Honda announces recall
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Torrington, Connecticut
hey guys, for anyone that is curious, because i am a service writer at Torrington Honda, what is done when recall is performed is that the techs need to wait about 1 hr before starting recall to let engine cool down. Windshield cowl needs to be removed, along with
valve cover. If tech finds that production date is before November 10th, 2009, then lost motion springs need to be replaced. Techs do need to perform a valve adjustment before re-assembling everything to prevent misfire dtc's from popping up after repairs
valve cover. If tech finds that production date is before November 10th, 2009, then lost motion springs need to be replaced. Techs do need to perform a valve adjustment before re-assembling everything to prevent misfire dtc's from popping up after repairs
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Capital Distric New York
Then why are 2010 Fit's having the recall work done and dealers doing the work without removing the cowl and when pulling the rocker assembly a valve adjustment does need to be done for that reason and that reason alone and what might this say about service writers?
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From: Torrington, Connecticut
Well only selected 2010 models are qualified for this recall, only if product date was before 11/10/09, reason for adjusting valves is if an exhaust valve is loose after reinstalling valve cover, a cel may come on with a misfire code. I have seen it twice out of the 50 recalls we have performed
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From: Capital Distric New York
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From: Capital Distric New York
I'm thinking an awful lot of owners have come across with some rather interesting experiences regarding issue associated with dealer service and this recall. Here's a good time to hear a collective voice. Some have had no issues while others have gotten, what appears to be a run around. It's an opportunity to see feedback from a group devoted, for the most part, to the Honda Fit. That's all.
I've had nothing but good experiences with my dealer and, for t he most part, wave the flag for Honda Service.
You see Honda owners daily - Honda owners post daily in this forum on all sorts of issues.
Glad to see you have chosen to come on board and offer helpful info.
I've had nothing but good experiences with my dealer and, for t he most part, wave the flag for Honda Service.
You see Honda owners daily - Honda owners post daily in this forum on all sorts of issues.
Glad to see you have chosen to come on board and offer helpful info.
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: new jersey
Well only selected 2010 models are qualified for this recall, only if product date was before 11/10/09, reason for adjusting valves is if an exhaust valve is loose after reinstalling valve cover, a cel may come on with a misfire code. I have seen it twice out of the 50 recalls we have performed
do you know (or could you find out) if they've found any damaged springs at your service dept?
i'm assuming the extreme majority of the old lost-motion springs were still fully functional and undamaged when replaced during the recall.
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Torrington, Connecticut
Yes with the 50 or so recalls we have completed we have not seen any damaged springs when performing the repair. The techs know that after installing the new springs that the old ones need to be sent back to American Honda
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: new jersey
my dealer has done way over 100. i have no idea if they've found damaged springs. they have 10 techs specifically assigned to do the recall work.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Vienna, WV
geo
Is there a place online to put my VIN into to see if my Fit needs the recall.
I bought my fit in Dec 09.
I did get the recall notice in the mail, but do not want to get it done yet with all the problems people seem to have afterwards.
I bought my fit in Dec 09.
I did get the recall notice in the mail, but do not want to get it done yet with all the problems people seem to have afterwards.
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login....Fprod_home.asp
If you got a notice...you do need the recall fix.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Vienna, WV
honda owners link
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login....Fprod_home.asp
If you got a notice...you do need the recall fix.
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login....Fprod_home.asp
If you got a notice...you do need the recall fix.
Since you bought your car in december 2009, the rocker arm assembly was certainly made before november 20.....so you'll need the LMS replaced.
That said, there is no harm in waiting until they get parts again and (more importantly) learn how to get it done right the first time. If I could get the LMS and those neat little holders they show in the recall bulletin, I'd be doing this one myself.
geo
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Fox Lake, IL
Guys, before this Saturday I was one of the people who didn't understand those who are paranoid about this recall. That all changed when I took my wife's Fit for the recall to Rosen Honda in Gurnee IL. I dropped the car off in the morning at 8 am and went to pick it up at 5 pm. When I got in everything was all right. Did not notice any difference in engine sound. I did smell oil coming in through the vents when I turned on the heat. I though that this will air out in a few minutes. However, at the first traffic lights I saw smoke coming out from under my hood and the blue color and smell of oil. I did a u turn and drove straight to the dealership, parked it right in front of their main entrance, turned off the engine and went to get some help. The smoke was still coming out but I didn't want to get burned so I did not attempt to open the hood. They said that most likely some gasket wasn't seated properly. I just hope that they didn't do any permanent damage to my wife's car
They are supposed to look at it on Monday and call me since service was closed already. I will update you once I hear back from the dealer, but I dont have a way to tell if they did any permanent damage. Any ideas of how I can protect myself in case problems develop later?
They are supposed to look at it on Monday and call me since service was closed already. I will update you once I hear back from the dealer, but I dont have a way to tell if they did any permanent damage. Any ideas of how I can protect myself in case problems develop later?
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Flagstaff,AZ
I had mine done last week at Findlay Honda in Flagstaff. They seem to have done a fine job. I dropped the car off the night before, and just before noon, I was able to swing by to get the keys. Cowl seems to be on fine, and the valve adjustment quieted down all of the tick I had. Manifest has the motion springs listed. Good job.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: LA
I brought it back the next day and the mechanic who "fixed it" took a ride with me. He heard nothing odd, he said.
But I hear a distinct tick tick tick tick tick - it's over on the right hand side, like buy the passenger's knees.
what is it? should I take it back and insist they re-do it?
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: LA
ticka ticka
I understand this, but the car had a distinct "ticka-ticka" noise that wasn't there before. I took it back and asked the service manager's opinion of it. He listened for 5 seconds and said "that's not right". He had me bring the car back the next day, and they readjusted the valves. All is well now. the engine sounds like it did when it was new.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: LA
ah - so the ticka ticka ticka is ... valves. ok
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Hammond, La
I live 800 miles away from my parents, where the notice would have been sent. (I'm in college, they pay for the car).
They haven't said anything about a notice, and they would have called me in the middle of the night if need be.
I really hope they don't have to crack my engine open.
Purchased my '10 fit in July 2010.
They haven't said anything about a notice, and they would have called me in the middle of the night if need be.
I really hope they don't have to crack my engine open.
Purchased my '10 fit in July 2010.
Hi guys, I'm from Panama and I have a Honda Fit Sport 2008 presented the engine noise is commenting on this post. is LA1 engine VTEC
I wonder if my Fit Sport 2008 applies to the recall
VIN: JHMGD38668S028106
I wonder if my Fit Sport 2008 applies to the recall
VIN: JHMGD38668S028106