rcelefano

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.

ronaldo9

iTrader: (6)

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.

DeX

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.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

engine mounts too...depends on the car i guess. dont replace stuff unless you know theyre broken. sway bar endlinks sometimes snap.

rcelefano

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.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

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

yellowfin

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.

natey57

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.

ADMCivic

The good old rocking chair driver seat seems to be another common problem.

Protan988

Transmisions??? About to replace mine next week. YAY!

speedfoos

iTrader: (17)

Don't downshift into first coming up to a stop. That's a no-no on any car.

mugenman

iTrader: (12)

never had it happen to me but the cable snaps for the fuel door. i hear thats a pretty common problem.

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

ive also seen alot of problems with the power windows (switch, glass, rails, everything) and locks.

gowen

Happened to me. But the dealer fixed it for free I think there was some kind of recall. Alrternator and front motor mount also

Protan988

Yup my window fell right off the track in the summer. Had to tape the window shut.

THECHRIS

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.