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ECM (Engine Control Module) Failed
2001 Honda Civic
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Honda dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2001 Civic has transmission problems, transmission problems & more transmission problems. Did we mention transmission problems? And a dangerous defect with the front airbag that didn't get recalled for 10 years.
Although eventually the defective 2001 Civic airbag inflators were fixed under recalls in 2011 & 2013, that meant for 10 to 12 years airbags were activating with excessive force where metal fragments went shooting into passengers when the airbag deployed.
As for the 2001 Civic's transmission woes? Honda conducted a major transmission recall in 2004 & settled a class action lawsuit for defective transmissions in 2006. But, neither the recall or the lawsuit included the 2001 Civic.
Last thing to consider - the 2001 Civic is the most-recalled car ever, closely followed by the 2002 Civic & the 2001 Accord. The 2001 Civic is the 4th most-recalled vehicle overall, only a Ford truck & two Ford vans have more.
7.6
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,230
- Average Mileage:
- 155,200 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 5 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace computer (3 reports)
- no new solution yet (1 reports)
- replaced ecm and alternator bolt/bracket (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Engine ECM quits if alternator isn't grounded properly or the alternator bites the dust. MAKE SURE YOUR ALTERNATOR IS TIGHT IN ITS MOUNT, AND WORKING OR YOUR ECM WILL FRY!
It will need to be replaced, and reflashed at the honda dealer.
Symptoms of a dead ECM are: -Limp mode -mass gauge failure -various electrical problems -Flashing/solid CEL
a new ECM from Honda is $1300. Tightening the alternator mounts is free. your choice.
- rot_box_em2, Glace Bay, NS, Canada