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We just bought a '99 Civic Coupe EX. I wanted to ask what's different
about the year's '99-00 as I see these two years offset from '96-98. But
they look essentially the same, except for different colored tail lights
and headlamps.

Can anyone tell me if there are structural/part/engine/anything
different about 99-00 model years vs. 96-98? I'd like to know for
aftermarket purposes. Thank you.

I believe some controls knobs around the a/c are different but not sure.

Inside I believe its all the same...


"ravelation" <ravelation@webtv.net> wrote in message
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> We just bought a '99 Civic Coupe EX. I wanted to ask what's different
> about the year's '99-00 as I see these two years offset from '96-98. But
> they look essentially the same, except for different colored tail lights
> and headlamps.
>
> Can anyone tell me if there are structural/part/engine/anything
> different about 99-00 model years vs. 96-98? I'd like to know for
> aftermarket purposes. Thank you.
>

My wife has a 98 and i have a 99, both are coupes and EX trim. This is what
I have found different so far:
Hood is different
grill is wider on 99
Front "H" is bigger on 99
headlights are shaped slightly different (not interchangable)
Heat sheild on header is different
O2 sensor locations are different
Front bumper is different
Rear bumper is different contour (found this out when i put on honda
mudskirts)
Keyless entry remote is different (option button on 98 to turn off beep, not
on 99)
98 beeps with first lock, 99 beeps with second lock
Exterior lights blink when locking and unlocking on 99, not on 98
Keyless entry is combined with stock radio on 98 and separate with 99
all heater/AC controls and radio opening are different
99 has a height adjustable driver's seat, 98 does not
transmission disengaging opening by shifter is different
Cup holders and bottom opening are different
and that is about all i can think of right now

as for the difference between the 99 and 2000 I have only noticed a few
things (my mother in law has a 2000)
The 2000 comes with a cup holder insert for the right side cup holder (i
would recommend getting one, it holds the cups more firmly, only $6 from
dealer)
2000 comes with child safety harness mounts, 99 &98 have pop-outs, but the
hardware is separate

I hope this helps
Greg



"Ted" <root@aol.com> wrote in message
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> I believe some controls knobs around the a/c are different but not sure.
>
> Inside I believe its all the same...
>
>
> "ravelation" <ravelation@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:20501-3F2005F9-60@storefull-2338.public.lawson.webtv.net...
> > We just bought a '99 Civic Coupe EX. I wanted to ask what's different
> > about the year's '99-00 as I see these two years offset from '96-98. But
> > they look essentially the same, except for different colored tail lights
> > and headlamps.
> >
> > Can anyone tell me if there are structural/part/engine/anything
> > different about 99-00 model years vs. 96-98? I'd like to know for
> > aftermarket purposes. Thank you.
> >
>
>

toft@zoomtown.com (Greg) wrote:

>My wife has a 98 and i have a 99, both
>are coupes and EX trim. This is what I
>have found different so far:
>Hood is different
>grill is wider on 99
>Front "H" is bigger on 99

When they repaired the damage, it looks like they replaced the parts
with '98
pieces as the '99 'H' I bought was way too big to fit the bracket (for
that matter, neither did the '98 I bought to replace it. Cheap
aftermarket). The fender and bumper don't meet on the driver's side,
either.

>headlights are shaped slightly different
>(not interchangable)

That explains the gap between the one '99 light and the grill....The
other is a 98 light and fits perfectly. Thank goodness these parts are
dirt cheap in aftermarket. Looks like we'll need to replace some stuff
if we want it to be a true '99.

This car had had the rear lights removed and they were replaced with
'98's styling. I wonder if that's why the wrong parts were put on the
car? They thought it was a '98?
It confused the heck out of me, too, until I realized what they had
done.

>Heat sheild on header is different
>O2 sensor locations are different

Good head's up.

>Front bumper is different

See above misalignment story....

>Rear bumper is different contour (found
>this out when i put on honda mudskirts)

Hmmm, I wonder if this is why it bows out on each side (under the gas
cap), or if that was a rearender they hid.

>Keyless entry remote is different (option
>button on 98 to turn off beep, not on 99)

Are the years interchangeable, though? Will a '98 remote still unlock a
'99?

>98 beeps with first lock, 99 beeps with
>second lock Exterior lights blink when
>locking and unlocking on 99, not on 98
>Keyless entry is combined with stock
>radio on 98 and separate with 99 all
>heater/AC controls and radio opening
>are different

Great info, thanks!

