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TScontestchris
post Jan 13 2025, 09:41 PM, updated 2w ago

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So I am having this issue for a few days now.

At low speeds, when accelerating and at the point the gear shifts, the car seems to jerk. Usually below 30km/h. When it's above 40km/h no issues.

This issue also doesn't always happen. But if I start the car and accelerate out, and I have the issue, then it persists for the rest of the journey. If I start and it's not there, the rest of the journey is smooth.

I went to Honda, they need to book an appointment to do a detailed check next week. They suggest is water...but these past few days I didn't drive my car in rain, and it's park under the roof. I just drove evening. Drive out was smooth. Then second leg of journey it started jerking. Then final leg of journey when I return home, no issue.

Car is 7 yr old, every 6 months service at Honda according to schedule. Last service in November 2024.

Appreciate your help and input as to what the issue is. My fear is the gearbox or driveshaft gone, but the Honda SC say my case unlikely like that.
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post Jan 14 2025, 09:26 AM

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Non-serious - Ignition/spark plug or fuel related

Serious - Gearbox

hopefully you pray hard, if already 7 years i would recon your warranty already gone better get 2nd opinion if SC quote something very expensive to repair.
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post Jan 14 2025, 11:26 PM

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enjin i'd say. cuci throttle body
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QUOTE(contestchris @ Jan 13 2025, 09:41 PM)
So I am having this issue for a few days now.

At low speeds, when accelerating and at the point the gear shifts, the car seems to jerk. Usually below 30km/h. When it's above 40km/h no issues.

This issue also doesn't always happen. But if I start the car and accelerate out, and I have the issue, then it persists for the rest of the journey. If I start and it's not there, the rest of the journey is smooth.

I went to Honda, they need to book an appointment to do a detailed check next week. They suggest is water...but these past few days I didn't drive my car in rain, and it's park under the roof. I just drove evening. Drive out was smooth. Then second leg of journey it started jerking. Then final leg of journey when I return home, no issue.

Car is 7 yr old, every 6 months service at Honda according to schedule. Last service in November 2024.

Appreciate your help and input as to what the issue is. My fear is the gearbox or driveshaft gone, but the Honda SC say my case unlikely like that.
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mine kena similar one, mechanic say its plug coil . but last time my jazz was year 9.

if no warranty anymore can just get outside honda specialist mechanic check .


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post Jan 18 2025, 06:06 PM

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Mine dulu bawah 80kph, a bit jerking...change spark plug, problem solved
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post Jan 18 2025, 06:36 PM

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what's the mileage of the car
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post Jan 18 2025, 06:38 PM

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QUOTE(cfa28 @ Jan 18 2025, 06:36 PM)
what's the mileage of the car
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60k
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QUOTE(gearturismo @ Jan 18 2025, 06:06 PM)
Mine dulu bawah 80kph, a bit jerking...change spark plug, problem solved
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Already checked is not spark plug or engine coil
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post Jan 18 2025, 07:03 PM

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QUOTE(contestchris @ Jan 18 2025, 06:38 PM)
60k
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too soon for CVT failure

hopefully it's the spark plug or spark plug cables
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post Jan 20 2025, 09:00 AM

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The jerk happens when you press the accelerate pedal or when you release?

-Edit- Re-read and found the answer.

Probably can try changing the CVT fluid and also filter. Sometimes Honda SC only change CVT Fluid but didnt change the filter.

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post Jan 20 2025, 09:44 AM

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QUOTE(cfa28 @ Jan 18 2025, 08:03 PM)
too soon for CVT failure

hopefully it's the spark plug or spark plug cables
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If the owner always kaki berat, the CVT can fail very early. plus if he only service at SC, i fear the CVT fluid/filter might not even change. My sister husband city after 5 years warranty end also jerking, luckily he met me and ask for my opinion after check all the stuff final drain the gearbox fluid out damn dirty black. The previous Honda SC never really change the gearbox fluid before! doh.gif Luckily after change new filter + oil manage to improve and save the gearbox.

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post Jan 20 2025, 11:24 AM

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QUOTE(littlefire @ Jan 20 2025, 09:44 AM)
If the owner always kaki berat, the CVT can fail very early. plus if he only service at SC, i fear the CVT fluid/filter might not even change. My sister husband city after 5 years warranty end also jerking, luckily he met me and ask for my opinion after check all the stuff final drain the gearbox fluid out damn dirty black. The previous Honda SC never really change the gearbox fluid before!  doh.gif Luckily after change new filter + oil manage to improve and save the gearbox.
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You means change of gearbox fluid is not done per the Honda maintenence schedule? I follow it 100% always as recommended on the Honda website.

Also, I would say I'm fairly light footed, average mileage is usually around 15 to 18km per L.
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post Jan 20 2025, 11:36 AM

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I had the exact same issue with my City GM6. Complain punya complain sampai akhirat masalah tak settle. Then after they recall and changed the fuel pump, the low speed acceleration juddering issue went away.
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post Jan 20 2025, 11:39 AM

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QUOTE(contestchris @ Jan 20 2025, 12:24 PM)
You means change of gearbox fluid is not done per the Honda maintenence schedule? I follow it 100% always as recommended on the Honda website.

