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FAQs - Frequently Asked (Tech) Questions
This is the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) thread for the 92-00 Civic/Del Sol subforum.
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Table of Contents
1. Parts, Installation Templates, Common Problems, and Mechanic’s Tips
2. Vehicle Security, Storage, and Purchase
3. Vehicle Specifications and Maintenance
4. I Just Bought a Civic! How Do I Make It Faster?
5. Engine
9. Axle
10. Suspension and Steering Rack
12. Wheels and Tires
13. Brakes
19. Other FAQs
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FAQs Links
1. Parts, Installation Templates, Common Problems, and Mechanic’s Tips
a. General Information
a. Mini-me
a. Fluid
a. General Suspension
11. Steering Wheel and Horn
a. General
a. General
a. Paint
a. Blower
a. General and Common Problem Troubleshooting
b. Charging System
d. Ignition Switch and Button
k. Cruise Control
18. Track Times19. Other FAQs
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Table of Contents
1. Parts, Installation Templates, Common Problems, and Mechanic’s Tips
2. Vehicle Security, Storage, and Purchase
3. Vehicle Specifications and Maintenance
4. I Just Bought a Civic! How Do I Make It Faster?
5. Engine
a. General Information
b. Ground Wire Locations
c. Removal
d. Diagnostics and Treatments
e. Tune Up and Lubrication
f. Oil Leaks - Seals, Gasket, O-ring
g. Ignition System/Distributor
h. Timing Belt and Valve Train
i. Cooling System
j. Header and Exhaust
k. Fuel System
l. Air Intake and Idle Control
m. Emissions
6. Engine Mods, Swaps, Builds, Tuning, and Appearanceb. Ground Wire Locations
c. Removal
d. Diagnostics and Treatments
e. Tune Up and Lubrication
f. Oil Leaks - Seals, Gasket, O-ring
g. Ignition System/Distributor
h. Timing Belt and Valve Train
i. Cooling System
j. Header and Exhaust
k. Fuel System
l. Air Intake and Idle Control
m. Emissions
a. Mini-me
b. Forced Induction
c. Swaps
d. Builds
e. Tuning
f. Appearance
7. Manual Transmissionb. Forced Induction
c. Swaps
d. Builds
e. Tuning
f. Appearance
a. Fluid
b. Removal and Disassembly
c. Swaps
d. Gear Ratios
e. Clutch
f. Shifter
8. Automatic Transmissionb. Removal and Disassembly
c. Swaps
d. Gear Ratios
e. Clutch
f. Shifter
9. Axle
10. Suspension and Steering Rack
a. General Suspension
b. Ball Joint and Wheel Bearing
c. Strut and Spring
d. Front/Rear Sway Bar, Traction Bar, End Link, Trailing Arm
e. Bushings
f. Steering Rack, Tie Rod, Tie Brace
11. Steering Wheel and Hornb. Ball Joint and Wheel Bearing
c. Strut and Spring
d. Front/Rear Sway Bar, Traction Bar, End Link, Trailing Arm
e. Bushings
f. Steering Rack, Tie Rod, Tie Brace
12. Wheels and Tires
13. Brakes
a. General
b. ABS
c. Conversions
d. TCS (Traction Control System)
14. Interiorb. ABS
c. Conversions
d. TCS (Traction Control System)
a. General
b. Leak
c. Trunk
d. Seats
e. Dashboard
f. Door Panel and Window Regulator
15. Exteriorb. Leak
c. Trunk
d. Seats
e. Dashboard
f. Door Panel and Window Regulator
a. Paint
b. Body
c. Hood
d. Doors, Windows, Mirrors
16. Climate Controlb. Body
c. Hood
d. Doors, Windows, Mirrors
a. Blower
b. Heater
c. Air Conditioning
17. Electricalb. Heater
c. Air Conditioning
a. General and Common Problem Troubleshooting
b. Charging System
c. Starting System
d. Ignition switch and button
e. ECU
f. Sensors
g. Cluster, Gauges, and Dash Lighting
h. Power Windows, Power Locks/Keyless, Security System, and Power Mirrors
i. Wipers, Combination/Wiper Switch, Dome Light, and Chime
j. Exterior Lights
k. Cruise Control
l. SRS
18. Track Timesb. Charging System
c. Starting System
d. Ignition switch and button
e. ECU
f. Sensors
g. Cluster, Gauges, and Dash Lighting
h. Power Windows, Power Locks/Keyless, Security System, and Power Mirrors
i. Wipers, Combination/Wiper Switch, Dome Light, and Chime
j. Exterior Lights
k. Cruise Control
l. SRS
19. Other FAQs
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FAQs Links
1. Parts, Installation Templates, Common Problems, and Mechanic’s Tips
- Guide to Buying Quality Aftermarket Maintenance Parts for your Civic
- Answering this common question: Does this part from Honda vehicle X fit in my Honda?
