@dc2r-0636: It doesn't always happen, sometimes it's steady at 1. It usually happens when the car is on the road for a while. I want to know how serious is this problem, I might visit a mechanic...
So something I noticed about my car, when it is not moving (e.g. waiting on red light) sometimes the rpm needle keeps dropping down close to 0 and then jumps back to 1 whether the gear is...
Ah I see I'll check it later when I get home. Btw does my car need Honda Tranny oil? Cause last time I got the tranny oil changed the mechanic used a non Honda brand.
I took out the civic on a cold day and when I started it up the gearbox shudders for 1-2 minutes, is that also normal? And I also noticed theres a little delay for the gearbox to get into D.
@grifty: I'm thinking of that too, but is it worth doing an engine upgrade as well as manual conversion?
@EG52NV: Yes, EK is the first Honda to have CVT gearbox installed iirc.
@po61ba2: It's just...
My CVT gearbox makes whining noises when I put it on reverse, and I got it checked up in a transmission shop. They say the bearing is worn and it will cost me $4k to get it fixed up. My friend...
@ Oz_striker: it's a 1997 civic GLi
@ stevo1210: thanks for providing more details, I don't mind about the body atm, first thing's first I need to get that thing started again.
Hey guys, I recently bought an EK for a project car. It needs A LOT of body work and has a leaking head gasket. The real problem is I cannot get the car to start (I bought the car like this).
My 1997 civic sedan has central locking issue where all 3 passenger doors won't lock and unlock when I'm using the remote. I was trying to see if I could fix it by flicking the door latch but I...
Hi guys, new to the forum here. I bought an EK1 VTi a couple of months ago, and planning to get a brand new car when I get my full license. Hope I can learn more about cars in this forum. :)
