List of service bulletins (TSB) / other Honda info for the GE8
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List of service bulletins (TSB) / other Honda info for the GE8
I figured it was about time to start a list of technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the GE8. I intend to keep this first post as current as possible, so if there's a bulletin that you find that isn't here yet, PM me and I'll add it.
*NOTE*: It looks like Honda is blocking downloads of the TSB off their site, so all the PDF links below do not work. I don't know if this is a temporary issue or permanent... the non-PDF links should work though.
*NOTE2*: It also looks like somebody is having the TSBs removed from scribd. If somebody wants to point me to a place I can post them, I'd be happy to put them somewhere... until then, PM me if you need one of these...
Recalls
Lost Motion Spring
The lost motion springs in the engine's variable valve timing and lift electronic control (VTEC) may break. In rare cases, the broken pieces of the lost motion spring may jam the rocker arm and cause the engine to stall and prevent it from being restarted. An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash. Lost-motion spring may bend or break, causing abnormal noise and/or engine stalling. Owners will be notified starting in March, more details available from Honda: http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/mainten...ing_recall.asp
Safety Recall: Lost Motion Springs (11-010) (PDF) (thanks rhyneba and z06dustin!)
The recall only affects some 2009 with VINs in the range JHMGE8...9S000027 to JHMGE8...9S075923 and JHMGE8...9C000005 to JHMGE8...9C007783 and 2010 Fits with VINs in the range JHMGE8...AC000001 to JHMGE8...AC013589. Dealers will do an inspection to check whether the vehicle has the affected springs, and if so, repair requires installing new lost motion springs and performing a valve adjustment.
Discussion threads:
Technical Service Bulletins:
These are intended to help techs diagnose problems. They are not recalls, and as such, you can't get the fix until you actually experience the problem. These are sorted in order of service bulletin number. Also note that rhyneba found most of these, so you should give him reps too.
2009 Honda Fit Pre-delivery inspection (08-065) (PDF)
2010 Honda Fit Pre-delivery inspection (09-059) (PDF)
Applies to all 2009 and 2010 Fits.
Discussion thread: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ody-plugs.html
Time on Navigation System changes randomly (08-084) (PDF) (Thanks rhyneba)
Applies to 2009 Fits with navigation
High Mount Brake Light Seal Comes Loose (09-008) (PDF) (Thanks rhyneba)
Applies to certain 2009 Fits
Front Armrest is Cracked (09-032) (PDF) (Thanks rhyneba)
Applies to some 2009 Fits.
Discussion thread: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...-happened.html
Front Passenger’s Seat-Back Pocket Is Torn (09-034) (PDF ) (Thanks rhyneba)
Applies to some 2009 Fits
Rattle From the Driver’s Dashboard Undercover (09-057) (PDF) (Thanks rhyneba)
Applies to some 2009 Fits
Information Display Shows Higher MPG Than Actual (09-086) (PDF) (Thanks rhyneba!)
Applies to all 2009 Fits. Discussion threads:
HVAC Blower Motor Works Only On High Speed (09-097) (PDF) (Thanks rhyneba)
Applies to certain 2009 Honda Fits.
Discussion thread: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...l-1-3-out.html
Service Manual Update: Power Window Goes Up and Reverses On Its Own, Is Slow to Open and Close, or Squeals, Creaks, Clunks, or Clicks (10-011) (PDF)
Applies to 2009-2010 Fits
Fuel Fill Door Does not Open (10-022) (PDF)
Applies to all 2009, some 2010 Fits
Driver’s or Front Passenger’s Seat Rattles or Clunks When It’s Moved Forward or Backward, or When Driving Over Bumps (PDF)
Some 2010 Fits, though a lot of other owners have been complaining of this...
Driver’s Front Window Regulator Grinds, Rattles, or Does Not Work (10-058) (PDF)
Applies to all 2009 Fits
Windshield is cracked (12-006)
Applies to all 2009-10 Fits
"The windshield has a vertical crack starting at the bottom, above the cowl, near the middle."
Roof molding is loose (12-024)
Applies to all 2009 Fits
"One or both roof moldings are loose or missing."
Solution: Use Konishi Bond adhesive
Floor Carpet Wears Prematurely (12-060) (Thanks fit09)
Applies to all 2009-2012 Fits, 2013 Fits from VIN JHMGE8...DC000001 thru JHMGE8...DC009967
"Due to continuous use, the floor carpet rips, tears, develops holes, and shows signs of excessive wear."
Solution: Replace the carpet
MIL Comes On With DTCs P2646/P2651 or P2647/P2652 (13-021)
Applies to all 2007-2011 Fits
The MIL comes on with one of these DTCs:
"The rocker arm oil pressure switch may fail intermittently."