- OEM Parts Sellers List
- Honda OEM Part Numbers Explained
- Interchangeable Parts On 92-00 Civics
- Installation Templates
- Common Problems, Recalls, and Service Bulletins for 92-00 Civics and Del Sols
- Fuse 15 TSB for 96-00 Civics
- Assorted Mechanic’s Tips and Tricks
- Automotive Acronyms
- Wiring Up a Fuel Cut-Off Switch
- Honda's Suggestions On Proper Car Storage
- What to check when buying a Car
- Things To Look For When Buying a Used Car
- Common 92-00 Civic Specifications (Chassis Codes)
- Civic Aspects Based On VIN (Decoding VIN)
- Differences in 92-95 Civic Trims
- 92-95 Civic Hatchback Specifications CX DX VX Si
- 92-95 Civic CDM/USDM 3dr Hatchback Exterior and Interior Differences
- 92 Civic Hatch Weights and Standard Options
- Miscellaneous 92-95 Civic Specs
- CDM/USDM 92-00 Differences
- Unofficial Hood Weights For Some 92-95 And 96-00 Civics
- 96-00 Paint Code & Option List
- 96-00 Civic OEM Exterior Colors (with pics)
- 96-00 Civic OEM Interior Colors
- 96-00 Civic Trim Differences
- Differences Between 96-98 and 99-00 Civic Front Ends
- 96-00 Maintenance Schedule
- Honda OEM Paint Codes
- JDM Civic Ferio Brochure
a. General Information
- Honda D-series engines
- Honda B-series engines
- Honda H-series engines
- Honda Engine Codes
- How to Determine Your Engine Code
- B- vs H- vs D-Series Weights
- Common D-Series Torque Specs
- Various Engine Technical Articles
- 92-00 Honda Engine Swap Wiring Guide for VTEC and Non-VTEC
- 92-95 Civic Engine Ground Wires (diagram)
- 92-95 Civic G101 Thermostat Housing Ground (diagram)
- 96-00 Civic Engine Ground Wires (diagram)
- 96-00 Civic G101 Thermostat Housing Ground (diagram)
- Civic engine removal - Part #1
- Civic engine removal - Part #2
- Civic engine removal - Part #3
- Civic engine removal - Part #4
- How To Pull CEL, D4, SRS, and ABS Codes
- No Start Diagnosis Basics
- Spark Plug Appearance Diagnostics
- How To Check for Spark and Troubleshoot Spark Problems
- How To Perform a Cylinder Compression Test
- How To Perform a Cylinder Leak Down Test
- VTEC Troubleshooting
- How To Do a Seafoam Treatment
- Seafoam: Experience & How-To Use It (Boosted GSR)
- DIY 96-00 Civic Tune Up and Fuel Filter
- How To Replace Spark Plugs
- Adjusting the Ignition Timing
- Motor Oil Explained
- How To Do an Oil Change
- Best Oil for Honda VTEC Engine
- DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
- Measure Oil Pressure in 96-00 Civic Engines
- D16Z6 versus D16Y7/Y8 crankshaft oiling
- Changing Distributor O-Ring
- Great video showing how to replace internal Distributor Oil Seal
- Replacing Internal Oil Seal of the Distributor
- 96-00 Civic Rear Main Seal Replacement
- Changing Rear Main Seal & Oil Pan Gasket
- Replacing a B-Series Cam Seal
- Tips for removing the front crankshaft and cam seals
- (see section f above for replacing distributor O-ring and internal oil seal)
- How To Check for Spark and Troubleshoot Spark Problems
- Spark Plug Appearance Diagnostics
- 92-95 Civic Component Locations
- 92-95 Civic Circuit
- 92-95 Civic Distributor
- 92-95 Civic Ignition Timing
- 92-95 Civic Distributor Installation & Firing Order
- 92-95 Civic Coil Test
- 92-95 Civic Igniter Unit Input Test
- 92-95 Civic OBD1 8P Distributor Connector (diagram 1 of 2)
- 92-95 Civic OBD1 8P Distributor Connector (diagram 2 of 2)
- 96-00 Civic Component Locations
