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Replace a power steering hose on Honda Civic.

submitted by MaryXmas to cars 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 21:11:33 ago (+10/-1)     (cars)

Is this a difficult repair? I had the shop do it last Thanksgiving and the OEM one looks like it has cracked or will give out soon. It is right in the middle where the joint is.
I need to replace the starter this week too so pass along your tips. 👍🏻


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[ - ] observation1 5 points 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 21:13:18 ago (+5/-0)

Search on youtube with make model somebody has done it and explained it.

You just need tools

[ - ] PotatoWhisperer2 1 point 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 03:03:15 ago (+1/-0)

Ayup. You can search for manuals on free book sites as well if you need the engineering diagram or whatever. Just be sure to watch more than one video, you'll get a feel for what is needed, what can be skipped, and what is just downright stupid.

[ - ] JudyStroyer 1 point 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 08:05:42 ago (+1/-0)

Bro, just take it to a shop and have a mechanic look at it. I respect that you want to do this on your own, but you aint that guy. Not everyone is and thats ok. I can tell by your post that you are going to run into issues, but if you must persist, here is my advice. You need to get the car running first do you have an electrical meter? Aka multimeter? Do you have voltage at the starter? What about the signal wire when you turn the key? If yes to both, install new starter, if no to former, check connections and main fuse OF THE BIG RED WIRE GOING FROM THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER. I can’t stress enough that those connections need to be clean and free of corrosion. if no to latter, check your relay(s) and fuses for your ign sys. If those are good, you need to find the point under your relay that comes from your key switch, if no signal upon turning key, you probably have a bad key switch. Wrenches? Sockets and ratchet? Drain pan(s)? You are going to want to pull a vacuum on the steering system to get any air out. Do you have a vacuum pump? Is it the high pressure line? Or the low pressure line? What types of fittings are on the ends of the lines? Use youtube go to harbor freight. Good luck. Ping me if you have q’s. Ive been a mechanic for 30 years and can guide you through this. Oh yeah, wear some nitril or w/e gloves when fucking with the ps stuff. Wear some safety glasses if you decide to climb under your car and you want to actually look up at your car. That’s probably the best advice i can give you here with what you provided.

[ - ] MaryXmas [op] 1 point 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 12:49:08 ago (+1/-0)

Thanks Judy. Appreciate your advice. I ask a lot of questions, maybe that's why you think I am an idiot. I have done calipers, rotors, throttle bodies, and I will try to fix anything before I take it to a shop. My dad was a tradesman and I have half of harbor freight in my basement.

[ - ] Clubberlang 1 point 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 21:45:49 ago (+1/-0)

Is the hose leaking? If so...

Search the part # of your power steering pump bring that with you to an auto parts store.

The parts dudes will lead you in the right direction as long as you don't talk like a soytardfaggot.

so pass along your tips.

Pass along your year,make and model.

[ - ] MaryXmas [op] 1 point 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 21:59:19 ago (+1/-0)

08 Civic sedan. Can't remember if it is lx or ex. The hose is broken right behind the engine at the top most point. Not sure if the hose is leaking but, I had some crunch on the tail end of a hard stop which makes me think it has something to do with this contraption. Master cylinder and break booster got replaced last Nov.
The car also won't start. New battery, new terminals, no click. So that is going to happen. I am just glad to be stuck in the drive way, not at Denny's.
I need to get it running then I can troubleshoot a little more.

[ - ] Clubberlang 3 points 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 22:27:41 ago (+3/-0)

[ - ] observation1 1 point 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 03:35:22 ago (+1/-0)*

starting issue - Its a fuse. Study fuse box (sticker) carefully and it will detail where spare fuses are of same amp. Fuse puller tool in fuse box. More than one fuse box but you probably want the one under hood.

Look for ignition or starter or something like that. you can pull and inspect any suspect fuses but not always obvious.

[ - ] Kozel 1 point 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 21:40:55 ago (+1/-0)

Generally speaking, repalcing a powersteering pump or hose is relatively easy. I've done it on a Toyota Camry and I doubt it would be any more difficult on a Honda Civic.

You need to figure out the generation of your vehicle and what years it comprises of, then search youtube for replace power steering hose honda civic 2014 then 2015 then 2016 or whatever the gen is. You will find some dude doing it. Watch it first, understand what parts you need, buy said parts and then install them. Even if frustrating it will be a great learning experience and a first step into doing further maintenance on your vehicle.

[ - ] MaryXmas [op] 0 points 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 22:00:25 ago (+0/-0)

I think the irritating part is that it connects near the frame which I would rather not go visit.

[ - ] Kozel 0 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 00:22:01 ago (+0/-0)

I don't understand your reasoning.

[ - ] observation1 2 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 02:22:52 ago (+2/-0)

His car wont start and he's trying to replace a power steering hose. This guy is prob helpless.

[ - ] Kozel 0 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 02:24:51 ago (+0/-0)

I mean, I don't understand what a power steering pump being near the frame has anything to do with anything? Is he afraid to bend the frame with a wrench or something? I don't get it.