Solution: Replace the switch
Water leak: Cargo area wet or damp (13-025)
Applies to all 2009-2012 Fits, 2013 Fits from VIN JHMGE8...DC000000 thru JHMGE8...DC006889
SYMPTOMS: The rear cargo and/or spare tire well areas are wet or damp.
CAUSE: The AM/FM antenna base nut may loosen, which allows water under the seal.
FIX: Replace the AM/FM antenna base and apply Konishi Bond to the seal prior to installation.
Recall: VSA System Software Update (13-040)
Applies to 2012-2013 Fit
SYMPTOMS: During NHTSA validation testing, it was determined that the 2012-13 Fit did not fully comply with federal safety standard FMVSS 126.
FIX: Update the VSA modulator-control unit software, then do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization.
Service News:
This is just a newsletter Honda sends out to techs, sometimes it has some interesting tidbits of info.
October 2008: Name that noise (glossary of noise terms)
January 2009: Updated iPod compatibility table
August 2009: Resetting the power window control unit
December 2009: MIL On With DTC(s) P0171, P0174; Engine Runs Poorly or Stalls
Manuals:
2009 Honda Fit Navigation Manual
2009 Honda Fit Owner's Manual
2010 Honda Fit Owner's Manual
2010 Honda Fit Navigation Manual
*NOTE*: It looks like Honda is blocking downloads of the TSB off their site, so all the PDF links below do not work. I don't know if this is a temporary issue or permanent... the non-PDF links should work though.
*NOTE2*: It also looks like somebody is having the TSBs removed from scribd. If somebody wants to point me to a place I can post them, I'd be happy to put them somewhere... until then, PM me if you need one of these...
Recalls
Lost Motion Spring
The lost motion springs in the engine's variable valve timing and lift electronic control (VTEC) may break. In rare cases, the broken pieces of the lost motion spring may jam the rocker arm and cause the engine to stall and prevent it from being restarted. An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash. Lost-motion spring may bend or break, causing abnormal noise and/or engine stalling. Owners will be notified starting in March, more details available from Honda: http://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/mainten...ing_recall.asp
Safety Recall: Lost Motion Springs (11-010) (PDF) (thanks rhyneba and z06dustin!)
The recall only affects some 2009 with VINs in the range JHMGE8...9S000027 to JHMGE8...9S075923 and JHMGE8...9C000005 to JHMGE8...9C007783 and 2010 Fits with VINs in the range JHMGE8...AC000001 to JHMGE8...AC013589. Dealers will do an inspection to check whether the vehicle has the affected springs, and if so, repair requires installing new lost motion springs and performing a valve adjustment.
Discussion threads:
- https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...es-recall.html
- https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...te-thread.html
- https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ng-recall.html
Technical Service Bulletins:
These are intended to help techs diagnose problems. They are not recalls, and as such, you can't get the fix until you actually experience the problem. These are sorted in order of service bulletin number. Also note that rhyneba found most of these, so you should give him reps too.
2009 Honda Fit Pre-delivery inspection (08-065) (PDF)
2010 Honda Fit Pre-delivery inspection (09-059) (PDF)
Applies to all 2009 and 2010 Fits.
Discussion thread: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ody-plugs.html
Time on Navigation System changes randomly (08-084) (PDF) (Thanks rhyneba)
Applies to 2009 Fits with navigation
High Mount Brake Light Seal Comes Loose (09-008) (PDF) (Thanks rhyneba)
Applies to certain 2009 Fits
Front Armrest is Cracked (09-032) (PDF) (Thanks rhyneba)
Applies to some 2009 Fits.
Discussion thread: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...-happened.html
Front Passenger’s Seat-Back Pocket Is Torn (09-034) (PDF ) (Thanks rhyneba)
Applies to some 2009 Fits
Rattle From the Driver’s Dashboard Undercover (09-057) (PDF) (Thanks rhyneba)
Applies to some 2009 Fits
Information Display Shows Higher MPG Than Actual (09-086) (PDF) (Thanks rhyneba!)
Applies to all 2009 Fits. Discussion threads:
- https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...pg-insane.html
- https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...indicator.html
- https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...g-display.html
- https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ptimistic.html
HVAC Blower Motor Works Only On High Speed (09-097) (PDF) (Thanks rhyneba)
Applies to certain 2009 Honda Fits.