- 96-97 Civic Circuit
- 98-00 Civic Circuit
- 96-00 Civic Distributor
- 96-00 Civic Ignition Timing
- 96-00 Civic Distributor Installation & Firing Order
- 96-00 Civic Coil Test
- 96-00 Civic ICM Input Test
- 96-00 Civic OBD2a and OBD2b Distributor Connectors
- 96-00 civic (Middle east) Distributor rebuild with pics
- Removing a B-series cylinder head
- D-Series Engine Head Codes
- Timing Belt & Water Pump on D16Z6 (good generic write-up)
- Timing Belt & Water Pump on 96-00 D-series Engine
- Removing The Crank Pulley
- 92-95 Civics - Mechanical Timing
- 96-00 Civics - SOHC Mechanical Timing
- 96-00 Civics - DOHC Mechanical Timing
- D16Z6 Valve Lash Adjustment
- B16a2 Valve Lash/Clearance Adjustment (diagrams)
- B-Series Valve Adjustment
- B16 vs B18 Heads (Airflow) Explained
- Replacing Valves, Valve Springs, and Retainers (with pics)
- Replacing DOHC VTEC Valves, Valve Springs, and Retainers
- Camshaft & Valve Spring Install on VTEC D-Series motors
- Identifying DOHC VTEC Cams
- How to Identify a VTEC Engine
- VTEC Explained
- VTEC & How It Works
- Wiring VTEC In 92-95 Civics w/o VTEC
- VTEC Troubleshooting
- VTEC Solenoid Inspection for 96-00 Civics
- Basic Cooling System Concepts Explained
- Cooling Systems Explained
- Coolant Flush & Thermostat Change
- Replacing the Thermostat
- How To Bleed the Cooling System
- Bleeding the 96-00 Civic Cooling System
- D16Z6/D15B7 Coolant Hoses
- Locations of ECT Sensor, Gauge Sending Unit, and Switch
- 96-00 Civic Radiator Fan Components and Circuit Diagrams
- D-Series Header Install
- Making Exhaust Noise CA Ref Legal (less than 95 db)
- Bolting 06-11 Civic Si Exhaust Onto 96-00 Hatchbacks
- Exhaust Sound Clip Samples
- Fuel Setups Explained
- 92-95 Civics - Measuring the Fuel Pressure
- 96-00 Civics - Measuring the Fuel Pressure
- Main Relay - What It Does & How It Works
- 92-95 Civics - Main Relay Location
- 96-00 Civics - Main Relay Location
- Testing 92-95 Civic Main Relay (diagram)
- Testing 96-00 Civic Main Relay (diagram)
- How To Resolder the Main Relay
- Testing and Replacing 92-95 Civic Fuel Pump (diagram)
- Testing and Replacing 96-00 Civic Fuel Pump (diagram)
- DIY Fuel Pump Strainer/Pre-Filter Replacement
- Installing B&M Fuel Pressure Regulator
- Wiring Up Injector Resistor Box
- Wiring Up a Resistor Box (Plug & Play - No Harness Hacking) On 96-00 Civics
- Clean/Adjust/Fix the FITV
- Clean the IACV
- IACV DIY Testing
- Adjust 92-95 Civic Idle Speed
- Adjust 96-00 Civic D16Y8 (Manual Transmission) Idle Speed
- Adjust 96-00 Civic D16Y8 (Auto Transmission) or D16Y7 Idle Speed
- Adjust 99-00 Civic B16a2 Idle Speed
- Idle Issues, IACV Malfunction, Code 14
- 99-00 Y8 Intake Manifold and the FIA System Problem
- 96-00 Civic EX Auto Intake Manifold To Manual Intake Manifold Conversion
- 96-00 Civic EX Intake Manifold To 88-91 CRX/Civic Si (PDF)
- 96-00 Civic EX Intake Manifold Swap to 92-95 Civic EX
- BLOX Intake Manifold Installation (GSR)
- Converting JDM Intake Manifold To Meet USDM CA Ref Specs
- Adding IACV to Y8 Auto Manifold
a. Mini-me
- 92-95 Civic Mini-me (D16Z6 head on D15B7)
- 96-00 Civic Mini-me (D16Y8 head on D16Y7) #1
- 96-00 Civic Mini-Me (D16Y8 head on D16Y7) #2
- 6th to 5th Gen Civic Mini-me (OBD2 D16Y8 head on OBD1 D15B7/B8)
- General Guide For Turbocharging Cars
- Parts List For Assembling Turbo Kits
