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Old Mar 12, 2026 | 07:32 PM
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Troubleshooting vibration at idle

This is my first post. Please forgive me if I did something that is not acceptable to the forum and I will correct. I did search for information before creating a new thread.

I just acquired a 2020 Honda Fit LX CVT with about 35000 miles. The car is in good condition overall except for a couple of issues that I am trying to diagnose and fix. First, I feel vibration at idle, more when cold. I am wondering if it has worn motor mounts. I took a video while another person was at the driver's seat. I am sharing a link here instead of uploading since the file is about 26 MB in size. Can you please view it and see if the amount of engine movement is expected.

Here is the link: Video showing some engine movement

Thank you very much for your help.
 
Old Mar 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by baskaran
This is my first post. Please forgive me if I did something that is not acceptable to the forum and I will correct. I did search for information before creating a new thread.

I just acquired a 2020 Honda Fit LX CVT with about 35000 miles. The car is in good condition overall except for a couple of issues that I am trying to diagnose and fix. First, I feel vibration at idle, more when cold. I am wondering if it has worn motor mounts. I took a video while another person was at the driver's seat. I am sharing a link here instead of uploading since the file is about 26 MB in size. Can you please view it and see if the amount of engine movement is expected.

Here is the link: Video showing some engine movement

Thank you very much for your help.
This computer doesn't have sound, but that movement isn't right. Bring it to a good, local mechanic, not Honda. Ask around for recommendations. With that much movement, I'd do it soon.

You got a real good deal on that car with only 35,000 miles on it. My son's 2020 has 108,000.
 
Old Mar 15, 2026 | 03:43 PM
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Thank you for your feedback. I’m taking my car to an independent mechanic tomorrow to get it inspected. I will post my findings here.
 
Old Mar 16, 2026 | 10:52 AM
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Thank you for your feedback. I’m taking my car to an independent mechanic tomorrow to get it inspected. I will post my findings here.
Please let us know how this turns out.
 
Old Mar 16, 2026 | 11:02 AM
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I got the car checked out at a private mechanic that I have had good experience with my other cars. He confirmed that there is a problem with engine mounts. He put the car on lift and rocked it back and forth to show how easily the engine moves. He recommends replacing the front mount that is on the passenger side. The other two mounts are likely okay since most of the movement is coming from the front mount. He is nice enough to agree to replace it if I get the part from a Honda parts online store. I have just placed the order. Will update here with the results once the work is completed. Thanks!
 
Old Mar 16, 2026 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by baskaran
I got the car checked out at a private mechanic that I have had good experience with my other cars. He confirmed that there is a problem with engine mounts. He put the car on lift and rocked it back and forth to show how easily the engine moves. He recommends replacing the front mount that is on the passenger side. The other two mounts are likely okay since most of the movement is coming from the front mount. He is nice enough to agree to replace it if I get the part from a Honda parts online store. I have just placed the order. Will update here with the results once the work is completed. Thanks!
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 11:18 AM
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Thanks. I have been ordering from Honda Car Parts Direct. They have good prices and lowest shipping cost to Raleigh, NC.
 
Old Mar 16, 2026 | 11:51 AM
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Thanks. I have been ordering from Honda Car Parts Direct. They have good prices and lowest shipping cost to Raleigh, NC.
Yes, they do.
 
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