Also, I would say I'm fairly light footed, average mileage is usually around 15 to 18km per L.
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Yes, a lot of case Honda SC did not fulfill their service schedule, even tho they charge you in the bill. Even oil filter also did not change until some owner detected (they do some marking to confirm) still the same old oil filter after go back home from service. This is why outside got a lot of cheap spare parts selling, due to internal people smuggle out to sell.

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QUOTE(contestchris @ Jan 20 2025, 11:24 AM)
You means change of gearbox fluid is not done per the Honda maintenence schedule? I follow it 100% always as recommended on the Honda website.

Also, I would say I'm fairly light footed, average mileage is usually around 15 to 18km per L.
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Actually, SC will not replace the gearbox filter. Besides, there is no gearbox filter replacement service in the service booklet. Not sure, if the filter need to be change or not.... Maybe Honda expects us to use the car for only five years wink.gif




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post Jan 31 2025, 11:13 PM

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Anyways, an update to my story. Shortly after posting this, I went to a mechanic shop to get the car checked, as Honda said I need to wait a week for car checkup.

The mechanics disassembled some parts till they got the spark plug and engine coil (??). He told me that all looks good, no issue at engine side.

He then plugged in a tablet PC to run diagnostics on the car, he said all clear.

He conceded that it might be gearbox related since on the engine side he couldn't find any issues.

Anyways, after that, I didn't have any issues anymore. How come?

Poor guy, he say they don't charge any money too. Just told me to come back if it is a gearbox problem, he will sell me recond gearbox for rm4k.

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post Jan 31 2025, 11:21 PM

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QUOTE(contestchris @ Jan 31 2025, 11:13 PM)
Anyways, an update to my story. Shortly after posting this, I went to a mechanic shop to get the car checked, as Honda said I need to wait a week for car checkup.

The mechanics disassembled some parts till they got the spark plug and engine coil (??). He told me that all looks good, no issue at engine side.

He then plugged in a tablet PC to run diagnostics on the car, he said all clear.

He conceded that it might be gearbox related since on the engine side he couldn't find any issues.

Anyways, after that, I didn't have any issues anymore. How come?

Poor guy, he say they don't charge any money too. Just told me to come back if it is a gearbox problem, he will sell me recond gearbox for rm4k.
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Hi ts, your scenario is what I faced for my family members car, previous gen HRV. The jerking situation we had even shown video to SC, all said no issues, can't find what's problem during the 5 years warranty period. They suggest another round of CVT fluid change, done that but the problem not resolved entirely.

After warranty just finished, 6-7 months after, send outside for another check and plan to re-change CVT fluid. Then turn out the steel for the cvt gb already burst inside, that's why the jerkiness triggered. When the workshop try opening the bolt (not sure the part name, its magnet with the steel burst parts

Long story short, spend rm4k+ for cvt belts replacement with 1 year warranty, mileage at 125k km.

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QUOTE(ayamxxx @ Jan 31 2025, 11:21 PM)
Hi ts, your scenario is what I faced for my family members car, previous gen HRV. The jerking situation we had even shown video to SC, all said no issues, can't find what's problem during the 5 years warranty period. They suggest another round of CVT fluid change, done that but the problem not resolved entirely.

After warranty just finished, 6-7 months after, send outside for another check and plan to re-change CVT fluid. Then turn out the steel for the cvt gb already burst inside, that's why the jerkiness triggered.

Long story short, spend rm4k+ for cvt belts replacement with 1 year warranty, mileage at 125k km.
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It's literally not the same scenario. Mine seems to have been resolved after they play around with the parts. Very odd.
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QUOTE(gearturismo @ Jan 31 2025, 11:06 PM)
Actually, SC  will not replace the gearbox filter. Besides, there is no gearbox filter replacement service in the service booklet. Not sure, if the filter need to be change or not.... Maybe Honda expects us to use the car for only five years wink.gif
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SC will say is not a replaceable item.. But people who know about this filter usually change every 80k (ORI)/40k (OEM) KM.
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QUOTE(contestchris @ Jan 31 2025, 11:13 PM)
Anyways, an update to my story. Shortly after posting this, I went to a mechanic shop to get the car checked, as Honda said I need to wait a week for car checkup.

The mechanics disassembled some parts till they got the spark plug and engine coil (??). He told me that all looks good, no issue at engine side.

He then plugged in a tablet PC to run diagnostics on the car, he said all clear.

He conceded that it might be gearbox related since on the engine side he couldn't find any issues.

Anyways, after that, I didn't have any issues anymore. How come?

Poor guy, he say they don't charge any money too. Just told me to come back if it is a gearbox problem, he will sell me recond gearbox for rm4k.
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Maybe it was some error that was not picked up by their scanner. But give it some time and see if the problem occurs. CVTs have a rubber band feeling when running at low speed. So maybe what you thought is jerking but it's not? Another thing to check is the throttle body and EGC since your car is 7 years old.

Not sure if it's the same like my HRV. Where sometimes when I slow down (Around 40/kmh) and when I press the accelerator the car will jerk/hiccup. Also when I press the accelerator there's a knock sound from CVT/Drive Shaft. But so far CVT no kong so leave it.

CVT do not get recond... You will end up wasting more money as you don't know how the previous person drove it. Always go for overhaul and replace steel belt, if got money New ORI.

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