i have the exact same problem, i took a look at the electrics in the drivers door and everything checks out somebody answer!!!
The 1998 Honda Civic offers a standard 6 engine, power steering, windows, and locks. Optional CD player/tape deck, sunroof, key less entry, and power seats.
It can have power locks with out keyless.
A Slim Jim is meant to be used by professional locksmiths. They are used to slide down a vehicles window, such as a 1998 Honda Civic, a unlock the doors locks.
The fuse for the power locks on a 1998 Jeep Cherokee is located in the fuse box under the dashboard on the driver's side. You can find the specific fuse for the power locks by referring to the fuse diagram on the cover of the fuse box or in the owner's manual. Typically, it will be labeled as "Power Locks" or similar. Make sure to check the fuse and replace it if it's blown to restore functionality.
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If the door won't open from the inside, then maybe it's due to the child safety locks. If it won't open from the outside, then maybe it's locked, or the door handle mechanism has broken, as it has on my 1998 Civic. From the inside, you might be able to remove the screw holding the handle and slide the handle set forward to remove it from the door.
Changing a power steering belt on a 1998 Honda Civic requires loosening the adjustment pulley. Locate and loosen the pulley to create enough slack so the belt can slide off. Install the replacement.
It could be a problem in the air mass or the fuel pump
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I'm assuming the manual locks work. But you're on the right track, i'd check the fuses, and possibly the relay for the circuit.
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1998 Honda civic DX should have a 107 HP stock