Why is my Honda Civic saying tighten fuel cap?
If the fuel fill cap is missing or not tightened properly, you will see ”TIGHTEN FUEL CAP. The TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message should go off after tightening the fuel cap, turning the ignition switch off and on, then driving over 30 mph (48 km/h) for at least 45 seconds.
Is the Honda Civic 2007 I-Shift auto?
Hi all, I am new to this forum and got my Honda Civic 2007 1.8 i-VTEC EX 5dr i-shift Auto yesterday. Unfortunately I have the license to drive an automatic only and while driving the new i-shift in auto mode,I encountered several problems.
What causes kangarooing on Honda Civic i SHIFT?
It’s some of the quirks of the i-shift. It can produce ‘kangarooing’ under some circumstances like reversing or slight inclines at slow speed. My tip on inclines is to use the handbrake in conjunction with it as the brake pedal disconnects drive to preserve the clutch = rolling downhill.
What to do when your Honda Civic is slipping?
Basically in the hill situations you describe, what is happening is the clutch is slipping, so you need to give it a bit more acceleration, so that the electronics let it bite more and and apply some power to the wheels. i.e. In a manual you would hold the handbrake on until the clutch was engaged.
How does Hill Assist work on Honda Civic?
Only newer models have hill-assist option. So, on old one either stay on brake with left foot (or juggle with right, if know how to do it), or keep handbrake on – while adding more throttle. You’ll feel when it starts biting enough so when you release (hand)brake it won’t roll downhill.
Is the Honda Civic i SHIFT A Manual?
Remember the I-shift is more like an old ‘automatic clutch’ rather than a modern auto-box (no torque converter) so you should drive it more like you would a manual. Not much help if you’ve never driven a manual, I know, but I think Honda hoped this would make it more ‘sporty’.
It’s some of the quirks of the i-shift. It can produce ‘kangarooing’ under some circumstances like reversing or slight inclines at slow speed. My tip on inclines is to use the handbrake in conjunction with it as the brake pedal disconnects drive to preserve the clutch = rolling downhill.
Basically in the hill situations you describe, what is happening is the clutch is slipping, so you need to give it a bit more acceleration, so that the electronics let it bite more and and apply some power to the wheels. i.e. In a manual you would hold the handbrake on until the clutch was engaged.
Can a Honda Civic have too much torque?
Avoid this disaster by knowing their proper torque ratings. This article applies to the Honda Civic (incl. Del Sol) (1992-2000). Tightening your bolts too much or not enough can cause a part to fail, and depending on the part, can put your life and the lives of the any passengers in danger.