How I Found & Fixed my Non-Running Honda CRZ | The Auction Car Story
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- Опубликовано: 19 дек 2021
- Was my Honda CRZ meant to be? In today's video, I give you the full story of my new project car. From a dead auction car to a perfectly running vehicle in about 20 minutes, I think I lucked out!
In my previous video, I introduced you all to my new Honda CRZ project and my overall thoughts on the car. I mentioned that I bought this car at auction and the story was quite interesting ( at least in my opinion). I've always thought the CRZ's were such cool cars, but I never thought I would own one in this particular scenario. Unlike my Honda Civic purchases, I was truly going into this as a blind buy for a non-running vehicle. But who woulda thought that a couple fuses would be the answer? This is definitely one of those ideal Chris Fix moments haha.
I do find it oddly convenient that after months of searching for a new project car (that's different than what I've done before) THIS CRZ pops up in my feed. I wasn't searching for this car, but I'm glad it found me. Again, I wanted a BUDGET friendly car that I can have fun with and throw some mods at to make it my own. I know there's been a handful of comments regarding the CVT transmission and that I should have bought a nicer example, but...it's a $2400 car in an insane market. I would flintstone the damn thing for that price.
As you can see, I was pretty stoked about this situation. I went through an emotional rollercoaster for about 12 hours to have it all pay off. So what I'm trying to say is, follow your gut in situations like this. It could pay off with a $100 battery and $5 worth of fuses. I'm super pumped on this car and the story makes it that much better. So let's see how we can start making this thing better! 
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This is a SUPER common practice. Auction Rats go to auctions and purposely rig and sabotage cars in the hope they get the car at a cheaper price. Some auction houses hire these guys to do this on purpose to make more money in situations where customers back out. I’m excited for this build always loved the CR-Z’s.
I was thinking of the other angle; the buyer wanted to back out, pulled fuses and said it didn't run so they could back out for $500; but auction houses doing it to make the back out money seems just as likely from a shady place.
Story sounds like an AllDayAnthony type of story. Glad everything worked out for you man. One of the things that has drawn me to your builds is that they're really normal and anyone could do. You spend a lot time just cleaning and doing basic stuff that brings out a car and then you mod just enough for it to be cool and practical. Keep it up man looking forward to see what you have planned.
Thanks for watching man
@@ALLDAYANTHONY ...why have you stolen Chris Fix's shtick? The whole first person point of view, hand gesturing behind the camera thing is a rip-off. How PATHETIC!
@@rustyshackelford1483 Let me understand this, out of the entirety of youtube, you think only ONE youtuber can do a first person point of view? lol. Stop.
@@ALLDAYANTHONY...since you lack reading comprehension, I'll repeat...you stole Chris Fix's entire shtick (the entire presentation). You know it, I know it and anyone being honest knows it. You're a fraud, a plagiarist, an imposter...a wannabe Chris Fix, but not original enough. Maybe that's why he has millions of subscribers and you have a little over 100k.
@@rustyshackelford1483 Rusty, you’ve really opened my eyes to this situation. You’re right, I’ll never compare to our DIY lord and savior: Chris Fix. I’ve decided to hang my hat and quit this channel. If you need me, you can find me on my new ASMR channel where I light candles around a photo of Chris and cover myself in honey. I hope you’ll be my first subscriber.
IMO - the owner that bought it running probably had regrets about it. And then pulled fuses in an attempt to get outta the purchase. That would be my guess.
Makes no sense cause he had to pay the $500 fee anyway
@@Bucko99but he didn't have to pay the full asking price. Plus if it was "misadvertised" he may have been trying to use that to get out of the fee. Which failed in this case.
I was thinking the same thing. Only other plausible explanations I can think of is that someone that worked there wanted it and pulled the fuses, or if there's some sort of mechanic that gets the basics running, they pulled some fuses and never put them back in and didn't hear about the issue. Not really a lot of possibilities that I can see here.