>99 has a height adjustable driver's seat,

Haven't found the adjuster for this. But then, didn't know about it,
either! Thanks!

>98 does not transmission disengaging
>opening by shifter is different

I wonder if that's the little hole to the left front of the shifter that
looks like someone gouged it out?

>Cup holders and bottom opening are
>different and that is about all i can think
>of right now

Very kewl that you helped me this much.

>We as for the difference between the 99
>and 2000 I have only noticed a few
>things (my mother in law has a 2000)

Sounds like you'll be my main man for info about my newest project
car....

>The 2000 comes with a cup holder insert
>for the right side cup holder (i would
>recommend getting one, it holds the
>cups more firmly, only $6 from dealer)

Thanks for another good head's up.

>2000 comes with child safety harness
>mounts,

My 16 year old better not need this feature for a LONG while!!

>99 &98 have pop-outs, but the hardware
>is separate
>I hope this helps
>Greg

Thanks so much, Greg, for answering my query. I'm new to this group and
hoped for a message just like the one you left!

From: root@aol.com (Ted) wrote:

>I believe some controls knobs around the
>a/c are different but not sure.
>Inside I believe its all the same...

Thanks, man. Greg just handed me some serious 411 as he owns both model
years in question.

sounds like somebody did a frankenstein job on parts of your new car.
The 98 remotes will not work on the 99's they have differenct FCC codes on
the back, therefore they have different frequencies.
As for the height adjustable driver's seat, there should be two big knobs on
the left side of the seat. I am assuming you are talking about an american
EX version. I'm not sure if the lower trim levels have the height
adjustable seat.
If you stick your key in the hole by the shifter it will disengage the brake
lock so you can shift into neutral if you have to tow it.

Another thing I would recomend is to go to www.handaaccessories.com and get
the factory honda alarm. It only goes off when you open the doors or the
trunk, but it is very easy to install because all of the wiring harnesses
are already installed. It is only $60.38 right now, $127 off the list price

Hope this helps
let me know if you need any more help
Greg


"ravelation" <ravelation@webtv.net> wrote in message
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>
> toft@zoomtown.com (Greg) wrote:
>
> >My wife has a 98 and i have a 99, both
> >are coupes and EX trim. This is what I
> >have found different so far:
> >Hood is different
> >grill is wider on 99
> >Front "H" is bigger on 99
>
> When they repaired the damage, it looks like they replaced the parts
> with '98
> pieces as the '99 'H' I bought was way too big to fit the bracket (for
> that matter, neither did the '98 I bought to replace it. Cheap
> aftermarket). The fender and bumper don't meet on the driver's side,
> either.
>
> >headlights are shaped slightly different
> >(not interchangable)
>
> That explains the gap between the one '99 light and the grill....The
> other is a 98 light and fits perfectly. Thank goodness these parts are
> dirt cheap in aftermarket. Looks like we'll need to replace some stuff
> if we want it to be a true '99.
>
> This car had had the rear lights removed and they were replaced with
> '98's styling. I wonder if that's why the wrong parts were put on the
> car? They thought it was a '98?
> It confused the heck out of me, too, until I realized what they had
> done.
>
> >Heat sheild on header is different
> >O2 sensor locations are different
>
> Good head's up.
>
> >Front bumper is different
>
> See above misalignment story....
>
> >Rear bumper is different contour (found
> >this out when i put on honda mudskirts)
>
> Hmmm, I wonder if this is why it bows out on each side (under the gas
> cap), or if that was a rearender they hid.
>
> >Keyless entry remote is different (option
> >button on 98 to turn off beep, not on 99)
>
> Are the years interchangeable, though? Will a '98 remote still unlock a
> '99?
>
> >98 beeps with first lock, 99 beeps with
> >second lock Exterior lights blink when
> >locking and unlocking on 99, not on 98
> >Keyless entry is combined with stock
> >radio on 98 and separate with 99 all
> >heater/AC controls and radio opening
> >are different
>
> Great info, thanks!
>
> >99 has a height adjustable driver's seat,
>
> Haven't found the adjuster for this. But then, didn't know about it,
> either! Thanks!
>
> >98 does not transmission disengaging
> >opening by shifter is different
>
> I wonder if that's the little hole to the left front of the shifter that
> looks like someone gouged it out?
>
> >Cup holders and bottom opening are
> >different and that is about all i can think
> >of right now
>
> Very kewl that you helped me this much.
>
> >We as for the difference between the 99
> >and 2000 I have only noticed a few
> >things (my mother in law has a 2000)
>
> Sounds like you'll be my main man for info about my newest project
> car....
>
> >The 2000 comes with a cup holder insert
> >for the right side cup holder (i would
> >recommend getting one, it holds the
> >cups more firmly, only $6 from dealer)
>
> Thanks for another good head's up.
>
> >2000 comes with child safety harness
> >mounts,
>
> My 16 year old better not need this feature for a LONG while!!
>
> >99 &98 have pop-outs, but the hardware
> >is separate
> >I hope this helps
> >Greg
>
> Thanks so much, Greg, for answering my query. I'm new to this group and
> hoped for a message just like the one you left!
>

