Gear box problems
Gear box: It is the place where the different "gears" of the cars are located.
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Gear box problem
2002 Honda Fit 2000961 miles
The vihecle is not picking the first gear but if tyou push it will go it is sshowing oil check light and stated to loose power to take off
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My Honda fit does not end up in gear number 3
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My gearbox Honda fit does not engage in number 3 .4.5 what is the problem
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my gearbox doesn't engage in reverse n sometimes it takes long to engage in reverse
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My Honda Fit GD1 2003 lost all gear oil, can shift into gear but no drive
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Installed new gearbox on Honda fit gd1 but cannot drive. Oil level is good what could be the problem?
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CommentMy car won't engage any gears
2008 Honda Fit Hatchback 133000 miles
It started vibratin on take off, then a day after it just instantly failed to engage any gears
18 reports
Vibration when taking off could be the cvt oil issue
Try changing your cvt oil
Try changing your cvt oil
When I put Drive it make a loud noise but when I put Reverse therz no noise
CommentGearbox overheating
2003 Honda Fit Hatch back 17000856 miles
When the gear box is hot the car doesn't pick the gear but when cool the gears change smoothly
20 reports
CommentGear box problem
2003 Honda Fit hatchback 174605 miles
When driving the car it keeps on jerking and cutting
It aslso takes long to accelerate
It aslso takes long to accelerate
4 reports
Honda fit hybrid failing to go into gears and saying power system fail
2012 Honda Fit Honda fit hybrid gp5 500000 miles
It is writing power system failure on the dashboard
2 reports
Engine starting but shuts off when u engage gears
2001 Honda Fit Honda fit 165000 miles
I did engine overhaul on my engine , but it starts but shuts off when u engage in gear... l changed the block also
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Gearbox problem
2009 Honda Fit Hatchback 150000 miles
It doesn't engage gears 2 upwards only gear R, L and S are good
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Gear box can't engaged engine start but can't move
2013 Honda Fit LDA7202932 213063 miles
Engine start shift the gear to drive it can't move
2 reports
Gearbox and engine stalling
2004 Honda Fit L13A1325072 115677 miles
The gearbox is not engaging either on reverse gear and also drive and the engine keeps on stalling however it switches itself off....
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Hesitation and not changing gears well
2003 Honda Fit Honda fit, Hatch back 180000 miles
I have a honda fit Blue dot 4wd not changing well gears 1 to 5, it hesitate when accelerating and rerving does not exceed 4000rpm what could be the problem
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gearbox failure
2007 Honda Fit honda fit 190000 miles
whenever my car has been running, shifting from reverse to drive or parking to drive fails. The D keeps blinking on the dashboard. I have to wait for the engine to cool down for it to respond. Please guide
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Blinking D and not picking gears quickly
2014 Honda Fit Hatchback 288000 miles
Its was blinking D then we tried to exchange solenoid, but now it's not moving forward and reverse
7 reports
Gear boxes failing to drive on high gears on my honda fit
2011 Honda Fit 2.0l 250 miles
1 have bought an imported engine and gear box from Japan. The gearbox drove for only two days and it was no longer engaging on higher gears. I bought another recently imported gear box but it now have the same problem after 4 days
7 reports
Reverse not pulling after I replaced the gearbox seal?
2010 Honda Fit Hatchback, Honda fit 148800 miles
Reverse not pulling?
What should the problem be?
What should the problem be?
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Jerks when starting 
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2006 Honda Fit 160000 miles
Hello, my automatic Honda Fit 2006 started failing and it seems to be a standard vehicle. This is because, when starting the engine, speeds do not enter properly and I need to introduce first gear and then return it to direct. A mechanic told me it was a CVT transmission failure, which cannot be repaired. Is there any other option? Has anyone had this problem? How did you solve it? Thanks.
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Best answer (according to maisie)
Tranquilla from United States 11 years ago
Hi, everything can be solved. Before anything is done to the automatic transmission, take the vehicle to an Honda certified workshop, scan it and ask them to check it personally. On the other hand, CVT boxes can be repaired and even its parts can be found individually.
My honda fit ge6 2008 model is not accelerating over 40km/h what might be the cause
@JaydenHie, did you manage to solve the problem, if yu did, please help app me on +263714768925
@JaydenHi Jay l have the same problem did you manage to get help
@Rue@Rue did you manage to get any help. Facing same problem
Thank you, Tranquilla, that's what I did. I took it to an Honda agency and the problem was in the spark plugs, there were some that were burnt. They were replaced and the car is now working without any failures. Thank you for your response.
My automatic Honda fit Aria is jerking when shifting to gear one and at a low speed... And it accelerates better at higher speed.
