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Hi. Civic 5 door hatchback 2015 (9th gen) 1.6 diesel manual, 66k miles. Bit of advice please. I only do the brakes on this car as the garage does the rest, spring replacement, oil changes etc servicing to keep the service history going, it's a dear game these days looking after a car. It's my wife's car so I don't drive it very often. I need to remove the mahoosive under tray to get to the underside of the engine to investigate an odd noise from the engine bay. The metal section is stuck fast, the fittings have rusted in place and it also appears to have been rivetted although they could be factory fitted, no clue. Anyhow I'm not sure it's going to go back on as many clips are damaged already or missing. Do many of you guys run without the front undertray ok? Got to be better for rust protecting too surely.. I'll also be looking at removing some of the rear under protection as is looks like it's gathering road rubbish, stones etc. I live very rural and our roads are a mess. The other issue is the windscreen spray pump, it's not working. Is it a generic one or a Honda specific part please and is it accessed through the wheel arch liner or another access point please? Thanks.

I would look up to see who your nearest automotive air conditioning company is. Reason being, correct diagnosis and supply of parts (which may be out of stock in most other workshops) Ebay is quite good to look up parts but old Honda parts are getting quite hard to find nowadays

one of the most iconic taxi's in the world (that and the American Checker Cabs)

It's generally found near the intake manifold area on the engine. - what is the issue with the PCV valve?

I'll have a look. All the mats are dry which strange. Thanks for your response Trevor.

Certainly sounds like a detent issue for sure

Out of lots of bikes I have owned 3 have been Hondas and all have impressed. I drove an Accord for some years until it was written off and later I bought a Civic 1.6 SE Executive for my wife. We have owned it since 2005 and it was used by all the family when needed. Always serviced annually it has not been so thoroughly cared for recently, other than annual oil changes. I would like to think that it could continue giving service either as a restoration project or even as spares for another car. I would like it to go to an enthusiast rather than just a breaker. If no one is interested I will just put it on ebay. The body is reasonable and the engine/gearbox as sweet as ever at around 103000 miles. Underneath is a different story. Still in use with MoT to 03. 04.26 it rocks and rolls like a boat but the leather interior is as comfy as ever. Is it of interest to anyone on here?

WOW! what a wonderful old Honda - cannot say I have seen one of those for at least 40+ years Hopefully someone will buy it to restore it back to its former glory

not sure, sorry! but I would try to find the most reputable rebuilder rather than the cheapest as they are incredibly complex and expensive to put right afterwards. Surprised there are no exchange / rebuilt boxes out there

Replacing the heater fan. Honda FR-V

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Thats good to know as a recommendation for others, thanks!

Oh its frightening how much things were back then but in my day £1 was a huge amount of money as pocket money then was two and half pence (was the old shilling) and could get quite a bit from the sweetshop with that much. But life was not really under the influence of money and possessions and the good times and memories reflect that. Equally, a new car then was a percentage of the amount of your salary, which apparently today's money it is still that same percentage Interesting post, thanks Alan

That looks in great condition and worth the price for sure.

Could be faulty parking brake switch.

The indicated mileage is based on your last driving habit along with external and internal temperature together with battery temperature. Is A.C on, heater fan, seat heats, radio, phone charger switched on, etc. etc.?

I recently sold my 2010 Honda Accord, but was left with the spacesaver spare wheel, which is now cluttering up my garage. If anyone wants it, all they need to do is collect it! It has never been used.

Best thing is to see what the part number is (possibly label or sticker on the motor) and cross-reference to Civic motor on eBay

We couldn't afford to waste good(?) beer by spraying it up the walls - you were obviously a wealthy person in the '70s :-)

Wishing everone a Great Christmas and 2026

Most vehicles nowadays have the facility to retrofit accessories and most of it is in place from the factory (as in wiring loom, fuses, etc). If they car was taken to the dealer for retrofitting lights, etc then it is a case of fitting the lights, putting power to the lights (fuse, switches, etc) and then programming it into the CanBus system to activate it.

Hi all, admins delete if inappropriate, either way thankyou for your help and advice. Up for grabs here: 1998 Honda Civic Aerodeck 1.8 Vti for sale | eBay

Thanks again for your advice