I've had this overheating problem on my em2 for 17 years. 248k miles now. Chased the overheating issue and fixed every damn thing that could have been the problem. Some times I would fix it only find out that another part of the system was contributing to the problem too. I have replaced the whole engine and the car still overheat with the new engine - yeah you read it right, new engine overheated also. During the time the overheating was happening on the newly replaced engine I come to realize that nothing about the engine was at fault. Every single part on the new engine was replaced with new a new genuine Honda part, coolant level was topped off, air flushed out of system - every prevention was covered, absolutely nothing was left unchecked. The car overheated and there was nothing to stop it from doing so. I can't help but to think that the only left to blame is the ECU. Crazy as that may sound, I did have my car for seventeen years and remembered that it overheated once when it had less than 500 miles. The EM2 or perhaps D17 engine is the crappiest motor ever made.
@OChrome Going on more than 18 years now, getting every penny out of it. Car is a gas saver, I've benefited so much for having it - it allowed me to do so much more with my money. I have been able to own other nicer vehicles because of owning the Civic. It's my Daily, I own four other pleasure cars :)
Damn, I have a 2004 Honda civic. I replaced the head gasket, water pump, both temperature sensors, the radiator, the thermostat, plus I rebuilt the whole thing. It keeps over heating… Any idea?
I have an 01 Lx and we legit going through the same thing you are I’m about to replace the water plump/ timing belt and I obviously don’t want to I think it’s my head gasket or my valve cover gasket not having a good seal hopefully that’s it but find any updates please let me know
They make a impact socket for taking off harmonic balance and if you do another honda I strongly suggest you invest 25-30 bucks in one. Hammers that harmonic balance nut right off real easy.
Ensure that both fan are spinning the correct direction i had the same problem i flush. Pressure test an everything was ok i gave up an the car an the a/c man solve the problem it was the fan pushing instead of pulling
1 have. A. 05. Honda Civic. Showing signs of overheating took it to the lazy mechanics of Pep Boys I didn’t find nothing. So. I’m going to pull the thermostat out. Change the control sensor for the heater fan. Try some blue devil head gasket repair. See what happens. The biggest issue is that it does not overheat every time I drive the car so if you take it to the mechanic shop and it’s not overheating they say you have no problem no the problem is that you’re lazy and you don’t want to do your job so I guess I’m gonna have to take matters into my own hands wish me luck
Hey great video but I also like the part when you said I'm using a different camera cause my phone is overheating, damn your car and your phone now geez can a guy catch a break!
I drove mine on the freeway from work home....15 min drive no big deal. Stoped by at a drive through and while I was sitting there that sucker jumped high all the way to the H. When I drove off it leveled back to regular temp. It was weird never had seen it do that. Not even when my radiator cracked. I’m hoping it’s a stuck thermostat and not my head gasket.
Did it Fix it ?? I'm having overheating after hard driving then stopping. It will Idle for 2hrs in the yard and Not overheat but drive it for 1hr and stop to get gas and the Temperature guage will start climbing as you drive away from the gas station..???? Anyone else have this problem????
Well I’ll tell y’all wat I’m stuck on the side of the road rn cause of this overheating car, it’s funny cause it’s the same exact car nothing different
I've had this overheating problem on my em2 for 17 years. 248k miles now. Chased the overheating issue and fixed every damn thing that could have been the problem. Some times I would fix it only find out that another part of the system was contributing to the problem too. I have replaced the whole engine and the car still overheat with the new engine - yeah you read it right, new engine overheated also.
During the time the overheating was happening on the newly replaced engine I come to realize that nothing about the engine was at fault. Every single part on the new engine was replaced with new a new genuine Honda part, coolant level was topped off, air flushed out of system - every prevention was covered, absolutely nothing was left unchecked.
The car overheated and there was nothing to stop it from doing so.
I can't help but to think that the only left to blame is the ECU. Crazy as that may sound, I did have my car for seventeen years and remembered that it overheated once when it had less than 500 miles.