- Installing A Turbo Kit On Your Civic
- Building Your Own Oil Catch Can
- Complete Guide To Installing A Drag 3 Turbo Kit
- Mounting Oil Lines on Firewall
- Nitrous System Basics Explained
- Removing/Installing Your Engine Without a Hoist
- Basic General Swap Information For Civics
- Detailed General "How-To-Swap" information
- The Ultimate Honda Swap Guide
- Engine swap into Civic information
- OBD2 LS Into 92-95 Civics (OBD1 chassis)
- K20 Into 92-00 Civics/94-01 Integras
- Detailed H22 Into 92-00 Civics Information
- H22A Into Civic - Axle Information
- B20 Into 96-00 Civics
- B20 Into 96-00 Civic Part List
- OBD1 Engine into OBD2B or OBD2B Civic or Integra
- K20 Into 92-95 Civics, 93-97 Del Sols, and 94-01 Integras
- Common Info For JDM D15B
- Making JDM ITR Motor BAR Legal
- Retaining Power Steering in 96-00 Civics With B-Series Swap
- B- vs H- vs D-Series Weight Arguments Settled By Scale
- Where Different People Get Engine Swaps - Unofficial Discussion
- H22 Pros/Cons (OPINIONS) - Unofficial Discussion
- Opinions of ITR vs H22 - Unofficial Discussion
- B16 vs B18 Debates #1
- B16 vs B18 Arguments #2
- B16 vs B18 Arguments #3
- B16 vs GSR vs LS/VTEC Debates
- Lots of Wiring Information on OBD2 B-Series Engines Into 96-00 Civics
- Wiring Information For OBD1 GSR motors in 92-95 Civics
- Misc info for B-swaps in '96 - '00 Civics
- GSR swap into 92-00 civic
- Compression Ratio Formulas
- D16Z6 RebuildD16Z6 Engine Rebuild (pictures) - Honda-Tech
- DOHC Bottom End Build
- How To Build A Reliable LS-VTEC/B20-VTEC
- Information on D15B7 Upgrades
- General LS/VTEC Information (Prices & Info)
- SOHC Upgrades Explained
- FRM (H22) Sleeves Explained
- Installing Hood Dampers Using 92-95 Hatch Dampers on 96-00 Civics
- Painting Your Valve Cover
- Polishing Header
- Wire Tuck Tips (Whole Thread)
- Cutting Valve Cover to See Cam Gears on DOHC Motors
a. Fluid
- Changing 92-00 D-Series Manual Transmission Fluid #1
- Changing 92-00 D-Series Manual Transmission Fluid #2
- Changing 92-00 D-Series Manual Transmission Fluid #3
- Remove and Disassemble Transmission and Replace Input Shaft Bearing (has pics)
- D-Series Transmission Removal and Input Shaft Bearing Inspection (pics missing)
- 96-00 Civic Transmission Removal (pics missing)
- Identifying B-Series Transmissions
- Taking Apart a Honda Manual Transmission (pics missing)
- 92-95 Auto-to-Manual Transmission Conversion/Swap #1
- 92-95 Auto-to-Manual Transmission Conversion/Swap #2
- Parts List For 92-95 Auto-to-Manual Transmission Conversion
- 92-95 Civic Auto to Manual Starting Circuit, The Right Way
- 92-95 Auto-to-Manual Backup Light Wiring
- 96-00 Auto-to-Manual Transmission Conversion
- 96-00 Auto-to-Manual Conversion Parts and Warnings
- The Civic Clutch System (diagram)
- How the Clutch Works
- Bleeding the Clutch Hydraulic System
- Clutch Diagnosis
- Squeaky Clutch Fix
- 96-00 Civic Flywheel and Clutch Install
- Flywheel Resurfacing
- Running A Braided Clutch Line on 92-95 Civics
- Short Throw Shifter Install #1
- Short Throw Shifter Install #2
- Short Throw Shifter Install #3
- Creating a Shifter Extension #1
- Creating a Shifter Extension #2
- Installing Energy Suspension Polyurethane Shifter Bushings PART 1,
- Installing Energy Suspension Polyurethane Shifter Bushings PART 2
- Creating/Installing Shifter Plate on 96-00 Civics