I have replaced new plugs, fuel pump, braking pads but there is no improvement.
What could be the problem?
I have replaced new plugs, fuel pump, braking pads but there is no improvement.
What could be the problem?
Same problem with my Aria 2006. I would appreciate anyone who can help this out. +254 710958073
Goabaone motsatsi from South Africa 3 years ago
My Honda fit L13 engine Lucian power when I accelerate 2003 model
Hi, my Honda fit start jerking when the accelerator is at 3 help me please +27815109998
CommentCVT failure in Reverse Solved
2007 Honda Fit 85000 miles
When changing it to Reverse, the car starts vibrating and a hit is heard. This is repeated while the Reverse is selected. The last transmission oil change was two months ago in the agency and I make one every year.
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Check whether the oil level is the right one, because when there is a deficit, those failures appear.
Hello my friend , I'm from Georgia. I have honda fit 2005 variation transmission and every 20 000 it has vibrations... How can I fix this problem ? And which oil is best for transmition ? Thanks.
NANNY, I've checked the oil level and they are alright. Thank you anyway for your observation.
Best answer (according to BONNIE)
Buddy, check the engine's holders as the problems you mention appear when they are damaged or in bad state. I recommend you to take it to a mechanic as they know how to check this anomaly. It is so easy that they should not even charge you for that.
I have a honda fit old model and it is blinking D, The ABS light on and Hand brake light always on. How can i fix this problem?
Replace front wheel bearing with bearing which have ABS sensors.
My transmission runs out of fluid on me overheat and so... I out different transmission fluid to it but its giving the carxa buck shuffle its slipping gears... does using the right oil will solidify that problem
My Honda fit Gk3 was vibrating when put in drive and try to accelerate and now it doesn’t have a drive. What could be the problem
CommentJerks at high speeds
2001 Honda Fit 97000 miles
I have an automatic Honda Fit 1.3 and some weeks ago some jerks started appearing when driving the car at high speeds. The engine and gearbox oils are almost new, less than 300 miles. Why does this happen?
7 reports
Change spark plugs and clean the eight coils as well. If the problem persists, there might be a damaged coil which needs to be changed.
Hello, the same happened to me and it was a rear coil that was failing, as I disconnected them and the problem disappeared. You can try it yourself.
Honda fit jerking and lights blinking at night
Change the plugs (All 8) if you have iDSI model and the jerking will stop. Also put fuel injector cleaner. Problem solved.
Hello, I opened my Honda fit gearbox to replace a broken seal and replace CVT oil, now it has no drive even in gear front or reverse
It seems you forgot something unplugged. Check all the transmission wires and connectors. Is there any warning light on in your dashboard?
I got the same issue a year back but I replaced the gear box with a complete new one and it solved my problem upto now. Am ok.
CommentTransmission fluid
2004 Honda Fit 1.3l hatchback auto 45360 miles
I'm in new Zealand and recently bought a Japanese import fit.
Stupid move. Yes it's fuel efficient but the transmission is a tad temperamental to put it politely
I didn't know this was a common fit issue before I bought the car
I asked the dealer if it had a transmission service prior to my purchasing it. They said yes. I then asked why the transmission fluid was a nice brown colour when freshly serviced transmission fluid should be red?
I also asked why the car made a horrible burning smell on long journeys. They said that was just the hot engine smell being wafted through the open window by the air outside.
I laughed at that.
So can someone please tell me what colour serviced transmission oil is supposed to be and why I have a burning smell on long distances?
Stupid move. Yes it's fuel efficient but the transmission is a tad temperamental to put it politely
I didn't know this was a common fit issue before I bought the car
I asked the dealer if it had a transmission service prior to my purchasing it. They said yes. I then asked why the transmission fluid was a nice brown colour when freshly serviced transmission fluid should be red?
I also asked why the car made a horrible burning smell on long journeys. They said that was just the hot engine smell being wafted through the open window by the air outside.
I laughed at that.
So can someone please tell me what colour serviced transmission oil is supposed to be and why I have a burning smell on long distances?
5 reports
When changed properly it should be a clear red colour I'm assuming you checked the right dipstick????
I have a honda fit 1.33 sometimes the gears shit smoothly but sometimes can not exceed 45km per hour with high revs what could be the problem
I had the same thing, dealers!! On the dipstick it should almost be clear. The plug is magnetic and will collect any metal particles in the sump.
I changed and then again in another 10, 000km. Since then every 40,000.
I changed and then again in another 10, 000km. Since then every 40,000.