toft@zoomtown.com (Greg) wrote:

>sounds like somebody did a frankenstein
>job on parts of your new car.

Like Frankenstein, it's cute to look at. But, the fit and finish I worry
about.

>As for the height adjustable driver's seat,
>there should be two big knobs on the
>left side of the seat. I am assuming you
>are talking about an american EX
>version.

Yes. Didn't notice the knobs...Will have another look.

>Another thing I would recomend is to go
>to www.handaaccessories.com and get
>the factory honda alarm. It only goes off
>when you open the doors or the trunk,
>but it is very easy to install because all
>of the wiring harnesses are already
>installed. It is only $60.38 right now,
>$127 off the list price

>Hope this helps

You bet it does! We were just at the electronic shop having the stereo
looked over and the amp mounted, and just looked at alarms. My son
didn't want to spend big bucks, so your suggestion is a good one. I've
been to their site already so I know of where you speak. HandA....pretty
sneaky and cool.

"ravelation" <ravelation@webtv.net> wrote in message
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>
> toft@zoomtown.com (Greg) wrote:
>
> >sounds like somebody did a frankenstein
> >job on parts of your new car.
>
> Like Frankenstein, it's cute to look at. But, the fit and finish I worry
> about.
>
> >As for the height adjustable driver's seat,
> >there should be two big knobs on the
> >left side of the seat. I am assuming you
> >are talking about an american EX
> >version.
>
> Yes. Didn't notice the knobs...Will have another look.
>
> >Another thing I would recomend is to go
> >to www.handaaccessories.com and get
> >the factory honda alarm. It only goes off
> >when you open the doors or the trunk,
> >but it is very easy to install because all
> >of the wiring harnesses are already
> >installed. It is only $60.38 right now,
> >$127 off the list price
>
> >Hope this helps
>
> You bet it does! We were just at the electronic shop having the stereo
> looked over and the amp mounted, and just looked at alarms. My son
> didn't want to spend big bucks, so your suggestion is a good one. I've
> been to their site already so I know of where you speak. HandA....pretty
> sneaky and cool.

the factory alarm requires the OEM stereo, ifn ya got it

the factory alarm does not require the factory radio. I put mine in about 4
months ago with my JVC KDLH 1000. the 99's bypass the radio unlike the 98's

"SoCalMike" <mikein562athotmail@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "ravelation" <ravelation@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:11884-3F217FE6-49@storefull-2332.public.lawson.webtv.net...
> >
> > toft@zoomtown.com (Greg) wrote:
> >
> > >sounds like somebody did a frankenstein
> > >job on parts of your new car.
> >
> > Like Frankenstein, it's cute to look at. But, the fit and finish I worry
> > about.
> >
> > >As for the height adjustable driver's seat,
> > >there should be two big knobs on the
> > >left side of the seat. I am assuming you
> > >are talking about an american EX
> > >version.
> >
> > Yes. Didn't notice the knobs...Will have another look.
> >
> > >Another thing I would recomend is to go
> > >to www.handaaccessories.com and get
> > >the factory honda alarm. It only goes off
> > >when you open the doors or the trunk,
> > >but it is very easy to install because all
> > >of the wiring harnesses are already
> > >installed. It is only $60.38 right now,
> > >$127 off the list price
> >
> > >Hope this helps
> >
> > You bet it does! We were just at the electronic shop having the stereo
> > looked over and the amp mounted, and just looked at alarms. My son
> > didn't want to spend big bucks, so your suggestion is a good one. I've
> > been to their site already so I know of where you speak. HandA....pretty
> > sneaky and cool.
>
> the factory alarm requires the OEM stereo, ifn ya got it
>
>

>
> Note: 96-00 model had a few minor bugs that were cleaned-up when the 98
> model was released.

such as? just curious. i know 98 was the first year for standard 14" wheels.
older ones used 13"