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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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iight i know it's not gonna be an exact estimate but just look for some ball park figures

1. heat doesn't work idk why

2. need a new ac hose

3. power lock switch doesn't work (power windows do work)

4. back window defrost doesn't work

5. dash lights got a minor shortage sometimes the dash won't light up and that sucks while driving on the highway lol

6. sometimes i'll push on the gas and it just won't accelerate you hear like it's trying to push power out but it doesn't i have to take my foot off the gas and then damn near floor it?????????????

7. sometimes when i brake or accelerate the car jerks idk what could this be?????????????

8. the first power setting of my wipers don't work but the medium and fast settings work fine?????????
 

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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Can't give cost estimates until you pinpoint the problems.

Originally Posted by yung-dilla
iight i know it's not gonna be an exact estimate but just look for some ball park figures

1. heat doesn't work idk why

What year Civic? Does the blower work? Is the coolant level low? If not, check whether the heater valve on the firewall is not moving when the heater lever is pushed.

2. need a new ac hose

Which hose?

3. power lock switch doesn't work (power windows do work)

Check for blown fuses.

4. back window defrost doesn't work

Check for blown fuses.

5. dash lights got a minor shortage sometimes the dash won't light up and that sucks while driving on the highway lol

Possible dimmer switch problem.

6. sometimes i'll push on the gas and it just won't accelerate you hear like it's trying to push power out but it doesn't i have to take my foot off the gas and then damn near floor it?????????????

When did you last replace the plugs, wires, cap, and rotor?

7. sometimes when i brake or accelerate the car jerks idk what could this be?????????????

When did you last replace the plugs, wires, cap, and rotor?

8. the first power setting of my wipers don't work but the medium and fast settings work fine?????????

Possible bad wiper motor or switch.
 
Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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it's a 93 civic timing belt,water pump,plugs, filters,drive belts,and new tires all replaced beginning of last month got the papers when i bought the car then, blower barley works it blows but doesn't have alot of power behind it matter of fact can barley feel the air blowing out air conditioning hose (that's what they guy at auto zone called it) cap and rotors not sure but my friend said they need to be cut (idk)
 

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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Inspect the distributor cap and rotor and check the ignition timing with a timing gun. When were the plug wires last replaced?
 
Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RonJ
Inspect the distributor cap and rotor and check the ignition timing with a timing gun. When were the plug wires last replaced?

not sure if the guy i bought it from changed the plug wires or just the plugs i know the plugs were done last month not sure if he changed the wires
 
Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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You can check the resistance of the wires with a multimeter.
 
Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RonJ
You can check the resistance of the wires with a multimeter.
ok thanks and i'm thinking about replacing the rotors all together because they are rusty, i'll go down to auto zone and have them test the wires since i don't have a multimeter.
 
Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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no no no he means the rotor in the distributor not the brake rotors. lol
 
Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by trustdestruction
no no no he means the rotor in the distributor not the brake rotors. lol
ohhhhhhhh still don't know but i'll get back at you guys tomorrow when i find everything out still since my brake rotors are rusting should i just replace them?
 
Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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The brake rotors rust under normal conditions unless they are zinc coated.

I think you should just go to a mechanic with all these problems instead of fixing yourself.
 

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