Top 20 1996 Honda Civic - Page 9 Questions & Answers

Make sure your spark plug wires are spaced the proper distance from the plug (two pennies I believe), make sure your ECU has a working fuse and is properly distributing the electricity, and check for any shorts on the frame.

Yes, this could cause your check engine light to turn on.

check the fuse firdt if this is ok disconnect the wiring plug from wiper motor and check if this has power when combination switch wiper section is in on position if it does wiper motor has failed if not is probably wiper arm section of combo switch faulty.

The Heated Oxygen Sensor (2) located rear of catalytic converter produces an output signal relative to oxygen storage capacity of catalytic converter. Ho2S 2 signal is less active than signal produced by front oxygen sensor. This code sets when HO2 Sensor voltage is greater than 999 mV for more than 2 minutes (time depends on model. Could be as high as 4 minutes)
There may be no noticeable symptoms except for MIL illumination. Possible high fuel pressure can over rich the system.
A code P0138 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:

• Faulty O2 sensor
• Short to battery voltage in O2 sensor signal circuit
• High fuel pressure (not as likely)

Here are some potential solutions:

• Replace O2 sensor
• Repair short to battery voltage in o2 sensor signal circuit

Check the owners manual. The fuse boxes are in the
right rear of the engine compartment and under the
driver's side instrument panel. Diagrams should be on
the fuse box covers. Also the fuel pump connector is
under the rear seat if you want to disconnect it.

Common problem is the distributor, actualy it's the ignitor, but it a lot cheaper to replace the distributor

Don't think there is such a device. You can pull the fuel
pump connector under the rear seat or try removing the
fuel pump fuse located in the engine compartment or
under driver's side dash. Once fuel pump is disabled
start the car and let it run till it stops to relieve fuel
system pressure.

vtec is controlled by oil pressure so first check the oil, if it is low that can cause it. if you change your oil the way you should then the solenoid could be bad on most Hondas it is right by the oil filter.

Hi sounds like a cv joint worn

on top of your throttle body...or on the side

Check for spark at coil. Also make sure cars' security system is off (that will also cut power to ignition)

MAKE SURE YOUR FAN IS RUNNING.

If you accidentally touched a wire to ground (any metal part of the car) you probably blew a fuse. Open the fuse box and check. On almost all fuses you can see if they are burned out. On the inside lid of most fuse boxes there is a diagram which lists the location and function of the fuses, and this will help you decide which fuses to pull out and check.
Good luck,
genetuck

Is the exhaust system sound and solid no rattles ?

under the hood on the drivers side close to windshield

You will need to take the side panel off, consist of four to five screws. This will give you access to the inner window. You might have to take the styro off as well. It is for protection, incase of an accident.

Yes, slugish movement die to cold pivots or high reading due to wheel slip in slick roads.

Try cleaning it or go to the dealer for a new one

sorry to say when you cobble engines and wire harness, there are now diagnostic procedures in any book or manual, there are to many things that could be different. even one wire wrong in a wire loom can impossible to figure out...

Ok......first things first......when it is hot, does the top and bottom radiator hoses feel the same...(DO THIS WITH ENGINE OFF !!!!!!!!!)...if they do, then what is the condition of the coolant/water.......is it green/brown/sludgy............do the elctric fans come on ???

Too many questions to diagnose right away. get back with more info !!!!