My dad's friend buys cars from the auction and he said some guys pull fuses from cars so that other ppl won't be interested in bidding for it. But sometimes after paying for a few cars,they don't have enough to pay for all the ones they picked and pulled the fuses from so they leave and they can care less about putting the fuses back in the car that they couldn't buy. So I'm pretty sure thats what happen in this case.
somebody else that came to look at the car could sabotage it so it will sell cheaper
I just picked up my 2011 CRZ (6spd) a few months ago. I drove it from TX-NY and back, and the car was absolutely great. Took it on some twisty mountain roads through NC, TN, and VA. It was an absolute blast.
I have more plans for it in the future, but for now all I've done is the Takeda intake from aFe and swapping out the intake manifold for the GE8 Fit's. The intake noises are nice, and it does help open the throttle up a bit. Chasing power out of this thing isn't the plan, but it was a quick, easy, and affordable place to start.
Next will be coils, wheels, and tires!
Right on! Off to a great start
K swap it and itll turn it into an animal! It'll weight about 50lbs less too after removing the 200 lbs hybrid battery and installing the 150lb heavier k24 engine. U still save 50 lbs and gain and extra 75 hp. Not to mention the torque! 2,600 lbs crz k24 would be Hella fun to drive,especially since all crz's have the same suspension geometry as the euro civic type R.
Should pull up to the auction to show those two ladies that laughed at you.
I'm picking up my own 6MT CR-Z tomorrow, super stoked.
Such a quirky fun car, sure it's slow but with a 100km/h speed limit here it is more then enough to have fun, shifting through gears and taking corners.
I will be following along with this series as I slowly modify my own car as well. Looking forward to it!
Do a search for the Dino write up of the Spoon CR-Z on speedhunters.
It's slow but with that 6 speed you really get to push that car to its limits without cops harassing you!!! High revs pedal to the metal
@@sneakisneaki3484 exactly!
No way, I'm picking mine up tomorrow
It's not silly that you get excited about this kind of stuff that's awesome. And honestly I would rather watch you fix up a $2400 dollar auction car then just another guy with a crashed Lambo. The whole exotic car thing has become really over done and really isn't that relatable. Can't wait to see what you do with the car! Always had a little bit of a soft spot for the Crz just wish they would've made an si with a k20 and 6 speed.
Agree reg the exotics... more interesting with cars ordinary people actually can afford! 😊👍
Well they did make them in 6 speed and Honda did have intentions of putting the K20Z3 engine lsd tranny but the crz didn't pass crash test with the k20. Guess they felt the engine was to close to the firewall or something. So honda didn't bring out the Si version,instead they called it the EX and kept the same engine from the base model crz. I'm kinda glad they didn't put the k20 though cuz now that ima be installing a k24a2 on my z,it'll make it kinda unique since not many crz's sold(probably because of the Si version not being produced)plus with a k24 swap it'll be unique imo.
Stoked you got it running! I have had many occasions something went wrong in my car and it was a blown fuse. With absolutely nothing happening when you went to start the car, I had a strong feeling it was something not getting any power, which leads to checking the fuses. Excellent!
The Honda CR-Z is an underrated hatch. Sure it didn't come with a K Series, but that's besides the point. It's fun, quirky, and a unique car to boot. It's good to see the CR-Z getting some spotlight on RUclips. I've made a little over four years with mine, paid it off a few days ago, and still love it just as much as I did when I drove it off the lot.
Enjoy the car man. It's a blast.
Well now that u paid it off,would be perfect timing to K-Swap it lol it'll be way more fun!
@@boxer951 there actually isn’t a proper way to K swap the CR-Z though. I’m one to not have my dash lit up like a Christmas Tree if I did something like that.
HPD has a turbo-set for it, 50% more power...............
Where Ilive, you could only buy the MT-6 version.
Can’t wait for some updates! The story behind this car makes it so compelling to see what comes next!
I've been watching alldayanthony for about 2 months now. I starting to fix up my 2000 honda civic coupe. But I also picked up a very clean 2004 lexus is300 I was so happy when I got it. Keep up the good content.
I always wanted the 1987 Honda CRX,but never did.I have a 2020 Honda Civic SI coupe, I love it and will never get rid of.