- How To Quick Shift Your Stick
- Removing the "Bitch Pin" Without a Hammer
- Automatic Transmissions & Torque Converters Explained
- 96-00 Civic - Check ATF Level
- 96-00 Civic - Replace ATF
- 96-00 Civics - How to Pull Transmission D4 Light Codes
- 92-95 Civic Throttle Cable Adjustment
a. General Suspension
- Suspension Setups and Their Costs/Reliability
- Suspension Deformation Explained
- Suspension Binding Explained
- Bump Steer Explained #1
- Bump Steer Explained #2
- Ratchet Trick For Popping Out Ball Joints
- Separating Ball Joints Without a Separator (video)
- Replacing Lower Ball Joint
- Replacing Wheel Bearings & Lower Ball Joints
- Front Wheel Bearing and Ball Joint Replacement
- How to replace rear wheel bearing (drum brakes)
- Shock/Strut Replacement on 92-95 Civics
- Installing Front Strut Tower Bar on 96-00 Civics
- Explanation of Camber Kits & How To Use Them
- Installing Coilover Springs
- Installing Lowering Springs (Entire Thread Here)
- Sway Bars Explained
- 96-00 EX Front Sway Bar Install on DX/CX
- OEM 92-95 Civic JDM/EDM Honda Civic Front Tower Strut Bar
- OEM SiR Rear Sway Bar into 96-00 Civics
- 94-01 Integra Rear Sway Bar Into 96-00 Civics
- Progress 22mm Rear Swaybar Install
- Traction Bar Install on 96-00 Civic
- Energy Suspension End Link Bushing Replacement on 92-95 Civics
- Replacing Trailing Arm Bushings #1
- Replacing Trailing Arm Bushings #2
- How to remove bushings without a press
- CRX Steering Rack End Bushing Replacement
- Converting Power Steering Rack to Manual
- Quaife Steering Rack & Pinion Installation In 92-95 Civics
- 96-00 EX Civic Power Steering & Front Swaybar Install
- Changing Tie Rod Ends (Entire Thread Here)
- Installing Lower Tie Brace on 96-00 Civics
- Swapping Integra Pinion Assembly into an EK Rack
11. Steering Wheel and Horn
- List of Interchangeable OEM Steering Wheels
- Removing SRS Steering Wheel and Installing Delay Wipers
- Replacing Steering Wheel on 92-95 Civics
- Replacing The Steering Wheel on 96-00 Civics
- Replacing Airbags & Steering Wheel on 96-00 Civics
- Installing Aftermarket Steering Wheel In 92-95 Civics
- RSX or EP Civic Steering Wheel Into 96-00 Civic
- JDM Steering Wheel Into 92-95 Civics With Horn Wiring
- Wiring Your Horn To Aftermarket Steering Wheel On 92-95 Civics
- 6th gen Civic: Quick & dirty horn fix with NRG combo
- Installing ARP Wheel Studs
- HX Rims Over GSR/Si Front Brakes
- Painting Rims
- Polishing Rims
- Tire Pressure & Tire Temperature Explained
- How to Read Tire Wear
- Sizing A Spare Tire Cover For 96-00 Civics (Whole Thread)
- Wheel Refinishing
a. General
- Basic Brake Component & Upgrades Explained
- Basic Brake Component and Upgrades Explained
- Brake Pads and Rotor Replacement On 92-00 Civics
- Replacing Brake Rotors Without ABS
- How To Replace Front Brake Pads and Rotors
- How to change front brake pads
- How To Replace Rear Drum Brakes
- How to change rear brake pads
- Using Solo Brake/Clutch Bleeders Explained
- How To Bleed Brakes #1
- How To Bleed Brakes #2
- How To Flush Brake Fluid By Yourself
- How To Test The Brake Booster of 96-00 Civics
- Why To Use Blanks Over Cross Drilled Rotors Explained
- Explanation of Blanks Over Slotted Rotors
- How-To Check and Clean Your Rear ABS Sensor
- NSX Calipers on 96-00 Civics
- Putting X Brakes on 96-00 Civics
- 96 Honda ITR brake setup part list!
