakes 1.7 Repeat steps 1.5 to 1.6 ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
Checking the 'Check Engine' Light -
Model : Honda, Prelude Category : Misc
... Circuit Circuit Malfunction Open or short in Primary HO2S sensor heater circuit ECM 45 System too Rich/Lean Fuel Supply System Primary HO2S sensor Contaminated Fuel Valve Clearance Exhaust Leakage 71,72,73,74 Misfire Detected - Cylinder 1 Cylinder 2 Cylinder 3 Cylinder 4 Ignition System Fuel Supply System EGR System IAC Valve Contaminated Fuel Lack of Fuel Valve Clearance Fuel Injector ... (more)
Posted : 19 May 2005  
 
AUDI A6 HID Projector Retrofit
Model : Honda, CRX Category : Lights - Headlights
... of the 3-legged lens holder is larger than the bowl opening, as in my case, then a little imagination is required to make sure the A6 projector can fit inside your headlight. See pics for clarity. Trace the 3-legged lens holder Trace mushroom-shape for the projector bowl This is how it should look like Using Dremel tool with #569 carve bit and cutting guide, drill out the ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
1998 Honda Civic - Audi A6/RS6 Bi-xenon Projector
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Lights - Headlights
1998 Honda Civic - Audi A6/RS6 Bi-xenon Projector 1998 Honda Civic - Audi A6/RS6 Bi-xenon Projector Completed: November 2003 Modifications: Audi A6 bi-xenon (low/high) projector replaces H4 halogen low/high reflector Translucent trim cover Copyright 2001-2005 HIDRetro.com. All Rights Reserved. Use of this web site constitutes your acceptance of the Terms of Use. (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
McCulloch H.I.D. Conversion Kits
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Lights - Headlights
... HID install - 5300K ChahalzBMR BMW HID Install - 5300K Accordude's HID Install - 4300K More HID Pictures 96-98 Civic Headlights NEW ALPHASONIK AMP PMA2300A **NEW** (May 14, 2005) JDM Cusco Zero2 Coilovers with Type-R Control Arm - SOLD! **NEW** (Sept. 12, 2004) HP Pavilion Notebook for sale!!! click for specs and price - SOLD! **NEW** (Oct. 1, 2004) Poker anyone? Kits available are: 4300K, ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Honda Oil Pan Repair
Model : Honda Category : Engine - Lubrification
... have a supply of 14mm fiber washers, since they are not original equipment for any car that I know of. 3) Use a Sure Seal Plug and o-ring A company called Sure Seal, now out of business, came up with a couple good aftermarket redesigns for Honda products. One of them was the Sure Seal drain plug. This drain plug has a groove in the sealing surface to allow for the use of a rubber o-ring. Rubber ... (more)
Posted : 15 May 2005  
 
AEM Tru-Power under drive pulley kit install
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Engine
... Go aheadand loosen it all the way. Once you get all the power steering mounts removed just flip the pump overand balance it out of your way like this. The red arrow points to the othermounting point not visible in the previous picture. There is no need to remove any hoses or drain any fluid. Now, on to the alternator.This will need to beremoved. Break all the fasteners loose. It is also ... (more)
Posted : 30 December 2004  
 
Reset Your SRS Light
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Misc
... wires in it that is plugged into the fuse box, unplug it and pull it down. Once you have done that you can begin the process of erasing the memory. NOTE: This will only reset your SRS System if what caused it to trigger has been fixed, Ex: turning the ignition on with any SRS Plugs disconnected, such as pulling your seat out. [B]1st[/B] step in erasing the memory is to turn the ignition off ... (more)
Posted : 25 November 2004  
 
Reverse Indiglo Gauges
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Electrical - Instrumentation
... about moving the temp and gas needles (clockwise). They actually have an internal 'stop' so it shouldn't drop further (counter-clockwise) than 'factory settings.' I decided not to test the strength of the 'stop' incase it wasn't that strong. [I][B]Congrats! You have completed the 'hardest' part![/B][/I] [B]7.[/B] Now you have yourself a few options. First, you can keep the new gauges as is. ... (more)
Posted : 25 November 2004  
 
