Transmission problems

Transmission: It is the place where the different "gears" of the cars are located.
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Transmission

2011 Honda Fit Hatchback 158000 miles
The car doesn't engage gear and D on the dashboard is blinking. Then when I engage gear the car doesn't accelerate or move.
When put in diagnosis the error code was p2185. Can that be the reason of all these problems?
Stan from other 5 years ago  
ST
24 reports 
Alberto from United States 3 years ago
I have 2013 Honda Fit went to get into to go to work and the will not drive what could be the problem shifter shift fine just the car don't want to run but I use the car all day yesterday
snowman from other 2 years ago
how can the above issue be resolved? I an experiencing the same issue on my Honda fit 2007 , when the engine has been running, you cant engage D-drive from reverse or Parking. D keeps blinking on the dashboard
Victor from other a year ago
Yes how can this be overcomed
Turtle 98 from Puerto Rico 4 months ago
Im having the same issue on my 2007 crv D blinking its a shift sensor mine is 2nd gear im checking all shift sensors better sfe than sorry. Had it scan they said repair but chsnging the sensors first to make sure rather pay couple of hundred than couple oh thousands.
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Self diagnosis pull trouble codes transmission

2007 Honda Fit Honda Fit 207005 miles
Honda fit 2007 have pull code 39 blinks 3 pause blinks and 9 continue blinks what might be the problems and how should I fix it please I need help
Quinton from other 6 years ago  
QU
3 reports 

Jerks when starting SolvedSolved

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.
maisie from United States 11 years ago  
MA
18 reports 
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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.
Jayden from other 4 years ago
My honda fit ge6 2008 model is not accelerating over 40km/h what might be the cause
Nelz from other 3 years ago
@JaydenHie, did you manage to solve the problem, if yu did, please help app me on +263714768925
Rue from other 3 years ago
@JaydenHi Jay l have the same problem did you manage to get help
Kudzai from other 3 years ago
@Rue@Rue did you manage to get any help. Facing same problem
maisie from United States 11 years ago
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.
Niwa from other 4 years ago
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?
Nicolas from other 2 years ago
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
Mindlos from South Africa a year ago
Hi, my Honda fit start jerking when the accelerator is at 3 help me please +27815109998
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CVT failure in Reverse SolvedSolved

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.
BONNIE from United States 11 years ago  
BO
12 reports 
NANNY from United States 11 years ago
Check whether the oil level is the right one, because when there is a deficit, those failures appear.
Aluda from other 8 years ago
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.
BONNIE from United States 11 years ago
NANNY, I've checked the oil level and they are alright. Thank you anyway for your observation.
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davy from United States 11 years ago
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.
Sbudah from other 4 years ago
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?
Baboe from other 4 years ago
Got the same problem !
Zare from other 3 years ago
Got the same problem
Kundo from other 2 years ago
Replace front wheel bearing with bearing which have ABS sensors.
Jenuine from Jamaica 4 years ago
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
Will from other 2 years ago
Got same problem as you.
Byron from other 2 years ago
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
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Jerks 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?
Andy63 from United States 11 years ago  
AN
7 reports 
Maria from United States 11 years ago
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.
Mike from United States 11 years ago
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.
Dumsani from other 6 years ago
How is a coil on the honda fit?
Thato from South Africa 5 years ago
Honda fit jerking and lights blinking at night
pamoo from Great Britain 5 years ago
Change the plugs (All 8) if you have iDSI model and the jerking will stop. Also put fuel injector cleaner. Problem solved.
Drew from other 4 years ago
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
Gonza R from Argentina 4 years ago
It seems you forgot something unplugged. Check all the transmission wires and connectors. Is there any warning light on in your dashboard?
Hamza from other 3 years ago
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.
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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
y cato from South Africa 5 years ago  
YC
11 reports 
Cooper from other 4 years ago
My Honda fit does not end up in gear number 3
Murinda Clydon from other 4 years ago
My gearbox Honda fit does not engage in number 3 .4.5 what is the problem
tblink from other 2 years ago
my gearbox doesn't engage in reverse n sometimes it takes long to engage in reverse
Shepherd from other 2 years ago
My Honda Fit GD1 2003 lost all gear oil, can shift into gear but no drive
Roymechshu from other 2 years ago
Installed new gearbox on Honda fit gd1 but cannot drive. Oil level is good what could be the problem?
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My 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
Gidza from other 5 years ago  
GI
18 reports 
Blackskin from other 5 years ago
Vibration when taking off could be the cvt oil issue
Try changing your cvt oil
Nono from South Africa 3 years ago
When I put Drive it make a loud noise but when I put Reverse therz no noise
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Transmission 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?
BeckiM from New Zealand 11 years ago  
BE
5 reports 
stuwit from New Zealand 11 years ago
When changed properly it should be a clear red colour I'm assuming you checked the right dipstick????
PASON from other 8 years ago
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
Bobs from New Zealand 7 years ago
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.
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Drive and neutral SolvedSolved

2014 Honda Fit 45622 miles
My Honda fit when driving on the transmission it goes into neutral and cancel at the same. When that happens u have to stop and restart it then it goes to normal. What could be the problem
Chris from other 3 years ago  
CH
1 report 
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Chris from other 3 years ago
The diagnosis machine rectified the problem it's the neutral switch safety gear that had problem and I'm working on replacing it
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We 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
TONGI from other 4 years ago  
TO
4 reports 
Malama from Trinidad and Tobago 4 years ago
Same problem I'm facing and the mechanics have failed me so far. Any solutions on this platform?
Baboe from other 4 years ago
Check your ignition coils. Start with the fuses. It might be using a single file valve system.
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Honda 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
Mp72 from other 5 years ago  
MP
21 reports 
Chess1 from other 4 years ago
Same problem with me and when the engine heats up it wont even move
King from Great Britain a year ago
Mine is not even engaging any gear anymore and its 2010 i-shift semi automtic
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Gearbox 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
Dodo from other 3 years ago  
DO
20 reports 
tnashemtutu@gmail.com from other 2 years ago
Same problem with mine
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Transmission

