Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or reliability, or install non-genuine Honda parts or accessories that may have a similar effect.
Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and do not make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle to no longer meet federal, state, province, territory, and local regulations.
Do not modify or attempt to repair any of the electrical components.
AccessoriesHonda Civic Owners Manual. If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On
Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the
engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to op ...