A'PEXi VAFC Install
Model : Honda Category : Electrical - ECU
... locate the blue wire with a black strip on it harness of the ecu. Cut this wire in half and solder the vafc blue wire to the ecu. Leave the other end unused. Use tape to tape up the wires. And when done plug the harness back in. [i]These last steps are gonna be difficult because the wires are kinda hard to get to.[/i] [b]Step 5[/b] Locate the 3rd plug which is at the very bottom. Find the gray ... (more)
Posted : 25 November 2004  
 
Turbo Timer
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Electrical - Instrumentation
... steering column. [PICTUREID=5] [B]6.[/B] At this point it should work. Start the car. It should beep and light up with a red screen and then a blue screen. If you setup the timer... it should keep the car running when you turn off the ignition, and start it's countdown. [B]7.[/B] Next comes hooking up the parking break feature (brown wire) and the vehicle speed sensor ooption (purple wire). To ... (more)
Posted : 25 November 2004  
 
Air/Fuel Gauge Install
Model : Honda Category : Electrical - Instrumentation
... bay. It won't reach and it'll mean you'll have to splice the wires together in the engine bay. You'll be better off joining them inside the car so you minimize the exposed wire. Attach the wire you spliced into the O2 sensor to the purple wire on the back of the gauge. You need to find 12V and Ground. The Yellow/Green stripe wire that goes to the Cig lighter is 12 V, there is a screw behind ... (more)
Posted : 25 November 2004  
 
Installing Oil Gauges
Model : Honda Category : Electrical - Instrumentation
... some small lengths of wire. Attach a male disconnect terminal to each end. Take a knife and strip out a small section of insulation from the middle. Using heat shrink tubing, attach the short wire in the middle to the source wire. You need to split 1 time for the dash lights and 12 V (2 connections) and twice for the ground (4 connections). I set it up so that if I needed to remove the ... (more)
Posted : 25 November 2004  
 
Rotor and Brake Pad Install
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Brakes
... include that slip cover you removed from the stock pads) 21. Make sure to clean the rotors of any grease before putting them on. 22. Put on the rotors. (these rotors are directional, remember to put the right one on the right side) 23. After putting on the rotors check again if they have any grease smears on them. (clean as necessary) 24. Put on the calipers. (do not grind any part of the ... (more)
Posted : 25 November 2004  
 
Sedan Speaker installs
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Electrical - Radio - Speakers
... the whole rubber piece off.. just enuff so that it doenst interfere with what you have to do next. [b]5)[/b] now that the thin rubber piece is off, you now have to take the part of the trim where hmmm how can i explain this... the part of the trim where the black radio antenna comes out off ? you guys know what i'm talkin about right ? if you look at the back, there should be these little ... (more)
Posted : 25 November 2004  
 
A'PEXi Rev/Speed Meter Install
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Electrical - Instrumentation
... of the wires. And, thanks to me, you won't have to do much work to figure out which colors they should be. Pull off some of the electrical tape from the bottom and top harnesses. You've no doubt figured-out we're not touching the middle one. Now, using the wire stripper, carefully clamp it over the wire using the appropriate gauge hole. DO NOT SLIDE THE STRIPPER. We simply want to score ... (more)
Posted : 18 November 2004  
 
Removing the factory headunit in a 7th Gen Honda Civic
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Electrical - Radio
... and it should pull straight out, it takes a bit of force. [PICTUREID=1] Get down low and you will see two screws towards the right side of the opening. Remove these so you can pull out the part of the dash that houses the radio and AC controls. [PICTUREID=2] To remove this part of the dash, it is best to reach up inside the dash and find something to push this part out enough that you can get ... (more)
Posted : 18 November 2004  
 
Removing The Rear Deck
Model : Honda Category : Interior - Seats
... which you can pop off, allowing your hand to reach behind the panel and support it whilst pulling. [PICTUREID=7] [B]8[/B]. You'll want to remove the plastic cover that's over the pillar at this point. After removing it, you'll see this white plastic clip, from this pull it out, and then work your way around the top edge of the side panel. Once you reach the front you'll need to pull straight up ... (more)
Posted : 16 November 2004  
 
