SRS Light on for a while in Honda Civic, Contacted Dealer as this car was messed with by another dealership last year during light swsitch recall, so wanted only other Dealership to diagnose the issue with SRS but diagnosis alone is $157 and since my auto mechanic cannot read the diagnosis Honda has put or installed this restricted setting on the car. Seat belts and seat bekt sensors may be bad and seat belt cant stick on driver;s side, indicating a safety issue, Transmission exhibiting trouble and revs up when shifting, hard to shift gears with automatic gear shift problems. This should not be happening and brand new engine had to be competely installed with new engine blocks, and new radiator and watter pump need due to failing.
2002 Honda Civic electrical problems
49 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 110,000.
- owner complaints
- 49
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring2
- Ignition2
- Alternator/generator/regulator2
- Instrument cluster/panel1
- 12v/24v/48v battery1
At what mileage
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Honda Civic electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Honda Civic electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating
This investigation was prompted by Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 11-017, and was based on reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped illuminating simultaneously.Some complainants also reported that the combination switch (switch) that controls the headlights and turn signals, and/or its electrical wiring harness connector were damaged by overheating.ODI's PE information request letter asked Honda for certain data on model years (MY) 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2003-2008 Element, 2001-2005 Civic, and 2000-2001 S 2000 vehicles.Analysis of complaint and Honda data show that a complete low beam headlight circuit failure occurs in models with 2-bulb headlight systems (i.e., a single bulb on each side for high and low beam).Models with 2-bulb systems include MY 2002-2004 CR-V, 2003-2005 Pilot, 2001-2003 Civic, and 2003-2008 Element.Models with 4-bulb headlight systems (i.e., two bulbs on each side, one for high and one for low beam) have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism as the 2-bulb system.MY 2000-2001 S 2000 models with 2-bulb high intensity discharge headlights also have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism.Honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in CR-V in MY 2005, in Pilot in MY 2006, and in Civic in MY 2004.On March 29, 2012 Honda submitted a defect information report (DIR) to recall 554,428 vehicles, including MY 2002-2004 CR-V and MY 2003 Pilot.In the DIR, Honda stated that tension from the combination switch wiring harness to the electrical terminal for the low beam headlight circuit could cause a small amount of motion as the combination switch was operated.This motion, over time, can wear the surface of the terminal creating copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, which may cause the terminal to melt within the harness connector.ODI continued its investigation, and on August 31, 2012 Honda submitted another DIR to recall an additional 820,789 vehicles.This report included the MY 2002 Civic vehicles which were not subject to a prior safety recall (04V‑086) for headlights, all of MY 2003 Civic, and MY 2004-2005 Pilot.Honda's DIR advised that operation of the turn signal switch lever at high speed and/or with heavy force can cause movement between the combination switch body and the sub-harness wiring connector.This can cause wear and continued movement can create copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, and potentially causing the terminal to melt within the harness connector. Please see both DIRs at http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/recalls/ under safety recall 12V‑136 for complete details.Honda also provided additional information on the Element model, stating that it was not recalled due to it's very low failure rate.Honda sold 301,497 Element vehicles in the United States and received 17 reports, while ODI received one report (see VOQ 10395219).Honda's technical explanation for the low rate, which was submitted under request for confidentiality, is that the headlight switch, as installed in the Element, reacts differently to the forces applied to it as compared to the recalled models.See attachment for additional information.
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What 2002 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Progressive failing of the multiplex control unit, part # 38200-s5p-a11, for my 2002 honda civic hx 5sp has resulted in various problems that can prove to be very dangerous such as failure of turn signals, tail lights, windshield wiper motor, dashboard lights, dome light, power door locks, etc. Exactly when these failures occurred are hard to pin point but so far I have avoided property and bodily harm but not great inconvenience and repair cost. Please act to prevent this problem from causing harm or loss of life.
My 2002 honda civic is having an electrical problem to where my bran new just bought battery is draining withing 10 minutes of driving and all of a sudden my car just turns off while driving in traffic and cause it to where it is hard to stear and even to where I cant get out of the middle of dead traffic. The whole car just shuts off and won't let me start it again. This has now happend to me on the freeway and on a 55mph street as well.
My car shouldn't car with an unprogrammed key. Meaning the chop is not programmed and it starts anyway. Without an properly coded key it shouldn't start period. But yet I can't use a dummy key which also defects the purpose. Meaning anyone can take my key. Take it to the dealership and make a cut and that's how cars get stolen. I still have the car. Also got to start it in the on position in the ignition in order to start it. If you don't and it's still warm. It'll keep cranking for a while than fire right up. It takes longer to crank when it's warm and when you turning it from zero to three and it'll crank longer but it won't if I start it in the on position.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated the vehicle serviced at local dealer autonation honda 104 located at 2999 w 104th ave, westminster, co 80234, (303) 578-6112 for unknown air bag recall and since then the air bags warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v501000 and 19v182000 (air bags) and was being service for repairs at dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired at of yet. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. Parts distribution disconnect.
Srs light stays on car dash. Air bags in vehical will not deploy if involved in car accident. Dealers said it is SRS code #15-3 opds control unit a. Electrical problem underneth passanger seat that sets off SRS light is what I was told. This is very expensive safety part to repair.
The information you have listed is incorrect. The airbags have been replaced and wiring harness has been fixed. I have the paperwork to prove it!
Failure of headlights which may result in a crash. My headlights have failed, however only my high-beams work at this time. This resulted in extreme safety issues while driving on the highway at a high rate of speed and what could have become fatal crash. I have contacted honda regarding this issue and was told my vehicle does not fall under this recall (recall info listed below.) I was told I would have to pay out of pocket to get my vehicle fixed, even though my vehicle falls under the exact specifications of their recall. I have small children and am in dire need of a safe vehicle. Please help. Recall number 04v086000 recall date 02/24/2004 component exterior lighting:headlights summary on certain passenger vehicles, the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat and could cause the low beams to fail without warning. Consequence an unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash. What owners should do dealers will inspect the head light switch and coupler for signs of heat damage. If heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the switch and coupler. If no heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the head light switch and one mating pin in the coupler. Owner notification began on april 5, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Transmission - car died on the highway. Had it towed to the mechanic. Service code that appeared was p0730, and I need a new transmission. Car has 140k on it, is a 2002 honda civic, I'm the only owner, and I have serviced this car completely by the book. I just spent $1200 for the timing belt and water pump last month as a preventive measure, $150 on the battery in jan 2017, tires <7k miles ago, brakes last nov, and now a $5000 estimate given to me by the dealership in order for them to replace the transmission.
Driving home from long way in. Lake county illinios. Shift in gear and jump out of gear while driving and power n steering and engine shut down could of been an bad accident then car stuck in one gear and completely won't move. At all especially in winter
Questions about the 2002 Honda Civic electrical
Does the 2002 Honda Civic have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 49 complaints about the electrical of the 2002 Honda Civic, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Honda Civic electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 110,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda Civic electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Civic have the most electrical problems?
The Honda Civic model years with the most electrical complaints are 2016 (119 complaints), 1999 (118 complaints) and 2017 (104 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?
Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).
Other 2002 Honda Civic problems
Airbags 242Transmission 185Lights 54Seat belts 51Engine 48Suspension 35Acceleration 25Brakes 24Steering 23Visibility 21Body 20Tires 19Fuel system 10Seats 9Wheels 5Locks 4Driver assistance 2
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