# \#civic-sdn

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## [Rekeying a Civic door cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rekeying-a-civic-door-cylinder/193054)

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**Author:** [@cart.alk.kyoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cart.alk.kyoo)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rekeying-a-civic-door-cylinder/193054 "2025-07-17T14:46:50Z")

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The locks on both of my front doors on my 2003 Honda Civic EX became frozen or jammed a couple years ago. The remote hasn’t worked since I bought the car. I’ve just been leaving it unlocked, but recently some minor thing…

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## [Can't start honda civic - Battery good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-start-honda-civic-battery-good/200270)

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**Author:** [@lucky\_nugget](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucky_nugget)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-start-honda-civic-battery-good/200270 "2025-05-14T17:38:19Z")

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2011 Honda Civic Sedan - 170k miles. About a month ago I go out to my car and it won’t start. Assuming the battery is dead I have a buddy help me jump it, which was unsuccessful for a very long time. Eventually someone c…

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## [What is a fair price to charge for this?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-fair-price-to-charge-for-this/195912)

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**Author:** [@aarondes10\_191051](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aarondes10_191051)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-fair-price-to-charge-for-this/195912 "2024-09-24T12:45:19Z")

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1997 Honda civic, 206000 miles. Bad transmission so it can’t shift past 2nd, lots of cosmetic issues and some minor issues like outer door handle on rear driver side doesn’t work and the interior upholstery is destroyed.…

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## [Any tips on valve gap job?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-tips-on-valve-gap-job/196310)

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**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-tips-on-valve-gap-job/196310 "2024-09-19T02:17:44Z")

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I’m planning to check/adjust valve gaps on my 2011 Civic. I haven’t done something like that since the early 1990s, when I had a '77 Civic! I have a set of the “feeler” gap-gages. I’m assuming I prob should get a new v…

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## [Manual car bucking when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-bucking-when-accelerating/190119)

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**Author:** [@MuscleCamster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MuscleCamster)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-bucking-when-accelerating/190119 "2023-04-27T13:15:59Z")

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I have a 2012 Honda Civic DX, manual transmission. When I try to accelerate fast after shifting into second gear, the car bucks very violently. I have already ran a couple of bottles of fuel injector cleaner through the …

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## [1997 Honda civic will not start, unknown sound coming from dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-will-not-start-unknown-sound-coming-from-dash/190100)

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**Author:** [@jaren.mauery\_184849](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaren.mauery_184849)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-honda-civic-will-not-start-unknown-sound-coming-from-dash/190100 "2023-04-15T23:21:53Z")

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I have an old honda civic that has been sitting around for a while, it used to run but will not start anymore and the battery will not stay charged even after it got a new battery. I have connected it to another car and…

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## [Car stuttered/jerked for a bit... but then stopped. Trying to decide how to assess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stuttered-jerked-for-a-bit-but-then-stopped-trying-to-decide-how-to-assess/187593)

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**Author:** [@JayZeeBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayZeeBee)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stuttered-jerked-for-a-bit-but-then-stopped-trying-to-decide-how-to-assess/187593 "2022-11-28T14:52:41Z")

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So driving 50 miles to t-day dinner yesterday, I got gas. Soon after engine gave a little stutter/jerk, then was ok. Did this every 5-10 miles. Didn’t seem to be any pattern, like when accelerating or braking. On the wa…

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## [Power locks stop working after driver side door slams open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-locks-stop-working-after-driver-side-door-slams-open/187143)

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**Author:** [@HCNH1987](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HCNH1987)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-locks-stop-working-after-driver-side-door-slams-open/187143 "2022-10-29T23:19:00Z")

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I own a 2008 Civic LX. I was in a parking lot and opened my door, and a gust of wind blew my door out and into the vehicle next to me. Immediately after, my power locks on both sides stopped working, via the key fob and …

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## [2014 Civic P0303 Code before and after engine replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-civic-p0303-code-before-and-after-engine-replacement/186260)

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**Author:** [@brentjfreestone\_182225](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brentjfreestone_182225)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 12:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-civic-p0303-code-before-and-after-engine-replacement/186260 "2022-09-08T00:39:46Z")

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Car Details: 2014 Honda Civic LX, 1.8L, 4 Cyl, 180k miles Question: What potential causes are there of a recurring cylinder misfire after replacing the original engine with a low mileage used engine? Background: Iss…

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## [2010 Honda Civic Starts Late](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-starts-late/185483)

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**Author:** [@chemicalpipit99](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chemicalpipit99)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-honda-civic-starts-late/185483 "2022-08-31T00:37:14Z")

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Since about New Years, on the first start up of the day, my Honda Civic takes between 6 and 15 seconds to start after you turn the key. 2 Local mechanics and the dealer cannot recreate the problem, even if I leave it fo…

