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1998 Honda Civic

1998 Honda Civic questions and answers

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Q: What color does the maintenance light of a 1998 Honda Civic turns when it needs maintenance?
I have a 1998 Honda Civic LX and i have this little square on the cluster and its the stock cluster and underneath it is says "maintenance required" and it used to be black in color, but now its kind of red. I am just wondering if anyone would know if thats the maintenance required light in a 98 Honda Civic LX?

A: You are correct - when it's red, the light is "on" meaning that the OBD code reader needs to be hooked up (done for free at some auto parts stores) and the codes viewed to indicate the repairs needed

Q: Where can i find a good body kit for my 1998 Honda Civic Hatchback DX?
I just bought a Black 1998 Honda Civic Hatchback DX and wanted to know here i could purchase a good body kit for it?

A: Justin, whats your budget? Reason why I ask is because you do not have to spend thousands of dollars on a body kit from Japan for your 96-98 Civic (EK) Hatch such as Air Walker, Back Yard Special, C-Westin, J's Racing, ETC., you can pay a fraction of that by buying a replica body kit manufactured by VIS Racing, Duraflex, companies like this already have (Cwestin, Buddy Club, Air Walker) style made for your vehicle. I personally have a VIS kit on my Nissan and am very happy w/ it, I made my purchase through http://www.iatuner.com/ and they gave me my VIS Vertex style kit for an awesome price. Hope this information helps.

Q: Is it possible to swap a automatic trans for a manual trans on a 1998 Honda civic ex?
I have a 1998 Honda civic with 80,000+ miles on it and it has an automatic trans I would like to do stuff to it and a manual trans is need. Is it possible to swap them? Thanks for the answers

A: Yea buddy, it's easily possible. You will need a new transmission, new foot pedals, a new shifter and a mechanic with a lot of patience! It's time consuming, but it can be done!

Q: Where can i find a nice easy to install spoiler for my 1998 Honda Civic Hatchback DX?
Where can i find a nice easy to install spoiler for my 1998 Honda Civic Hatchback DX?

A: if i were you i would get a Civic Type-R spoiler. i only like to put OEM honda parts wether it be JDM or USDM. either way its easy you just have to find out where to drill the holes :) and when you do find them drill from the outside in not the inside out and put masking tape where your going to drill so it doesnt chip the paint and go slow...unless its like a 99 civic Si trunk where on the inside theres markers where the spoiler holes should be, they are tiny little bubbles in the metal. in that case you can drill from the inside out. but sill put masking tape on the outside...

Q: How much should I sell my 1998 Honda Civic EX for?
1998 Civic EX, 2 door coupe. It has 150,000 miles. I have had no problems with it. My mom owned it before me, and my grandfather before her. Cons- Cracked windshield, dent on driver side door and missing door handle. KBB values it at 4200 in excellent condition. Does $3,300 sound reasonable?

A: yea try it for $3300 and if no buyers lower it to $3000

Q: Whats the differents between a 1998 Honda Civic CXi and a GLi?
Whats the differents between a 1998 Honda Civic CXi and a GLi?

A: theres No such thing as a 98 CXI or GLI theres Dx,Lx,Ex, & Si unless its one of them its just luxury options I kno V W makes a 98 jetta GLI

Q: 1998 honda civic ex leaking water into passenger side?
I have a 1998 honda civic ex coupe and today it started to drip water from underneath the glove box. I've aske around and some have said that it could possibly be the heater core; howvere, it is not leaking antifreeze only water. Any suggestions??? Thanks so much!!

A: If you are running your AC it is the drain it is stopped up and not running out the tube beneath the car. Slide a coat hanger up the tube from under the car very slowly or you can use compressed air and blow it out.

Q: How much is a manual trans for a 1998 Honda civic ex swap?
I have a 1998 Honda civic ex with an automatic trans I was hopeing someone had a rough price of a used one or any ideas where to get on I would like to do stuff to it and the auto trans won't help haha well thanks for the help

A: Just look around, think outside the box on where to source one. I'm on the look out for a new motor for my Celica, and in the meantime I'm going to be converting it to manual. After looking around, I have deemed it cheaper to buy an entire write-off car, pull the motor and transmission out of that and then part out the rest of the car. Alternatively, wreckers might have what you need. Installing the pedal box will be a first for me though, I've heard it's a pain...

Q: Would it make any sense to Customize my 1998 Honda Civic DX Hatchback?
i own a 1998 Honda Civic DX Hatchback Automatic and i was wondering would it be worth my time and money investing in this car?

A: It all depends on what your goals are for the car and far your wallet can go. There is definitely nothing wrong with cosmetic improvements. i.e, Lip Kit, Spoiler, Springs/ Shocks, Rims, Hood, etc... If you are just looking for something that looks good and dont really care for performance, a little bit of cash can really give your EK hatch quite a transformation. If you want performance, I hate to be the bearer of bad news. Although the D16Y7 motor from your DX is a great motor and a great gas saver, it doesnt really have all that much potential in the performance department without shelling out excessive amounts of cash. make no mistake, I have personally seen some well built DX's. But there is where the wallet and a great deal of patience come into play. Then again, most people in the Honda scene really dont have the patience and dont care too much for investing in the SOHC motors. Whether they are VTEC motors or not. Especially having the dreaded slushbox automatic transmission. The typical tuners usually tend to huck the D-series engine and swap in the famed B16A, B18C1, or B18C5... The first 2 motors are readily available from most junkyards and/ or JDM engine distributors at a very reasonable price. The latter from the infamous Type-R is not so common just due to the price tags as result of the rarity of these motors. All of these motors are excellent and make a big difference in the prized EG and EK hatchbacks as a result of their lower curb weights and lack of interior aesthetics such as power windows, locks, sunroofs, Power steering, etc. I think you get my point here. Like I said it is all about you and how far you can stretch that wallet. Got $10,000? You can have one hell of a sleeper that will give most V-8's a run for their money. Its up to you! Best of luck friend!

Q: What kind of igniton distributor can i use for my 1998 honda civic?
do i neccessarily need one that when i google for it says for honda civic or can i get any run of the mill distributor?

A: a distributor for a 1998 honda civic should work fine.

Q: How much do you think this 1998 Honda Civic EX is worth?
Im planning 2 buy a 98 Civic (Auto) with 145000 Kms on it. Its front left door has been replaced and has some rust on it. Overall, its in good condition and the test drive was good 2. The dealer is asking for $3700 (without e-testing and safety). His price is firm. Do u think I should go for this car? *Im from Canada n this is a Canadian car. Thank You in advance.

A: try to offer him 3400