Schroth Rallye 4 Harness Install
Model : Honda Category : Interior - Seats
... needed:[/b] - Schroth Rallye 4 Harnesses - 14 mm socket - 10 mm socket [b]Step 1:[/b] Begin by removing the rear bench seat to get to the bolt points for the harnesses. The Schroth harness bolts straight to the stock positions. No modification is needed. Use you 10mm socket to remove the bolt indicated below. Then just pull out the bench seat. [PICTUREID=1] [b]Step 2:[/b] Attach the rear ... (more)
Posted : 16 November 2004  
 
How-To: Install Civic 92-95 Amber/Red Dash Lighting
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Lights - Interior
... that out, you’ll have easy access to your radio. Every radio is different, but mine just kinda slid out if you pushed on it from the back: Look ma, no cluster or radio: Now its time to get going with the climate control. First thing you do is take the heater control cable off the bracket, and then off of the heater control mechanism (all located under the dashboard near the glovebox on the ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004 Author : BauleyCivic
 
Understanding Your Honda's Electrical System
Model : Honda Category : Electrical
... wire from the radio using a crimp type connector. This may sound too simple and maybe it is . . . you have to remove the glove box trim and the radio to perform this wiring maneuver. Honda #3: 1992 Honda 318i models with a central locking system may exhibit frequently discharged batteries due to dome lights sporadically remaining on. This is due to faulty door lock striker plates that have the ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004 Author : N/A
 
Engine Knock? Low Oil Pressure? How To Diagnose Needed Repairs
Model : Honda Category : Engine
... for year-round driving. If the level is okay, the next thing to check would probably be the pressure sending unit. Disconnect the unit and check the warning lamp or gauge reading. If the warning light remains on with the sending unit disconnected, there's probably a short to ground in the warning lamp circuit. Likewise, if there's no change in a gauge reading, the problem is in the ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004 Author : N/A
 
Troubleshooting Noises (Is Your Honda Trying to Tell You Something?)
Model : Honda Category : Engine
... is about to let go. It's unfortunate that a loose pin sounds pretty much the same as a defunct rod bearing, but with a little patience you should be able to determine what's at fault. First, check idle oil pressure even if you have to screw in a mechanical gauge. If it's low, you can bias your decision toward bearings. Next, listen with your stethoscope. A rod bearing makes more noise at the ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004 Author : N/A
 
Honda Cooling System Repairs - It's Easy to Prevent Breakdowns BEFORE They Happen
Model : Honda Category : Engine - Cooling System
... by itself (usually front-wheel drive) or auxiliary (used with a mechanical fan). Both types are controlled via a temperature sensor - in the radiator or upper radiator hose or on the thermostat or water pump housing. This sensor is usually an on/off type switch with a fixed temperature setting. (Some vehicles may have 2-3 settings for multi-speed fans.) This sensor is commonly called an ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004 Author : N/A
 
