I am getting ready to purchase a 1999/2000 Honda Civic Si and am just wondering if anybody knows of some common problems with them. (For example the early 90's Supras are known for blowing head gaskets.) Anything like that for the 6th gen. Civics? Just wondering if theres common problems you guys may have found. Anything helps thanks!

 

umm not really. The only problems that I have had is my window goes up and down slow and mine isn't a Si. So as long as yours has good window motors, then not any that I can think of.

EDIT: I hope you don't plan on driving that in the winter in MN

 

yup window problems are pretty common on 6th gen civics. other than that i know of nothing for the si's

 

I don't want to drive in the winter, but if I have to I will. The guy I'm buying it from is throwing in a set of winter tires so I'm guessing its already been driven in snow... If i have enough money come October, I might just buy a junker for the winter.

 

yeah right now i have a winter civic and a summer civic the winter one you can stick your hand thru the trunk floor to outside the summer one doesn't have a spot on it.

 

Really my only problem was the drivers side window coming off the track. When I finally replaced the regulator I never had this problem again.

 

yeah mine was the drivers side also

 

Took this from another site, some good info here, TSBs and recalls also.

Not to much for the Si, but besides the motor and trans, these car all all the same.

<U><FONT COLOR="red"><FONT SIZE="4">'96-'00 Civic Issues</FONT></FONT></U>


<U><FONT SIZE="3">ENGINE & RELATED</FONT></U>

'96-'98 non-VTEC develops rattle from A pipe.
Heat shield has rusted or cracked. Replace the heat shield.
TSB 98-014

Rear main oil seal leaks.
Rear main oil seal is contaminated. Replace seal.
TSB 01-040


<U><FONT SIZE="3">COOLING</FONT></U>

Coolant leaks from reservoir.
Flashing on the reservoir cap. Add plastic flange onto cap outlet.
TSB 00-025

A/C pulley growls.
Faulty A/C idler pulley bearing. Replace pulley.
TSB 00-003


<U><FONT SIZE="3">FUEL / EMISSIONS</FONT></U>

Accelerator Pedal feels rough or notchy.
Replace throttle cable if affected.
TSB 99-047


<U><FONT SIZE="3">CLUTCH / TRANSMISSION</FONT></U>

D-Series manual transmissions begin to make a grinding or winding sound.
Bad input shaft bearing. Honda says it's a design issue.
(NO TSB.)

Clutch pedal creaks.
Coils of clutch pedal assist spring are rubbing together or clutch release fork pivot bolt is dry.
TSB 97-055

Torque converter doesn't lock up in cold weather (auto only , not including HX).
Faulty thermostat keeps engine from reaching normal operating temperatures in cold weather.
TSB 97-025

Automatic transmisisomn shifts harshly or stays in first gear.
Contaminated linear colenoid and associated passages inside transmission or broken spring internal to transmission.
TSB 00-012


<U><FONT SIZE="3">BRAKES</FONT></U>

Brake indicator light comes on and goes off.
Master cylinder reservoir filter is not alloweing the cap to vent properly. Replace filter.
TSB 03-078


<U><FONT SIZE="3">STEERING</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">ELECTRICAL</FONT></U>

MIL Is On With Blown Fuse 15 ('96-'98, '99 see list)
Engine wire harness is rubbing on the intake manifold bracket. Repair and protect wiring.
TSB 99-029


<U><FONT SIZE="3">BODY</FONT></U>

Hatches experience leaks into the hatch.
Replace taillight gaskets.
(NO TSB.)

Headlights become yellowed and fogged with age.
Polish or sand with different grades of sandpaper.
(NO TSB.)

Leaks coming from moonroof.
Check to make sure moonroof drains in front and rear are not clogged.
(NO TSB.)

Rearview mirror is loose.
Common fix includes wrapping ball with electrical tape.
(NO TSB.)

Cupholder lid doesn't want to open or doesn't want to close.
Only solution is to replace the entire cupholder section.
(NO TSB.)

