Engine & fuel system
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Poor engine performance
Symptoms
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble codes stored in engine control module (ECM) fault memory: 22-4.
Cause
Engine oil level incorrect.
Oil supply pressure to variable valve timing (VVT) system too low.
Repair
- Top up engine oil to correct level.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Suspension & drivetrain
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Grinding noise from rear of vehicle while driving, more noticeable at 48-56kph
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 1992 MY.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
- Parts
- 5 parts
Cause
Damaged rear wheel bearing(s) due to moisture entering through bearing cap.
Repair
- Fit new rear hub and bearing assembly.
- Apply a thin bead of sealant to the shoulder on the bearing cap before fitting.
Parts5 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rear hub with bearing assembly | 42200 SR3 005/008 | DX, DXI, LSI, VEI |
| Rear hub with bearing assembly | 42200 SR3 A02/A04 | ESI |
| Rear hub with bearing assembly | 422 SR3 A52 | VTI |
| Hub nut | 90305 692 010 | |
| Sealant | 087180001 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Knocking noise from front wheel when pulling away
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 1982-05.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
Cause
Contact between driveshaft and front wheel bearing.
Repair
- Clean driveshaft and wheel bearing contact surfaces.
- Apply grease to contact surfaces of driveshaft and wheel bearing.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- MIL
- Malfunction indicator lamp — the engine warning light on the dashboard
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Driveshaft
- The shaft that takes drive from the differential out to a wheel
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda Civic 1.5?
This guide contains three workshop bulletins for the Honda Civic 1.5. Of these, two concern the suspension and drivetrain and one the engine and fuel system. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda Civic 1.5 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Honda Civic 1.5 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.