Electrical System Related Problems of the 1996 Honda Civic

Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 1996 Honda Civic. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the dash wiring (three problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1996 Honda Civic

The Ignition problem

I was driving and the auto just stopped. This was fixed and less then 2 years later the same thing happen I was driving and the enjine stopped. The same thing has been replaced twice. I find it unusual that they are willing to fix this under another recall for emission warranty , when I submitted   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

Civic had been parked for about 24 hours and when I looked outside my apartment window it was on fire. The failure seemed to start in the dash wiring somewhere. The fire started there as the most damage was done to the front portion of the car and the dash was completely destroyed.   Read details...

The Ignition Module problem

My car has a new timing belt, a new ignition control module " ignitor" new plugs, and fuel is getting to the engine and fire is going to plugs but my car still will not start. Is it possible that there is a sensor that will will cause the car not to start.   Read details...


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