You the man. A simple fix. We're all happy for you. More contents to come 🙂
Thanks for watching man!
ive been to quite a few car auctions and have encountered vehicles tampered with many times , im really glad it was a easy fix
I'm happy for you sir! I absolutely love my crz! Only thing I have going for it is an intake upgrade and shortened exhaust.
You are one of my inspiration to open my own garage(Ludacris' voice) car repair registered last month. I'm restoring a 1993 toyota pickup v6 4x4 sr5 extended cab manual and 1998 ek civichatch manual as well. So excited to hv my own welding machine even its the cheapest I could buy for now. And will start a RUclips channel soon so I can help a fellow enthusiasts as well. Keep up the awesome work Anthony!
The CRZ uses its IMA hybrid motor to start the engine so it doesn't ever "crank" unless the hybrid battery is dead and it's using the backup starter motor
I'm not sure if it actually has an external starter since my hybrid battery died one day at the drive thru and it took about a minute and then it turned on but I think it used power from the regular 12v battery to just start it,using the same method,so no starter needed.
@@boxer951 it does have a backup regular starter. I know because I unfortunately ended up using it and I audibly heard it crank
Already love it bro, keep it coming!
Somebody pulled the fuses to make it a "non-runner", less attractive and get it cheaper... easy-peasy... 😉
Good for you man, congrats!
Awesome buy!
2011 is a good year, even though it has less power than the 2013+ with the lithium battery, because most of the exterior upgrades are design for the 2011/2012. The CR-Z is basically a 2 door Fit, most mechanical parts are easy to come by. I can't wait to see what you do to this thing!
awesome story, I dream of going through the same thing someday haha. Looking forward to the CR-Z series!
24:10 all day anthony is like our friendly neighborhood spiderman
And this is the content I die for. Good Job Anth!
You the man Anthony.. my 98 civic build taking shape...I refer to your channel plenty
Nice One Anthony. Bought my CR-Z back in 2018 (UK GT Facelift version with 6 spd Manual on a 2013 plate). Had intended to sell it when I retired in Jan 2021 but here we are on the verge of 2022 and it is still on my driveway and used regularly. Be interesting to see what mods you come up with as I may be tempted to do some, just for fun and personal pleasure. Prices in the UK are going silly and mine is now worth £3000 more than I paid for it - but I STILL don't want to sell it 🙂
I feel your excitement, any car guy should. is why I watch cause your wins are more relatable than having a Ferrari on the channel.
Thanks man. You gotta appreciate the little things
I just got my crz similar way it’s running but going through the process to register it I’m hoping it’s worth it at the end great story on your end happy for positivity towards anyone…
Congratulations! You should be excited! Very well done!
Oh I was pumped lol. Still am!
I have a ‘14 base model with 6MT. Surprisingly, it dyno’d at 118-121 HP. Torque was good too but the hybrid system doesn’t allow the car to rev all the way out. At least that’s what the shop told me. That was pre-mods and I haven’t been back since. Only did two mods…AFE intake and HKS silent hour-power exhaust. Just what I was looking for. Not loud on the highway but a nice sound when cruising 40-55 mph.
Good luck with this project; winter season will be good test for that little Honda:) Greetings from Poland!
Thanks for watching fam
Dude! I just picked up a ‘09 civic hybrid the week before last!… Awesome!
Good job, congrats!
Great job Anthony Looking for one of these.
That’s pretty cool! Glad it worked out but shady as hell!! I have always kinda liked them because of the CRX but I have never really seen one modded just because I haven’t really looked so it would be cool to see the potential.
MODIFY A MAZASPEED 3!!! I would love to see your take on that hatchback, super underrated, a whole series would be dope!
wow....talk about shady. glad you figure it out and it ended up being the fuse and you got it running. Cant wait to see whats next for this.
That was a Hella of a good deal. I barely got my crz on a trade. I traded my 05 civic sedan auto for an 11 crz 6 speed manual and $250 cash. I'm super happy with my deal as well. Only reason the kid traded me,was because his uncle gavem the crz but he didn't know how to drive manual,he tried learning but gave up. So he saw my car on offer up and asked me if I would trade my civic for his crz EX manual. My civic did have custome 18" wheels though but the crz also had 17" honda performance alloy wheels. Anyhow great video and was excited to see your z turn on for the first time.
