NEW FAQ'S INDEX - '92-'00 CIVIC / DEL SOL

[Syndacate]

This is the FAQ section for '92-'00 Civics/Del Sols. Author's Note: I apologize for the extremely long turn-around time on this FAQ. I said I'd release version 2.0.0 a very long time ago, but kept getting either side tracked or swamped with work. Now that I finally have some time, I have updated the FAQ section. First time visiting the FAQ section? PLEASE READ FIRST!! Please PM me if there are any errors on this page or you find any of the linked information to be inaccurate or not working and I will correct it as soon as possible. Also, if there are any links you feel are in the wrong section or that you'd like to submit for me to post in this FAQ, please PM me as well. Things will be answered/altered more efficiently if they're PM'ed to me opposed to posting them here. I'd like to thank the less than 10% of people who actually PM'ed me about problems/suggestions/adds so I can be notified upon logging in opposed to posting here for their efforts. Even though the amount of them was little, I appreciate the efforts of those who took the time to read the directions. Special thanks to B18C5-EH2, without his original FAQ, the original version of this FAQ couldn't have been created. Thank you, B18C5-EH2. Link To Original FAQ Important and VERY commonly asked questions: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAR FROM THIEVES OEM Parts Sellers List Table of Contents: 1) Engine 2) Transmission 3) Brakes 4) Suspension / Wheels / Steering / Running Gear 5) Electrical 6) Specification Lists 7) Interior Removal: 8) Interior Alterations 9) Exterior Appearance 10) Engine Appearance 11) Swap Information / Motor Rebuilding 12) Forced Induction 13) Explanations 14) Discussions / Debates 15) Common Problem Troubleshooting 16) Misc. Information 17) Other FAQ Sections Notes from the creator/maintainer about pictures: Alright, I realize not all FAQ write-ups have pictures even though they're supposed to. Do know, I have gone through every link on this page, most of them multiple times. I tried to weed out ones that weren't very helpful without the pictures, and retain ones that still had helpful value (even if it was less) without the pictures. Also be aware, I have contacted the initial creators of these write-ups (all of them) asking about the pictures, some respond and we get the images working, some don't come on H-T anymore, and some have lost the pictures since they've posted. So please try to be understanding of those threads without pictures. I've been working on cars awhile, so a lot of the write-ups that don't have pictures but I left here seem to make sense to me, but may not to a complete noob, so do try to understand that I tried to use the best judgement I could when chosing whether or not a thread would be helpful without its pictures (if they were originally intended and are no longer there). A common response I've been getting from write-up creators was that pictures were lost for good with the fall of we-todd-did-racing - as unfortunate as this is, it's something we'll simply have to work around as a community. Engine LS/VTEC, The truth behind the power (LS/VTEC information) DIY Magnetic Oil Drain Plug DOHC VTEC Cam Identification D16Y8 Intake Manifold Swap to D16Z6 '92-'95 SOHC Mini-me (Z6 head on B7) '96-'00 SOHC Mini-me (Y8 head on Y7) '92-'95 SOHC Mini-me (Y8 Head Onto OBD-I B7/B8) Installing Energy Suspension Polyurethane Shifter Bushings PART 1, PART 2 Rebuild/Fix FITV Timing Belt and Water Pump on D16Z6 (will work as generic write-up, though) Coolant Flush and Thermostat Change Changing Distributor O Ring Replacing DOHC VTEC Valves, Valve Springs, and Retainers replacement Camshaft and Valve Spring Install on VTEC D series motors (will work as generic write-up) D16Z6 Valve Lash Adjustment (will work as generic guide) Generic Header Install Installing B&M Fuel Pressure Regulator Removing Crank Pulley How To Perform a Leak Down Test Yourself Seafoam: Experience and How-To Use It Converting JDM Intake Manifold To Meet USDM Cali Ref Specs Making JDM ITR Motor BAR Legal B-Series Valve Adjustment BLOX Intake Manifold Installation On GSR (B18C/B18C1) Motors Transmission Changing '92-'00 D Series Manual Transmission Fluid Changing '92-'00 D Series Manual Transmission Fluid #2 '92-'95 Auto to Manual Transmission swap '96-'00 Auto to Manual