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
Quinton from other 6 years ago  
QU
10 reports 
Stan from other 5 years ago
I've Honda fit 2010 and I've the same problem. What's the solution?
Mads from other 4 years ago
Same problem. May I know what solution is made?
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Honda 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?
Rito from South Africa 3 years ago  
RI
1 report 
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Acceralation.. 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
Khumz from other 2 years ago  
KH
1 report 
Khumz from other 2 years ago
Help I need to solve this problem
喜弟er~ from other 2 years ago
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.
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Gearbox doesn't change gears

2004 Honda Fit Hatchback 350000 miles
My gearbox doesn't change gears it end up in number 3
Cooper from other 4 years ago  
CO
3 reports 
Cooper from other 4 years ago
Not solved still waiting for solution
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Ge6 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
Chief from other 2 years ago  
CH
3 reports 
Tryie from other 2 years ago
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
Chief from other 2 years ago
I removed the catalyst and now I'm enjoying the ride
Chief from other 2 years ago
Hi I removed the cats...now I'm enjoying...the catalyst wre clogged
Tryie from other 2 years ago
Thank you for the updated
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Losing 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?
Gerry from other 2 years ago  
GE
3 reports 
喜弟er~ from other 2 years ago
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.
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Drive 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
Maeleey from South Africa 4 years ago  
MA
12 reports 
Baboe from other 4 years ago
Check your fuses. This could be from an ignition coil issue.
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Engine and exhaust vibration

2007 Honda Fit Blue dot 152901 miles
How to solve engine and exhaust vibration on my hondafit old shape
Tinashe from other 2 years ago  
TI
5 reports 
Jhon from other a year ago
Tengo un Honda Fit 2006 y el múltiple de escape se pone al rojo vivo. Que puede ocasionar esto?
aakatiezz from United States 2 months ago
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
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Failing to change gears on automatic

2002 Honda Fit Honda fit hach back 2000635 miles
Gear box problem high rev only
Reags from other 2 years ago  
RE
2 reports 
TIFFA from other a year ago
High rev if u turn it of the turn it on it rise rev count
TIFFA from other a year ago
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
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Gear 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
Michael from other 2 years ago  
MI
1 report 
Araboy from other 2 years ago
Try check if you press brake pedal do break lights turn on if not check fuse
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Transmission issue

2006 Honda Fit GD1 L1.3 200000 miles
Hello. I have a GD1 1.3L with automatic CVT. When the engine is cold especially in the mornings, the car wont move when i engage into drive. Reverse is fine but in Drive it doesnt move until after a while.
Will from other 2 years ago  
WI
4 reports 
Rooney from other 2 years ago
Mine was behaving the same went to the garage they said it is encountering a problem called cold start they fixed it now working perfectly
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Gear box automatic transmission

2005 Honda Fit GD2 L13A 126548 miles
When i shift to drive or reverse. The car won't respond as if you haven't shifted at all.
Jahma from other 3 years ago  
JA
12 reports 
Shepherd from other 2 years ago
My car lost all gear oil but cannot see where the leak is, Can only see underneath the spoild by the oil
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Honda Fit 2011 has started making a humming or whining noise. When dr

2011 Honda Fit Hatchback 167222 miles
Honda Fit 2011 has started making a humming or whining noise. When driving uphill, the car seems to lose power, but after a while it starts driving normally again. The harder the engine has to work, the louder the noise becomes. Some mechanics suggested that the problem might be coming from the transmission (gearbox). I also replaced the wheel hub bearing, but the noise is still there. Several mechanics have inspected the car, but nobody has been able to identify the exact cause of the problem. I would like to know what could be causing this noise and the occasional loss of power.
თეონა from Georgia 13 days ago  
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Honda Fit 2011 has started making a humming or whining noise. When dr

2011 Honda Fit Hatchback 167222 miles
Honda Fit 2011 has started making a humming or whining noise. When driving uphill, the car seems to lose power, but after a while it starts driving normally again. The harder the engine has to work, the louder the noise becomes. Some mechanics suggested that the problem might be coming from the transmission (gearbox). I also replaced the wheel hub bearing, but the noise is still there. Several mechanics have inspected the car, but nobody has been able to identify the exact cause of the problem. I would like to know what could be causing this noise and the occasional loss of power.
თეონა from Georgia 13 days ago  
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Not selecting gear on the dashboard

2014 Honda Fit L13A engine 75221 miles
A Honda fit gp5 not selecting gear on the dashboard weather its in park or neutral. Also it is not starting the engine. Its not communicating with the gearbox.
evansnago30@gmail.com from Zimbabwe 5 months ago  
EV
1 report 

Problems with wiper motor

2009 Honda Fit 246000 miles
I have replaced the windshield wiper motor recently due to the old one not working, it would stop in the middle of the window. Anyways, I had just changed it about a month or so ago and now it’s having issues. It turns on but looks like it struggles to move, it moves slowly and when I have it on the first setting, it will stop. But it’s fine during the faster settings! Any ideas?
Tiburon from United States 6 months ago  
TI

Gear box problem

2003 Honda Fit hatchback 174605 miles
When driving the car it keeps on jerking and cutting
It aslso takes long to accelerate
Mcalimane from other 10 months ago  
MC
4 reports 

Not starting

2015 Honda Fit hatchback 180000 miles
The car is not starting after I have realized that I used the wrong transmission oil
Bjay from other a year ago  
BJ
1 report 
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