Very awesome man. Good deal for sure .. I have the same Model and color .. my car is an awesome car and so good on gas for sure 👍👍
Congratulations on 100k
Thanks man!!
Wow crazy story 😊
you got the luck of the devil, dude. i'm glad your $$$ wasn't wasted. as a driver of a 90's auto civic, i sincerely thank you for showing some love for automatics. hope the build turns out well!
Jake's theory was the first thing that came to my mind seeing the missing fuses.
Just remembered that Spoon Sports has their own version of the CR-Z, you should check it out. Tastefully modded street version of the CR-Z, albeit 6spd manual.
Yeah, the prices on those hybrid batteries though... good lawd!! Glad it was an easy fix for ya.
That’s what I was fearing
Good for you dude, seems like a great car for that price
I also had to change my fog light assembly with a 2011 Honda Civic fog light assembly on Amazon. It works great. All I had to do was take a assembly apart and put the CRZ bracket on it. No extra drilling required.
Yep already ordered one in!
I always look forward for when you post a new video, You should do a first Gen Integra. I Had a 1987 back in 1998
I feel like i've heard a similar story from someone that sells detailing products, I could be wrong. However I love your version of it 😉 Genuinely crazy story though. The fact it was something so simple. You do have the Honda Touch.
I have no idea who you’re talking about but sounds like a great guy
I had a 2012 CRZ manual when they were first introduced. Nice car and fun to drive. I've never driven the automatic version.
Enjoy!
Just happened onto your channel by accident and subscribed. Great story and what fantastic luck for you Brother! Just my two cents here but on the subject of future mods I’m curious if you’re considering Hondata Flashpro? I just happened to see a video related to a CRZ…didn’t realize they had one for it. Unless something has changed I believe only the manual version could use a Jackson Racing supercharger so if that’s still the case the Hondata tune may be a good option. I had their off the shelf tune on my 2019 Type R and later on installed a Phearable Stage 2 tune. No issues with either tune. John Vega’s Tune improved power,shift points,etc. Highly recommended but I haven’t checked his website for a CRZ tune. Wish you the best of luck on whatever you end up doing either way!
The infamouse IGP fuse. IGP is Honda's acronym for Power Source. We have two CR-Zs a 2011 and a 2012-EX. Yours is an EX. Love these cars. So inexpensive and fault tolerant.
@alldayanthony the 350z bumper intake mod if you haven’t heard of it looks pretty sick on the crz also lowered on rpf1’s are perfect fit
Awesome story, I have the same model, but with the spoiler. One quick tip, don't pull on the door handle, they break easily!
Yep, pop the handle, grab the door lol
Glad it worked out for you. I bought a non running motorcycle at auction for 600. The problem was just a burnt fuse! Lmao 😂 best 600 bucks ever!
Just got my 2011 Honda CR-Z 6MT with 162k miles and it’s been amazing. Just with a simple muffler delete sounds pretty cool. Planing to do some stuff to it. Exited To see what you do!
Awesome! I’m definitely tempted to do the muffler delete lol
It does some pops in sport mode it’s super cool. AAAAND it’s freeee
Always disconnect the positive cable first. Always
You got a crazy good deal. It was an easy fix.
They way you got hype when it started, made me want a crz….shit. Lol good find man.
Now that i see the nav system...wants!!! I have the cd/radio in it..
I'd take a look into the Honda fit intake manifold swap, gives you about 15-20HP with no tune; also they make a factory supercharger for it, which I highly recommend.
I don't think it's worth installing a supercharger on the baby single cam 1.5l engine. It's best to just k swap it for the same price as a supercharger.
So of all the people that came to try to get it to run, none of them tried looked in the fuse box? Lol.
Love your channel man congrats! Recently just did a driveway clutch job on my 2nd gen crv XD. finished right before the valley got hit with that terrible weather. Looking to pick up a used Grom as a first bike in the next month. Went and got written and permit done. I need to start getting gear and then look on FB market around Boise. Know anyone selling one?
