Good Civic Forum?? (not what you think)
12-16-2003, 12:23 PM
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Good Civic Forum?? (not what you think)
Hey All, I wanted to find out if there is a decent Honda Civic forum on the net that can help me with a little problem I have (maybe you guys can help??)
The Keyless entry system on a 1998 Civic EX runs through the factory stereo head unit. Now, that's fine, if you replace it you just have to relocate the stock stereo and run power to it. However, my keyless and power locks started working intermittently recently, and Honda says it's because my aftermarket stereo (installed in October of 2000) caused the factory stereo to short out, starting around May of 2003. Seems kinda like a long shot to me, and their blaming the aftermarket head means my HondaCare won't cover it, so I got screwed with a $130 diagnostic fee
...anyways, they want $550 for a new Honda stereo, which will only serve the purpose of sitting in the car with a wire run through it. I figure there must be plenty of people who ripped the stock one out, put in an aftermarket security system, and have the stock one sitting on a dusty shelf somewhere...I just need to find one that I can buy off someone for $50 or so. Anyone know of a forum or classifieds or something where I could get some help? I tried eBay, there's none on there now.
Thanks for any help.
Chris
The Keyless entry system on a 1998 Civic EX runs through the factory stereo head unit. Now, that's fine, if you replace it you just have to relocate the stock stereo and run power to it. However, my keyless and power locks started working intermittently recently, and Honda says it's because my aftermarket stereo (installed in October of 2000) caused the factory stereo to short out, starting around May of 2003. Seems kinda like a long shot to me, and their blaming the aftermarket head means my HondaCare won't cover it, so I got screwed with a $130 diagnostic fee
...anyways, they want $550 for a new Honda stereo, which will only serve the purpose of sitting in the car with a wire run through it. I figure there must be plenty of people who ripped the stock one out, put in an aftermarket security system, and have the stock one sitting on a dusty shelf somewhere...I just need to find one that I can buy off someone for $50 or so. Anyone know of a forum or classifieds or something where I could get some help? I tried eBay, there's none on there now. Thanks for any help.
Chris
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