Radiator problems

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Replaced radiator

Honda Civic 1998 Lx 239205 miles
I have a 98 honda civic lx and I just replaced the radiator and put it all back together after we put it back together it would not start
Missy from United States 3 months ago  
MI

Overheating SolvedSolved

Honda Civic 2000  150000 miles
Hello, I'm having problems with my vehicle. It overheats, evaporating all of the antifreeze coming to the deposit or water recovery system, so I need to be adding water every three days. I've already changed hoses, the thermostat, suspenders, the water pump, the radiator and many radiator plugs. I've then been told that the problem was the catalytic converter and so I changed it, but nothing ever changed. Any ideas?
Bess from United States 11 years ago  
BE
5 reports 
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Lil from United States 11 years ago
Your problem must be in the gasket's head. You should tell your mechanic to remove it, check it under pressure and check the block as well.
Plex from New Zealand 10 years ago
Wasup Lil I'm having a similar problem like Bess but with a 2005 Ford explorer v6 4.0 xlt are you able to help me please I haven't replaced any parts yet but I'm want to know where do I start looking for the problem when I drive long distance da gauges come on and needle shoot straight to high and sometimes wen I drive slow it goes back down another problem is wen I start up engine and rev it to its max da needle just stops at 3000rpm it doesn't go past it ill be very grateful to have your advice on this problem if you know wat to do thanks for your appreciation
Bess from United States 11 years ago
You were right Lil, the gasket's head has been changed, it has been brushed and welded. The problem is now solved, thank you so much.
Khan from Canada 5 months ago
I have a honda civic 2006 when heater is on burning engine oil smell is coming from vents while its ok if air condition is on. I have cleaned the engine and leaks plus steam cleaned the vents and fan also changed the filter but its still there may i know any solution for this?
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Radio won't turn on

Honda Civic 2005 Sedan 305503 miles
I had my car in for timing belt and water pump and once I got it back my radio won't turn on or even light up for me to be able to put a code in fuses are all good help please
Joanne from Australia 4 years ago  
JO
9 reports 
Bevsky from Australia 2 years ago
I have a similar issue except I did have a blown radio acc. Fuse when I replaced it, the stereo lit up for about half a second now it won’t turn on but the fuse isn’t blown? What’s happening here?
Gustavo medrado from other 2 years ago
Estou com o mesmo problema
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Power loss and engine shutdown.

Honda Civic 2005 Sedan 150000 miles
My Honda civic keeps losing power and switching off, especially when the temperatures are a bit high. Sometimes it does this randomly in the middle of the road. My mechanic told me that it is a radiator problem, replaced it but still nothing changed. My check engine light came on a while after, and my speedo stopped working. After the car stops, it takes about 10 mins or so to pick again. Otherwise it just spins the starter motor. Any advice on what to do here?
Leslie from other 3 years ago  
LE
3 reports 
Help please from United States 3 years ago
Check your spark plugs mainly the one furthest to the right if it's not on tight it can car your vehicle to stall out also thermostat or wiring, relay, fuse, my 1998 does the same thing. Do you have a milky resude under your oil or radiator cap?
Leslie from other 3 years ago
No milky resude anywhere. It used to be muddy/ rusty at some point in the radiatior... but that was fixed when I bought a new engine. All my plugs are fitted properly, I removed the thermostat (my mech recommended that because we live in a hot region), the ecu is new... it came with the engine, and I also had to buy another gearbox because the new v-tec engine didn't go with the previous one. Someone told me that it might be a transmission problem( specifically pointing out the selector module) and that if I get that fixed it might just solve it. Should I try it?
Romaine from Jamaica a year ago
Sometimes mine losing power and the gear not changing out in time when I rev the car
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Honda Civic 2009 AC stops after driving when idling.

Honda Civic 2009 Auto, sedan 130800 miles
A/C is cold and works fine while driving. After a long drive, when idling or parked, the A/C cuts out. Both radiator fans are working. Compressor, condenser, and pressure switch are new. After resting for 1–2 hours, A/C works again. The A/C only cuts out after driving, then idling. What could be the cause?
Daniel from Australia 9 months ago  
DA
9 reports 
Mairaj from Pakistan 9 months ago
My car is 2009 as well and I am facing the same problem
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Ac does not blow enough cold air to keep up with hot Houston weather

Honda Civic 1993 del sol 100000 miles
AC compressor and supporting parts, including a filter process that looks like a mini radiator replaced, all with honda new parts. In spite of doing all of this, the AC does not blow enough cold air to keep up with hot houston weather. What can we do to boost power accordingly.
javier from United States 10 years ago  
JA
9 reports 

Swap engine d17A

Honda Civic 2005 Sedan  80000 miles
Honda Civic D17A2 Engine Swap — Three Issues Background: Recently swapped D16W9 for a D17A2. Compression test shows 176 PSI uniform across all cylinders. Issue 1 — Noise from Belt Area On cold start at 900-1000 RPM, a rhythmic tuk-tuk sound appears from the accessory belt area. Becomes more pronounced when AC is turned on. Gets clearer when revved with AC engaged. Disappears completely within 40-50 seconds as engine warms up. Grinding sound confirmed with screwdriver on alternator and AC compressor bodies. Suspect worn bearing in either alternator or AC compressor. Issue 2 — Mild Overheatin… Read complete
Langley from Pakistan 3 months ago  
LA

