GreenHybrid Interactive Hybrid Car Resource
Home Discuss Articles Compare Share Shop
GreenHybrid.com   Hybrid Car Forums   Tech Information   Mileage & Specs   Photo Gallery   Buying Guide  
GreenHybrid Mileage Database - Click here to track your MPG! Join Hybrid car discussions today - Create a FREE GreenHybrid Account

Go Back   GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars > Hybrid Cars > Honda Motor Company > Honda Civic Hybrid

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #111 (permalink)  
Old 06-23-2008, 03:51 PM
Enthusiast
 
Real Name: tim morton
Hybrids: 07 civic and 07 escape
Posts: 3
Default Re: Negative Camber Problem; What You Need To Do To Get The Upper Control Arms Replac

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobs Metallic Pearl View Post
Tim, I don't know what to make of that, I have not crawled around on the garage floor (too old to be that limber ) but I have noticed a marked decrease in noise and vibration so I am presuming it was fixed right...Have you had a decrease in the noise & vibration?
I definitely noticed a much smoother and quieter ride. But my ride was always fine wit hthe summer tires on. It was this winter i had the LOUD roaring noise after about 6k on my winter tires.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #112 (permalink)  
Old 06-23-2008, 03:53 PM
Enthusiast
 
Real Name: tim morton
Hybrids: 07 civic and 07 escape
Posts: 3
Default Re: Negative Camber Problem; What You Need To Do To Get The Upper Control Arms Replac

Quote:
Originally Posted by kourtak View Post
I had a similar experience- the new control arm was stamped with an "A", not a "C". Iti is clearly brand new on the car.

AME21 and then an "A" was stamped onthe arm.
thats exactly what it on mine.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #113 (permalink)  
Old 06-24-2008, 08:19 AM
Ridiculously Active Enthusiast
 
Hybrids: 2007 HCHII & 2006 HCHII
Posts: 993
Default Re: Negative Camber Problem; What You Need To Do To Get The Upper Control Arms Replac

I noticed no difference. Neither did my wife.

nf
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #114 (permalink)  
Old 06-24-2008, 02:21 PM
Active Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Ricky Suiter
Location: Glendale, AZ
Hybrids: 2006 Civic Hybrid, 02 Insight-sold
Posts: 78
Default Re: Negative Camber Problem; What You Need To Do To Get The Upper Control Arms Replac

Thanks for posting this. While I had my car in today for TSB 08-014 for harsh transmission engagement, I mentioned the rear end felt loose and there was some tire roar at speed and that the rear upper control arms definitely did not have a C on them. The service adviser said "ohh" and later informed me they were going to replace the control arms. My original Bridgestone tires on my 07 were wearing fine, but it's good to know I won't have future problems now.

This was at Earnhardt Honda in Avondale , AZ. I'm kind of stoked to see if I notice any difference with the latest software.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #115 (permalink)  
Old 06-25-2008, 03:06 PM
Active Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Ricky Suiter
Location: Glendale, AZ
Hybrids: 2006 Civic Hybrid, 02 Insight-sold
Posts: 78
Default Re: Negative Camber Problem; What You Need To Do To Get The Upper Control Arms Replac

Got the car back this morning and it feels noticeably tighter to me, not majorly, but noticeable. The control arms do have a C on them and I got a free 4 wheel alignment to boot. They gave me the alignment sheet and the rear was out of whack. I had .40 and .24 degrees of toe on the rears (indicated in red) and the front .12 and -.12 degrees of toe too so that was a freebie adjustment.

The current measurement shows front .03 and .05 degrees of toe and .07 and .07 degrees of toe on the rear. The alignment could explain some of the better feel too, but leaving it overnight to get this all done was well worth it.... and free
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #116 (permalink)  
Old 07-03-2008, 05:18 AM
Enthusiast
 
Posts: 3
Default Re: Negative Camber Problem; What You Need To Do To Get The Upper Control Arms Replac

Quote:
Originally Posted by kourtak View Post
I had a similar experience- the new control arm was stamped with an "A", not a "C". Iti is clearly brand new on the car.
AME21 and then an "A" was stamped onthe arm.
Same here, dealer didn't give me any hassle on my 1st visit, replaced everything and all the numbers on the invoice match the TSB.......but was a little surprised to see the A stamped on there along with the AME markings, hoping to have seen an answer prior to calling the dealer back.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #117 (permalink)  
Old 07-03-2008, 09:41 PM
Active Enthusiast
 
Hybrids: 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
Posts: 108
Default Re: Negative Camber Problem; What You Need To Do To Get The Upper Control Arms Replac

I took my 2006 HCH in to my local dealer. I have not noticed handling problems and my tires show even wear 32K. They look like they will probably make it to 40k before replacement. He said the wear was even and not excessive; "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" and all that. He said it may start problems that were not there before it was "fixed". The dilemma is should I insist? Has anyone had this experience?
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #118 (permalink)  
Old 07-10-2008, 05:15 AM
Enthusiast
 
Posts: 3
Default Re: Negative Camber Problem; What You Need To Do To Get The Upper Control Arms Replac

Quote:
Originally Posted by BluRdgHCH View Post
Same here, dealer didn't give me any hassle on my 1st visit, replaced everything and all the numbers on the invoice match the TSB.......but was a little surprised to see the A stamped on there along with the AME markings, hoping to have seen an answer prior to calling the dealer back.
No one responded so... I Called the dealer yesterday and discussed that the TSB says the arm should have a C stamped yet mine has an A. He said "Let me call you back." @5 minutes later he called me back to say all the kits he has has the C on them.....he can't understand why mine has an A....neither can I, got an appt at 1pm friday to take it back in.....stay tuned.....

UPDATE-Evidently I'm half blind......they put it up on the rack and without the shock in the way I could clearly see the C stamped on the arm (there is a smaller A on there also, which led to my confusion)......wow, felt dumb as a box of nails.....no harm, no foul.

Last edited by BluRdgHCH; 07-14-2008 at 10:08 AM. Reason: add info
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #119 (permalink)  
Old 07-10-2008, 09:41 PM
Active Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Braden
Hybrids: 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid
Posts: 85
Default Re: Negative Camber Problem; What You Need To Do To Get The Upper Control Arms Replac

Does anyone know where I can print out the TSB? The link on the first page is dead. I've noticed my rear tires have some crazy camber, and I have some nasty uneven tire wear at 20k. I'd like to read the actual tsb to see what the tire proration deal is, among other things.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #120 (permalink)  
Old 07-17-2008, 12:36 PM
Orient Express's Avatar
Über Lord of Hypermillia
 
Real Name: Gary
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Hybrids: 2007 Honda Civic
Posts: 489
Default Tsb 08-001


.



Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Topic Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Negative Camber problem on 2006 HCH... EKL Honda Civic Hybrid 62 03-11-2008 10:00 PM
Heater control module replaced AshenGrey HCH I-Specific Discussions 0 12-30-2007 08:05 AM
adjustable camber arms for the rear privatejoker HCH I-Specific Discussions 2 08-31-2007 12:14 PM
Avoid This Tire Problem gwilleford@satx.rr.com HCH II-Specific Discussions 47 10-22-2006 03:51 AM
Borla Cat-Back Exhaust System & Adjustable Rear Camber Arms GatorJ Ford Escape Hybrid 4 05-29-2006 05:49 PM


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:21 PM.


Home | Hybrid Discussion Forums | Hybrid Articles Archive | Mileage Database | Hybrid Photo Galleries | Compare Vehicles
Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Advertising
GreenHybrid.com, Copyright 2008
InternetBrands.com Automotive Network

SEO by vBSEO 3.2.0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52