- Spoon Twin Block Caliper Install on 4x100 with 10" Stock Brake
- Brake System Differences Between 99/00 EX & 99/00 Si Civics Explained
- Scarebird Disk Brake Conversion for 96-00 Civics
- ITR Brakes On 96-00 Civic
- Rear disc conversion in 92-95 Civics (with pics)
- Brake Swap Information on 92-95 Civics (whole thread here)
- Integra Rear Disc Conversion to 92-95 Civics #1
- Integra Rear Disk Conversion to 92-95 Civics #2
- Complete Rear Disc Swap For 96-00 Civics
- Installing Integra Front Brakes Using Stock Knuckles
- 1" JDM ITR Master Cylinder and Brake Booster Install on Civics
a. General
- Removing Sound Deadening Tar
- Removing Inside Quarter Panel Trim in 92-95 Hatchbacks
- Removing Headliner and Pillar Paneling in 92-95 Civics
- Removing Paint From Interior Panels
- Removing Carpet in 95-95 Civics
- Dying the Carpet
- Creating Grip-Tape Pedals
- Fixing Water Leak Into Trunk in 96-00 Civics
- Making A Trunk Light For 96-00 Civic Hatchbacks
- Civic Trunk Release into Del Sol
- Removing Rear Seats In 92-95 Hatchbacks
- Honda/Acura seat compatibility and DIY seat pan
- Installing S2000 Seats Into Civics (no pics, good text)
- Installing S2000 Seats Into Civics (pics, not so good text)
- Installing GSR Seats Into 96-00 Civics
- Installing Del Sol Seats Into 96-00 Civics
- Installing Del Sol Seats Into a Civic
- Installing RSX Seats Front & Rear Seats Into 96-00 Civics
- Installing 92-96 Prelude Seats In 96-00 Civics
- Installing JDM Rear (Upper) Seats into EK Hatch
- OEM-wired 92-95 Civic EDM Heated Seats Retrofit
- OEM 92-95 Civic JDM/EDM Civic "Walk-in" Rear Passenger Seating
- OEM 92-95 Civic JDM/EDM Trunk Box ("Gathers") Rear Interior Retrofit
- Removing Dashboard in 92-95 Civics
- Removing Dashboard in RHD 92-95 Civics (with pics)
- 92-95 Civic Dash Removal/Installation
- 94-01 Integra Dashboard Into 92-95 Civics
- 99-00 Dash and Heater Into 96-98 Civics
- 94-01 Integra Dashboard Into 92-95 Civics #1
- 94-01 Integra Dashboard Into 92-95 Civics #2
- EG Dash Trim Piece Removal and Replacement
- DIY Cupholder and Coin Tray in Single Din Slots
- DIY: Reupholster door panels 92-95 EG
- Changing Fabric On the Doors
- How To Install Manual Window Regulator
a. Paint
- Prepping and Painting Car (Whole Thread)
- Painting Door Handles, Spoiler, and Handles on 92-95 Civics
- Painting Trims, Rockers, and Mirrors in 92-95 Civics
- Painting 96-00 Sideskirts and CTR Style Grille
- 99-00 Civic Front End Onto 96-98 Civics
- Replacing A Fender On 92-95 Civics
- Make Bumper Fit Flush To Fenders On 92-95 Civics
- 96-00 Side Skirts on 92-95 Civics
- 92-95 Civic EX/SI Lip Onto Del Sol
- Home Depot Lip on 88-91 Civics
- DIY Parking Pole on LHD Civic
- Preventing Doors From Rusting Out
- Putting Window Back on Track For Good
- Removing Window Tint
- Rear Hatch Window Replacement on 96-00 Civics
- Fixing Poor Visibility On Spoon Knock-off Mirror #1
- Fixing Poor Visibility On Spoon Knock-off Mirrors #2
- Installing Window Visors on 96-00 Civics
- Installing JDM Access Window Visors on 96-00 Civics #1
- Installing JDM Access Window Visors on 96-00 Civics #2
a. Blower
- Removing and Cleaning Blower Motor (whole thread)
- Fix Blower Motor That Only Runs On Certain Speeds
- Climate Control Blowing Wrong Direction on 96-00 Civics
- Installing Cabin Air Filter on 96-00 Civics
- 99-00 Civic Climate Control Into 96-98 Civics
- 92-95 & 96-98 OEM EDM Civic Cabin/Interior Air/Pollen Filter Retrofit
- How to fix a heater that doesn't work
- 92-95 Civic Heater Valve Control (diagram)
- 96-98 Civic Heater Valve Control (diagram)
- 99-00 Civic Heater Valve Control (diagram)
- A/C Explained and Diagnostics
- A/C System Diagnosis by Measuring High and Low Side R134a Pressures
- Charging Your A/C System At Home
- Adding Oil to Your A/C System
- How To Install A/C into a 92-95 Civic
- Manual Describing A/C Installation in 92-95 Civics (diagrams)
- 96-00 Civic A/C system (diagrams)
- 92 Civic A/C circuit (diagram)
- 95 Civic A/C circuit (diagram)
- 96-98 Civic A/C circuit (diagram)
- 99-00 Civic A/C circuit (diagram)
- Compressor Clutch (diagram)
- Replace Compressor Clutch (diagram 1 of 3)
- Replace Compressor Clutch (diagram 2 of 3)
- Replace Compressor Clutch (diagram 3 of 3)
- How to Replace Compressor Clutch without Disconnecting Refrigerant Lines and Removing Compressor from Car
a. General and Common Problem Troubleshooting
- The Most Informative and Reliable Method To Test for Blown Fuses
- Printable Fuse Box Diagrams For 92-00 Civics and 93-97 Del Sols
