Just got a call from the dealership, they couldn't find anything wrong. Looks like we're stuck with this problem.

 

Hmm, I still kinda feel the less than stellar 1-2 upshift, but no complaints at all besides that.

 

Anyone have any wheel bearing issues? I think my wheel bearing went out about 3 months ago and am just now getting some dealer support. I mentioned it to them at an oil change once and they told me that it was probably a tire issue. I took it back to them just the other day because the noise had gotten so bad and they finally checked it out and 3 hours later it ended up being the wheel bearing. They are going to fix it next week so ill finally be able to enjoy my fit with out the off road tire roar noise.

 

DIY for the brake pads anyone?

 

Does anyone notice an uneasy idle while stopped at a light? I was in the passenger seat and it buged the hell outta me while in it.

 

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Never had that problem

 

The hesitation from a stop light has been irritating me from the get go ! The 1st gear take off is never the easy smooth acceleration I expect from a new clutch. I took it in and three techs dove it and said normal. After 5000 miles, I am used to it but I try to avoid using 1st gear altogether. Usually a rolling stop and taking off in 2nd helps a lot.

It must be the way the computer delivers the fuel. There simply cannot be the positive feel you get when the engine and the gas pedal are connected with a cable. Engineering always compromises the efficiency of a perfectly fine system in the quest for higher mileage and reliability.

 

my fit is fine. the only thing i have noticed is that at low RPM it does jump out of first =P i dont mind it tho. but man i get bad MPG on side streets =/ but freeway is great. oh and it is alittle noisy from wind
-Kyle

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">anyone else have a rough/loud 2nd gear? At times, shifting into 2nd can feel harsh.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm looking to buy an '08 fit (Just landed a great intern position at Harley Davidson!!) I don't know if you guys are experiencing this with previous year models...but this issue is pushing me away from Honda all together.

My Theory:
I currently drive an '01 Civic EX 5spd. The conditions you guys are describing fit directly with my current issue. It's a common issue with the 01-03 EM2 manual trannys. The problem is the input shaft bearings and/or clutch release bearings (aka throwout bearings). I would recommend a tranny shop check out the bearings imo. Of course, I'm not a Honda expert, but from other posts I have about the Si's "infamous 3rd gear grind", seems like Honda has tranny problems that still apparent in the trannys of other models. just my .02.

 

The problem I'm describing isn't as harsh as the "infamous 3rd gear grind" on k20s. It's noticeable at times but not that bad.

 

Any info on dash rattles??


Its REALLY annoying me

 

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Its REALLY annoying me</TD></TR></TABLE>

I feel your pain buddy. It just started getting cold around here and man does my dash rattle. I hate going to the stealership for anything, they NEVER fix any of my problems.

 

we have found that one of the dash rattles is actually coming from under the hood.... if you can duplicate the rattle by slowly reving the engine have someone put a little pressure on the fuel line close to were it mounts to the firewall... if it goes away just start treaking the bracket until it stops buzzing in the car.


as far as the shifting goes... deal with it , it is characteristic of the linkage design.

for the lag on take off with the 5sp cars think ahead 2-3 seconds with the accelerater pedal... that came from a honda engine plant engineer, i was complaining about the drive by wire and he agreed but has no control over the dbw logic..

 

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I wonder if you're talking about the same thing I've been experiencing for a while.

When going from 1st to 2nd, sometimes it feels like when I push the clutch pedal down then shift out of 1st, the shifter feels like its popping out into 2nd on its own.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Haven't read beyond the first page of the thread, but I've been experiencing this as well. Feels kind of weird...

 

i feel the same thing like if the tranny is popping out of first gear. Maybe a short throw shifter would fix that. I generally don't like the way it shifts anyways but noticed the same problem from 1st to 2nd.

 

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I feel your pain buddy. It just started getting cold around here and man does my dash rattle. I hate going to the stealership for anything, they NEVER fix any of my problems.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah it sucks so bad at night.In the afternoon when it's warm the only rattle is the one from behind the glovebox but at night it's coming from behind the center vents area and i can recreate it by tapping on there.

This is a common problem,is there anyway that we can create a thread and let American Honda see it?because my dealer has not received anything from Honda about rattles

 

My dash rattles, my front and rear wipers SUCK and my rear wiper motor sounds like it's about to explode.

 

I noticed that the shifter wanted to pop out of first gear to neutral during the shift to second gear, but it is almost non-existent after switching to synthetic oil and HAMP oil filter.

 

whatever oil you use has nothing to do with your shifter popping out of gear.. sorry to disappoint you.

as for the guys with dash rattling problems, im a tech at a honda "stealership" and have tried fixing this problem on many new model hondas, some i was able to quiet down with sticking skinny foam pads between the dash and windshield ..the dash designs suck period.. if you are going to attempt this yourself be very careful, as the windshield is like a sponge and could crack... one car, it went as far as a honda engineer coming to the shop, he couldnt fix the one he looked at either.. sorry fellaz

 

wow so many issues...if i knew all these things it would of prevented me from getting my fit...oh well. I haven't noticed those issues but now i'm going to pay attention.

I do get slight vibration of the steering wheel on my lowered fit. Could be me just needing the J's racing RCAs

 

I've had dash rattles since the begining. The rattle is coming from in between the top of the radio and where the airbag is on top of the dash. Also some rattles coming from the rear hatch.
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I've also noticed this at times, but the car stalls and turns off. I start it back up and it's fine. It's happened maybe 4 times in the year and a half I've had the car

 

If my car stalled and turned off I'd be living at the dealer until they fixed it.

 

My cruise control button doesnt work half the time and the Fit sometimes doesnt go into reverse on my manual tranny. The dealer wants the car for a full day to diagnose the problem but Im workin to much to give the car up. Oh ya, my rear wheel bearings mite be on their way out to.

 

Wheel bearings? wow.

 

i have a white fit. it ends up with bug crap everywhere, and its impossible to get off. T__T;;