03 HCH New transmission - Page 2 - GreenHybrid

zhybrid · #11 (**permalink**) 07-03-2006, 01:32 PM

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.

Adelwyn · #12 (**permalink**) 07-05-2006, 01:04 PM

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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.

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

hweldon · #13 (**permalink**) 07-07-2006, 03:33 PM

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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

I have two HCH's. (one work & one personal) The work one had the EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve) replaced at 11,000 miles and has been running just fine. My personal HCH has 93,000 miles and, knock on wood, still runs just fine.

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

mickster · #14 (**permalink**) 07-07-2006, 05:27 PM

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

Quote:

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.

zhybrid · #15 (**permalink**) 07-07-2006, 07:15 PM

Quote:

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

How do I get the regional rep number? Dealer has always done this for me in the past!