Discussion thread: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...l-1-3-out.html
Service Manual Update: Power Window Goes Up and Reverses On Its Own, Is Slow to Open and Close, or Squeals, Creaks, Clunks, or Clicks (10-011) (PDF)
Applies to 2009-2010 Fits
Fuel Fill Door Does not Open (10-022) (PDF)
Applies to all 2009, some 2010 Fits
Driver’s or Front Passenger’s Seat Rattles or Clunks When It’s Moved Forward or Backward, or When Driving Over Bumps (PDF)
Some 2010 Fits, though a lot of other owners have been complaining of this...
- https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...cking-fix.html
- https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...eat-issue.html
- https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...vers-seat.html
- https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...eat-issue.html
Driver’s Front Window Regulator Grinds, Rattles, or Does Not Work (10-058) (PDF)
Applies to all 2009 Fits
Windshield is cracked (12-006)
Applies to all 2009-10 Fits
"The windshield has a vertical crack starting at the bottom, above the cowl, near the middle."
Roof molding is loose (12-024)
Applies to all 2009 Fits
"One or both roof moldings are loose or missing."
Solution: Use Konishi Bond adhesive
Floor Carpet Wears Prematurely (12-060) (Thanks fit09)
Applies to all 2009-2012 Fits, 2013 Fits from VIN JHMGE8...DC000001 thru JHMGE8...DC009967
"Due to continuous use, the floor carpet rips, tears, develops holes, and shows signs of excessive wear."
Solution: Replace the carpet
MIL Comes On With DTCs P2646/P2651 or P2647/P2652 (13-021)
Applies to all 2007-2011 Fits
The MIL comes on with one of these DTCs:
- P2646/P2651 (Rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low voltage).
- P2647/P2652 (Rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit high voltage).
"The rocker arm oil pressure switch may fail intermittently."
Solution: Replace the switch
Water leak: Cargo area wet or damp (13-025)
Applies to all 2009-2012 Fits, 2013 Fits from VIN JHMGE8...DC000000 thru JHMGE8...DC006889
SYMPTOMS: The rear cargo and/or spare tire well areas are wet or damp.
CAUSE: The AM/FM antenna base nut may loosen, which allows water under the seal.
FIX: Replace the AM/FM antenna base and apply Konishi Bond to the seal prior to installation.
Recall: VSA System Software Update (13-040)
Applies to 2012-2013 Fit
SYMPTOMS: During NHTSA validation testing, it was determined that the 2012-13 Fit did not fully comply with federal safety standard FMVSS 126.
FIX: Update the VSA modulator-control unit software, then do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization.
Service News:
This is just a newsletter Honda sends out to techs, sometimes it has some interesting tidbits of info.
October 2008: Name that noise (glossary of noise terms)
January 2009: Updated iPod compatibility table
August 2009: Resetting the power window control unit
December 2009: MIL On With DTC(s) P0171, P0174; Engine Runs Poorly or Stalls
Manuals:
2009 Honda Fit Navigation Manual
2009 Honda Fit Owner's Manual
2010 Honda Fit Owner's Manual
2010 Honda Fit Navigation Manual
Last edited by clicq; 07-15-2013 at 10:54 PM. Reason: Recall TSB
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yea why is the pioneer thread stickied? i mean it has good info but i think that should be put in the I.C.E. section...
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EDIT: oops know-nothin beat me to it .
Last edited by clicq; 01-30-2010 at 07:52 PM.
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I have some hosting space (you can PM me for my email), or you could use Scibd -- here's a sample with the Fit PDI: 2009 Honda Fit Pre-delivery Inspection
EDIT: oops know-nothin beat me to it .
EDIT: oops know-nothin beat me to it .
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For 09s
2009 Fit PDI
MPG Calc Fix
Armrest Cracked
Passenger Seat Back Pocket Torn
Blower Motor Resistor Inop
Rattle Drivers Dash
Navi Time Changes
10s have nothing specific to them yet.
I'll post new ones as they are published.
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2009 Fit PDI
MPG Calc Fix
Armrest Cracked
Passenger Seat Back Pocket Torn
Blower Motor Resistor Inop
Rattle Drivers Dash
Navi Time Changes
10s have nothing specific to them yet.
I'll post new ones as they are published.
b
#18
For 09s
2009 Fit PDI
MPG Calc Fix
Armrest Cracked
Passenger Seat Back Pocket Torn
Blower Motor Resistor Inop
Rattle Drivers Dash
Navi Time Changes
10s have nothing specific to them yet.
I'll post new ones as they are published.
b
2009 Fit PDI
MPG Calc Fix
Armrest Cracked
Passenger Seat Back Pocket Torn
Blower Motor Resistor Inop
Rattle Drivers Dash
Navi Time Changes
10s have nothing specific to them yet.
I'll post new ones as they are published.
b