03 HCH New transmission
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From: Central Florida
Re: 03 HCH New transmission
When my Civic Hybrid CVT had 45,000 miles, they replaced the transmission on Honda's dime. Didn't fix the bucking/shuddering problem. Replaced the EGR (again, Honda paid for it) - fixed.
Then, started again at 65,000 miles, this time with check engine light. After several trips where they said there was no problem, they updated the computer and replaced the catalytic converter (Honda-funded, as well). This fixed it again.
I'm now at 85,000 miles and it has started again. After a $90 diagnositc fee, Now they say that Honda Tech has issued a "procedure" for them to do a clutch service. This involves 4 or so hours of draining CVT, driving, following certain procedures, draining CVT again, driving, CVT fluid several times, as well as computer clutch timing calibration.... at my cost of $309. No new parts, just time and lots of CVT fluid.
This is the first time it's hitting my pocket... and although I'm well over warrantly, I'm annoyed that a problem with such a history has involved so many different parts and is still causing me problems.
Just wanted to report back to the group... Curious if any of you have had this clutch service, what you paid, and if it worked.
Then, started again at 65,000 miles, this time with check engine light. After several trips where they said there was no problem, they updated the computer and replaced the catalytic converter (Honda-funded, as well). This fixed it again.
I'm now at 85,000 miles and it has started again. After a $90 diagnositc fee, Now they say that Honda Tech has issued a "procedure" for them to do a clutch service. This involves 4 or so hours of draining CVT, driving, following certain procedures, draining CVT again, driving, CVT fluid several times, as well as computer clutch timing calibration.... at my cost of $309. No new parts, just time and lots of CVT fluid.
This is the first time it's hitting my pocket... and although I'm well over warrantly, I'm annoyed that a problem with such a history has involved so many different parts and is still causing me problems.
Just wanted to report back to the group... Curious if any of you have had this clutch service, what you paid, and if it worked.
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 83
Re: 03 HCH New transmission
Originally Posted by lion
I wrote in an earlier thread about hesitation when accelerating out of idle position. (I have an automatic). As it turns out when I brought it into the Honda dealer the tech said they'd seen this problem a lot lately, and it's a problem in the transmission, and he replaced it. (it was free cuz im still under warranty.) I doubt they're gonna recall this, being it's not really a safety issue, but for anyone with a first-generation hch i'd recommend getting that checked out. i didnt ask if hed charge for the transmission swap if youre not under warranty.
Is there something I can tell them to look for? What's an EGR?
My 60k service is coming up soon. I'm thinking I can have them search for this while it's in...
thanks
--A
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Posts: 174
From: La Verne, Ca
Re: 03 HCH New transmission
Originally Posted by Adelwyn
I have noticed this problem, but only occasionally. I'm sure glad it's not just me! But, of course, it's never happened with a service tech in the car, so they haven't done anything to help it.
Is there something I can tell them to look for? What's an EGR?
My 60k service is coming up soon. I'm thinking I can have them search for this while it's in...
thanks
--A
Is there something I can tell them to look for? What's an EGR?
My 60k service is coming up soon. I'm thinking I can have them search for this while it's in...
thanks
--A
At the 60,000 mile service the dealer "forgot" to replace the transmission dip stick after the fluid change. I didn't notice until about 80,000 miles. I immediately changed the CVT fluid, and so far, it's still works.
Howard
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Re: 03 HCH New transmission
You better call the Honda regional service rep.
If this is a repair of a repair, it usually has a warranty from the original repair.
If this is indeed related to the first problems, don't hestiate to pick up that phone.
No reason to be out $309 if it is their problem. You're only a little over the powertrain warranty, no??
Michael
If this is a repair of a repair, it usually has a warranty from the original repair.
If this is indeed related to the first problems, don't hestiate to pick up that phone.
No reason to be out $309 if it is their problem. You're only a little over the powertrain warranty, no??
Michael
Originally Posted by zhybrid
When my Civic Hybrid CVT had 45,000 miles, they replaced the transmission on Honda's dime. Didn't fix the bucking/shuddering problem. Replaced the EGR (again, Honda paid for it) - fixed.
Then, started again at 65,000 miles, this time with check engine light. After several trips where they said there was no problem, they updated the computer and replaced the catalytic converter (Honda-funded, as well). This fixed it again.
I'm now at 85,000 miles and it has started again. After a $90 diagnositc fee, Now they say that Honda Tech has issued a "procedure" for them to do a clutch service. This involves 4 or so hours of draining CVT, driving, following certain procedures, draining CVT again, driving, CVT fluid several times, as well as computer clutch timing calibration.... at my cost of $309. No new parts, just time and lots of CVT fluid.
This is the first time it's hitting my pocket... and although I'm well over warrantly, I'm annoyed that a problem with such a history has involved so many different parts and is still causing me problems.
Just wanted to report back to the group... Curious if any of you have had this clutch service, what you paid, and if it worked.
Then, started again at 65,000 miles, this time with check engine light. After several trips where they said there was no problem, they updated the computer and replaced the catalytic converter (Honda-funded, as well). This fixed it again.
I'm now at 85,000 miles and it has started again. After a $90 diagnositc fee, Now they say that Honda Tech has issued a "procedure" for them to do a clutch service. This involves 4 or so hours of draining CVT, driving, following certain procedures, draining CVT again, driving, CVT fluid several times, as well as computer clutch timing calibration.... at my cost of $309. No new parts, just time and lots of CVT fluid.
This is the first time it's hitting my pocket... and although I'm well over warrantly, I'm annoyed that a problem with such a history has involved so many different parts and is still causing me problems.
Just wanted to report back to the group... Curious if any of you have had this clutch service, what you paid, and if it worked.
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 24
From: Central Florida
Re: 03 HCH New transmission
Originally Posted by mickster
You better call the Honda regional service rep.
If this is a repair of a repair, it usually has a warranty from the original repair.
If this is indeed related to the first problems, don't hestiate to pick up that phone.
No reason to be out $309 if it is their problem. You're only a little over the powertrain warranty, no??
Michael
If this is a repair of a repair, it usually has a warranty from the original repair.
If this is indeed related to the first problems, don't hestiate to pick up that phone.
No reason to be out $309 if it is their problem. You're only a little over the powertrain warranty, no??
Michael
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