Why does my Honda Civic not start when I turn the key?
If the check engine light stays on when I turn the key, then it will not start. If it the check engine light goes off then it restarts fine. Additionally, there is a sound that is associated to my knowing if it will start again.
Why does my 1998 Honda Civic stall while driving?
Hence, why when my car would stall…the engine would just suddenly be off. No power to the fuel-pump or the injection system…no run. So…if you have a Honda Civic 1998 doing this whole stalling while driving with no chugging (e.g. engine just shuts off), consider checking the MAIN RELAY.
When does the cel come on in a Honda Civic?
When you turn the key to “on,” before you start the engine, the CEL should ALWAYS come on. Only when you start the engine should it go off. If it stays on after the engine is running, then there should be codes stored. Thanks for the reply.
What kind of transmission does a 1998 Honda Civic have?
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Why is my Honda Civic not turning over?
It is the most common issue causing Civics to not turn over. If your battery is not fully powered, it will still show lights on your dash, but not have enough power to get your starter working properly. An easy way you can quickly test your battery is to turn on your headlights, and take a look at them.
What makes a transmission cable slip on a Honda?
If you have a cable going from the throttle body to a bell crank on the transmission, this cable must be just taunt. If there is any slack in it, then the transmission will slip. Many mechanics think this cable needs a little slack, but that is incorrect. Also you may have the wrong ATF in it, it needs Honda ATF only.
Why are the gauge lights on my Honda Civic not working?
This guide explains how to fix your tail lights and gauge lights on your Honda Civic in the event that they have somehow stopped working – usually as a result of a short during the installation of a new stereo head unit.
Why is my radiator fan not working on my Honda Civic?
Figure 1. 1999 Civic under-hood fuse box with location of fan relay (circled in red). Another easy way you can check if the radiator fan switch relay is bad is to swap the radiator fan relay with the condenser fan relay. If the radiator fan begins working, this is an indication that the fan relay is bad.
Where are the spare fuses on a Honda Civic?
As the chart shows, fuses in slots 21 to 25 are all spares – you will be able to find the 2 replacement fuses you need here (you will have to replace them with fuses of the same amperage, 15A for the FI ECU and 10A for the Back Up.
Where is the thermostat plug in a Honda Civic?
Figure 2. Location of thermo switch in a Honda Civic’s thermostat housing. The connector has four holes: two are for the electrical wires of the thermo switch plug and the other two are for the plug’s locking mechanism. Make sure to test the electrical holes and not the locking holes.
Can a remote start be installed on a Honda Civic?
Installing a remote start doesn’t have to be hard, this is a new kit we designed that is plug and play and suits most Hondas from 2005 onwards including CRV, Civic, Accord and HRV…now sorry manual transmission peoples, this is just the Auto models with flip key.
What to do if your 1998 Honda Civic stalls?
So…if you have a Honda Civic 1998 doing this whole stalling while driving with no chugging (e.g. engine just shuts off), consider checking the MAIN RELAY. The part was around $50 at O’Reilly’s. I pulled the glove-box and the dash side panel, and replaced the relay myself. Car runs like a charm now.
How to program Honda Civic keyless entry fob?
WITHIN 5 seconds, PRESS the LOCK or UNLOCK Button on the remote. The vehicle will respond by cycling the door locks LOCK/UNLOCK, indicating successful programming of the remote. WITHIN 10 seconds, REPEAT Step 3 to program any additional remotes.
Where is the valet button on a Honda Civic FOB?
PRESS and HOLD the Valet/Disarm Button located between the AM/FM and CD/TAPE Buttons. The vehicle will respond by cycling the door locks, indicating the vehicle is now in Programming Mode. (Continue to hold the Valet/Disarm Button until instructed to release.) Within five (5) seconds, PRESS the LOCK or UNLOCK Button on the remote.
Why does my Honda no start flashing green key?
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