Polestar
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Alright friends, I need some help here before I lose my mind.
I've been battling with Honda ever since I purchased this car for random issues, all not being fixed.
I need some suggestions/comments on if what is happening to my Civic to be considered to be normal.
What's happening is that every time the front fans turn on, my headlamps dim noticeably, the air in the car slightly loses power (as if you turn it down 1 notch from full speed) and you can physically feel the car shaking under this load. After a few moments the air power comes back to normal and the lights are normal brightness.
Also, another question is it normal for the air in the car to drop (as if you put it down 1 notch) when your under 1000rpm? I was told this by one of the techs.
New battery, didn't fix it.
New Alternator didn't fix it.
This power surge happens every time the front rad fans come on that I've notice and happens regardless if I'm driving down the street or sitting idle.
It's annoying to the point to where it's making me hate my car.
Thoughts?
Electrical Load Detector?
Bad rad fans? Drawing too much power?
I don't have any crazy stereo installed or anything like that.
The car is still under warranty and would like to find the solution before it's too late.
Side note: When I have the air off no headlamps on and the car is warm running it runs amazing no shakes or anything.
Thanks so much guys.
I've been battling with Honda ever since I purchased this car for random issues, all not being fixed.
I need some suggestions/comments on if what is happening to my Civic to be considered to be normal.
What's happening is that every time the front fans turn on, my headlamps dim noticeably, the air in the car slightly loses power (as if you turn it down 1 notch from full speed) and you can physically feel the car shaking under this load. After a few moments the air power comes back to normal and the lights are normal brightness.
Also, another question is it normal for the air in the car to drop (as if you put it down 1 notch) when your under 1000rpm? I was told this by one of the techs.
New battery, didn't fix it.
New Alternator didn't fix it.
This power surge happens every time the front rad fans come on that I've notice and happens regardless if I'm driving down the street or sitting idle.
It's annoying to the point to where it's making me hate my car.
Thoughts?
Electrical Load Detector?
Bad rad fans? Drawing too much power?
I don't have any crazy stereo installed or anything like that.
The car is still under warranty and would like to find the solution before it's too late.
Side note: When I have the air off no headlamps on and the car is warm running it runs amazing no shakes or anything.
Thanks so much guys.
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