Robson3022 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 1 minute ago, beko1987 said: Oooh nice civic! I did have a look at the late last year but the prices hadn't fully dropped to my affordability bar ones that were just fucked. Can't ever like the beetle though, my brain just isn't wired up. I get the cheap convertible though, I've been tempted before and it's probably the only fairly sensible removable roof option out there that is also cheap... Think I'd have the tigra over the vw though,which is qlmost like saying I'd rather the sick just came out of my mouth rather than mouth and nose Hahaha the beetle and tigra both drove really well. The tigra was pretty slow mind. The beetle felt like you could eat the miles up in it. Civic felt a bit meh when I picked it up. They are great on diesel and are relatively spritely but this one feels a bit unloved inside. I’ve hopefully remedied that it’s a lot tidier now. @Jazoli I’m not a massive fan of aftermarket head units any more. I just don’t think they look right in cars that have their dash arranged around the radio. (Plus I’m going to sell the old one as it looks to be worth somewhere between £200-£400) Ive got a wheel speed sensor for it to see if that clears up the abs light (the last one I had had the same fault) I’ve got a cheap code reader on the way today to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 @Robson3022 Where did you get the tool set from?? Sent from my SM-A505FN using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 38 minutes ago, Floatylight said: @Robson3022 Where did you get the tool set from?? Sent from my SM-A505FN using Tapatalk Was this one from Amazon. Ordered it 3pm Sat arrived Sunday at 5pm! Floatylight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 You'll definitely need them - that flat panel at the top of the radio puts up a heck of a fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Someone has been here before obviously and helped me right out! This should be painless.... paulplom, LightBulbFun, privatewire and 4 others 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Got it out. Absolutely painless as it wasn’t screwed in at the bottom so didn’t need to dismantle the centre console. Even the mic which was wired in to the a pillar had been done sensibly so removing the door trim had that out. need to find a standard head unit now and fix the Wheel speed sensor. Job half jobbed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Did nobody tell you that the OE head units have to be coded to the car at great expense at a Honda dealership and only if you have the car security code and head unit code? Robson3022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 27 minutes ago, Jazoli said: Did nobody tell you that the OE head units have to be coded to the car at great expense at a Honda dealership and only if you have the car security code and head unit code? Haha they reckon it’s about £3 million isn’t it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Nice civic I would offer a head unit exchange but the type R I picked up on Saturday has sat nav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanycan Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 It's coming along well dude, hope you have fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Another qwality tool arrived tonight ready to identify which wheel speed sensor needs changed Amazons finest! Considered a green teeth one but thought at £16.99 the least tech the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 You'll be lucky if that reads ABS systems, most of the cheaper ones don't and just read engine faults. SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 40 minutes ago, Jazoli said: You'll be lucky if that reads ABS systems, most of the cheaper ones don't and just read engine faults. Excellent news. Urgh.. To be fair I was told it was the drivers front so we will see what happens!!! paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 11 hours ago, Jazoli said: You'll be lucky if that reads ABS systems, most of the cheaper ones don't and just read engine faults. Turns out you were right. If I’d splurged another £5 I’d I have got one that reads abs codes! Ah well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Just send it back to Amazon and get the other one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 nip up and see Andy in anfield plain ? I'm sure he will be able to help out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 hour ago, gm said: nip up and see Andy in anfield plain ? I'm sure he will be able to help out Aye I normally take stuff to see Andy. Currently drilling the old sensor out as it is being difficult. Turning into a bit of a nightmare!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 So ended up having a right scrap with this! But it’s done! Safety golden doodle was activated, pink tools as mine have been misplaced and the oldest jack known to man given to me in Tesco car park! UltraWomble, Lacquer Peel, privatewire and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I've used this app on my phone for a good few years now. It works really well. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en_GB You'll need one of these to go with it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Scanner-Diagnostic-Adapter-Android/dp/B07CP632CL/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=obd+dongle&qid=1590563207&sr=8-6 Robson3022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Been for a run out in this today 65mpg!!! WTF. anyway all is well, drives great even the air con works. Can’t imagine there will be anymore updates on this. I’ve agreed to buy something else on here just struggling to get sorted to pick it up. Vegetable related. Civic is on daily duties for the foreseeable as it’s pretty good! leanycan, gm and paulplom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 6 hours ago, paulplom said: I've used this app on my phone for a good few years now. It works really well. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torque&hl=en_GB You'll need one of these to go with it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Scanner-Diagnostic-Adapter-Android/dp/B07CP632CL/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=obd+dongle&qid=1590563207&sr=8-6 I also use this app and have paid for the pro version but it doesn't do ABS or Airbag ECU's though. Glad to see the Civic is all fixed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 ahh a facelift grille- mine wore one of those for a while this was before it was mine- i had the primevil also starring in this pic first nose job i do like these grilles but i didn't love it on my car- works better on a dark colour imho so facelift 2 Robson3022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanycan Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Did that sort the abs light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 1 hour ago, leanycan said: Did that sort the abs light? Yeah all sorted. Someone has offered to buy it already but think I’m going to keep it a little while!!! paulplom and leanycan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Collection thread imminent just preparing breakfast. Not the longest but will be travelling on the OMGCOVID19TRAIN hopefully there’s no one on it as I’ve had this car kept for me for a little while. Poo count = 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Brekkie demolished. Vehicle of choice for train station drop courtesy of Tesco free electricity poo count 1 (second one imminent) coffee count 2 no train station or train coffee because OMGcovid19 The Moog and UltraWomble 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Eerie train and station eta 30 mins! Broadsword and Shite Ron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 Well I didn’t do a very good job of updating this. Now home. Thread to be updated once I’ve had a coffee. Very very pleased!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 platform 1 suggests northbound ? Have you been to volvoland ? Robson3022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson3022 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 7 minutes ago, gm said: platform 1 suggests northbound ? gave you been to volvoland ? Correct. Drives great! Bit of wheel judder under breaking which seemed to improve the further I drove so suspecting crud on the discs. Air con does not work hopefully just needs a regas m9. 11/10 @garbaldy top shitter would by chod again. Further updates when I can be arsed. jumpingjehovahs, garbaldy, paulplom and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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