Transmission Conversion '96-'00 Automatic to Manual Conversion Parts and Warnings Parts List For '92-'95 Automatic to Manual Transmission Conversion Parts List For Auto To Manual Conversion D Series Transmission Tear Down (and how to inspect the input shaft bearing) '96-'00 Civic Transmission Removal (will work as generic write-up) Short Shifter Install Short Shifter Install #2 Identifying B-Series Transmissions Creating a Shifter Extension Creating a Shifter Extension #2 Running A Braided Clutch Line on '92-'95 Civics Gear Ratios for '92-'95 CX, DX, LX, VX, EX, and Si; '90-'91 JDM Integra RSi, XSi; '90-'93 Integra GS, LS, RS; '94-'01 GS/LS; '98-'01 JDM ITR; '93-'01 GSR/JDM SiR; '90-'91 CRX SiR/Civic; DOHC Del Sol VTEC/'99-'00 Si; '95-'97 ITR/JDM ITR; '92-'94 GSR/JDM Integra XSi; RSX/RSX-S. Brakes Scarebird Disk Brake Conversion for '96-'00 Civics (Similar for '92-'95) How-To Check and Clean Your Rear ABS Sensor Basic Brake Component and Upgrades Explained ITR Brakes Onto '96-'00 Civic Rear Disc Brakes On A Civic (Starts post #3)(No Pictures) Integra Rear Disc Conversion For '92-'95 Civics '92-'95 Integra Brake Swap Complete Rear Disc Swap For '96-'00 Civics Putting X Brakes on '96-'00 Civics NSX Calipers on '96-'00 Civics Replacing Brake Rotors Without ABS Integra Disc Brake Conversion Using Stock Knuckles 1" JDM ITR Master Cylinder and Brake Booster Install to Civics Changing Brake Pads and Rotors On '96-'00 Civics Suspension / Wheels / Steering / Running Gear This pertains to anything "under" the car, struts, sway bars, rack & pinion, axles, so on and so forth. Swapping Steering Wheels On '92-'95 Civics Replacing Airbags on '96-'00 Civics How-To Check and Clean Your Rear ABS Sensor B Series Axle Replacement Converting Your Power Steering Rack to Manual Changing Tie Rod Ends (4th post down) Traction Bar Install On '96-'00 Civic HX Rims on GSR/Si '96-'00 Civic Front Strut Tower Bar Installation '96-'00 Civic Lower Tie Brace Installation Installing Coilover Springs (Part 1) Installing Lowering Springs Post #4 Quaife Steering Installation In '92-'95 Civic '92-'95 Shock / Strut Replacement DIY Replacing Trailing Arm Bushings Popping Out Front Ball Joints Installing ARP Wheel Studs Electrical OBD-I ECU Pinout Fixing "No DomeLight" Problem After Installing Aftermarket Radio In '96-'00 Civics Wiring Secondary O2 Sensor Directly To ECU How-To Manual to Power Door Conversion on '92-'95 Civics Installing Map Lights (del sol) Wiring Up S2000 Ignition Button To Civics Basic Electrical Troubleshooting '94-'01 Integra Cluster Into '92-'95 Civic Resetting SRS Light Aftermarket Tach Installation Making A Trunk Light For '96-'00 Civic Hatchbacks Re-Wiring Del Sol Auxiliary Lights To Be On Without Headlights Re-Wiring '96-'00 Windshield Wipers To Fix The "Posessed Wiper" Problem Check Engine Light (CEL) Codes and How To Check Them Without a Code Reader ('92-'95 Civics) Check Engine Light (CEL) Codes and How To Check Them Without A Code Reader ('96-'00 Civics) Lots of Wiring Information on OBD-II B-Series engines Into '96-'00 Civics Wiring Information For OBD-I GSR motors Into '92-'95 VX Civics Wiring Up VTEC On '92-'95 Swaps With a p28 ECU (Z6, ZC, Z1, or Mini-Me Swaps) DIY JDM Folding Mirrors Using OEM Relay Wiring Wiring Up Injector Resistor Box Syncing The Keyless Entry Remote To Your '96-'00 Civic How To Wire '99/'00 OEM Fog Lights To Turn On With Parking Lights Disabling Key/Door Open / Headlights On Ringer Main Relay - What it does, and how it works! How-To Install Variable Shift Light In '96-'00 Civics Creating/Installing A Plug & Play Resistor Box On '96-'00 Civics Wiring In A Fuel Cut-Off Switch How To Fix Blower Motor That Only Works On Some Speeds Converting Auto ECU's to Manual ECU's Power Door Lock Actuators In '92-'95 Civics Power Windows, Locks, and Mirrors In '92-'95 Civics Wiring Up Your Horn To Aftermarket Wheel Horn On '92-'95 Civics Calibrating Your Speedometer Installing eBay "Spoon" Power Mirrors on '96-'00 Civics Specification Lists Check Engine Light (CEL) Codes and How To Check Them Without a Code Reader ('92-'95 Civics) H-T Official SOHC Track Times H-T Official DOHC Track Times Common B Series Engine Specs Common H/F Series Engine Specs Common D Series Engine Specs How-To ID a Civic Specs Based On The VIN Honda OEM Paint Codes Honda Engine Codes Common Problems, Recalls and Service Bulletins