1997 Honda Civic Consumer Discussions

Older Civic Maintenance and Repair

Re: 1997 Honda Civic DX lights dim or pulsate !! help !! [emporer1998]

Written by: thegage on Feb 19, 2009 00:17 PM

I had the same problem on my '95. It's usually a sign of an alternator on the way out (failing diodes). I replaced the alternator and the problem was resolved. It also helps to check and clean chassis/engine grounds at the same time. Read More...

1997 Honda Civic DX lights dim or pulsate !! help !!

Written by: emporer1998 on Jan 23, 2009 08:22 PM

Hello, I have a 1997 Honda Civic DX with 103,000 miles. Car still drives like a dream. Only problem is at night when driving at any speed the headlights intermittently dim or pulsate. I would say that they dim to about 70% then back to 100% . Everything else works fine. I also noticed that the dashboard lights do the same. Please help Read More...

97 honda civic wont start after hitting a dog

Written by: civic37777 on Dec 15, 2008 10:48 PM

i accidently hit a dog got to get something to eat when i hit the dog the airbags deployed and the car stoped i have tried starting the car but it wont start when i turn the key on the power windows and blinkers and everything works but it still wont start does any one have any suggestions one machanic told me there is a reset button but he couldnt find it does any one know ... Read More...

Re: 1997 honda civic brake problems [mark19]

Written by: ridgelinepimp on Nov 03, 2008 11:34 PM

thanks for the advice thats what it sounded like to me the car had been siting for a while i should have no problem fixing it i have done the brakes on my civic before with no problem at all. i am glad i dont have to worry about the bearing that would be a pain to replace. thanks again i am sure i can figure it out and i already have 2 spare rotors that are in fairly good condition ... Read More...

Re: 1997 honda civic brake problems [ridgelinepimp]

Written by: mark19 on Nov 03, 2008 11:03 AM

a glowing disc/rotor? that sounds like a stuck caliper piston. yeah cracked/warped definitely if the piston is dragging and stuck. don't replace this rotor until you can check the caliper. a bent brake line could also cause the piston to not retract (close) since the brake fluid is slow to return from the caliper. check the brake lines again, then the caliper ... Read More...

1997 honda civic brake problems

Written by: ridgelinepimp on Nov 03, 2008 00:53 AM

i just got a 1997 honda civic with 103k on it and it has a problem i think with the brakes or maybe the bearing i am not sure. the front passanger side of the car builds up extreme heat when traveling on the freeway or just on the street it was glowing orange the other day when i got off the freeway it also has causing the stearing wheel to shake when i press the brakes and sometimes ... Read More...

HELP!

Written by: thewishdoctor on Mar 10, 2008 04:18 PM

im getting a wierd noise when my 5spd 1997 honda civic is in neutral. when i shift into 1st or any gear it goes away. also when i press the gas about half way i get a squeeling. but when pressed alittle or alot its not present. please gime ahand , im stumped . THX bunches Read More...

Wierd noise on initial

Written by: thewishdoctor on Mar 09, 2008 06:10 PM

hey i just got a 1997 honda civic 164,000mi manuel 5 spd , the guy i got it from put a custom air intake in it and an exhaust. it sounds ok, but when after i got it when i first drive it on a normal warm day depending on how far i press the gas pedal its when it squeels. i can control it by either pushing the gas pedal farther or more less, just kind of ackward. thought it may be ... Read More...

Re: 1997 honda civic won't start [satuthom]

Written by: marylong on Dec 13, 2007 08:37 PM

I had a similar problem with my '99 Civic. Turned out the positive battery cables were corroded under the battery terminal. The battery was new and the terminal was fine, but I disconnected it from the cable and the cable was green and white and some of the wires fell off. I just cut off 1/2 inch from each one and replaced with new terminals (did the ground also) and ... Read More...

1997 honda civic won't start

Written by: satuthom on Dec 13, 2007 05:30 PM

This car will not start, when turning the key it just clicks. Checked battery it is charged. Headlights, horn, hazards and etc. will not work or seem to be mixed up. The cd player seems to have a mind of it's own. Read More...