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New Members / Honda Fit RS 2011
« Last post by Lusior1992 on Today at 06:31:22 PM »Hello everyone, my husband bought 2011 Honda Fit RS (jap.import) 2 years ago and time has come to change discs, pads, rear calippers as they are sticky and some suspension components. We are preparing the car for over 2000 miles journey abroad so it's very important that we got everything right. Is there anyone who could provide me with some measurements/sizes for things like discs, rear calippers, anti roll bars etc? Thanks a lot!
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Honda HR-V 2015-2021 / Re: Yellow dial warning sign
« Last post by Kikie on Today at 03:38:52 PM »the image is similar to that dial, but doesnt have an arrow, and is bigger, centrally placed. I've managed to find a similar photo. There is a number to the left of it. From my research it looks like whoever did the service set the speed limiter. I think I've turned it off but am taking it back to the garage. I dont want a speed limiter to suddenly kick in at some stupid speed!
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: CTEK charging voltage for 12v battery
« Last post by pebbles on Today at 03:22:28 PM »I regularly use the Ctek MXS 5 on my Mk3 with the battery still connected.
Never had a problem and it always seems to skip very quickly desulphation when using it on normal car mode.
This post intrigued me tho. , so I attached the DVM and 'scope to the battery and then charged in the usual way.
As it quickly went through the desulphation I couldn't pick up anything on the DVM DC or AC and no trace on the scope. Could it be that if it senses the voltage of the battery above a certain level it doesn't bother with desulphation ? maybe it is not used in normal car mode. ? or even , as mentioned , the battery is acting as a large capacitor .
Wish Ctek had a phone number so I could have a chat with the tech guys.
Never had a problem and it always seems to skip very quickly desulphation when using it on normal car mode.
This post intrigued me tho. , so I attached the DVM and 'scope to the battery and then charged in the usual way.
As it quickly went through the desulphation I couldn't pick up anything on the DVM DC or AC and no trace on the scope. Could it be that if it senses the voltage of the battery above a certain level it doesn't bother with desulphation ? maybe it is not used in normal car mode. ? or even , as mentioned , the battery is acting as a large capacitor .
Wish Ctek had a phone number so I could have a chat with the tech guys.
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Honda HR-V 2015-2021 / Re: Yellow dial warning sign
« Last post by Steve_M on Today at 02:56:46 PM »Actually the more I read your description, its probably speed alarm.
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Honda Jazz Mk3 2015-2020 / Re: Turn Signal warning sound
« Last post by Lord Voltermore on Today at 02:56:43 PM »You could try something like these
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/317087599125?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272051465447?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/317087599125?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272051465447?
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Honda HR-V 2015-2021 / Re: Yellow dial warning sign
« Last post by Steve_M on Today at 02:52:47 PM »Cruise control icon?
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Honda HR-V 2015-2021 / Yellow dial warning sign
« Last post by Kikie on Today at 02:33:55 PM »Ever since I had my Jazz 2017 MOT'd and serviced last week it has had warning sign come up on the right of the dashboard. It is a yellow dial, similar to the outer edge of a clockface, with a single hand/marker pointing to approximately the left. On the left, outside the dial, there is a yellow rectangle/square with the number 1 in it. It comes on mostly after I have gone round a roundabout then accelerated out of the roundabout. Normal speed, not fast. It happens occasionally at other times too. I rang the garage who did the work and the guy I spoke said he knew what it was, something quick that he just needed to do, and just pop back in any time. However he has gone off sick and nobody else there knows what it is. A test drive didnt replicate it yet it still happens when I drive it. I cannot find the symbol online anywhere. Does anyone know what it is please?
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: CTEK charging voltage for 12v battery
« Last post by Lord Voltermore on Today at 02:28:07 PM »This post has caused me a bit of consternation. I've never needed to recharge the 12v battery on either of my Mk4's but did buy a budget priced smart charger from Lidl when it was available just in case. I had not read the instructions until now 
These do say the charger... "cannot charge any electrical vehicle with integrated rechargeable battery" I dont think this means the Jazz 12v battery but I may be wrong.
