98 Civic - Manual to Automatic Conversion

**theforce** · 21-05-2011 05:01 PM

Hi guys,

As per title, I want to convert my manual civic to auto.

I know. Most of my search results in the usual 'auto to manual conversion'. I want to know what is required.

Car is a 1998 Civic Cxi 1.6L.

I believe I'll need a auto gearbox, auto computer, drive shafts? and that's all I can think of so far.

If this topic has been covered elsewhere then could you please send me the link as I couldn't find any useful info.

Thanks

**lilthug** · 21-05-2011 05:40 PM

sell car..
buy auto...

easiest way

**tiksie** · 21-05-2011 05:40 PM

Will need to remove the clutch pedal aswell, not sure if you need a new pedal box. Never did it the other way around.

**trism** · 21-05-2011 06:17 PM

You'll prob need an auto pedal box. Auto centre console and shifter. Auto loom.

Sent from my custard cannon like Peter North.

**egb16b** · 21-05-2011 06:34 PM

Just wondering why would you want to do this... ??

Cos it's a pretty big job if you don't know what you're doing.. I'd suggest just buying an auto n sell your manual.

**MIKO_OL** · 21-05-2011 08:03 PM

Just sell it for an auto or swap for one man. better off that way.

My mate may consider his auto EG for your car.

**theforce** · 21-05-2011 08:10 PM

Cheers guys. Want to do this for someone who can't drive manual as they'll be driving it soon. I want to keep the car hence don't want to sell but rather just change the transmission, Plus selling this car and buying another will give me more problems/headaches IMO and take time.

So what I'll need are:

1. Auto Transmission
2. Auto Loom (is that full engine loom?)
3. Auto Centre Console & Shifter
4. Auto Pedal Box?
5. Drive Shafts?
6. Auto ECU
7. Auto Dash? so you can see the gears

anything else?

Also, since this model doesn't have a tacho, can I buy a tacho cluster and replace mine assuming there is a connector there already?

**Symphorced** · 21-05-2011 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by theforce

Plus selling this car and buying another will give me more problems/headaches IMO and take time.

Negative.

**-Tom** · 21-05-2011 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by Symphorced

Negative.

Truth.

**theforce** · 22-05-2011 12:51 AM

Guys, as I've said before. I'm not asking whether you guys think I should sell the car or not, I'm asking about Manual to Auto Conversion. If you have an auto civic and are willing to trade then feel free to get in touch. For me a conversion is easier, cheaper and saves time so that's what I'll try to do now. Hopefully that more than answers your queries.

So now if anyone has any info on the conversion, please add.

Cheers