Jazz acceleration help !

[jn093]

Hey guys, My girl friend recently bought an Auto jazz GD3. The here problem is that the car feels like it jerks really bad when i accelerate and there is a mini wheel spin. I tried slowly accelerating and same thing happens.

I changed all tyres to potenza reoo1 205/45/15 because there was some wear on the tyres and thought it'll stop the jerk, but it still jerks and does a mini wheel spin.

The suspension is stock and the car has low km.

I took it to a local mechanic and he said he doesnt know what im talking about. Im starting to think it's wheel bearings but not too sure. Any help or advice would be great.

[bennjamin]

sounds like your CVT transmission is shuddering / slipping.

Change your gearbox fluid with fresh CVT fluid - it may fix the shudder. I currently replace the fluid in my fiance's jazz every 15-20,000kms to fix the shudder.

If it doesnt , you are looking at a new gearbox.

[jn093]

Oh so it's a gear box problem, ill try it out and see if it fixes the problem. Also what happens if I don't do anything and the car continues to slip? Like worst case scenario

[bennjamin]

Oh so it's a gear box problem, ill try it out and see if it fixes the problem. Also what happens if I don't do anything and the car continues to slip? Like worst case scenario

you stuff your CVT gearbox and it needs replacement or rebuild. Its a known problem with the GD3 honda jazz.

[jn093]

Thanks for the reply man, appreciate the help. Ill go change the fluid tomorow and ill see

[Artie]

You should get in touch with a Honda dealer before doing anything else. It does sound like a CVT issue which is a well known problem with the GD Jazz. You may be able to utilise an extended warranty (7 years) for this issue if the applicable criteria is met.