CommentWe towed our Honda fit after it over heated OLD SHAPE (AUTOMATIC )
2015 Honda Fit HATCH 173 miles
We towed our Honda fit after it over heated and we bought a head cylinder and head gasket and fitting everything , if we put the vehicle into drive it switch's off but if you put it in reverse there is no problem
4 reports
Same problem I'm facing and the mechanics have failed me so far. Any solutions on this platform?
Check your ignition coils. Start with the fuses. It might be using a single file valve system.
CommentHonda blink D and Gear changing problem
2007 Honda Fit 84276 miles
What causes honda to blink D and not change gears. Its an automatic L13A 2007 model
21 reports
Same problem with me and when the engine heats up it wont even move
Mine is not even engaging any gear anymore and its 2010 i-shift semi automtic
CommentTransmission
2007 Honda Fit Honda Fit 207005 miles
Honda Fit 2007model automatic the car starts fine put don't want to drive and gear lever is stuck and D is flashing on the desk board what might be the problem please need help
10 reports
I've Honda fit 2010 and I've the same problem. What's the solution?
CommentHonda fit acceleration problem
2006 Honda Fit Hatch back 320000 miles
Hi. I've got a problem with my honda fit 2006. It never wanted to pull from gear one it will only accelerat nicely above 50. I thought it was a gearbox and thn we replaced the gearbox now its only starting and making huge sound and switches off its self. What could be the problem maybe?
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CommentAcceralation.. Fuel consumption.. Poor drive
2001 Honda Fit At 5000 miles
Myy Honda fit has a new gearbox..but it loses acceleration.. It increases fuel consumption all of a sudden.. It then stops abruptly during drive..or during acceleration and the D light flushes from time to time.. Please help
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You can take your car to a specialized auto repair shop and have them use a dedicated instrument to check the vehicle's fault codes, and then deal with the problem. My guess is that the transmission has not been properly matched with the vehicle or was poorly installed. The worst-case scenario is that there is a problem with the transmission itself.
CommentGearbox doesn't change gears
2004 Honda Fit Hatchback 350000 miles
My gearbox doesn't change gears it end up in number 3
3 reports
CommentGe6 not going above 80km/hr and jerking
2009 Honda Fit Ge6 163000 miles
My vehicle is not exceeding 80km but the rev counter will around 4000..changed CVT,SPARK PLUGS BUT STILL NO JOY
3 reports
I have the same problem and changed the above mentioned and cleaned fuel tank and filter but no joy as well and if you have found the solution please share on WhatsApp +263773518692
Hi I removed the cats...now I'm enjoying...the catalyst wre clogged
CommentLosing power
2008 Honda Fit 222000 miles
My Honda Fit GE6 2008 model loses power of i am stuck in traffic for long periods of time or if i leave it idling for too long. The response that i get when i press the pedal is its slow when picking up speed. However if i dont idle for long periods the response is great. Its a CVT engine. What could be the cause of that?
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First, you can try cleaning the throttle valve, and then use a dedicated instrument to calibrate the idle speed to ensure that the vehicle's idle speed is stable after cleaning the throttle valve. You can also check the transmission oil to see if it needs to be replaced. Generally, the transmission oil needs to be replaced every 50,000 kilometers. It could also be that there is a blockage in the fuel line, causing insufficient fuel supply from the fuel injectors. It might also be that the high-voltage pack has cracks or the spark plugs need to be replaced.
CommentDrive gear problem
2008 Honda Fit Hatchback 260000 miles
The car jus happened to fail taking off after a short stop on a steepy road... I added new CVT but the car is quite weaker and when engaging Drive Gear (D) it switches of but when engaging Reverse (R) it moves back... and it has increased its idleling sound. Please help
12 reports
Check your fuses. This could be from an ignition coil issue.
CommentEngine and exhaust vibration
2007 Honda Fit Blue dot 152901 miles
How to solve engine and exhaust vibration on my hondafit old shape
5 reports
Tengo un Honda Fit 2006 y el múltiple de escape se pone al rojo vivo. Que puede ocasionar esto?
2017 Honda Fit exhaust previously rattled on hitch installation but now 3 years later the noise transferred to the front center below driver side, sounds like screw vibrating on aluminum plate. Sound comes and goes in intensity
CommentFailing to change gears on automatic
2002 Honda Fit Honda fit hach back 2000635 miles
Gear box problem high rev only
2 reports
High rev if u turn it of the turn it on it rise rev count
If you start the car in the morning sometime if you put in drive it will stop and move backwards as if it is in neutral the if you turn it off and on again it will pick drive gear and also it is vibrating when it is on hill top
CommentGear can't engaged
2013 Honda Fit LDA7202932 12236 miles
I started my vehicle these morning I try to put the shift lever to D but it can't move
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Try check if you press brake pedal do break lights turn on if not check fuse
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