How long does a Honda Fit alternator last?
Alternator failure is fairly common, but an alternator can last well over 100,000 miles without incident. Harsh driving conditions and custom power accessories can shorten the life of an alternator.
Is there a problem with the Honda Fit battery?
I have read related comments on battery problems from Honda Fit owners. I own a 2008 Fit and have had one battery replaced after it had died after being parked for five days in the train station parking lot,and the replacement just died yesterday in one of the rainiest days in Southern California.
What causes a Honda Fit security system to go off?
The system can accidentally activate when: • Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master door lock switch. If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may go off once the battery is recharged or replaced.
How many volts does a Honda Fit have?
At various times while driving, system voltage will remain at 12. 2 volts with no user electrical equipment change. Possible suspect within law enforcement reports. Law enforcement reports: russell cty al 19sl06902, 18sl12031, 19sl06910 lee cty al 1906-2823, 1810-2196.
What was the Honda Fit transmission problem in 2007?
The driver side drive shaft broke. It was replaced with a new one in 1.5 labor hours. Repair damaged wiring. Check engine light on. Dealer diagnosed as Transmission Fluid Switch (3rd Clutch) to be replaced. Dealer reset CEL and special ordered part, but did not replace part. CEL has not come on since, no problems 1 week later.
The driver side drive shaft broke. It was replaced with a new one in 1.5 labor hours. Repair damaged wiring. Check engine light on. Dealer diagnosed as Transmission Fluid Switch (3rd Clutch) to be replaced. Dealer reset CEL and special ordered part, but did not replace part. CEL has not come on since, no problems 1 week later.
When do I need to replace my Honda Fit battery?
If your Honda Fit battery wouldn’t hold charge or dies after running radio only for a few minutes, you will need to replace you battery. Unfortunately OEM 151R battery is not so powerfully due to there size + battery wouldn’t less over 3 years. So I decided to replace my OEM 151R battery and upgrade for bigger size with 51R battery from Duralast.
Why does my Honda Fit not go into reverse?
The symptom was difficult shifting with the engine running; it started suddenly, and adjusting the linkage made no difference. Car would not go into reverse. Corrosion in the driveshaft caused the spines to fail and required replacement of the left side driveshaft. Apparently this is known to happen in Fits.
Why is my Honda Fit not shifting gears?
Transmission would not shift from 3rd to 4th. Drove to dealer; dealer inspected, test drove with diagnostic tool. No fault codes found. Car was operating to spec, could not replicate. CEL on. Car shifting irregular. Replaced faulty 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch. Related to older intermittent problem. Snapped drive axle.