Shift Boot Replacement
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Interior - Shifter Console
... pulling up on the piece and work your way around until you have the piece removed. [PICTUREID=4] [B] 5.[/B] On the side that has the screw on it, pull up on the silver bevel piece. [PICTUREID=5] [B] 6.[/B] While still pulling up on the piece (*not shown in pic* - i've only got two hands to work with and take pics), take the flathead screwdriver and pry back on the tabs that keep the piece ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Short Throw Shift Adaptor Install
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Driveterrain - Shifter Linkage
... not be upside down or backwards or what not. [PICTUREID=10] [B] 11.[/B] Next you'll want to reattach the cable to the solo adaptor pivot mount. Here's where you have to watch out...there's a bit of play with the adaptor...you'll notice an amatuer (first timer) install job if the throw between your upper gears to neutral is less than the throw between the lower gears to neutral or vice versa. ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Removing The Shift Knob Off A Manual Transmission
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Manual
... your fingers on your shift boot around the silver ring as you see in the above picture. In order to make this simple and effortless (yes you can do it with just 2 fingers people!) place your thumb on the ring overtop one of the nothces, and your index finger over the notch on the opposite side. Seeing that you had to come all the way down to this step, you're going to have to go to the next ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
2001-2003 Honda Civic ECU Wiring
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Electrical - ECU
... Pressure control solenoid valve B 17-red/yel-Intake air temp sensor 18-wht/grn-Alternator control 21-yel/blu-EVAP Canistor purge valve [B]Connector C (22 Pins)– AUTO TRANSMISSION ONLY[/B] 1-wht/blk-A/T Pressure control solenoid valve A 2-yel/blu-Torque converter clutch solenoid 4-grn/wht-Shift solenoid B 6-blu/blk-Shift Solenoid A 7-wht/red-Mainshaft speed sensor 8-brn/wht-A/T ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Grounding Kit Install
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Electrical
... noticed, test car is stock, has 20K LX 7th gen civic. 1. Stronger Starts. 2. Smoother Automatic tranny, it some how responds a little quicker. 3. Brighter Head lights, stock head light blubs. Brigther than my neighbors PIAA's on the same car. LOL.. 4. Throttle Response is improved. First thing i noticed when I drove the car. 5. MPG should be improved havent watched the odo to really keep ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Installing Triple Air Horns /w Dual Compressors
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Electrical - Horns
... [PICTUREID=8] Now, here is a picture of the bracket I just made. It's a small little bracket for the relays. A relay is basically a switch. You hook up a circuit to it and when you complete the circuit the relays completes another circuit. It has four prongs and they have an industry standard labeling, so each relays ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Power Locks for DX Owners
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Electrical - Locks
... pick up about 3 feet of the thinest steel rod you can find and a box of 1/2 inch self tapping screws. A few holes in your door panel and some screws later you have a mounted actuator. Place it directly below the lock. [PICTUREID=3][PICTUREID=4] Take your steel rod, and loop one end to the actuator and take it to the corner of the plunger closest to the side of the door where the latch is. Make a ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
How to fix a FITV
Model : Honda, CRX Category : Driveterrain
... shot right after i took off the cap (its not supposed to be flesh with the end of the unit) [PICTUREID = 2 left] all you really need to do is screw back in the middle section back on tight (see the too open sections on the edge of the inner part, the white part) and your set here is the thing empty [PICTUREID = 3 left] so when your sone screwing the FITV and everything is tight and cleanded ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004 Author : Nerologic
 