The EM2 or perhaps D17 engine is the crappiest motor ever made.
My engine has been overheating for 17 years and still runs, what a piece of garbage
@@Nyburglar yes, total piece of garbage. I still own it, it's my daily driver. Avoid the EM2
The fan is the cause it use a pull system
Update... Swapped out the D17 for a D15 nine months ago. Sacrifices 7 hp but eh, no overheating issues anymore.
@OChrome Going on more than 18 years now, getting every penny out of it. Car is a gas saver, I've benefited so much for having it - it allowed me to do so much more with my money. I have been able to own other nicer vehicles because of owning the Civic. It's my Daily, I own four other pleasure cars :)
Damn, I have a 2004 Honda civic.
I replaced the head gasket, water pump, both temperature sensors, the radiator, the thermostat, plus I rebuilt the whole thing.
It keeps over heating…
Any idea?
I have an 01 Lx and we legit going through the same thing you are I’m about to replace the water plump/ timing belt and I obviously don’t want to I think it’s my head gasket or my valve cover gasket not having a good seal hopefully that’s it but find any updates please let me know
Check ur fans directions
They make a impact socket for taking off harmonic balance and if you do another honda I strongly suggest you invest 25-30 bucks in one. Hammers that harmonic balance nut right off real easy.
Yes sir I tried that with 150 psi snap-on impact gun and a Craftsman I could not get it to budge
Ensure that both fan are spinning the correct direction i had the same problem i flush. Pressure test an everything was ok i gave up an the car an the a/c man solve the problem it was the fan pushing instead of pulling
Can you elaborate please ? Wdym pushing instead of pulling what needs replacement?
Does it help?
Was that your problem?
Was ac on when overheating?
1 have. A. 05. Honda Civic. Showing signs of overheating took it to the lazy mechanics of Pep Boys I didn’t find nothing. So. I’m going to pull the thermostat out. Change the control sensor for the heater fan. Try some blue devil head gasket repair. See what happens. The biggest issue is that it does not overheat every time I drive the car so if you take it to the mechanic shop and it’s not overheating they say you have no problem no the problem is that you’re lazy and you don’t want to do your job so I guess I’m gonna have to take matters into my own hands wish me luck
If it doesn't overheat everytime that sounds like a temperature sensor a fan turning slow or a faulty thermostat Imo
Hey great video but I also like the part when you said I'm using a different camera cause my phone is overheating, damn your car and your phone now geez can a guy catch a break!
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I drove mine on the freeway from work home....15 min drive no big deal. Stoped by at a drive through and while I was sitting there that sucker jumped high all the way to the H. When I drove off it leveled back to regular temp. It was weird never had seen it do that. Not even when my radiator cracked. I’m hoping it’s a stuck thermostat and not my head gasket.
My car does the same did u figure out the problem, I trying to figure it out
I have a 2005 Honda Civic and exactly the same symptoms, did you figure it out the issue? Thank you!
@@ManuelGomez-rm1rt I have exactly the same issue.
Same here... Do you guys already sort it all out? Pls let us know...
@@chrisvizconde3987 it’s most likely a head gasket lol
Did it Fix it ??
I'm having overheating after hard driving then stopping. It will Idle for 2hrs in the yard and Not overheat but drive it for 1hr and stop to get gas and the Temperature guage will start climbing as you drive away from the gas station..????
Anyone else have this problem????
Cuz I apologize I haven't made of follow up video but I sure will. Yes it totally solve my problems
Lol the issue is Driving me Crazy
I bet it was your fan motor or radiator cap
The fans were straight wired and I used the same radiator cap it's been running great now ever since the rebuild
Diagnosis is based on evidence, and not what two other guys said
Well I’ll tell y’all wat I’m stuck on the side of the road rn cause of this overheating car, it’s funny cause it’s the same exact car nothing different
Did you just say your Phones Overheating 😂😂😂
Parts cannon alert