It's the little things that count!
Really enjoyed this video, i love the crz, i have one too and make video on it for my youtube channel
Well if you can get 3x that price you might have a budget for the supercharger xD. Nice buy, now I wanna go to actions
Wow, it was super scummy of them to expect the previous guy to pay 500$. If they advertise a running car they need to deliver a running car.
Cant wait to see u lowered it 😎
Same here!
A HPD Supercharger kit might be exciting for the Z
I have a Honda CrZ 2014 I haven't driven for a year. Aside from changing out the battery did you do anything else like changing transmission fluid, siphoning out old gas, etc?
Nice!! I have A 2016.
dude. go to the auction place and show em how bad they messed up!
(and maybe make a video outa it idk id kinda like to watch some people that thought i was crazy and laughed at my face drop their jaws when they see the crz running)
Maybe the first guy pulled the fuses, because he didn't want it any more. What obd2 scanner ar you getting?
Hey I wanted to know do you use a GoPro? The quality is super crisp if it is
Dammmnnn. Life of Anthony lol
Wheels and tires make the most difference of course. but as others have said the GE8 intake manifold is a cheap upgrade. just some cheap quality of life stuff: Honda ridgeline horns are plug and play. there are clazzio seat covers people like for the 11-12 seats. or if you can find the 13+ seats in black they dont dirty as easily. progress rear sway bar is fairly inexpensive. spoon FSB is nice but sometimes hard to find or takes forever to ship from japan.
Definitely some stuff I’ll look into!
You need to do an Acura RSX build!!!
I would love to see a detailing video.
Coming up!
Really want one of these but worried about the battery's in the back and price of changing them
Some civic si 2008 wheels would be nice
Dope, now twin turbo it😂😏
Would really be sth. Have seen only turbo or supercharged tuning on this one, never twin
Haha that would be a world first
I've had enough of my bum hurting 😂, I've had mine since 2015 got it for 7,000 with 75,000 miles on it. The emissions light finally popped on this year, I made it to 181,800 miles. I'm afraid of the cost to repair this and more that's to come when I reach 190,000 miles. So I'm trading her in next week, it was a fun car but I need more comfort and room these days. Plus it's always a head turner and tired of the attention lol just want a normal american non hybrid car these days.
The car chooses you, we don't choose them and that a known fact man. Congratulations to you and your new CRZ. I can relate to the market being at a all time high and it really crazy for what people are asking for a regular shell with no engine.
24:34 there's another crz a red one parked on the right XDD
I got a black 2011 crz back in 2019 with basically the same damage. It had 150k miles and we got it out of state for only 3k and last year it got in a head on collision and the frame was damaged.
Dang sorry to hear that man
Watching this video got me thinking trade in a 13 Si for a 13" CRZ regardless it made lot less power... Idk man like the car a lot but a lot of compromise with only 2 seat 😭
What auction site did you use?
Can u leave link to the auction site? I'm in caldwell and I could really use a project car lmao.
It’s just called meridian public auction
without watching the video, just knowing what i know about this car from owning it for about a year and a half my guess as to why it wasn't running is that the 12v battery was dead xD
If you could twin turbo this- holy crikey
Lol I bought a rsx type s for $1800 just lucky cuz the body is fucked but great buy for the channel all love❤️❤️
And the hybrid battery was fine after sitting there for a year?
Yes, I couldn’t believe it haha
Less is always better for Honda’s
I think so too
When i bought mine they put a new battery too
Trust me i bought civic n integra from private owner that have the same problem, fuse was missing n wrong fuse, im like bro!! How stupid ppl can be, but glad u solve it n a simple fix
Haha it happens!
Yayy
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@@ALLDAYANTHONY Love your videos man glad youre back
Clicked to see actual work on car, was abruptly disappointed by a 28 minute monologue.
do mugen body kit
K swap it ! ! !
K-swap or Supercharge ?
I found a 2014 CRZ hybrid…looking for a battery it’s about the size of an iPhone mini. Lol
Felt sleep,
Waiting for the punch line n after 5 years rip 😆.