- 92-95 Civic Engine Fuse Box Diagram (pic)
- Basic Electrical Troubleshooting of Honda Circuits (service manual diagrams)
- Basic Electrical Troubleshooting Tests
- Diagnosing Parasitic Drain #1
- Diagnosing Parasitic Drain #2
- Light Bulb Replacement Guide
- Harness Plug List on 92-95 Civics
- '92 - '00 Honda/Acura Connector Guide
b. Charging System
- Replace Alternator - 92-95 Civics (diagram)
- Alternator Circuit Diagram - 92-95 Civics
- Replace Alternator - 96-00 Civics
- Alternator Theory
- Components (diagram)
- Replacing the Starter in 96-00 Civic (diagram)
- Fix your starter for $5 to $10 and no special tools
- Won't Crank Problem - Check the Rubber Stopper at Top of Clutch Pedal! Post/Explanation OR Diagram / Image
d. Ignition Switch and Button
- 92-95 Civic Ignition Switch Test (diagram)
- 96-00 Civic Ignition Switch Test (diagram)
- Fixing Worn Lock Cylinders
- Wiring S2000 Ignition Button In Civics
- Wiring S2000 Ignition Button In Civics in EJ1/EG
- Identifying an ECU (ECU Codes)
- Identifying an ECU
- OBD0, OBD1, and OBD2A ECU Wiring Pinout
- EDM/USDM OBD1 ECU Pinout
- Phearable ECU information
- Pulling ECU Codes Without A Scanner
- Converting Auto ECU to Manual ECU
- OBD1 & OBD2 Codes, OBD2 ECU VTEC Wiring, OBD1 ECU Pinout, OBDI VTEC Wiring (Engine Side) Info & How-To
- Wiring Secondary O2 Sensor Directly To ECU
- How To Convert a 2-Wire CKF Sensor Connector into a 3-Wire One
- 94-01 Integra Cluster In 92-00 Civics
- 94-01 Integra Cluster In 92-95 Civics
- Aftermarket Tachometer Installation
- Calibrating Your Speedometer
- Yellow Box for Speedometer Calibration or KPH-to-MPH Conversion
- EG Civic Tachometer Repair
- 92-95 Civic Tach/RPM Gauge Recalibration (the correct way)
- Swapping Gauges In 92-95 Clusters
- Fuel/Temp gauge of your cluster stuck on full? How to fix this problem
- Changing Cluster & Speedometer in 96-00 Civics
- LEDs in OEM Cluster
- 94-01 Integra Cluster Into 92-00 Civics
- GSR Cluster Into 88-91 Civics (no pics)
- Testing Fuel Gauge and Sending Unit of 96-00 Civics (diagram 1 of 2)
- Testing Fuel Gauge and Sending Unit of 96-00 Civics (diagram 2 of 2)
- 96-00 Civics - How to diagnose and fix low fuel light
- DIY: 92-95 EH/EG/EJ Low Fuel Sender Installation and Wiring
- OEM JDM/EDM 1992-95 Honda Civic Low Fuel Indicator Retrofit
- How To Make Door Ajar Light in an USDM Cluster Work
- OEM 92-95 Civic JDM "Door Open"/"Door Ajar" Gauge Cluster Indicator Lights Install
- How To Install Variable Shift Light In Civics
- Changing Dash Button Bulbs (Cruise Control, Defrosters, Sunroof, etc.) in 92-95 Civics
- Amber Dash Bulbs In 92-95 Civics
- Amber Dash Bulbs In 96-00 Civics
- EG Cluster and Dash Lighting Modifications
- Test 92-95 Civic Dimmer Switch (diagram)
- Test 96-00 Civic Dimmer Switch (diagram)
- Power Windows Master Switch Tests for 96-00 Civics
- Power Windows, Locks, and Mirrors Into 92-95 Civics
- Programming the 96-98 Civic Keyless Remote
- Programming the 99-00 Civic Keyless Remote
- Resetting 6G Civic Factory Alarm/Security System/Keyless Entry
- 92-95 Civic Power Lock Control Unit Input Tests
- 96-98 Civic Power Lock Control Unit Input Tests
- 96-00 Security System Problem - Horn Won't Stop Sounding
- Manual to Power Door Conversion on '92-'95 Civics
- Power Windows, Locks, and Mirrors In 92-95 Civics Without Them
- Installing eBay "Spoon" Power Mirrors on 96-00 Civics
- Installing JDM Folding Mirrors Using OEM Relay
- OEM 92-95 Civic EDM LHD Power Windows, JDM Power Folding HEATED Mirrors and USDM Power (Central) Door Locks Retrofit
- 92-95 Civic - DIY for Installing Power Door Locks
- Rear Wiper Removal/Plug Install On 92-95 Hatchbacks
- Wiring 96-00 Windshield Wipers To Fix The "Possessed Wiper" Problem
- DIY Repair of Combination and Wiper Switches
- Fix For Clicking Turn Signal Relay Problem
- 92-95 Civic Light Switch Test (diagram)
- 96-00 Civic Light Switch Test (diagram)
- No-Dome-Light Fix After Installing Aftermarket Radio In 96-00 Civics
- Disabling Key/Door Open/Headlights On Reminder Chime
- DC2 Map Light into EG w/Moon Roof
- DIY 94-01 Integra Map light in 92-95 Civic
- OEM 92-95 Civic Rear Wiper Retrofit
- 92-97 & OEM EDM 98-00 Civic REAR Intermittent Wiper Retrofit
- OEM-wired 92-95 Civic EDM Lights-On Chime Retrofit (using all Honda parts)
- OEM 92-95 Civic JDM Headlight Washers Retrofit
- OEM 92-95 Civic Trunk Light Retrofit
- 96-00 Civics: DIY Map and Trunk Light Install
- Replacement bulbs (see Exterior Lights below)
- Burned out bulb? Answer to question "what type of bulb do I buy for my car?"