Hyperblinker
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Lights - Turning Signals
... Blinker relay. Watch out for the 2 tabs, bottom and top, spread and pull. [PICTUREID=2] 3. Now open up the relay housing. [PICTUREID=3] 4. find R1 on the pc board... notice it's the smallest resistor... get ready to soder! [PICTUREID=4] 5. Now that you have sodered your resistor (I used 150k ohm - 5 finger discount from Fry's) in paralell with R1, I used electrical tape to protect the exposed ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Installing the Optional Armrest
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Interior - Arm Rest
... of the seat cover up to expose an indentation of where the armrest bracket will go. This needs to be cut out as shown below. [PICTUREID=7] Use a sharp utility knife to cut the foam out. [PICTUREID=8] Once this is done, pull the the seat cover back down so it is nice and tight, like it was before you started. This part is tricky. You will need to cut an X in the fabric enough so that the ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
How To Paint Trim Pieces
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Interior
... the rag and screw driver, it will warp the plastic and will not have a good fit when replaced! Trust me ...I know Remove all the plugs(don't worry about labeling, each plug is different), the vents, the radio, and the pocket (if equipped), and remove the rings that go around the heating and cooling knobs. You should now have just the plain trim piece. The next step requires 2 things, any ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
DIY No More Trunk Rattle!!
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Interior
... more muscle compared to other panels). Using a 10mm socket wrench, losen the 2 bolts a little, then move the latch down all the way (line it up with the last tick as shown it the pic) and tighten the bolts. [B] Test to see if trunk will close before putting the plastic cover back on.[/B] [PICTUREID=2] [PICTUREID=3] [PICTUREID=4] Now your trunk lid is super air tight. By the way, I installed ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Removing The Center Console
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Interior
... device along with a cloth to prevent your crazy @$$ from prying up the plastic too. Start and the back and pry it up. [PICTUREID=3] [B] 4.[/B] You can theoretically now just pull the whole thing straight up. However what I found to be easier was to pry up one side and get your fingers underneath then pull from left to right (or vice versa) to pop off the front clips. The front clips tend to be ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Removing The Rear Deck
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Interior
... notice a side cover which you can pop off, allowing your hand to reach behind the panel and support it whilst pulling. [PICTUREID=7] [B] 8.[/B] You'll want to remove the plastic cover that's over the pillar at this point. After removing it, you'll see this white plastic clip, from this pull it out, and then work your way around the top edge of the side panel. Once you reach the front you'll ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Schroth Rallye 4 Harness Install
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Interior - Seats
... Supplies needed: - Schroth Rallye 4 Harnesses - 14 mm socket - 10 mm socket Step 1: Begin by removing the rear bench seat to get to the bolt points for the harnesses. The Schroth harness bolts straight to the stock positions. No modification is needed. Use you 10mm socket to remove the bolt indicated below. Then just pull out the bench seat. [PICTUREID=1] Step 2: Attach the rear straps to ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Clearing Your 7th Gen Civic Headlights (and front bumper removal)
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Lights - Headlights
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Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Installing Carbon Fiber Hood
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Exterior - Hood
... Step 4: Even though the bolts are removed the hood stays attached to the hinges. There is an epoxy type material on the hood. Use a crowbar to pry it off. It's really easy. [PICTUREID=5] Step 5: Remove the Hood. [PICTUREID=6] Step 6: Open the box containing your new hood. [PICTUREID=7] Step 7: Clean up your mess of peanuts. [PICTUREID=8] Step 8: Remove the bubble wrap. [PICTUREID=9] ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Hood Pins Install
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Exterior - Hood
... on the tip of the pins. Lower the hood so that it goes through the first dremeled hole and touches the CF. This marks your first point for drilling. [PICTUREID=4] Step 4: Drill with a very small bit from the bottom to the top. Use the grease marking as you drill spot. [PICTUREID=5] Step 5: Place the scuff plate on the tape and mark your drill points. [PICTUREID=6] [PICTUREID=7] Step 6: ... (more)
Posted : 7 November 2004  
 
Adjust the throttle cable
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Engine
... extra slack in the cable for 'granny' drivers so they don't rear end people! The rest of us on the other hand WANT that extra jump off the line! Here is how... First get a set of wrenches to fit the two nuts. Then loosen the locknut enough to when you pull the cable, their is about half as much slack. Next, tighten the adjusting nut so the cable stays put. Your all set! All you need to do is ... (more)
Posted : 6 November 2004  
 
Installation of Magnaflow Exhaust
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Exhaust - Cat-Back
... [/B] 3. Now that all the bolts have been removed, begin removing the stock muffler from the hangers.Locate the two rubber mounts above the muffler.The best way to remove this is to remove the rubber mounts from the hangers that are attached to the chassis.Your going to have to work it off the mounts and it will be a little difficult.Just keep pulling. [PICTUREID=3] 4. Next step is to ... (more)
Posted : 6 November 2004  
 
Throttle-Body Heater Bypass
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Engine - Intake
... may leak out as you are removing them, but this is not a big deal. I had to use a screwdriver to gently pry mine away from the heater. Over time they will be heated up enough to form a pretty good seal. If you use a screwdriver, use a very small one and be careful not to fo(k up the hoses. 5. Once you have the two hoses removed, you will need the piece of pipe or tubing. You can purchase a ... (more)
Posted : 6 November 2004  
 
Oil Change
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Engine - Lubrification
... second opening in a juice carton when pouring). [PICTUREID=3] [B] 4. [/B] That my friend...is the oil pan, in case you've never seen one before..that's where all your oil resides and where we'll be draining from. [PICTUREID=4] [B] 5. [/B] Now position the oil drain pan underneath and remove the drain bolt with a wrench. [PICTUREID=5] [B] 6. [/B] Alright slide yourself out and let the oil pan ... (more)
Posted : 6 November 2004  
 
