Need Someone To Test This (Rumbling Idle)

**Yodums** · 12-02-2006, 01:51 AM

I've always had this weird rumble at idle sometimes and I never figured out what caused it till today. Here's how I re-created the problem and I was wondering if anyone was able to test this with me as well by following the steps below. By the way, I own an 06 LX Sedan (MT).

1) Turn the car on
2) Leave it idling
3) Make sure all windows are fully shut
4) Make sure the window lock button isn't on
5) Press the buttons to make the windows go up (Yes, that isn't a typo, with the windows shut, try to continue closing them).

At this point, this is where my car would give off a rumble at idle and make the lights go dim for a split second.

Any thoughts?

Torredo · 12-02-2006, 01:55 AM

i know my DX models alternator is a heapin Pile o shiat!

i have a soundsystem but running off a 2.5 farad cap
and the damn lights still dim on notes.

i need that 200A alternator soon before i roast this pig

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-02-2006, 01:59 AM

both my ex and si have the same problem so it think its normal... plus its not a laxury car...

hondasi006 · 12-02-2006, 02:16 AM

yup i noticed that the first day i had my si, while we are at it any one try to get gas while tha car (si) is running, the rpms will dive down really low and then out of now where they shoot up, try it

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-02-2006, 02:28 AM

^^ same here . at low mph and rpm and i nailed the accelerator, the rpm drops real bad, it felt like the air is cutting out specially on 2nd gear.

Torredo · 12-02-2006, 02:31 AM

this sounds like the same prob my 98 RAM had, may be
a solenoid that controls the unit.

i just traded the RAM for the Civic.....but good luck geting
this fixed cuz if it is like my RAM problem then it REALLY sucks
in the winter.

BATANG CITY JAIL · 12-02-2006, 02:32 AM

^^ i just have this problem when i installed the cai... and it only occurs on second gear.

Torredo · 12-02-2006, 02:33 AM

damn....thats wierd bro'
i still hope ya guys figure it out, cuz one thing i hate
is a heater, AC not working!

argghh

HabaneroGuy · 12-02-2006, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yodums

I've always had this weird rumble at idle sometimes and I never figured out what caused it till today. Here's how I re-created the problem and I was wondering if anyone was able to test this with me as well by following the steps below. By the way, I own an 06 LX Sedan (MT).

1) Turn the car on
2) Leave it idling
3) Make sure all windows are fully shut
4) Make sure the window lock button isn't on
5) Press the buttons to make the windows go up (Yes, that isn't a typo, with the windows shut, try to continue closing them).

At this point, this is where my car would give off a rumble at idle and make the lights go dim for a split second.

Any thoughts?

My 03 civic did that along with my 06 civic. I think it is normal. I was thinking of putting a stiffing cap under the hood. Would that stop the lights from dimming?

jasongg06 · 12-02-2006, 05:49 PM

I think its a crappy alternator. To reduce dimming, change the "big 3" or change the alternator. Honda shouldn't cut so many costs, this civic is nowhere near the level of workmanship/quality as my old accord.

Torredo · 12-02-2006, 07:11 PM

out of curiousity....what is the alternators amperage on the DX/LX models?

***Mikey6p*** · 12-03-2006, 12:43 AM

Every car I have been in lately does that. Turn the steering wheel a little bit to enage the PS, or roll up the window, and the rpms dive.

fa1 · 12-03-2006, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey6p

Every car I have been in lately does that. Turn the steering wheel a little bit to enage the PS, or roll up the window, and the rpms dive.

+1

HabaneroGuy · 12-03-2006, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fa1

+1

+2

12-02-2006, 01:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Yodums Scrodums Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 8,480 HIRO - ಠ_ಠ iTrader: 10 / 100%	Need Someone To Test This (Rumbling Idle) I've always had this weird rumble at idle sometimes and I never figured out what caused it till today. Here's how I re-created the problem and I was wondering if anyone was able to test this with me as well by following the steps below. By the way, I own an 06 LX Sedan (MT). 1) Turn the car on 2) Leave it idling 3) Make sure all windows are fully shut 4) Make sure the window lock button isn't on 5) Press the buttons to make the windows go up (Yes, that isn't a typo, with the windows shut, try to continue closing them). At this point, this is where my car would give off a rumble at idle and make the lights go dim for a split second. Any thoughts?

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12-02-2006, 01:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,157 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i know my DX models alternator is a heapin Pile o shiat! i have a soundsystem but running off a 2.5 farad cap and the damn lights still dim on notes. i need that 200A alternator soon before i roast this pig

12-02-2006, 01:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,327 iTrader: 10 / 100%	both my ex and si have the same problem so it think its normal... plus its not a laxury car...

12-02-2006, 02:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
hondasi006 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yup i noticed that the first day i had my si, while we are at it any one try to get gas while tha car (si) is running, the rpms will dive down really low and then out of now where they shoot up, try it

12-02-2006, 02:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,327 iTrader: 10 / 100%	^^ same here . at low mph and rpm and i nailed the accelerator, the rpm drops real bad, it felt like the air is cutting out specially on 2nd gear.

12-02-2006, 02:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,157 iTrader: 0 / 0%	this sounds like the same prob my 98 RAM had, may be a solenoid that controls the unit. i just traded the RAM for the Civic.....but good luck geting this fixed cuz if it is like my RAM problem then it REALLY sucks in the winter.

12-02-2006, 02:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
BATANG CITY JAIL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Durham, NC..£╖╒◙o├æ Posts: 8,327 iTrader: 10 / 100%	^^ i just have this problem when i installed the cai... and it only occurs on second gear.

12-02-2006, 02:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,157 iTrader: 0 / 0%	damn....thats wierd bro' i still hope ya guys figure it out, cuz one thing i hate is a heater, AC not working! argghh

12-02-2006, 05:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
jasongg06 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 626 So Cal Posts: 1,263 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I think its a crappy alternator. To reduce dimming, change the "big 3" or change the alternator. Honda shouldn't cut so many costs, this civic is nowhere near the level of workmanship/quality as my old accord.

12-02-2006, 07:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Torredo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,157 iTrader: 0 / 0%	out of curiousity....what is the alternators amperage on the DX/LX models?