Honda Civic 2005 - 2011 - The most common problems and breakdowns

Honda Civic

What are the most common Honda Civic problems and failures and how to solve them?

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - Control indicators ABS, the braking system and the parking brake illuminate when the engine is started.
CAUSE - Low battery voltage when starting the engine.
REPAIR - Check error codes. Correct mistakes if necessary. Charge or replace the battery.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS FROM 2006/2007 
PROBLEM - Error code: U0122. Possible to store CAN system error codes.
CAUSE - Poor ground connection from the control module  ABS-and.
REPAIR - Locate and check the condition of the ground connection behind the front bumper.

ALL MODELS 2005/2008 
PROBLEM - Front brake vibration.
CAUSE - Strong distortion of the front brake disc.
REPAIR - Check that the curvature of the front disc is less than 0,04 mm. Replace the front brake discs if necessary. Check that the front brake disc thickness deviation is less than 0,015 mm. Replace the front brake discs if necessary.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - Noise from the rear suspension on uneven surfaces or when driving over lying cops.
CAUSE - The rear suspension spring is not properly seated on the stop.
REPAIR - Check that the rear suspension spring is set correctly. Adjust if necessary.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - There is a splashing sound under the front seats when accelerating and braking. A splash sound is heard from the instrument panel when accelerating and braking.
CAUSE - Fuel movement in the fuel tank. More pronounced due to the fuel tank that is located under the front seats.
REPAIR - No action required. Normal operation.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - Squeak / squeak when the clutch pedal is depressed or released.
CAUSE - Dirt-contaminated clutch control pedal switch.
REPAIR - Clean and lubricate the contact points between the cruise control clutch pedal switch and the clutch pedal.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS FROM 12/2010. 
PROBLEM - Pounding / whining from the rear suspension when moving after standing overnight.
CAUSE - Excessive friction between the rod and the rod seal on the rear shock absorber.
REPAIR - Lubricate the shock absorber rod. Use a special tool: 52610-SMG-ZS00.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS 2006/2008 
PROBLEM - Metal click from the front right of the vehicle during sudden braking or acceleration.
CAUSE - Accumulated deposits of dirt between the subframes.
REPAIR - Clean and lubricate the space between the front subframe. Remove the subframe bracket bolts. Loosen the subframe bracket bolt. Apply lubricant to the contact surfaces between the front subframes. Tighten the subframe bracket bolt to 106 Nm. Reinstall and tighten the subframe bracket bolts to 60 Nm.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS WITH AUTOMATIC GEARBOX WITH MANUAL SWITCHING (ASM) 
PROBLEM - The ASM transmission shifts slowly from 2nd and 3rd gear.
CAUSE - Incorrect tire pressure or tires do not respond, causing incorrect vehicle speed data.
REPAIR - Check and adjust tire pressure. Replace tires if necessary.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - Squeaking sound from the windshield wiper.
CAUSE - Corroded shafts of the windshield wiper mechanism due to insufficient lubrication in production. Worn windscreen wiper shaft seal seals due to insufficient lubrication in production.
REPAIR - Clean the corrosion from the windshield wiper shaft shafts. Lubricate the windshield wiper shaft shafts. Install new windshield wiper shaft axles.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - The battery is discharged. The engine oil level indicator light illuminates even though it is correct.
CAUSE - Software error engine computer (ECM).
REPAIR - Reprogram engine computer (ECM) with upgraded software.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - The battery is discharged.
CAUSE - Electrical installations of the power window (pink wire) blocked by the upper bracket. Electrical window installations incorrectly connected.
REPAIR - Repair and reconnect electrical installations.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS 
PROBLEM - The interior light is on continuously. Battery discharged.
CAUSE - The safety hook does not hold the electrical installation of the interior light well. Electrical installations of the interior light blocked by the safety screw of the lamp assembly.
REPAIR - Repair the electrical installations of the interior light. The safety catch must hold the electrical installations of the interior light.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS WITH ELECTRIC SUN PROTECTOR 
PROBLEM - The battery is discharged.
CAUSE - Poor resistance in the electric motor of the sun visor.
REPAIR - Check the resistance of the sun visor electric motor. Specific resistance: 3 mOhm. Replace the sun visor electric motor if necessary.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS  
PROBLEM - The power steering control (EPS) light is on. The electric power steering (EPS) does not work.
CAUSE - Poor connection between EPS pump motor and assembly connection. Weak connection between the engine computer (ECM) and the connector.
REPAIR - Check the EPS and ECM pump motor connections.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS 2006/2008 
PROBLEM - The starter does not work. The ASM transmission speed position indicator illuminates.
CAUSE - ASM Transmission Control Module Software Error.
REPAIR - If error codes are stored: P0909, P0919. Clear the error codes. If error codes can be cleared: Install the upgraded ASM transmission control module software. If the error codes cannot be cleared or the ASM transmission selector cannot select the neutral position: Check that the engine ground wire is installed and in good condition. Remove the ASM transmission selector from the transmission. Manually select neutral. Install the ASM transmission selector. Clear the error codes. Install the upgraded ASM transmission control module software.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS WITH PERHEADLIGHT EYES FROM 2008 
PROBLEM - Headlight washers do not retract.
CAUSE - Dirt enters the headlight washers.
REPAIR - Install modified headlamp washers.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS 2006/2007 
PROBLEM - The folding mirror does not work properly.
CAUSE - Incorrect synchronization of the engine mechanism of folding mirrors.
REPAIR - Re-synchronize the folding mirror by activating 3-4 times. If synchronization is not successful, replace the mirror.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS WITH FOLDING MIRRORS  
PROBLEM - Folding mirrors are unusable or slow to fold.
CAUSE - Electrical mirror thermal shutdown switch fault.
REPAIR - Install the modified electric mirror power switch.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS WITH VTEC ENGINE  
PROBLEM - Poor engine performance. Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates.
CAUSE - Engine oil level too low. Oil pressure variable adjustment system (VVT) too low.
REPAIR - Top up the engine oil to the correct level.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS SINCE 2006 
PROBLEM - Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates.
CAUSE - Defective oxygen sensor heating (HO2S).
REPAIR - Replace the oxygen sensor (HO2S). Reprogram the engine computer (ECM) with the updated software.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS 2006/2007 
PROBLEM - Difficult to start the engine after filling a completely empty tank.
CAUSE - Not enough fuel has been added to an empty fuel tank.
REPAIR - At least 7 liters of fuel must be added to the empty tank.

Honda Civic - ALL MODELS WITH MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SINCE 2006 
PROBLEM - Difficult to engage gears and get stuck.
CAUSE - Foreign bodies and / or debris in the gear selector.
REPAIR - Remove foreign bodies and / or debris from the gear selector.

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