for '92-'00 Civics and del Sols '96-'00 Civic OEM Interior Colors '96-'00 Civic OEM Exterior Colors (Pictures) B vs H vs D weight arguments settled by scale '96-'00 Maintenance Schedule '96-'00 Civic Trim Differences The Ultimate Chassis Codes List '92-'95 Civic Weights and Standard Options D-Series Bolt Torque Specs Honda Civic Chassis and Engine Codes '96-'00 Official Paint Code List Non-Official Hood Weights for some '92-'95 and some '96-'00 Civics Identifying Your ECU OBD-IIa ECU Wiring Pinout '92-'95 Civic Hood Fuse Box Diagram Printable Fuse Box Diagrams For '92-'00 Civics and '93-'97 Del Sols Engine Head Codes '92-'95 Civic Specs '94-'01 Integra GSR Specs (click "specs" at the top) JDM Ferio Brochure Interior Removal Removing The Dash In '92-'95 Civics Removing Sound Deadening Tar Removing Carpet in '95-'95 Civics Removing Rear Seats In '92-'95 Hatchbacks Removing Inside Quarter Paneling In '92-'95 Hatchbacks Removing Headliner and Pillar Paneling In '92-'95 Civics '92-'95 Civic Dash Removal/Installation Removing Paint From Interior Panels Removing SRS Steering Wheel and Installing Delay Wipers Removing/Cleaning Blower Motor (5th post) Replacing The Steering Wheel On '96-'00 Civics Interior Alterations Installing Aftermarket Steering Wheel In '92-'95 Civics '94-'01 Integra Dashboard Into '92-'95 Civics Swapping Steering Wheels and Dash Boards On '92-'95 Civics (Scroll Down) Sizing A Spare Tire Cover For '96-'00 Civics Swapping Gauges In '92-'95 Clusters (To Keep Your Original Odometer) General Write-Up For LED's In An OEM Cluster Dying Your Stock Carpet Creating Grip-Tape Pedals S2000 Seats In '96-'00 Civics GSR Seats In '96-'00 Civics Del Sol Seats In '96-'00 Civics RSX Seats In '96-'00 Civic [/url]Modifying Brackets for RSX Seats Into '96-'00 Civics Part 1, Part 2 '92-'96 Prelude Seats In '96-'00 Civics Make Your Own Seat Mounting For Sparco Race Shells Changing The Fabric On Your Doors Amber Dash Bulbs In '92-'95 Civics Amber Dash Bulbs In '96-'00 Civics '99/'00 Civic Climate Control into '96-'98 Civics GSR Cluster In '88-'91 Civics (No Pictures) '94-'98 GSR Cluster In '92-'95 Civics '94-'01 Integra Cluster In '92-'00 Civics '94-'01 Integra Dashboard In '92-'95 Civics '94-'01 Integra Dashboard In '92-'95 Civics Power Door Lock Actuators In '92-'95 Civics Power Windows, Locks, and Mirrors In '92-'95 Civics Creating/Installing Shifter Plate On '96-'00 Civics Changing Dash Button Bulbs (Cruise Control, Defrosters, Sunroof, etc.) In '92-'95 Civics Moving Your SRS Light Into A JDM Cluster And Keep It Working Putting Your Window Back On Track & Keeping It That Way (Lubing, Also) Putting An RSX or EP Civic Steering Wheel Onto A '96-'00 Civic Putting JDM Steering Wheel Onto '92-'95 Civics And Horn Wiring Exterior Appearance Installing JDM Access Window Visors on '96-'00 Civics Installing JDM Access Visors On '96-'00 Civics #2 Installing Window Visors On '96-'00 Civics Side Marker Install Instructions PDF Side Marker Install On '99/'00 Civics Side Markers For '92-'95 Civics With Wiring Instructions Installing JDM Side Markers On '92-'95 Civics Prepping and Painting Car (3rd Post) Painting Door Handles, Spoiler, and Handles Painting Trims, Rockers, and Mirrors in '92-'95 Civics Painting Rims '96-'00 Side Skirts On '92-'95 Civics '92-'95 Civic Lip On A Del Sol DIY Black Headlight Housings For '96-'00 Civics '99/'00 Si Lip On '92-'95 Civics DIY Home Depot Lip For '88-'91 Civics OEM Bi-Xenon HID Retrofit For '96-'00 Civics Turning OEM Fogs Yellow DIY Yellow Fog Lights For '92-'95 Civics DIY Yellow Fog Lights For '92-'95 Civics #2 '99/'00 Front End On '96-'98 Civics Rear Hatch Window Replacement Polishing Rims Preventing Your Doors From Rusting '96-'00 Fixing Water Leak Into Trunk How To Replace A Fender On '92-'95 Civics Make Bumper Flush to Fender On '92-'95 Civics Painting '96-'00 Sideskirts and CTR grille Fixing Poor Visibility On Your Spoon Knock-off Mirror Fixing Poor Visibility On Your Spoon Knockoff Mirrors #2 Engine Appearance Installing Hood Dampers Using '92-'95 hatch Dampers on '96-'00 Civics (Could be used for general write-up) Painting Your Valve Cover Polishing Header SOHC Wire Tuck (Starts on 2nd post, picture links broken) Cutting Valve Cover To See Cam Gears On DOHC Motors Swap Information / Motor Rebuilding B16 Bottom End Build OBD-II LS into '92-'95 civics (OBD-I chassis) General