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If your Jazz suffers from noisy manual gearbox bearings, please tells us what year the car was registered

2002
19 (15.6%)
2003
19 (15.6%)
2004
18 (14.8%)
2005
39 (32%)
2006
14 (11.5%)
2007
10 (8.2%)
2008
3 (2.5%)

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Nicolas

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Honda Jazz 2002-2008 noisy manual gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« on: October 03, 2007, 09:12:17 PM »
My manual 03 Jazz SE Sport has recently developed a whirring noise when pulling away in first gear - it soon goes once on the and does not seem to happen in other gears.

My dealer says this is a new issue for them and have replaced teh gearbox oil but the sound persists. They are conatcting Honda UK but have suggested a gearbox check which will be around £500!

Anyone had a similar issues or any gearbox probs on a manual Jazz?
« Last Edit: October 06, 2014, 09:03:40 PM by RichardA »

scally

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2008, 07:31:14 PM »
This is my first post so here goes,,,are there any known problems with the gearbox on the 1.4 DSI model (2006)
I am experiencing difficulty in engaging 2nd.
Any feedback would be welcomed.

JazzyB

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2008, 10:10:50 AM »
I have a 07 model from new and in these cold months I sometimes have difficulty in selecting 2nd gear but seems to get better as the gearbox warms up

I did take it to Honda who just said it was fine!


guest688

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2008, 05:49:45 PM »
  There is a known fault on the gearbox of both engine sizes; the input shaft and main shaft bearings wear causing noisy transmission.Honda replace all four bearings routinely if this occurs at considerable cost (£800)-can be done for half the cost at independent specialists.I know this for a fact as my 03 plate has just had to have this done with less than 33,000 miles covered from new.This has occured at lesser mileages than this.Having said this I did not experience the problems you describe-sounds more like a synchromesh problem to me.Luckily mine was paid for by the supplying dealer but I would suggest finding a reputable specialist who will not fleece you.I live in Nottingham so could only recommend the chap I have dealt with who was recommended by one of the country's best gearbox refurbishers,Oakdenes of Nottingham.Sorry about the long response but these repairs are not cheap so sourcing good,reasonably priced alternatives to main dealers can save you buckets of your hard earned cash.Hope this helps,
                  Best wishes,
                   Craig James,
                     Nottingham.

scally

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2008, 07:19:39 PM »
Thanks for the feedback, my car is still under Honda warranty (purchased April 2006) and only covered 10,000 mls

guest688

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2008, 08:34:03 PM »
  That's an easy one;straight to the nearest dealers and let them sort it. :D

guest765

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2009, 01:01:54 AM »
2005 used 19000 miles model similar problem in third gear.........no judder but a vibration when accelerating in third gear through the gear lever.......all other gears are OK........its as if a syncro gear is noisy.......i took the car back after two days and changed it for another of the same model..........dealer said it wasnt an actual fault he could have in and repair.
My first Jazz..........the replacement is fine no noise now but bank balance is i bit lighter.

guest688

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2009, 09:30:32 PM »
This is a known fault;I have posted my experience already (Nov. 08).The input and mainshft bearings get noisy but do not normally fail.My 03 plate was repaired via a Honda dealer at a cost of £800,luckily I bought the vehicle from a Ford dealer who had to pay as the fault was present already.This can be done much cheaper at specialist gearbox repairers (£350 in Nottingham).Honda will sometimes pay a portion of the cost even if it's out of warranty but less than five years old.

guest775

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2009, 05:24:24 PM »
The input shaft bearing was really noisey on our Jazz so dealer stood to £350 rebuild cost by transmission specialist who said it is a known fault but just gets noisey not known to fail.

guest809

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2009, 07:56:33 PM »
Craigj says it is a known issue and I would be really interested to know how many owners have experienced it before I approach my local dealer. The whining noise started a week or two ago on our 2005 1.4 Sport - and as it has only done 21000 miles I am really annoyed. Worse on first and second but definitely there on third too - just a bit drowned out by road noise I guess.

All the hype is about how reliable the Jazz is so we bought a low mileage demonstrator which was nine months old with the intention of keeping it for many years. I had it serviced at a Honda dealer whilst it was still under warranty and in its fourth year I have serviced it myself using genuine Honda parts.

Let's get some pressure on Honda to take responsibility for this "known problem".......

guest809

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #10 on: March 09, 2009, 04:24:46 PM »
Update on my message yesterday.

I approached my local dealer today and they confirm it is the bearings in the gearbox. The service manager said he had not come across any previous examples of problems with Jazz gearboxes.

Within two hours Honda had offered me 75% towards the repair cost and whilst I am still disappointed that we have had problems on such a low mileage I think this is a fair offer as the warranty expired eight months ago.

guest765

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2009, 08:51:42 AM »
re the gearbox whine and slight vibration when accelerating in third gear only all other gears were OK............so i took the car back to the dealer and he wasn't too bothered about the noise and the mechanic said its not a fault he could put his finger on.
Just let it develop was the answer,but that would then put it out of the dealer warranty, so i asked to exchange the car for another model which was on display.
Not a very happy dealer at the end of the day but it cured my noise and vibration, and now for another £900.00 i have an almost new condition car with a lot less mileage on..........the noisy car was back on sale the same day......not a very nice practice.
My first dealings with Honda vehicles,however the replacement vehicle is really nice with no apparent faults.......... ::) 

guest350

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2009, 12:08:37 AM »
Peter. Did the garage say what the judder was caused by and what they replaced under warranty? I have a CVT that judders and I know the CVT oil is okay as it was replaced not long ago ( and using the correct CVT fluid ). :(

guest869

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2009, 09:34:10 PM »
Does anybody know the specification (sizes, bearing numbers) for the main and input shaft bearings?

My gearbox is noisy and I intend to replace the bearings but it would be useful to get the bearings before hand from my bearing supplier, assuming he can get them.

I have read the manual http://www.hondafitjazz.com/manual.htm and the job seems reasonable.

I will also chat to my local Honda dealer and see what they can offer in the way of bearings and actually doing the job. Hopefully they will offer some hefty discount as it is a known issue......

JazzyB

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Re: MERGED: Noisy Manual Gearbox/shaft bearing problem
« Reply #14 on: July 09, 2009, 07:49:16 PM »
I think I might have this problem and my jazz has covered less than 10,000 miles but is within warranty.

What I want to know is there anybody who has had this problem and approached their dealer? Have they sorted the problem?

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