The types of questions I can answer would be related to Honda automobile diagnosis and repair procedures. I can't diagnose every car via email because some tests just require a good old fashion road test.
I am a Honda automobile technician with twenty years of new car dealership experience. My first few years as a Honda tech date back to when Honda cars were still offered in carburated models. In the last few years, I've been exposed to the integration of hybrid powered cars, the Natural Gas powered GX Civic, and electronic features ranging from voice activated GPS navigation to power sliding doors. I have been certified as an ASE Master Technician and passed the L1 Advanced Engine Performance test in 2000. I opened my own independent import repair shop specializing in but not limited to Honda automobiles in 2008. Operating my own shop has re-energized my enthusiasm for automobiles.
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If a loose gas cap was the culprit, the car would have a P1456 evap system leak code stored in the PCM. A P1456 code would not turn on the check engine light until the PCM detected a problem during two
I am truly trying to be helpful. Has your first question and problem been resolved? I would have your technician check the MAP sensor's voltage readings while at idle. Also monitor the O2 sensor readings
The lower control arm compliance bushings have a fairly high failure rate on the 2001-2005 Civic. If they are cracking, the repair can wait a while. If they have cracked all the way through, I would have
It could be struts or something else but you have described a VERY common complaint that is properly diagnosed by removing the sway bar. If the noise goes away replace the links and bushings. I would
Check the coolant reservoir while the car is revved and still at normal temperature. If it has bubbling in the overflow reservoir you most likely have a blown head gasket. Your description sounds more

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