K20 Into '92-'00 Civics/'94-'01 Integras Basic Swap Information For Civics Detailed General "How-To-Swap" information GSR Into '92-'00 Civics Detailed H22 Into '92-'00 Civic Information H22A Into Civic Axle Information B20 Into '96-'00 Civics B20 Into '96-'00 Civic Part List Removing/Installing Your Engine Without a Hoist OBD-I Engine into OBD-IIa or OBD-IIb civic or integra Building an LS/VTEC K20 Into '92-'95 Civics, '93-'97 Del Sols, and '94-'01 Integras D-Series Compression Ratio Calculator B/D-Series Compression Ratio Calculator H/F-Series Compression Ratio Calculator Horsepower Calculator Retaining PS w/ a '96-'00 B-Series Swap How To Build A Reliable LS/VTEC / B20VTEC Correct Timing Belt / Water Pump For Your JDM D15B Forced Induction NOTE BEFORE READING: This is only a limited FAQ for Forced Induction directly related to this section. You may find more specific help in the actual Forced Induction forum, located here. Turbocharging A Civic On A Budget General Guide For Turbocharging Cars Parts List For Assembling Turbo Kits Installing A Turbo Kit On Your Civic DIY Oil Catch Can IComplete Guide To Installing A Drag 3 Turbo Kit Mounting Oil Lines To Firewall Explanations Automatic Transmissions and Torque Converters Explained Explanation of Camber Kits and How To Use Them Basic Brake Component and Upgrades Explained Check Engine Light (CEL) Codes and How To Check Them Without a Code Reader ('92-'95 Civics) Differences Between 96-98 Civic Bodies and 99-00 Civic Bodies Shown & Explained FRM (H22) Sleeves Explained! SOHC Upgrades Explained B16 vs B18 Heads (Airflow) Explained Fuel Setups Explained Coolant Systems Explained Motor Oil Explained Why To Use Blanks Over Cross Drilled Rotors Explained Choosing HID's Explained Nitrous System Basics Explained Information/Explainations Regarding Upgrades For The D15B7 VX Wheels and Gearing Explained Smog and Smog Tests Explained What Is VTEC? VTEC Explained What VTEC is and How It Works Choosing Which '92-'95 Civic Trim Is For You Brake System Differences Between '99/'00 EX (manual)(non ABS) and The '99-'00 Si Explained ES Bushing Binding Explained Polyurethane Bushings and Friction Explained Suspension Deformation & How It Happens Explained Reading Tire Temperature - Explained Corner Balancing Explained Honda OEM Part Numbers Explained Basic Cooling System Concepts Explained Discussions / Debates B vs H vs D weight arguments settled by scale Where A Lot Of People Get Engine Swaps Discussion Basic H22 - Too Heavy? Arguments As To Which Is Better: H22 or ITR B16 Vs. B18 Arguments More B16 Vs. B18 Arguments More B16 Vs. B18 Arguments And Yet More B16 Vs. B18 Arguments Common Problem Troubleshooting Check Engine Light (CEL) Codes and How To Check Them Without a Code Reader ('92-'95 Civics) Identifying Your ECU Spark Plug Diagnostics By Appearance BASICS: No Start Diagnosis 101 Heat Pointing In Wrong Direction On '96-'00 Civics Common Idle Issues and Fixes Related to Code 14 How-To Make Your Exhaust Note CA Legal (<95db) Charging Your AC System Misc. Information This is ~~information~~ on different theories, explanations, and arguments pertaining to a wide variety of different aspects of cars. H22 Weight to B-Series Weight Comparison - proven Compression Ratio Formulas Interchangeable parts on '92-'00 Civics More How-To's For '92-'95 EX's Some Random Tips and Tricks From 1st Hand Experience Honda Civic History Exhaust Sound Clips To Help You Decide On An Exhaust Honda's Suggestions On Properly Storing Your Car Bolting '06-'07 Si Exhaust Onto '96-'00 Hatchbacks Where To Purchase Whole-Sale (Cheap) Honda/Acura OEM Parts Online Adjusting '92-'00 Headlights Other FAQ's This is a list of links to other FAQ's or FAQ's I deemed are very helpful on one or more particular topic(s) Honda-Tuning's Archive of Tech Articles (Very good) Collection of Misc. Write-Ups Link To Another Misc. Collection of Other How-To's LS/VTEC FAQ H2B FAQ Version 2.0.2:6 - 2.0.0:1 fixes include a re-visit of all threads and removing bad ones (dead), re-grouping questions in the wrong category, reorganizing categories, and changing titles to fit questions more appropriately. Thank you for reading. Version planning - 2.0.5:0 will have a better organized "very important" category - Expected completion date: N/A - 2.1.0:0 will have more organized entries per category - Expected completion date: N/A

