8th Gen Issues - Shame on you Honda

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Originally Posted by spiderman

thanks tried that on the boot already....

Honda refuse to fix the speedo even after discussions with HONDA AUSTRALIA...

The thing i asked was when they changed the 06 from 16 inch wheels to 17 inch on the 07 did they adjust the computer...

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the rolling diameter of the 06 civic sport tyres (205/55R16) is 632mm, the 07 (215/45R17) is 625mm which is about a 1% difference, or 0.8kph at 80kph. sounds like ur problem is much bigger than that...

it isn't the first time i've heard of this problem, there was another thread where someone was driving alongside his mate's civic, and from looking at the speedos of both found that they were reading very differently...

just hassle honda again about it, it might take them a few goes but they'll probably be able to fix it in the end

I have a few problems and i want to know if these are typical. Mind you that the car is only 13 days old.

1. the bonnet does not open!!! wtf? i saw the dealer opened it once to show us and thats it. i tried to open it yesterday and it doesnt let me pull the 'trigger' you know the one next to the pedals. i think its stuffed.

2. wheel alignment. it tends to swirl to the left

3. engine rattling/shaking noise. you know those old cars with heavy engine noise when you stop at the traffic lights?

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Originally Posted by match

I have a few problems and i want to know if these are typical. Mind you that the car is only 13 days old.

1. the bonnet does not open!!! wtf? i saw the dealer opened it once to show us and thats it. i tried to open it yesterday and it doesnt let me pull the 'trigger' you know the one next to the pedals. i think its stuffed.

2. wheel alignment. it tends to swirl to the left

3. engine rattling/shaking noise. you know those old cars with heavy engine noise when you stop at the traffic lights?

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1. Not a typical stuff at all... go back to your dealer imediately!!!
2. i didnt get this problem... is it just recently or straight from the 1st time you drive it?
3. dont really understand... but there are a bit ratling some times when I drive my civic

the wheel alignment happened straight after i started driving. i purposedly tested it a few times and it always swirl to the left.

Our gen 7 is also a POS. Oil use now at 750ml per 1000 kays. But the car is now at the dealer under going a engine rebuild under warranty, woo hoo. Still what we need here in OZ is a LEMON law like the yanks. Three strikes and its gone.

theres a TSB for USDM civics for cars pulling left or right.

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Originally Posted by match

I have a few problems and i want to know if these are typical. Mind you that the car is only 13 days old.

1. the bonnet does not open!!! wtf? i saw the dealer opened it once to show us and thats it. i tried to open it yesterday and it doesnt let me pull the 'trigger' you know the one next to the pedals. i think its stuffed.

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in my car i have to pull it REALLY hard to get it to pop... at the risk of stating the obvious, have u tried pulling it harder?

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Originally Posted by match

2. wheel alignment. it tends to swirl to the left

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i've heard of other civics with this problem, take it back to the dealer.

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Originally Posted by match

3. engine rattling/shaking noise. you know those old cars with heavy engine noise when you stop at the traffic lights?

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there's a known problem with the right-side engine mounts in both 1.8 and 2.0 civics - i recommend having the dealer check that one out for you.

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Originally Posted by chylld

in my car i have to pull it REALLY hard to get it to pop... at the risk of stating the obvious, have u tried pulling it harder?

im afraid il break it if i pull it hard.

i've heard of other civics with this problem, take it back to the dealer.

will do. should not be happening to new cars.

there's a known problem with the right-side engine mounts in both 1.8 and 2.0 civics - i recommend having the dealer check that one out for you.

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will do.

Hey all,

Just picked up a new 07 civic vti with the bodykit, had it for 3 days, so far no major issues as i have been driving it. however i have noticed the driver door needs to be closed firmly before it actually locks, will keep an eye on that. Tiny, tiny rattling noise on my right hand side front, either in the door or somewhere near the front drivers side. Sound system off you can hear it, system on low (vol 2-5) totally covers the noise, hope it doesn't end up in a major rattle, will also keep an eye on it and if these things get worse or continue, will mention it at the 1K service. Otherwise quite happy with the car.

Had a Astra 04 model previously and had no major issues with it except that it too had minor rattles and it's rear wipers blew a fuse and shorted and would consistently go on and off whilst you drove!

The ford falcon i had previously had nothing but major engine issues.

So i feel sorry for those with major issues and feel your frustration. Overall you expect minor issues with cars or anything that is complex and mechanical.

I hope i only have minor issues that can be fixed. Wish me luck.

additional problem to my list. i have the same small rattling noise on right side at the front. it could be the window.

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Originally Posted by disappointed

Our gen 7 is also a POS. Oil use now at 750ml per 1000 kays. But the car is now at the dealer under going a engine rebuild under warranty, woo hoo. Still what we need here in OZ is a LEMON law like the yanks. Three strikes and its gone.

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does anyone else have this issue?
i have noticed my civic to drink more oil than the previous one.....
may have to check again when im in sydney next time:o

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Originally Posted by tan18d

- Rattling noise on the left hand side front. Somewhere in the door or dash. Started out with a little noise and I thought it was just some crap we had in the glove box. Now I hear it everytime I go over a bump.

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This drives me nuts, I have emptied my glovebox but still get it UNLESS I open the glovebox and then the sound stops. Of course who wants to drive around with the glovebox open.. :(

Also tested my speedo on the HWY a few weeks back, something is out of whack as to do 110Kmh I need to drive at 116kmh (according to the Civic speedo).. 07 Vti

Rant: I must admit my image of Honda has dropped since buying this car, my first Honda (always had Mazdas b4 and never had problems) and I have already had 2 warranty repairs and haven't reached 10k yet (engine noise fixed and bubbled paintwork fixed).. They can fix the problems under warranty, thats fine, but it still leaves a bad impression of Honda in your mind..