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## [CEL and Right Blinker dont work at all on 02 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-and-right-blinker-dont-work-at-all-on-02-honda-civic/185538)

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**Author:** [@julesnryskype\_181748](https://community.cartalk.com/u/julesnryskype_181748)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-and-right-blinker-dont-work-at-all-on-02-honda-civic/185538 "2022-08-15T21:16:28Z")

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02 Civic Lx My CEL and right blinker light dont illuminate at all. Not with half turn ignition or when driving starting, nothin. I replaced the bulbs in the cluster and still nothin. I also found a guy with same make an…

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## [2018 Honda Civic LX Window Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-lx-window-issue/185793)

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**Author:** [@KrisYarcso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KrisYarcso)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-lx-window-issue/185793 "2022-08-15T20:28:21Z")

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I have a 2018 Honda Civic. Went to the garage the other day and all 4 of my windows were down. I did not use the key fob to automatically roll the windows down. I have no idea how this happened. This is not the first tim…

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## [Is fixing minor bumper damage worth it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-fixing-minor-bumper-damage-worth-it/185634)

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**Author:** [@nashdayspring\_181821](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nashdayspring_181821)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-fixing-minor-bumper-damage-worth-it/185634 "2022-08-05T23:13:48Z")

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Some jerk hit my rear bumper when he/she was parked behind me. The damage to bumper is minor: scuffed, small crack, bumper slightly dislodged from body (you can barely see unless you stand next to car). Is it worth fix…

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## [My 2005 Honda Civic RPM goes high when I press the gas . I don’t know what’s going on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2005-honda-civic-rpm-goes-high-when-i-press-the-gas-i-don-t-know-what-s-going-on/184127)

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**Author:** [@Missrivera20152\_180765](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Missrivera20152_180765)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2005-honda-civic-rpm-goes-high-when-i-press-the-gas-i-don-t-know-what-s-going-on/184127 "2022-05-14T00:23:36Z")

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So my car has been acting funny when I press the gas. The rpm has been going high but the car feels like it ain’t going nowhere for a little and then it takes off going up hills forget it it won’t pass 1 and overheats a …

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## [Low mileage high headache](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-mileage-high-headache/183679)

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**Author:** [@Dapp21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dapp21)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-mileage-high-headache/183679 "2022-04-27T15:28:23Z")

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Hey all I really need some other options.i got a 04 civic with 7400.miles that’s right not even 8000 miles yet and in good cosmetic condition. I thought it would be a good deal. But it seems like hell on wheels. I had i…

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## [Will replacing auto trans fluid kill my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-replacing-auto-trans-fluid-kill-my-car/182534)

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**Author:** [@eLixir979](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eLixir979)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-replacing-auto-trans-fluid-kill-my-car/182534 "2022-02-26T16:16:18Z")

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I have a 2002 honda civic lx with an automatic transmission, looks like the previous owners did a fluid replacement at 60k and some other transmission upkeep throughout the years. Im getting close to 120k and Im wonderin…

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## [Not getting the 30-51 MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-getting-the-30-51-mpg/182627)

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**Author:** [@lobarrie56\_179680](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lobarrie56_179680)\
**Replies:** 68\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-getting-the-30-51-mpg/182627 "2022-02-25T18:48:52Z")

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I just had the engine replaced with a rebuilt from the dealer. I noticed I’m only getting 20 MPG from both city and highway driving. Thursday and yesterday I drove over 10 miles on the freeway, and still only got 20 MPG.…

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## [2001 Honda Civic Won't Start Issue Unkown](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-wont-start-issue-unkown/182009)

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**Author:** [@calvodyl\_172108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/calvodyl_172108)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 4:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-honda-civic-wont-start-issue-unkown/182009 "2022-01-20T04:43:57Z")

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Hello All. I am currently trying to figure out what might be wrong with my Honda Civic. I have at this point replaced the battery terminals and the alternator within the last few months. The car was running well until a …

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## [Honda Civic 2019 has trouble starting - even after getting a new starter and fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2019-has-trouble-starting-even-after-getting-a-new-starter-and-fuel-pump/180401)

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**Author:** [@mickey.newman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mickey.newman)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-civic-2019-has-trouble-starting-even-after-getting-a-new-starter-and-fuel-pump/180401 "2021-11-06T03:23:57Z")

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I took my 2019 Honda Civic to the dealership in May to get a new fuel pump for a factory recall. The mechanic accidentally broke the fuel pump that was in there and then installed a new one a few days later. A week later…

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## [Strange rattle / rumbling noise when acceleration (cold start)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-rattle-rumbling-noise-when-acceleration-cold-start/179953)

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**Author:** [@snahfu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snahfu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-rattle-rumbling-noise-when-acceleration-cold-start/179953 "2021-10-14T16:55:11Z")

