2008 Honda Fit Automatic - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
Engine stops when I place it in reverse or drive
You can in most cases repair this slow speed stall or unstable idle by cleaning the engine throttle valve and the idle speed control valve using a product called CRC Spray Throttle valve cleaner. Spray the cleaner into the air intake of the engine with the hose removed from the throttle body, the engine will try to stall so hold up the idle speed manually. Once you have used up about 1/2 can of the cleaner stall the engine out while spraying and turn the key off, disconnect the negative battery cable for 5 minutes and then reconnect and drive the car for a about 25 miles of varied driving modes. If this doesn't cure the problem you may need the fuel injectors professionally cleaned by the dealer service dept.
Heat is intermittent
It could be a defective thermostat. Sometimes it gets stuck in the open position.
Car stalls when moving from neutral to drive or reverse
Hi Angela
Increase the idle speed slightly.
If there is no manual idle speed adjustment screw, then it electronically controlled by an idle valve which could be faulty or may be needs to be cleaned only.
All the best
Regards
Phillip
Honda stops when I try to place it in drve or reverse
Key or ignition are bad antitheft is shutting down ignition assuming that the vehicle is being stolen reprogram key if its computerized or replace key ignition or both locksmiths are generally cheaper than dealership for this type of work and some may even tell you how to reprogram key for free
Honda Fit turns off on stop signs
I have a 2007 Honda Fit and I had the same thing happen to me. It was soooo frustrating. The first 10 minutes after turning on my car, I couldn't press the break or the engine would turn off completely. It would turn off at stop signs and red lights. But after driving for a little bit, it would break just fine. My husband and I researched a lot online and found a lot of people saying the problem was that it needed a valve adjustment. We were reluctant to pay for a formal diagnosis so we called a couple local Honda dealerships and asked about getting a valve adjustment. They both acted like that was crazy and said Fits don't even need a valve adjustment. I finally took it in for a diagnosis and they called me the next day and said the problem was defiantly the quality of my fuel. They told me to go to Chevron and use Techron. I disagreed with them because I only ever get Techron gas from Chevron so that wasn't the problem. They didn't charge us for the diagnosis but I wasn't going to just pick it up without it being fixed and my husband was sure it needed a valve adjustment. So we took a gamble and had them do it. When we picked it up, it ran perfectly (even with the same tank of "cheap gas"). It's been several months now and it has never turned off on me since! So glad my husband knew what to do and that my car is fixed!
Windsheild on Honda Fit 2009
If there is moisture on the inside of the glass, there is something moist or wet inside the car. Check the carpet in the car as that will give an idea as to where any leaks, if any, are coming from. The damp could be leaking in through a damaged rubber door seal.
What type I need gearbox oil and how many liter I need pls advise
is this a manual or automatic. manual trans take 80/90 weight gear oil and you fill it to the bottom of the fill hole. the amount depends on if your topping it up or changing all the oil. most take about 4 litres. at any rate fill to bottom of fill hole. if automatic you can use Dexron trans fluid or Honda trans fluid. fill until the level is within the add and full marks on the dip stick.
Maintenance reminder reset
May have to hold button by speedo for 10sec
Or hit that same button til oil life is shown then hold 10 sec
Or if it has the smart screen go thru options to find vehicle info and u can reset in there
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