Key Fob Battery Change

After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the smart or "intelligent" key fob remote control (with proximity sensor) for a tenth generation (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021) Honda Civic can become weak or stop working entirely.

Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement battery part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Map Light Bulbs Change

If you need to change a burnt out map light bulb in the overhead console of your Civic, or you'd like to upgrade them both to brighter LED bulbs, take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Shift Lock Release

If you can't start the engine in your Civic due to a weak or dead 12V automotive battery or you've run out of gas, you may need to manually shift the transmission into neutral in order to move the car or possibly to have it towed.

To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, click on the text link or thumbnail image.

Vanity Mirror Light Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out vanity mirror light bulb in the sun visor of your tenth generation (2016, 2017, 2018 and the face-lifted 2019, 2020 and 2021) Honda Civic or upgrade them both to brighter LED bulbs, check out my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Cabin Air Filter Change

If the air conditioning system in your Civic hasn't been working well recently or the vents smell a bit musty or moldy, you may need to clean or change the cabin air filter element located in the HVAC blower motor housing.

Take a look at my DIY steps for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Door Panel Removal

If you would like to upgrade the OEM door speakers, add soundproofing material, fix a faulty electrical switch or replace a broken power window motor, you'll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels.

To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

Dome Light Bulb Change

If you need to change a burnt out dome light bulb (or "room lamp") in the housing attached to the headliner above the rear passenger seats of your Civic, take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking

Windshield Wiper Blades

If you've been having difficulty seeing out of the front windshield window of your tenth generation 2016, 2017, 2018 and also the face-lifted or "refreshed" 2019, 2020 and 2021 Honda Civic, you probably need to replace the wiper blades.

Check out my DIY steps for the procedure (with the OEM blade sizes in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

Tail Light Bulbs Change

The tail light housings of a 10th generation Honda Civic contain the brake, rear turn signal and reverse light bulbs.

To view my DIY tutorial for changing a burnt out bulb (with the replacement part numbers) click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

3rd Brake Light Bulb

The "high mount" or "third" brake light on the rear of your Honda Civic in the rear windshield is an important safety feature to let other drivers know when you are applying the brakes.

Check out my DIY guide for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

Engine Air Filter Change

The engine air filter element for the Earth Dreams 2.0L I4 motor should be inspected and cleaned at every oil change and replaced every 30,000 miles or 24 months.

Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

Headlight Bulbs Change

The headlight housings of a tenth generation (2016, 2017, 2018 and the revised or "face-lifted" 2019, 2020 and 2021) Honda Civic contain the low beam, high beam and front turn signal light bulbs.

To view my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Electrical Fuse Change

The best place to start when troubleshooting any electrical problem with your Civic is to check for a blown fuse or a faulty relay in either the engine bay or the interior passenger compartment electrical panels.

Click on the text link or thumbnail image to view my DIY steps for the procedure.

Spark Plugs Change

The iridium tipped OEM (original equipment manufacturer) spark plugs in a Civic with the Earth Dreams K20C2 2.0 liter inline four cylinder engine should last up to 100,000 (100K) miles. You should still check the spark plugs well before that mileage and possibly change them depending on your driving conditions.

To view my DIY tutorial (with the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Trunk Light Bulb Change

If you need to change a burnt out cargo area light bulb in the trunk of your Civic sedan, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

2.0L Engine Oil Change

The best way to keep your Civic running reliably for many years is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter when the "Maintenance Minder" indicates that the oil life meter is getting close to zero.

Take a look at my DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement oil filter part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

PCV Valve Change

The positive crankcase ventilation valve is an important part of the emission controls system of your Civic. Some of the symptoms of a clogged, stuck or faulty PCV valve include increased fuel consumption (lower fuel economy / MPG), oil leaks, surging, misfiring, oil consumption, hard starting, stalling, a rough idle and a CEL / SES light.

Check out my DIY tutorial for checking or changing the PCV valve by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Front Side Marker Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out front side marker light bulb located in the housing attached to front quarter panel near the front bumper cover, take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left. (The procedure to access the fog light bulbs is the same as the front side marker.)

12V Battery Change

If you've been having difficulty starting the engine in your Civic on a cold morning and the original OEM battery is a few years old, you may need to replace it.

To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the group size and compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link or thumbnail image.

MAF Sensor Change

If you suspect that a dirty or faulty mass air flow or "MAF" sensor is causing issues for the engine in your Honda Civic, check out my DIY instructions for cleaning or changing it including the relevant OBDII / OBD2 diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) and the compatible replacement part numbers.

Front Brake Pads Change

If you've been hearing a grinding, screeching, scraping or squealing sound coming from the front end of your Civic when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads.

Take a look at my DIY tutorial (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Rear Brake Pads Change

The rear brake pads tend to last about twice as long as the front pads or anywhere from 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions.

To view my DIY directions for changing the rear brake pads (with the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.