1999 Honda Civic Car Problem

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MANNIE1225
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  • 1999 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 96,000 MILES
My car is a 99 honda civic si coupe and well just recently I was driving on the freeway and well I herd a loud pop, and the next I saw in my rear view mirror is white smoke coming from my exhaust. Now since that inciddent my car wont turn on, but I can defenetly shift into their prospective shifts, I would like to know what the problem is, if its my trans, my clutch or what the cause is.

thank you
Monday, July 14th, 2008 AT 3:46 PM

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KHLOW2008
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Hi mannie1225,

If the car cannot be started, it should be the engine.

Check the engine oil and coolant level. If either one is low, you could be facing a big problem with the white smoke.

If both okay, check if there is sparks at the spark plug and fuel at the fuel rails.
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 AT 9:33 AM
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JDBCARGUY
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You should check to see if theres oil in the coolant and also check for coolant mixed in with your oil. If so you may have a bad head gasket and does your car overheat thats also a sign of a bad head gasket.
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 AT 5:34 PM

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