Sagging Headliner ('96-'97)
Headliner is too long. Replace headliner.
TSB 97-056e

Wind Noise From the B-Pillar ('96-'97)
Gap in between the front or rear glass run channel and door frame. Install foam, adjust regulator, glass, front, center and/or rear channels.
TSB 97-053

Headlight Trim Is Loose ('96-'97)
Poor adhesion of trim to the headlight. Reattach trim to the headlight.
TSB 97-042

Turn Signal Does Not Cancel ('96)
Cancel sleeve inside combination switch shrinks and sticks to the assembly. Replace the combination switch assembly.
TSB 97-007

Windows Bind or Come Out of the Run Channels ('96-'98 sedan)
Faulty run channels. Replace run channels if damaged. Inspect regulators and replace if damaged.
TSB 98-082

Front Windows Bind or Have Come Out of the Run Channel ('96-'98 coupe)
Faulty run channels. Inspect regulator and run channels and replace if damaged.
TSB 97-021

Noise From the Rear Shelf ('98 coupe)
Ribs on the bottom of the rear shelf are touching the sheet metal. Apply sealer to the bottom edges of the rear shelf.
TSB 98-079

Hood Release Handle Breaks
Plastic handle breaks. Replace entire cable assembly from front of hood to inside car. Take care to pull OUT on the handle and NOT UP in the future.
TSB 99-089

Popping Noise or Vibration From the Driver's Footrest ('99, '00 see list)
Friction between inner and outer layers of sheet metal of the floor plan. Use a hammer and punch to peen the floor pan sheet metal.
TSB 99-073

SAFETY RECALL:Civic Floor Mat
Floor mat can creep under pedals and cause them to not return to idle position, thereby causing the car to continue to accelerate. Use anchor kit to secure mat.
TSB 99-034

Driver's Power Mirror Vibrates at speeds over 65mph ('96-'99, '00 see list)
Mirror is loose in it's holder. Replace the mirror holder.
TSB 99-002

Squeak From the Moonroof When Sunshade is Open and Glass is Closed (EX)
Install squeak reduction tape around the moonroof opening.
TSB 00-095

Deformed Windshield Molding ('98-'00)
Inner lip of molding is folded, causing a poor fit against the body. Remove entire lip and fill the channel with silicone.
TSB 00-064

Wind Whistle at the Top of the Windshield
Vibration of the upper windshield molding. Apply sealant under the upper windshield molding.
TSB 00-021

Rear Doors Are Hard to Open (see list)
Rear outer handle rod is misadjusted. Adjust the rear outer handle rod.
TSB 00-013

Fuse Box Cover Falls Off ('96-'99, '00 see list)
Replace the spring clips on the cover.
TSB 00-007

Rattle From the Hood ('96-'99, '00 see list)
Excessive striker-to-latch clearance. Adjust the hood bump stops and hood latch.
TSB 00-004


<U><FONT SIZE="3">BODY ELECTRICAL</FONT></U>

Poor Radio Reception ('99)
Center conductor in the mast antenna lead is touching the shielding. Clean the mast attaching screws or replace the mast antenna.
TSB 99-094

Ignition Switch Binds ('96-'97)
Ignition binds or is difficult to turn on. Replace the ignition switch.
TSB 97-012

Key Cannot Be Removed From the Ignition Switch ('96-'99 with Automatic Transmission and Shift/Ignition Lock)
Shift cable is out of adjustment, preventing the pin from engaging in the key lock switch. adjust the shift cable.
TSB 97-009

SAFETY RECALL: Ignition Switch ('98-'99)
Ignition switch can wear prematurely and eventually cause the engine to stall. Replace the electrical ignition switch.
TSB 02-031

Windshield Wipers Do Not Work Properly ('98-'99, '00 see list)
Park position switch has broken within the wiper motor. Replace the wiper motor.
TSB 00-031

Civic and CR-V Immobilizer System ('99)
(Information on system components, adding and replacing kets and replacing components.)
TSB 99-901


<U><FONT SIZE="3">SUSPENSION</FONT></U>

Clunk From Rear Suspension
Broken rear trailing arm bushing(s). Replace the rear trailing arm bushings.
TSB 00-006


<U><FONT SIZE="3">RESTRAINTS</FONT></U>

Slow seatbelt retraction.
Honda will replace these for free after a quick test by a technician.
(NO TSB.)