[ - ] observation1 0 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 02:28:29 ago (+0/-0)

Probably means hard to get to (unless he temporarily takes something else off to make room - which we know is always the solution for that.)

[ - ] Kozel 1 point 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 03:12:04 ago (+1/-0)

Ah, well in that case he can pay another man to do it for him.

[ - ] observation1 0 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 03:28:57 ago (+0/-0)*

In this case thats OPs better solution, yes.

[ - ] MaryXmas [op] 0 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 06:25:22 ago (+0/-0)

The frame of the car is on the bottom and I would rather not be under the car making repairs.

[ - ] Kozel 1 point 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 12:11:50 ago (+1/-0)

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[ - ] MaryXmas [op] 1 point 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 21:19:48 ago (+1/-0)

Can I just replace the hose part, or do I need to do the entire thing? I know the shop replaced the rack too.

[ - ] KosherHiveKicker 1 point 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 22:03:32 ago (+1/-0)

It depends on the type of connectors used on the hose.

Buy a "Chilton" or "Haynes" Auto Repair Manual for your specific year / model / make of vehicle.

- https://haynes.com/en-us/car-manuals/honda

- https://www.amazon.com/chilton-honda-civic-manual/s?k=chilton+honda+civic+manual

They give step by step detailed instructions to repair your own car. Most even list the specific special tools you need to help.

[ - ] MaryXmas [op] 1 point 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 22:11:49 ago (+1/-0)

Very helpful. I didn't know these existed.

[ - ] bosunmoon 0 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 16:36:38 ago (+0/-0)

I would call the shop that did it last time most shops have a parts and service warrantee.

[ - ] iSnark 0 points 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 21:59:35 ago (+0/-0)

Last Thanksgiving, That repair is not covered a warranty?

[ - ] MaryXmas [op] 0 points 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 22:01:27 ago (+0/-0)

Is that common? I half thought to give them a call. Thanks, I'll do that.

[ - ] iSnark 1 point 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 22:08:06 ago (+1/-0)

Well, I mean, it's only been just a hair over 4 months, I don't know if they warrantied it. If they did, it could have been a very limited Warranty, 30, 45, 60 days, or maybe long enough to get this repaired no cost. Worth a shot...

[ - ] MaryXmas [op] 0 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 13:38:15 ago (+0/-0)

Just called and they offer 12 months parts and labor. Saves me replacing the line. 👍🏻

[ - ] iSnark 0 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 14:42:33 ago (+0/-0)

Great to hear! I'm glad you don't have to deal with it yourself out of pocket!

[ - ] MaryXmas [op] 0 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 14:46:49 ago (+0/-0)

The tube is only 30 bucks, the time is the issue. I would rather spend my time working on other things.

[ - ] iSnark 0 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 14:59:48 ago (+0/-0)

Agreed! AND, I don't know if you're like me, but there is always some "gotcha" hidden in the project, A bolt-head snaps off, special tool needed, etc... I used to do a lot of my own car repairs, maintenance I still do, but car repairs, brings a feeling of impending doom...

[ - ] observation1 -1 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 02:39:56 ago (+0/-1)*

op is obviously confused. last nov his mechanic changed master cylinder, which has nothing to do with power steering hose. So that wouldnt be under warranty given it wasnt touched. More bizarre, is he says he heard a "crunch" in "[rear of vehicle]" after "hard stop" which made him think it had something to do with power steering hose?

So thats obviously a rear brake problem. which is odd that anyone would change the master cylinder but not advise on rear brakes. Mickey mouse mechanic? If new rear brakes then THAT would be a cause for warranty work, actually.

worse yet, is currently his car doesnt even attempt to start after replacing battery and batt terminals but he, for reasons that won't ever be understood, doesnt ask for help troubleshooting the car not starting - he's only interested in getting help on the hose. Wtaf??

The guy needs to add power steering fluid (if its even empty or low, sometimes hoses look broken at a glance but theyre just foam shrouds that go over the hose -- one would know if fucking power steering fluid was leaking everywhere), then, for the start problem, replace the relevant fuse, then perhaps only if fuses were not the problem (and we know its probably just a fuse), then replace the starter (assuming battery terminals on other end back to chassis are good) I had a car that the battery cables back to the car were bad/rusted, it seems to never be the starter these days, and THEN once the start problem is fixed; worry about the power steering hose LAST. 1/10 competency this guy. His first job under hood should not be replacing a high pressure hose, especially on a car that wont start. We dont even know if he knows that hes looking at a power steering hose. I've had a busted pressure line, it sprays hot steering fluid all over the engine bay every time you turn the steering wheel. If his is just seeping regardless of what then it's just the return line - not the whole kit. And wouldnt be reason for car not starting and not reason for rear brakes crunching. F-ing hell. Remind me to avoid the 2008 Honda Civic, btw, but to conclude my rant, do not send this guy back to his mechanic in an attempt to get free rework. Even if he somehow qualified, they'd just tell him his headlight fluid was low.

[ - ] JudyStroyer 0 points 2 weeksApr 29, 2024 08:14:15 ago (+1/-1)

Dude it’s refreshing to see someone else that has a clue. \o