Engine not heating

Honda Civic 2009 Hatchback 2.2 CTDI 170000 miles
The engine barely heats, i have low temperature on the gauge, and also from the cabin heater not much. Especially in the winter the temperature gauge of the engine barely moves, when i’m turning on the heating in the cabin, the arrow drops to zero. I’ve changed the thermostat, got rid of air pockets, coolant level is ok, changed the temperature sensor on the engine block. I’ve noticed few days ago that the rubber hose that is clamped to the thermostat is weeping a bit, i can see a slight residue of coolant crystallised. Could it be that it’s sucking air in the system? Besides that what could it be? Thank you!
Johny from Great Britain 10 months ago  
JO
1 report 

Overheating

Honda Civic 2008 Sedan 121000 miles
Reservoir coolant water dried up when AC works for close to 2 hours
Timidarey from Nigeria a year ago  
TI
6 reports 

Car cranks but not start

Honda Civic 2011 Civic 4 cylinder 1.8 little  205000 miles
I have honda civic 2011 4 door saden 1.8 little cylinder car... few days ago in the night accidently I contacted the jumping cabels backwards...and frm that day car only cranks nd not start I aslo checked the all fues from master fues to dashboard no fues is blowned , but when I checked the ignition coils they all 4 are some cracks is might be the reason...? Bcz It's radiator
Also leaked nd engine got heated but that time it's starting after conacting cables backwards it stops working ,, and if i try to start it with Jumpstarter it's not even cranks or getting the crunt but when trying with other car than it's getting the crunt nd cranks
Anyone have any idea what the reason...?
Navi from Canada a year ago  
NA
4 reports 

Radiator fan

Honda Civic 2009  180000 miles
The main automatic radiator fan is not working at all. I have got each and every relay and the wiring checked. The fan is still not working. What could be the problem
Ahmad from Pakistan 2 years ago  
AH
9 reports 

Engine suddenly power off while driving and radiator fans are through

Honda Civic 2009  185000 miles
Engine suddenly power off while driving and radiator fans are through want to set fans on automatic base
Azwar from other 2 years ago  
AZ

Idle climbs when coming to a stop

Honda Civic 1999 COUPE EX, D16Y8, MANUAL 186000 miles
when driving my cars idle tends to climb all the way to around 4k rpms. under no load that is.
Ive done everything from changing throttle body and gaskets, IACV bled the coolant system, changed fuel injectors. ive even changed the ECU because the car threw a P1106 Baro meter code. and after replacement it fixes it temporarily. then just comes back a day or two later.
1999HONDACIVICGUY from United States 2 years ago  
19
1 report 

Overheating

Honda Civic 2004 Ex coupe 180500 miles
I just bought a used 2004 Honda civic ex coupe and it started overheating. The previous owner said that he replaced the radiator, timing belt, water pump, etc. And gave me the old timing belt as proof. I replaced the thermostat to see if that was the issues but it was not. When I open the radiator cap to add coolant it is never full. Any ideas?
Natt from United States 2 years ago  
NA
7 reports 

Radiotet vibrations

Honda Civic 2001 Hatchback 164000 miles
Radiator vibration and makaing sound
Nadir from Great Britain 2 years ago  
NA

Ac takes a long time to blow cold air.

Honda Civic 2012 LX 4 door 119000 miles
I’ve been having this issue probably about a year or so after owning the car. I bought the car originally when it had 60,000 miles or so. Obviously over the last 3 years I’ve put quite a bit of miles on it. Never had/have had any issues with it besides the AC. I don’t know really anything about vehicles to start so any and all things I say are mostly based on assumption. The car itself is fine when it comes to airflow. If the ac/heating is on there is a great stream of air but it takes a solid 15-20 minutes of blowing the air before it becomes cool enough to have my windows up. Issue wa… Read complete
Aero from Canada 2 years ago  
AE
2 reports 

Oil in radiator overflow, overheating

Honda Civic 1998 D16y7 168348 miles
Just bought a 1998 coupe civic dx model with a d16y7 ? Manual 1.6l on my way home I parked the vehicle noticed bubbling sound coming from under hood figured coolant ? Two days later I checked fluids radiator lost coolant and oil down to my knuckle on radiator cap with oil. Rinsed out overflow it was full too with engine oil. Refilled coolant, hoses have probably too much pressure in it. Radiator fan has yet to turn on.
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Help please from United States 3 years ago  
HE
6 reports 

Gets hot looses water

Honda Civic 2005 2 door civic 1.7 175000 miles
Don't see any water leeks but coolent disappears put on new ŕadiator, hoses ,cap could it be the head gasket.
Terry from United States 7 years ago  
TE
2 reports 

Overheating

Honda Civic 1999 Hatchback 204500 miles
I changed the radiator cause it had a crack in it and was obviously overheating. I changed the hoses and thermostat as well. The fan stopped working so I changed the relay. Every three days I top off the coolant in the morning because if I don't on the third day it will start overheating but then will go back down. It fluctuates. When I put fluid in even when cold like in the morning I notice lots of pressure built up. There's no oil in the over flow fluid. It looks pretty clean.
Darin from United States 9 years ago  
DA
5 reports 
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