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Old Jan 9, 2009
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Common repairs on 7th gen

I've tried to search for a thread like this, but didn't find anything.

I'm just wondering what are common repairs on the 7th gen? (Things that broke a little too early).

So far, all I know is

1. Shocks
2. Compliance bushing (thx gearbox lol)

I'm trying to get my car to perform like brand new.
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

Tie rod ends? I had to replace those when I did my shocks. My altnernator belt snapped, and I also needed new bearings for the top mounts on the struts.
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

The alternator is not capable of handling much more than stock electronics and the trunk release has broken on every 7th generation Civic I've ever seen.
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

engine mounts too...depends on the car i guess. dont replace stuff unless you know theyre broken. sway bar endlinks sometimes snap.
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

My car jerks when I'm coming to a stop if I leave it in 1st. I'm guessing it's due to engine mounts (another post was talking about it.)

I ordered the energy suspension engine mount inserts and LCA bushings from dezod, hopefully this is the last of my problems for a while. I still have a that weird "exhaust" vibration when it rains. Has anyone found out what it was?

I'm planning on running the car in summer, then spray the exhaust with water to see what happens lol.
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

its from the water causing the pipes to expand. actually there was a service bulletin even for the stock exhaust that included a new b-pipe. its basically the pipe sits too close to the frame and can cause rattle when wet. its in there somewhere

http://www.geocities.com/pfeifferperformance/TSBs.html
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

none whatsoever. All i've done on my car is oil, oil filter, air filters, fluids. '02 si hatch at 80k. 40k done by me in less than 2 years.
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

my reverse gear follower had a sticking detent ball, causing the reverse gear to move and hit the second gear hub assembly. this only happens when turning to the right in second gear. i see honda came out with a tsb on this not to long ago.
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

The good old rocking chair driver seat seems to be another common problem.
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

Transmisions??? About to replace mine next week. YAY!
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

Don't downshift into first coming up to a stop. That's a no-no on any car.
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

never had it happen to me but the cable snaps for the fuel door. i hear thats a pretty common problem.
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

ive also seen alot of problems with the power windows (switch, glass, rails, everything) and locks.
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

Originally Posted by ADMCivic
The good old rocking chair driver seat seems to be another common problem.
Happened to me. But the dealer fixed it for free I think there was some kind of recall. Alrternator and front motor mount also
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

Originally Posted by gearbox
ive also seen alot of problems with the power windows (switch, glass, rails, everything) and locks.
Yup my window fell right off the track in the summer. Had to tape the window shut.
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Re: Common repairs on 7th gen

my altinator. ac belt?, front and rear shocks, and the switch on my door to lock and unlock the doors.
and i think mytransmission is going.
 
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