Engine & fuel system
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Squeaking/creaking noise from engine bay when driving over rough roads especially when ambient air temperature is high
Cause
Excessive friction in RH upper engine mounting.
Repair
- Renew RH upper engine mounting. Ensure all safety related nuts, bolts and fastenings are replaced.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Engine mounting | 50820-TR7-305 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Body & trim
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Seat belt slow to retract
Cause
Seat belt upper mounting contaminated with dirt or debris.
Repair
- Thoroughly clean seat belt upper mounting.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Creaking/rattling noise from sunroof whilst driving
Insufficient lubrication of sunroof seals. Fix: clean and lubricate.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with slide/tilt sunroof.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
Repair steps
- Thoroughly clean all sunroof seals.
- Apply lubricant to sunroof seal Caution: Only use specified lubricant.
- Apply lubricant to sunroof mounting frame seal Caution: Only use specified lubricant.
- Operate sunroof several times.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Lubricant | 70000-TGL-ZS00 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- RH
- Right-hand — the right side of the vehicle as you sit in it
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda Civic 2.0 Type R?
This guide contains three workshop bulletins for the Honda Civic 2.0 Type R. Of these, two concern the body and trim and one the engine and fuel system. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda Civic 2.0 Type R 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 2.0 Type R faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.