Installing AEM CAI
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Engine - Intake
... as well. [PICTUREID=13] Install the adapter sleve onto the throtle body using one of the 2'' hose clamps. [PICTUREID=14] After tightened down, slide a second clamp over the sleve for tightening on the upper pipe. [PICTUREID=15] Install the intake sensor gromit into the hole on upper pipe. [PICTUREID=16] Mount upper intake pipe onto the throtle body sleve and mount the support arm onto the ... (more)
Posted : 6 November 2004  
 
Stafford Fabrications Turbo Installation
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Force Induction - Turbocharging
... firewall into the drivers compartment, take the steering column cover off, and find the ignition connectors. Remove these screws to take the cover off... [PICTUREID=13] and it should look like this.... [PICTUREID=14] Tap into the black/yellow wire for the ignition wire, and run it through the hole in the firewall to the fuel kit. (Thanks for the pics Smokie) Now for the fuel lines. Look at the ... (more)
Posted : 6 November 2004  
 
DIY: Fuel Filter Replacement
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Fuel System
... best bet would then be to place the unit in a bucket or something and move out of the car to work on it. Cover the hole in the tank with something too so your car doesn't end up smelling like fuel for days. [B]Step 6: Disassembling the unit[/B] When you see the unit, it's a pretty straight forward ''clip on/off'' assembly. Unclip the harnesses from the top of the unit (they can only go one ... (more)
Posted : 6 November 2004  
 
AEM Tru-Power under drive pulley kit install
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Engine - Accessories
... just flip the pump overand balance it out of your way like this. The red arrow points to the othermounting point not visible in the previous picture. [PICTUREID=4] There is no need to remove any hoses or drain any fluid. Now, on to the alternator.This will need to beremoved. Break all the fasteners loose. It is also necessary to remove thepower steering fluid reservoir bolt at this time. ... (more)
Posted : 6 November 2004  
 
Installing the A’pexi Super-AFC
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Electrical - ECU
... WWW-WB-WWW. Where the W=other wire and the B=RPM meter wire. You will connect the green wire to this wire. [PICTUREID=3] 6. Next are the MAP sensor wires, you will have to cut this wire. This is the wire that the yellow and white wires from the S-AFC will connect to. The Green w/ Red Stripe wire (MAP SENSOR wire) is located on the ECU on the bottom connector. The white wire runs directly to ... (more)
Posted : 1 November 2004  
 
Replace Stock With Aftermarket Horn
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Electrical - Horns
... is grounded through the mount bracket itself. [PICTUREID=5] 6. Unless you somehow managed to find a horn that would directly plug into the harness, you'll have to cut the end off the OEM. [PICTUREID=6] 7. Next for my particular horn, I crimped on a connecter to the end of the wire I just snipped. This will allow me to connect this to my FIAMM horn. [PICTUREID=7] 8. Here's the OEM horn. It Puts ... (more)
Posted : 1 November 2004  
 
Progress Front Sway Bar
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Suspension - Sway Bars
... thingies then use them. Then just use your crescent wrench to take off the nut holding the sway bar to the end link. Wear leather gloves for this. If your hand slips you'll be in pain (as I am now with a nice little blood blister under my fingernail). [PICTUREID =5] Wow, no intermediate step? How'de I remove that sway bar without messing with the exhaust system (as in the retarded ... (more)
Posted : 31 October 2004  
 
2001 DX LX sway bar
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Suspension - Sway Bars
... arm. There, you can find an unobstructed place to WELD these into place. I highly recommend you take it to a muffler shop and beg a 10 minute favor from someone. The beauty of this is that you don't have to be TOO precise on the placement of the steel attatchment. Just try the position by attatching everything to the sway bar and hold it up, tentatively, against the lower center beam and have ... (more)
Posted : 31 October 2004  
 
Progress Rear Sway Bar & Mounting Kit
Model : Honda, Civic Category : Suspension - Sway Bars
... whole assembly with a socket wrench. Two wrenches work too, but it's not as comfortable. Keep turning until you feel more pressure than usual. Check to see that the threads of the nut-sert are flush with the 1/2'' opening. That's when it's seated all the way. [PICTUREID =12] Here's the mounting kit. You basically assemble it as the instructions tell you to. There's a nice little CAD drawing ... (more)
Posted : 31 October 2004  
 
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