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It sounds like its coming from the engine but I could be wrong since the sound is very deep and difficult to pinpoint. I can feel the rumbling / vibrations inside the cabin itself. It only happens when accelerating. Fun…

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## [Refrigerant pressure diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refrigerant-pressure-diagnosis/179184)

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**Author:** [@relative4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/relative4)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2021, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refrigerant-pressure-diagnosis/179184 "2021-09-12T02:42:27Z")

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Working on an '07 Honda Civic LX sedan, auto, 43K miles. No cooling from AC. Static pressure is 125 PSI (it’s hot out). When the clutch engages, the compressor sounds fine, no ugly noises. The low side pressure drops…

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## [2006 Honda Civic AC Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-ac-repair/178968)

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**Author:** [@Leo08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leo08)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-civic-ac-repair/178968 "2021-09-05T17:40:34Z")

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How does one find a reliable shop that has the proper experience to replace the AC system which has a bad compressor? Also, what is a reasonable price range for the AC repair on this 2006 Honda Civic? Thank you

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## [Help Doing Oil Change on 2020 Honda Civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-doing-oil-change-on-2020-honda-civic/178321)

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**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-doing-oil-change-on-2020-honda-civic/178321 "2021-08-01T14:39:09Z")

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Hi, I’m working on my friends car. Can anyone let me know about doing an oil change on a 2020 Honda Civic? The owner has had the oil changed done in the past, but doesn’t remember when. There aren’t many miles on it. Tr…

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## [Honda A/C Compressor Thermal Protector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-a-c-compressor-thermal-protector/178100)

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**Author:** [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-a-c-compressor-thermal-protector/178100 "2021-07-31T17:19:08Z")

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1999 Honda Civic. The compressor is a used one I installed a few years ago. The A/C has been working fine but after a drive, parking, and shopping it was blowing hot air. The compressor clutch was not spinning. Later, at…

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## [Unsolvable mystery, steering jerks left/right on irregular road on new wheels, old wheels drive fine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsolvable-mystery-steering-jerks-left-right-on-irregular-road-on-new-wheels-old-wheels-drive-fine/177992)

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**Author:** [@snahfu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snahfu)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unsolvable-mystery-steering-jerks-left-right-on-irregular-road-on-new-wheels-old-wheels-drive-fine/177992 "2021-07-13T00:15:59Z")

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Hopefully anyone can help. Currently driving on 17 inch rims but I have some 18s that I purchased used. I had it wrapped in brand new michelin a/s 4 tires and thats where the problems begin. The steering jerks left and…

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## [Honda Electric power sterring control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-electric-power-sterring-control/177980)

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**Author:** [@okerekeclinton580\_176165](https://community.cartalk.com/u/okerekeclinton580_176165)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-electric-power-sterring-control/177980 "2021-07-11T21:51:12Z")

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Good day guys I have a 2012 Honda civic lx, and whenever it rains, no matter how little I rained, my sterring wheel will be hard to move and I will have this Check power steering control on the dashboard but once I drive…

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## [2016 Honda Civic AC driver side hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-ac-driver-side-hot/177436)

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**Author:** [@sweetnsoursauce](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sweetnsoursauce)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-civic-ac-driver-side-hot/177436 "2021-06-19T14:04:48Z")

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I bought my 2016 Honda Civic EX-L new in 2016. 2 years later, the driver’s side AC would only blow hot air. I took it to the dealer (only about 16k miles, still under warranty) and the mechanics were very apologetic, sai…

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## [Ran Over Object on Highway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ran-over-object-on-highway/169670)

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**Author:** [@MKED](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MKED)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ran-over-object-on-highway/169670 "2020-09-07T12:03:59Z")

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So I just go this 2020 Honda Civic about two months ago. Tonight I ran over a fairly large object in the middle of a ramp going onto the highway going probably about 45 or 50 mph. It was dark and the object was black, po…

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## [2018 Honda Civic EX Hatchback bed creak sounds while coasting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-ex-hatchback-bed-creak-sounds-while-coasting/169001)

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**Author:** [@maxdphillips\_170151](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maxdphillips_170151)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-honda-civic-ex-hatchback-bed-creak-sounds-while-coasting/169001 "2020-08-24T17:55:17Z")

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2018 Honda Civic EX Hatchback, CPO with 24k miles, Automatic Just drove it off the lot yesterday. During the test drive, everything worked fine, it’s a CPO with low mileage, no damage, no accidents, etc. The problem- di…

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## [Honda floppy paddle transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-floppy-paddle-transmission/167581)

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**Author:** [@daveszilagyi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/daveszilagyi)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-floppy-paddle-transmission/167581 "2020-07-20T18:43:17Z")

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I have a Honda with the floppy paddle transmission sifters. I stated using them and they seem to work great, but with no clutch and if you try and down shift it seems to put a stress on the car.Are using these things al…

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