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:

• 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).

NOTE: The symptom may be intermittent, and you may not be able to duplicate it after clearing the DTC.
"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

 

Thanks for this thread!

 

great idea!

let's hope you dont have to add a GE8 recall over the power window switch.

 

I vote for a sticky!

 

Sticky!! This is awesome info.

 

Thank you SO much!

Mods: Can this be made a sticky?

 

That doesnt apply for GE8's, it calls for 2002-2008.

 

Yes, sticky! Great thread!

+rep

 

Good info...

But... if this thread goes sticky... something else has gotta come off.

Like the pioneer thread... not quit sure what it has to do with the GE8

~SB

 

+ 1 for sticky

 

stickied

 

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...

 

If I e-mail pdfs to someone can you get them somewhere we can link to them?

 

I will be happy to do this.PM me and I will give you an e-mail address.

 

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 .

 

Scibd looks pretty slick. I would just go with that but if it does not work out, my offer for hosting still stands. It will be nothing fancy. A page with a list of PDFs and you click on them to view/download each one. Whatever works the best is fine with me.

 

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

 

As always rhyneba, you're awesome! Thanks again for taking the time to find out this info for us . I've updated the first post with your links.

 

I'm just geeked out to be here and being useful makes it even better

Much love on the scribd

b

 

Awesome thread, I wan't aware of any of these.