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olduser1

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Re: How to identify CVT Gearbox?
« Reply #15 on: July 05, 2020, 03:02:01 PM »
Ask the seller for the full reg then check its history on govt site, MOT for mileage then is my car taxed

sparky Paul

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Re: How to identify CVT Gearbox?
« Reply #16 on: July 05, 2020, 04:23:36 PM »
Ask the seller for the full reg then check its history on govt site, MOT for mileage then is my car taxed

Beat in mind that if it's a cat B write off, it might not be on the system any more. The reg might even have been reassigned to another vehicle.

cvtjazz

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Re: How to identify CVT Gearbox?
« Reply #17 on: September 21, 2020, 03:07:39 PM »
Hi, this is just to bring the topic up to date.

I bought the s/h CVT box inc torque converter for £250, and had it fitted by an auto transmission specialist in Gloucestershire.  All seemed OK, and £650 later we collected the car and it ran well, no noise, very smooth.  Couple of weeks later we noticed a transmission fluid leak, not much, just a few drops on the drive overnight.

The car went back, and we were told that the leak was from the fluid cooler fitting (where cooling pipes connect), so for 2 hours work they swapped it over for the one off the original cvt box (which wasn't leaking!).  A little later, still leaking, back to garage, this time the proprietor said it was just fluid that had collected in the under tray, which they cleaned off.  I had my doubts (eg surely they would have noticed when work was done . . .), but I accepted the explanation - no charge this time.

You've guessed it, still leaking!!  Took the car back again, garage not happy.  They said they were not responsible for second hand parts, even though they had willingly agreed to do the gearbox swap in the first place.  I pointed out that I didn't expect them to take responsibility for the s/h unit, but would have expected them to check for leaks after the work was done (3 times!).  I just have to wait and see, hmmm. From what I've read a cvt fluid leak can be a number of possibilities, most likely the transmission pan gasket, or the cooler lines/connections to the cvt radiator, or the torque converter, or the internal seals.  Not sure how an external leak would be apparent from the last two, though.

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Re: How to identify CVT Gearbox?
« Reply #18 on: September 21, 2020, 06:41:46 PM »
Hi,
I am in the same position, my 2011 cvt gearbox is making noises, honda garage says new gearbox for £14,400, unable to locate a correct gearbox anywhere. My car is now with VMTP transmission speecialists at Norton canes. You can google them for details. They seem to be knowledgeable and specialise in automatic transmission, they gave me a free loan car which is a great help. Unfortunately the mechanic working on my car has had to go for a covid test today so let's hope he's  OK. I intend to sell it when I  get it back, honda's attitude to it's  customers has really upset me, totally unhelpful which is not what I expected,
Chris

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Re: How to identify CVT Gearbox?
« Reply #19 on: September 21, 2020, 09:10:50 PM »
Hi, this is just to bring the topic up to date.

I bought the s/h CVT box inc torque converter for £250, and had it fitted by an auto transmission specialist in Gloucestershire.  All seemed OK, and £650 later we collected the car and it ran well, no noise, very smooth.  Couple of weeks later we noticed a transmission fluid leak, not much, just a few drops on the drive overnight.

That's a shame, it could have been a reasonably good outcome if that hadn't happened. Also a shame the garage took that attitude, are they not wanting to have anything to do with it? I would expect to have to take it on the chin if it was the replacement gearbox at fault anyway.

You could do with a bit of diagnosis by someone who has worked with these CVTs, and hope that it's something that can be accessed externally.

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Re: How to identify CVT Gearbox?
« Reply #20 on: September 27, 2020, 07:30:02 AM »
Well, it seems the problem is solved.  The CVT gearbox has a 2-part casing, held together with a ring of bolts and a gasket between the halves - it's pretty obvious looking from underneath.  The transmission fluid leak was right at the bottom of the casing and it seems the gasket was not doing its job.

The only way to do a permanent fix would be to remove the box and completely strip it down, new gasket, then rebuild :'(  So the garage have applied a little more torque to the bolts that are accessible from underneath, and a smear of an oil leak stopper paste.

4 days later, no leak!  So I'm going to settle for that  :)

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Re: How to identify CVT Gearbox?
« Reply #21 on: August 04, 2021, 03:06:40 PM »
Hi,  this is further to my earlier post about an ominous noise from my daughter's Mk2 Jazz CVT gearbox.

I took it to my local Blade Honda dealer, and they said they had never heard this rubbing sound before, but thought it might be a drive shaft bearing failure.  So I'm now trying to source a used cvt gearbox, but obviously need the right one. 

Can anyone help - the only identifier on the gearbox appears to be a white stick-on label at the front right showing SE5A-3036595, is this the code or part number I need?  Also, the car is a 2011 I-VTEC ES CVT, is it the case that only gearboxes for the Jazz range built 2009-15 will fit?


May I ask if you were able to fix this noise problem as I have the same problem and don't know what to do. please advise?  thanks

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