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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: No Rusty Bolts Etc - Impressed!
« Last post by Lord Voltermore on Today at 02:08:08 PM »I think I have mentioned this before but as its kind of related chat ......
. On my 2021 car I started to spray under bonnet wiring with anti Marten spray. (ie Pine Marten/Beech Marten -aka Stone Marten)
On a previous car I had some wiring chewed by Rodents (or possibly a beech marten) . I had foolishly assumed the spray would be some sort of smelly or bitter tasting deterrent
but was actually like spray glue that never sets. 
. The little blighters dont like getting it on their fur and paws.
I stopped spraying immediately I realised. The thought of perpetually sticky wiring attracting dirt, and auto electricians refusing to work on the car means I certainly wont use this spray it on my 2024 car.
If rodents or mustelids chew on the high voltage wiring maybe I will get a ready cooked snack, like the dormice eaten in ancient Rome
. On my 2021 car I started to spray under bonnet wiring with anti Marten spray. (ie Pine Marten/Beech Marten -aka Stone Marten)
On a previous car I had some wiring chewed by Rodents (or possibly a beech marten) . I had foolishly assumed the spray would be some sort of smelly or bitter tasting deterrent
but was actually like spray glue that never sets. . The little blighters dont like getting it on their fur and paws. I stopped spraying immediately I realised. The thought of perpetually sticky wiring attracting dirt, and auto electricians refusing to work on the car means I certainly wont use this spray it on my 2024 car.
If rodents or mustelids chew on the high voltage wiring maybe I will get a ready cooked snack, like the dormice eaten in ancient Rome
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Mk4 2021 Jazz Brake failure
« Last post by Jazzik on Today at 01:25:50 PM »Today the recall was arranged. One phone call to Honda Gdansk and an appointment was made for April 15. Gdansk is not the closest (164 km./102 miles one way), but the fastest to reach Honda dealer for us.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: No Rusty Bolts Etc - Impressed!
« Last post by ninanina on Today at 12:42:15 PM »Quote
It latches properly if you just let the bonnet slam shut by dropping it from a bit of a height. (maybe 30 cm)
That’s how I close my bonnet; by dropping it from 10-12 inches, it works every time
I also dust off under the bonnet each time I open it just to keep it looking like new but to be honest the under bonnet still looks great @ 13,000 odd miles!
I’ll be having my car washed every couple of weeks or so now that I’ve found a very good local hand car wash place that does a great job quite cheaply. I will never ask them to jet wash/steam clean under the bonnet though as it just doesn’t need it
On my last long motorway journey a couple of weeks ago we had horrendous weather and the car was filthy dirty at the end but the under bonnet still remained looking like brand new which I’m pleased with. A quick dust off under the bonnet was all it needed
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Honda Jazz Mk2 2008-2015 / Re: 2014 FIT HYBRID _ WEIRD STARTING PROBLEM!! HELP
« Last post by Lord Voltermore on Today at 10:47:43 AM »Welcome to the forum .
A car normally goes into limp mode to protect the engine if it detects something is wrong. This may also be why its making the car difficult to start. In effect the cars cpu is deliberately stifling the engine performance to encourage you to get it fixed as soon as possible,rather than ignore EML's etc. .Even though the engine might be capable of running quite well , doing so long term may lead to damage. ,
Rather than speculate on what could be wrong its best to get the fault codes read . This may tell you exactly what is wrong , or at least give a good indication of where to start looking (sometimes a fault with one area such as poor combustion triggers an exhaust gas sensor further down the line etc. etc )
I dont know what could be wrong.
If you are able to post the fault code (s) someone may be able to help more .
A car normally goes into limp mode to protect the engine if it detects something is wrong. This may also be why its making the car difficult to start. In effect the cars cpu is deliberately stifling the engine performance to encourage you to get it fixed as soon as possible,rather than ignore EML's etc. .Even though the engine might be capable of running quite well , doing so long term may lead to damage. ,
Rather than speculate on what could be wrong its best to get the fault codes read . This may tell you exactly what is wrong , or at least give a good indication of where to start looking (sometimes a fault with one area such as poor combustion triggers an exhaust gas sensor further down the line etc. etc )
I dont know what could be wrong.
If you are able to post the fault code (s) someone may be able to help more . 5
Honda Jazz Mk3 2015-2020 / Re: Outstanding recall noted on gov website
« Last post by Lord Voltermore on Today at 10:20:41 AM »
" Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers .
The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by an official HONDA
MOTOR CO service
The affected fuel pumps will be replaced "
I interpret the words I have highlighted in red as meaning Honda source their OE petrol pumps from 2 (or more) independent component manufacturers, and cannot tell from chassis number which brand will have been fitted to a particular car. Even on the same day some cars may have got brand A until stock on hand ran out, the remainder got brand (or batch) B
I suspect Honda have only initially financed a visual inspection, from which it may be obvious which brand of pump has been fitted. Honda may only authorise the extra cost of disconnecting and replacing the pump on on those cars with the dodgy pumps.
Replaced pumps will come with a new filter. Those not replaced will still have their original, possibly dirty, filter.
If your pump is not replaced you might wish to get the filter changed anyway while the car is partially dismantled at Hondas expense . But this may involve extra dismantling, and the cost of a new filter. The question is who pays for this - and how much. You shouldnt have to pay the full normal cost of a filter replacement.
If I am right that some pumps are not replaced on this recall the dealer should ideally agree with you in advance whether in the event the pump is not replaced you are willing to pay a bit extra for the filter to be replaced.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: No Rusty Bolts Etc - Impressed!
