Why does my Honda Civic overheat when I change the water pump?
They recommended having the timing belt changed while changing out the water pump to save labour down the road as it was going to eventually need a new timing belt due to the age of the car. After doing all the above the car was still overheating. They said it was a bad head gasket and they changed that out.
Why is water coming out of the front of my Honda Accord?
Although this plastic cover is sealed to the door, it can still wear and develop leaks over time. Water would then run past the glass, exit through the door sill, and into the driver side foot well. To check if this is the problem, lay down towels by the bottom door panel inside of the car.
What to do if your car is leaking water?
To check if this is the problem, lay down towels by the bottom door panel inside of the car. With the door closed, spray water onto the windshield for a couple of minutes. Then open the door, and check if the leak is from the plastic rain guard. To fix the problem, simply reseal the plastic cover with adhesive.
What to do if you have water on the passenger side of your car?
If you notice water on floor passenger side or driver side AFTER washing your vehicle or after a rainstorm, and your roof drains are clean and draining properly, suspect a damaged windshield seal. Take the vehicle to an auto glass repair company to fix the leaking seal.
Why does my car have a water leak?
Some of the most common causes of a water leak are the exhaust, the cooling system, and the windscreen washer system. If you see a clear and odorless fluid under your car, then it’s possibly just water from your car’s AC system.
Why does my Honda Civic overflow radiator?
The reason was not enough coolant in the system, filled up radiator and all OK. Then it happened again and there is coolant in the overflow tank, but pull the radiator cap and no fluid under cap. Fill radiator and all OK, but it kept happening. I replaced the OEM radiator cap with a new “Slant” brand for an ’03 Civic. No better, no worse.
Why is my civic coolant not coming out?
If it has the tube molded into the tank, then there could be a piece of crud in to bottom acting like a one way valve. You can only get rid of this by flushing out the tank upside down. The molded tube could also have a tiny crack near the top that would act the same as a bad tube hanging from the cap.
How is the expansion tank on a Honda Civic?
The expansion tank is shaped and fitted into a relatively tight space (pretty much standard Honda stuff). To remove the tank and hose looks like I’d have to pull the battery for sure and perhaps some other stuff just to get the tank out to inspect it and clean it properly. If I get that far I’ll replace the old hose with a new one.
They recommended having the timing belt changed while changing out the water pump to save labour down the road as it was going to eventually need a new timing belt due to the age of the car. After doing all the above the car was still overheating. They said it was a bad head gasket and they changed that out.
Why is my Honda Civic making a grinding noise?
Gunk from the oil in the coolant. Water pump failure could cause engine overheating by failing to pump fluids through the system. The easiest way of knowing if the water pump is bad is to listen to it. Many forum members describe it as a grinding noise, while others describe it like a can being crushed. Either way, it is a very distinct sound.
What are the different thermostats on a Honda Civic?
Here is an image of the two different thermostats next to each other: The one on the left is the OEM and the one on the right is a Gates. While both thermostats plug the hole and directs coolant traffic, you can easily tell they are designed differently.
Why is my Honda Civic not turning on?
If the fan isn’t kicking in, then there a few things that could cause that. One of the reasons could be a faulty thermostat, as the thermostat tells the fan when to turn on and off. Another reason could be that the fan’s wiring harness is not getting power to actually turn the fan on.