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My car just started making this clunking noise on the right hand side when I hit bumps.
Sounds like same problem you were having, what was the outcome as my car is giong into the shop tomorrow for A/C problem, clunking noise, and most worrisome is an oily residue building up on the right rear top of the engine valve cover area.
i'd say the clunking should be your biggest worry... that sounds like some sort of suspension problem.. a valve cover leak is hardly something to worry about... esp since it will be fixed for free
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It's hard to hear that other people are getting the same problem. Such a pain. Well I brought it my car for a week and the Service Manager spoke with Honda Canada and it's a known problem. The service manager told me that Honda Canada is working on the problem and until they issue a report of how to fix it, they can't do anything.
It's annoying. I really want to trade in the vehicle. That's my next step. To see if the dealer can buy back my car.
it's unfortunate that it's come to that, but sometimes, that's what you have to do... my friend had a first year release mazda 3.. and he traded it in after only a few months on a spec V because he was having too many problems.. this is why i will never again buy a vehicle that has undergone a major change until at least the second year of that style.. too many problems.. unless of course its a subaru.. they're the only car i have found that dont' ever have problems lik that...
I bought the '06 Civic EX coupe for about 6 months now, and the only problem I seem to be having is my rear speakers rattle once in a while. This is when my music wasn't even that loud. Is it because there's something loose, or is that how ALL '06 Civics with the 350-watt 7-speaker system including a subwoofer suppose to be?
When I brought my car in for the same problem, they could not find the problem. They said maybe a strut or strut tower but as long as my car drives fine for now, I will live with the noise unless something mechanical fails or goes wrong.
Hmm I bought this 06 Civic EX Sedan w/ Navi like two weeks ago and have some clicking while braking hard--noticed yesterday. I've never owned a Civic before, dunno if that matters. I drive a 97 Accord LX (dunno if it has abs) but I have bongos in the rear.. Dunno if it's the ABS becuase I've never owned/driven a car with ABS.
__________________ 06 Civic EX Sedan w/ Navi (White)
yea i took it back to the dealer 3 times and after they couldn't figure it out they called honda and they said get a new suspension so they just ordered and entire new rear suspension and are going to replace it sometime this week, hopefully this will solve the problem.
yea i took it back to the dealer 3 times and after they couldn't figure it out they called honda and they said get a new suspension so they just ordered and entire new rear suspension and are going to replace it sometime this week, hopefully this will solve the problem.
Hmm let us know how that goes. I'm going to the dealer on Thursday to re-do my detail, becuase it wasn't as neat as I thought during delivery.
__________________ 06 Civic EX Sedan w/ Navi (White)
Add me to the list of people experiencing the odd clunking from the front passanger side suspension. I also noticed that the front passanger tire was going into ABS lock up faster then what I would expect...especially if you happen to hit a bump. This even happened at parking lot speeds. I took it in and they looked at it. And you may have guessed it...they said it was all fine. I drive a 4dr LX 5spd with 16" factory alloys. I recently changed the tires to 17"rims and 225/45/17 tires and this has stopped. The clunking seems to be there now and then but no where ner as much. I am considering upgrading the facorty suspension anyways but would like to see what Honda says first. They do offer a factory suspension upgrade that I am considering.
sorry guys but its gonna be another coupe of weeks before i can get the new suspension on it....that last rain we had up here in NY a tree branch came down and came right through my rear window and dented the roof, trunk,and rear interior so the car is in the shop for about a week.....i'm really starting to think i'm cursed
__________________ 2006 Civic Ex Coupe Night Hawk Black
Was just thinking of the various reasons why my tire package upgrade may have solved the clunking problem. When I took off the factory 16"alloy wheels and tires and switched to my 17" rims/tires I noticed a big difference in weight (17" set up being much lighter). Could the problem be related to Honda underestimating the weight of the tire and it's effect on the dampeners? I changed nothing but the rims/tires and it seemed to solve the problem. I don;t see it being the springs...but if the shocks are not up to the task, that could result in a clunking. It would also explain why the dealerships are not finding anything when they take a look. It's just a theory.
This is similar to that of the 04 Corolla S that my girlfriend previously owned.
I went to the dealer on Thursday to redo my detail and they quoted me 3+ hours for a rattling concern... Honestly it seemed like that service consultant didn't want to deal with me. I should've asked for the one I usually bring my Accord to..
This happens only at very low speeds. Can anyone advise? I hear the rattling above the maplights, but I'm not too sure.
EDIT/UPDATE - July 5, 2006 @ 19:29 PST:
I went to the dealer earlier this afternoon, and they found out that it was LoJack that was causing the rattle. They insulated it with some tape and the noise was gone. They couldn't duplicate my brake click though.
__________________ 06 Civic EX Sedan w/ Navi (White)