Seatbelts twist.
Remove seatbelt from mounts and untwist.
(NO TSB.)

Noncompliance Recall: Civic Rear Seat Belt Buckles ('00)
Lock bars in rear seat belts, which locks the seat belt togue to the buckle, were improperly made and might unlatch. Replace affected belts.
TSB 02-004


<U><FONT COLOR="red"><FONT SIZE="4">'92-'95 Civic Issues</FONT></FONT></U>

<U><FONT SIZE="3">ENGINE</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">COOLING</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">FUEL / EMISSIONS</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">CLUTCH / TRANSMISSION</FONT></U>

D-Series manual transmissions begin to make a grinding or winding sound.
Bad input shaft bearing. Honda says it's a design issue.
(NO TSB.)

RECALL: Automatic transmission shift linkage ('92-'94 see list)
Retaining clip that connects shift cable to shift lever actuating rod might have insufficient retention pressure and could come off after repeated shift lever operation. Replace adjuster pin.
TSB 94-010


<U><FONT SIZE="3">BRAKES</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">STEERING</FONT></U>

Leak From the Power Steering Pump
O-ring between pump housing and cover is leaking. Replace o-ring.
TSB 98-023


<U><FONT SIZE="3">ELECTRICAL</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">BODY</FONT></U>

- Leaks coming from moonroof.
Check to make sure moonroof drains in front and rear are not clogged.
(NO TSB.)

Wind Whistle at the Top of the Windshield
Vibration of the upper windshield molding. Apply sealant under the upper windshield molding.
TSB 00-021


<U><FONT SIZE="3">BODY ELECTRICAL</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">SUSPENSION</FONT></U>

Clunk From Rear Suspension
Broken rear trailing arm bushing(s). Replace the rear trailing arm bushings.
TSB 00-006


<U><FONT SIZE="3">RESTRAINTS</FONT></U>

- Slow seatbelt retraction.
Honda will replace these for free.
(NO TSB.)

- Seatbelts twist.
Remove seatbelt and untwist.
(NO TSB.)


<U><FONT COLOR="red"><FONT SIZE="4">'93-'97 del Sol Issues</FONT></FONT></U>

<U><FONT SIZE="3">ENGINE</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">COOLING</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">FUEL / EMISSIONS</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">CLUTCH / TRANSMISSION</FONT></U>

D-Series manual transmissions begin to make a grinding or winding sound.
Bad input shaft bearing. Honda says it's a design issue.
(NO TSB.)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">BRAKES</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">STEERING</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">ELECTRICAL</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">BODY</FONT></U>

Targa top seals leak.
Seals must be replaced. Later years do not have issues.
(NO TSB.)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">BODY ELECTRICAL</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">SUSPENSION</FONT></U>

(none)


<U><FONT SIZE="3">RESTRAINTS</FONT></U>

(none)

 

From SPLAT's post:

Windows Bind or Come Out of the Run Channels ('96-'98 sedan)
Faulty run channels. Replace run channels if damaged. Inspect regulators and replace if damaged.

Poor Radio Reception ('99)
Center conductor in the mast antenna lead is touching the shielding. Clean the mast attaching screws or replace the mast antenna.

These are the only 2 things that ive found wrong or that are current problems with my EK but it isnt a '00 its a '98 so as long as the windows roll up well and the radio gets good reception those are the only things id add to the list of things to check for along with what these guys have posted.

 

Inspect closely for rust, it starts around the back wheels.

If you hear a grinding noise idling in neutral, that goes away when you press the clutch in, that's the input shaft bearing. Not a real big deal to replace it though of course the transmission has to be removed from the car.