Instructions do seem a bit ambiguous about charging with the battery installed in the vehicle. Under safety instructions it mentions the safe sequence of making connections when the battery is installed in the car., But the 'using the device' instructions say follow the instructions from the vehicle manufacture and then explain how to disconnect the battery terminals from the car. I think they possibly explain both scenarios knowing that many users do connect the charger to the battery still connected to the car , without problems. Instructuons dont seem to recommend leaving it connected for long periods but better brands may have better protection .
I think the maximum charging voltage of this charger is 14.4 volts for normal batteries or an optional cycle of 14.7 volts for "AGM" type batteries or in very cold weather. (Car alternators typically charge at 14.4 volts). It will also do a pulse cycle for desulphation. From some research I believe the rapid pulses are increased amps rather than increased voltage, so it should still remain under 15volts .
But if another brand exceeds 15 volts in this stage you cant necessarily guarantee its ok because its not for long. It might last longer if the battery is well knackered.
On reflection I dont expect to use this charger regularly and if I do I will probably disconnect the battery. Better safe than sorry if the consequences of being wrong are expensive blown electronics.
I attach the Lidl instruction manual in many languages. If anyone is interested enough to read these I'd welcome comments. I'm not 100% sure I have fully understood them
https://media.sit-connect.com/public/articlemanual/db90f098-21bf-47ec-80a3-4048fd30d1f2.pdf
My user name is appropriate for this post
These do say the charger... "cannot charge any electrical vehicle with integrated rechargeable battery" I dont think this means the Jazz 12v battery but I may be wrong.
Instructions do seem a bit ambiguous about charging with the battery installed in the vehicle. Under safety instructions it mentions the safe sequence of making connections when the battery is installed in the car., But the 'using the device' instructions say follow the instructions from the vehicle manufacture and then explain how to disconnect the battery terminals from the car. I think they possibly explain both scenarios knowing that many users do connect the charger to the battery still connected to the car , without problems. Instructuons dont seem to recommend leaving it connected for long periods but better brands may have better protection .
I think the maximum charging voltage of this charger is 14.4 volts for normal batteries or an optional cycle of 14.7 volts for "AGM" type batteries or in very cold weather. (Car alternators typically charge at 14.4 volts). It will also do a pulse cycle for desulphation. From some research I believe the rapid pulses are increased amps rather than increased voltage, so it should still remain under 15volts .
But if another brand exceeds 15 volts in this stage you cant necessarily guarantee its ok because its not for long. It might last longer if the battery is well knackered.
On reflection I dont expect to use this charger regularly and if I do I will probably disconnect the battery. Better safe than sorry if the consequences of being wrong are expensive blown electronics.
I attach the Lidl instruction manual in many languages. If anyone is interested enough to read these I'd welcome comments. I'm not 100% sure I have fully understood them
https://media.sit-connect.com/public/articlemanual/db90f098-21bf-47ec-80a3-4048fd30d1f2.pdf
My user name is appropriate for this post
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: CTEK charging voltage for 12v battery
« Last post by 5thcivic on Today at 02:01:04 PM »It is the difference between steady state and pulse. If they say the 15.8 is short pulses it might not even be seen on a voltmeter if the duty cycle is low enough, and the 12V battery will act like a large capacitor anyway in soaking up the pulse energy. I would be very surprised indeed if there was any problem, but without testing cannot guarantee it, but ctek should know what they're talking about.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Jazz MK5 2026 Launch?
« Last post by Kremmen on Today at 12:42:16 PM »Isn't that true
The Hillman Hunter stopped production in 1979 but was still being made in Iran up to 2005 under a different name
The Hillman Hunter stopped production in 1979 but was still being made in Iran up to 2005 under a different name