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[Bense]

Thanks Syndacate!


Here's the old FAQ which is now unstickied and locked. All updates will go to this thread. The older one was too cluttered. So this updated and cleaned up version was created by Syndacate.
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/642479

[BlueIntegraBoy]

Here's a good Del Sol map light write-up I found searching

http://www.teamdelsolwa.com/howto/maplights.htm

[NOFX]

I don't see this up there, though I could have missed it.

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1992733

Didn't you want to put fuses in electrical at least? FYI, so far you're the only person I've heard say they would expect it under specifications. I've asked a few people to see if anyone else might agree.

[wildoutwhitegsr]

***How-To*** Check & Clean Your Rear ABS Wheel Sensor

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2205909

[NOFX]

Originally Posted by 80’sbaby

can someone do a diy for a 91 integra seat in a ej1

Search first and then if there isn't the info you need, make a new thread. This is not a thread for suggesting threads which you want others to make.

http://hondaswap.com/civic-del...89310/

Originally Posted by J.Lhotz

Hi Syndacate,

i would like to ask how to convert my manual window to power window? i got 95 civic hatchback.

I think there is a thread on this already. If not, make your own thread.

Syndacate made THIS thread. He did not make all the threads linked in his post and he did not use his magical thread searching capabilities to find every single thread in his post.

This thread is meerly for listing the more helpful threads in one place.

Btw, there was already a link to your solution in the first post.
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1065575

Originally Posted by VNG704

I may have missed it but is there a link or maybe it can be added to the list. A list of parts interchangeability between the models/years. for example, an eg civic shock would fit a ek civic... not sure if it does but jsut a possible example for newbies like me would need to know.


Modified by VNG704 at 10:52 AM 8/18/2008

This isn't a thread for suggestions like that. The guy who made this thread didn't make all the threads linked in it. He just cataloged them here.

If you want a thread like that, search for it, make it or ask someone else to make one. The most you can do in this thread is PM the OP and ask him to add a certain thread and give him the link.

I'm pretty sure there's already a thread like that though.

This thread is also already linked above.
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1024818

EDIT: Looked up all the info for you three and linked it here instead. It took me about five minutes (I checked all the new posts since I last visited H-T within the ten minutes since I first made this post and the time I'm editing it now).


Modified by NOFX at 2:09 PM 8/18/2008

[HybridcivicLS-T]

please Do not post questions in this thread

[Syndacate]

I'm happy to announce that version 2.0.0 of the FAQ has been released. Version fixes are in the post.