- Fix For Hazy Headlights
- Adjusting 92-00 Headlights
- Black Headlight Housings For 96-00 Civics
- General HID Info
- BMW Bi-Xenon HID Retrofit For 96-00 Civics
- Wiring Del Sol Auxiliary Lights To Be On Without Headlights
- Instructions: OEM 1996-1998 Civic Foglights (Round)
- How To Wire 99-00 OEM Fog Lights To Turn On With Parking Lights
- Turning OEM Fog Lights Yellow
- Turning OEM Fog Lights Yellow For 92-95 Civics
- Turning OEM Fog Lights Yellow For 99/00 Civics
- Retrofitting Lexus IS300/ES300 Fogs Into 92-95 Civics
- 92-95 Civic JDM Sidemarker Template
- Side Marker Install Instructions PDF
- Side Marker Install on 96-00 Civics
- Side Markers For 92-95 Civics With Wiring Instructions
- Installing JDM Side Markers on 92-95 Civics
- 92-95 Civic Side Marker Wiring
- Convert OEM JDM 92-95 Civic Foglight Harness to OEM CDM/USDM Legal Specification for Road Use
- OEM 92-95 Civic CDM Daytime Running Lights (Partial DIY/Pictorial)
- OEM 92-95 Civic EDM LHD Rear Fog Light Retrofit
- OEM 92-95 Civic EDM Power Adjustable Headlights Retrofit
k. Cruise Control
- OEM 92-95 5th Gen Civic CDM/USDM Cruise Control Retrofit
- OEM 96-00 6th Gen Civic CDM/USDM Cruise Control Retrofit
- 96-00 Civics - Pull SRS codes and reset SRS control unit + 96-97 Civic SRS Codes
- 98-00 Civic SRS Codes
- Resetting the SRS Light
- 96-00 Civics - Removal and Installation of Airbags
- 92-95 Civics - Moving SRS Light Into JDM Cluster & Keeping Airbags Working
18. Track Times19. Other FAQs
- Tegger's Honda Acura FAQs
- TxGreaseMonkey FAQs
- Importnut's Honda-Related Write Ups
- FFSQUAD FAQs
- How-To Collections For 92-95 Civics
- Honda-Tuning's Archive of Tech Articles
- Miscellaneous Collection of Other How-To's
- H2B FAQs
- Auto-X FAQs
- Auto-X To Win Information
- 92-00 Buyers Guide - Common Problem Areas
Last edited by tech8; 11-30-2021 at 10:42 AM. Reason: Update to Slyvania bulb guide.
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@Caoboy,
C-Speed changed domain names. In case you didn't find it already, the link you were looking for is now at B18C1 Motor Swap Guide - Honda, Acura Tech Website, tutorials, tuning and HOW-TO's. Drag racing, street racing, road racing - C-speedR.com
C-Speed changed domain names. In case you didn't find it already, the link you were looking for is now at B18C1 Motor Swap Guide - Honda, Acura Tech Website, tutorials, tuning and HOW-TO's. Drag racing, street racing, road racing - C-speedR.com
@Everyone: Please report in the thread if you find any issues with the FAQ.
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Not to be rude, but please ask your question in a new thread in the actual forum. The FAQ is not a place to ask questions, more of a reference.
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