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hillbillyjoe · Jul 25, 2010, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey

Typically, coils, ICMs, and alternators get fried. After that, ECMs and selected sensors. Check the alternator fuse, again. If the problem persists, have your local auto parts store test the alternator for free.

You just had to be a clean freak--see what it got you.

Haha yeah yeah clean freak I am, I just bought this car for a spare. You should have seen this engine, the 10 min. oil change place the previous owner took it to forgot to put the oil cap back on the valve cover and the whole compartment was covered in oil and smoking. Idiots! I'm just trying to bring it back to it's 1996 shine. All right thanks I'll take it across the street tomorrow and have it tested... another $100.00

TxGreaseMonkey · Jul 25, 2010, 05:12 PM

You probably bought a pretty decent second car that will last another 150,000 miles.

hillbillyjoe · Jul 26, 2010, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey

You probably bought a pretty decent second car that will last another 150,000 miles.

OK I have found that the battery light goes off when I hit the gas. Take my foot off the gas it comes back on. (this is in neutral)

hillbillyjoe · Jul 26, 2010, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey

You probably bought a pretty decent second car that will last another 150,000 miles.

And by bought I mean traded my 97 Pontiac Trans Sport with 148K that's impossible to do any engine work on. So far I think it's a good trade/purchase.

TxGreaseMonkey · Jul 26, 2010, 02:37 PM

Your idle rpm is too low. Loosen the inside nut on the throttle cable adjustment and tighten the outside "lock" nut. Idle speed should be around 700 rpm.

Here are some tips to help you go another 150,000+ miles:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post219991

hillbillyjoe · Jul 29, 2010, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey

Your idle rpm is too low. Loosen the inside nut on the throttle cable adjustment and tighten the outside "lock" nut. Idle speed should be around 700 rpm.

Here are some tips to help you go another 150,000+ miles:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post219991

OK I adjusted the idle screw, it seems to be good now. The check engine light is on. I took it to autozone and had it tested and (4) codes came up. 1) have a #2 missfire... 2) have a #4 missfire... 3) Speed sensor (speedometer doesn't work just bounces up and down) and 4) Their tool couldn't read the code they told me to take it to a mechanic. So I went into my "Haynes" manual and I checked and re-gapped the spark plugs. I guess next I going to replace the fuel filter. How many fuel filters does the 1996 Civic have?

TxGreaseMonkey · Jul 29, 2010, 12:45 PM

One fuel filter, located on the firewall and to the right of the battery:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post224689

Remove the plugs and coat the porcelein and end going to the spark plug wire with a light coating of dielectric grease. Liberally, coat the spark plug wire connectors going inside the distributor cap with dielectric grease. This should stop the misfires. Ensure all connections are completely seated.

The Variable Speed Sensor (VSS) may have been shorted out. Because of its location on the transmission, next to the firewall, it's easy to see how. Simple job to remove two machine screws and replace.

hillbillyjoe · Jul 29, 2010, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey

One fuel filter, located on the firewall and to the right of the battery:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post224689

Remove the plugs and coat the porcelein and end going to the spark plug wire with a light coating of dielectric grease. Liberally, coat the spark plug wire connectors going inside the distributor cap with dielectric grease. This should stop the misfires. Ensure all connections are completely seated.

The Variable Speed Sensor (VSS) may have been shorted out. Because of its location on the transmission, next to the firewall, it's easy to see how. Simple job to remove two machine screws and replace.

The speedometer was broken when I bought the car, so I know that wasn't from the water. I'll give the dieelectric grease a try and a new fuel filter. Who knows if it's ever been replaced. You know what for the life of me I can not locate the PCV valve. I bought a new one and have looked under the motor like the Haynes manual says and on the manifold too it shouldn't be this hard! I've built a muscle car and it was not as hard as this Honda lol

TxGreaseMonkey · Jul 29, 2010, 02:56 PM

PCV Valve is on the driver's side of the intake manifold, just beneath the fuel rail. Follow the hose from the plenum.

hillbillyjoe · Jul 29, 2010, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey

PCV Valve is on the driver's side of the intake manifold, just beneath the fuel rail. Follow the hose from the plenum.

I've looked there and looked there. Could it be someone removed it and never put one back on?

hillbillyjoe · Jul 29, 2010, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by hillbillyjoe

I've looked there and looked there. Could it be someone removed it and never put one back on?

OK apparently from what I've been reading on the D16Y7 motor you change it from under the car. It's located right above the oil filter, and sometimes you have to remove oil filter to get to it.

bad93civic · Jan 24, 2011, 08:03 PM

Hey if you find out what's wrong with your car let me know because the same thing happened to me except I didn't take mine to the carwash