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#255 of 289 2003 Civic HCH CVT Transmission problems by sandybeach2 Sep 11, 2009 (4:13 am)
Does anyone know how to upgrade the TCM software and to do a system reset after the TCM upgrade? I am going to do the burnishment of the clutch because of the slippage and I guess I need to do this. I will never buy a Honda again with all the trouble I have had with this car. Replies to this message: irisheyes785 (Sep 11, 2009 2:34 pm) sandybeach2 (Sep 11, 2009 4:53 pm)
#256 of 289 Re: 2003 Civic Hybrid, I mean! [rikfre] by targettuning Sep 11, 2009 (7:46 am)
Replying to: rikfre (Aug 18, 2009 2:04 pm) Just a general comment, a disagreement if you will, the CVT transmission is NOT a transmission for a scooter stuck into a car. It is also considerably different (totally in fact, with as much similarity as a bananna to a submarine) from a 10 speed bicycle gear system with the "key word" being GEAR in as much as the CVT system has NO gears but instead an infinitely variable range of "speeds". CVT transmissions are in use today in most Nissan, some Chrysler and Toyota (Prius) cars in addition to Honda hybrids. As used on these various other brands I have never heard of any large scale problems inherent to the design. As I understand the system it is considerably simpler with many fewer parts and pieces than a traditional automatic transmission. I have driven rental vehicles with this transmission and aside from some initial getting used to the way it causes REV's to be high and constant during acceleration it a pleasant and gas saving alternative to the relatively "ancient" traditional automatic transmission.
#257 of 289 Re: 2003 Civic HCH CVT Transmission problems [sandybeach2] by irisheyes785 Sep 11, 2009 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: sandybeach2 (Sep 11, 2009 4:13 am) the tech at honda will do all of that at once... there's not really any benefit to doing it by yourself, since there's an extended warranty for that Honda HAS to do it for free. Replies to this message: sandybeach2 (Sep 11, 2009 4:53 pm)
#258 of 289 Re: 2003 Civic HCH CVT Transmission problems [irisheyes785] by sandybeach2 Sep 11, 2009 (4:53 pm)
Replying to: irisheyes785 (Sep 11, 2009 2:34 pm) thanks but my husband ended up doing the burnish because he had bought the cvt fluid already. So does anyone know how to upgrade the TCM software after burnishment?
#259 of 289 Re: 2003 Civic Hybrid, I mean! [pwebb] by stephonda Sep 11, 2009 (5:16 pm)
Replying to: pwebb (Aug 18, 2009 1:30 pm) Hi, my Daughter has a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid and when you put it in Gear, drive or Reverse, step on the gas, it makes a big bang and the car jerks, then takes off. I took it to my local Honda Dealer & he said it had a transmission(Automatic) problem & a clutch problem. it has just barely over 105,000 miles on it and they told me their was a curtesy call not a recall, on these very problems. Anyways, he just called me back earlier today and said the curtesy call warranty or whatever Honda calls it run out at 105,000 miles and , like I said, it had like 105,576 . he said Honda says Sorry, but they wont fix it..... any ideas on who or anyone else to contact or what to do? thanks for any info
#260 of 289 2004 Civic Hybrid transmission (auto) problems by stephonda Sep 12, 2009 (8:14 am)
Hi, my Daughter has a 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid and when you put it in Gear, drive or Reverse, step on the gas, it makes a big bang and the car jerks, then takes off. I took it to my local Honda Dealer & he said it had a transmission(Automatic) problem & a clutch problem. it has just barely over 105,000 miles on it and they told me their was a curtesy call not a recall, on these very problems. Anyways, he just called me back earlier today and said the curtesy call warranty or whatever Honda calls it run out at 105,000 miles and , like I said, it had like 105,576 . he said Honda says Sorry, but they wont fix it..... any ideas on who or anyone else to contact or what to do? thanks for any info
#261 of 289 Mom's 2003 fixed by jvee Sep 13, 2009 (8:36 am)
With the replacement of the "star" clutch, my mom's 2003 no longer has the juddering or hesitation going into gear. She just squeaked in under the warrantee limit, so there was no charge. The "burnishing" did not help. Sacucci Honda of Rhode Island came through for her.
#262 of 289 Count me as anotherr victim of this crap design by billclo Sep 19, 2009 (4:04 am)
I just had my 2003 HCH diagnosed with the same judder that many of you all have experienced. It goes into the shop in a couple weeks for "replacement" of a part, with possible replacement of the transmission (the tech said that sometimes when replacing whatever part they have to replace, a lubrication tube breaks and requires a replacement transmission).   But thanks to reading about your experiences, I won't be fooled if they try the burnish and get me to go away trick. The car is at 95000 miles, so I can see them burnishing it 3 times and hoping I go over 105k miles before they have to replace the transmission. I will be much better informed when I have to deal with them in 2 weeks.   I had hoped to keep the car until I was able to buy a Toyota plug-in hybrid (not yet available but supposedly being worked on), but I have to wonder about that plan.
#263 of 289 2003 Hybrid transmission failure by dmaclau Sep 21, 2009 (10:25 am)
I am trying to reach the Honda DPSM (District Parts and Service Manager).   I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid whose transmission has failed. We have brought this car into Honda service at least 3 times with the same problem with assurances each time that there was no problem. Now that the warranty has expired we're told that the transmission has failed and we're responsible for the repairs. They further tell me that this was the decision of the DPSM but refuse to give me any contact information.   Honda America also refuses me DPSM contact info but assures me that the dealer is to contact him and have him contact me. The dealer is amused by this suggestion.   Does anyone have any idea how to contact the DPSM or to whom I might appeal? Replies to this message: nypeach (Sep 21, 2009 5:41 pm) rikfre (Sep 22, 2009 9:11 am) stan29 (Sep 22, 2009 8:07 am) billclo (Oct 02, 2009 4:12 am)
#264 of 289 Re: 2003 Hybrid transmission failure [dmaclau] by nypeach Sep 21, 2009 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: dmaclau (Sep 21, 2009 10:25 am) I wrote a letter to American Honda detailing the problems I've had with the hybrid. I received a call from a customer service rep, Betty Mcdonald (800-999-1009), and she informed me that Honda would offer "assistance" by refunding me part of what I paid to have the air compressor and serpentine belt replaced. she said while Honda would consider doing this, HONDA'S GOOD WILL IS NOT AN ENTITLEMENT, and that if I continued complaining she would withdraw the offer since nothing seemed to make me happy. Ms. McDonald says she will get back to me on Wednesday (sept. 23). I wrote a second letter detailing my conversation with Ms. McDonald and assured the president of Honda America that I now understand what I can expect from his company--nothing. Mind you, I told the customer service rep that hundreds, if not thousands, of people have detailed transmission and other complaints with the hybrid on the internet. She said, "hey, things happen." My next step is to ask colleagues at the nation's media outlets to write about the disaster that is the Honda Civic Hybrid. sorry I couldn't offer more help, but if we unite to hold Honda accountable, we might get real solutions. Replies to this message: rikfre (Sep 22, 2009 9:11 am)

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