« Last post by Nicksey on Today at 07:00:26 AM »After 28000 miles, my 22 plate still looks pretty fresh under the bonnet. I do occasionally give it a 'dust' wipe after a bodywork clean and polish, but this is because I also check the fluid levels and make sure everything is tight. The only area that does gather detritus (generally leaves) is the plastic recess area below the windscreen and wipers. This can be fiddly at times, so the Hoover nozzle comes out to help.
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Honda Jazz Mk3 2015-2020 / Re: Outstanding recall noted on gov website
« Last post by 2robbie2 on Today at 12:31:53 AM »
In terms of whether the part I purchased is actually in the car, I had my own fears about this and asked for the old part back (which I now have in my garage).
Best wishes.
I don't want to be entirely negative but the used part you got back might be from any honda model they serviced at their site
probably worth peeping through the opening next to hand brake if the fuel tank cover screws show at least any signs of tampering with...
Good point, I'll try and do this - fingers crossed!
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Honda Jazz Mk3 2015-2020 / Re: Outstanding recall noted on gov website
« Last post by Krs on March 26, 2025, 08:06:02 PM »
In terms of whether the part I purchased is actually in the car, I had my own fears about this and asked for the old part back (which I now have in my garage).
Best wishes.
probably worth peeping through the opening next to hand brake if the fuel tank cover screws show at least any signs of tampering with...
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Honda Jazz Mk3 2015-2020 / Re: Outstanding recall noted on gov website
« Last post by 2robbie2 on March 26, 2025, 07:48:05 PM »robbie, watch the video from the beginning of this thread to have a better understanding what the procedure involves.
It looks like the recall kit they get is just a pump motor with a filter attached to it, the filter is just a small teabag-like looking piece of mesh attached to the bottom of the pump, also some new washers and wire harness.
they remove your old plastic fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank and need to disassemble it to remove the old pump from it. they then insert new pump with filter into the plastic assembly, change some washers and seals, route the new harness and insert the whole lot back into the tank.
you gave them the whole pump assembly, hence made their work much easier, all they had to do was remove your old plastic pump assembly and insert the new one, that's it, no faffing around with disassembling the old assembly.
there should not be any extra charge for it as it actually saved them time and parts!
there are however correct, the plastic housing/assembly/bracket is not replaced as part of the recall but this doesn't need to be replaced unless is cracked or broken.
the plastic housing/bracket is not a filter, it's just a housing for the pump, fuel level float and some pipes and wires.
bearing in mind they had the audacity to charge you extra for saving them time and money, I would actually double check that the part you bought from cox motors actually sits in your fuel tank...
Hi Krs
Many thanks for the response, which was really helpful - your interpretation of the recall was also my understanding of the situation - I didn't expect the outer plastic housing/assembly/bracket to be included, but thought I'd ask the dealer just to be sure, as I didn't want to go through the whole process a year later at the annual service when it was due. The bit that left me feeling short-changed was when it appeared that some others were getting this part supplied free as part of the recall.
You make an excellent observation about whether or not I should have been charged for the labour and I specifically raised this with them twice beforehand (I think it is ridiculous that I have been charged for something that was making it easier for them), but they point-blank refused to do it without me agreeing to pay it (which I think is wholly unacceptable for the reasons you outline - but I paid it because this was still cheaper than them doing it separately a year later).
In terms of whether the part I purchased is actually in the car, I had my own fears about this and asked for the old part back (which I now have in my garage).
Best wishes.
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Honda Jazz Mk3 2015-2020 / Re: Outstanding recall noted on gov website
« Last post by Krs on March 26, 2025, 07:10:51 PM »robbie, watch the video from the beginning of this thread to have a better understanding what the procedure involves.
It looks like the recall kit they get is just a pump motor with a filter attached to it, the filter is just a small teabag-like looking piece of mesh attached to the bottom of the pump, also some new washers and wire harness.
they remove your old plastic fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank and need to disassemble it to remove the old pump from it. they then insert new pump with filter into the plastic assembly, change some washers and seals, route the new harness and insert the whole lot back into the tank.
you gave them the whole pump assembly, hence made their work much easier, all they had to do was remove your old plastic pump assembly and insert the new one, that's it, no faffing around with disassembling the old assembly.
there should not be any extra charge for it as it actually saved them time and parts!
there are however correct, the plastic housing/assembly/bracket is not replaced as part of the recall but this doesn't need to be replaced unless is cracked or broken.
the plastic housing/bracket is not a filter, it's just a housing for the pump, fuel level float and some pipes and wires.
bearing in mind they had the audacity to charge you extra for saving them time and money, I would actually double check that the part you bought from cox motors actually sits in your fuel tank...
It looks like the recall kit they get is just a pump motor with a filter attached to it, the filter is just a small teabag-like looking piece of mesh attached to the bottom of the pump, also some new washers and wire harness.
they remove your old plastic fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank and need to disassemble it to remove the old pump from it. they then insert new pump with filter into the plastic assembly, change some washers and seals, route the new harness and insert the whole lot back into the tank.
you gave them the whole pump assembly, hence made their work much easier, all they had to do was remove your old plastic pump assembly and insert the new one, that's it, no faffing around with disassembling the old assembly.
there should not be any extra charge for it as it actually saved them time and parts!
there are however correct, the plastic housing/assembly/bracket is not replaced as part of the recall but this doesn't need to be replaced unless is cracked or broken.
the plastic housing/bracket is not a filter, it's just a housing for the pump, fuel level float and some pipes and wires.
bearing in mind they had the audacity to charge you extra for saving them time and money, I would actually double check that the part you bought from cox motors actually sits in your fuel tank...
