A few of you have mentioned your air con smelling, I got my new jazz end of last year and yeah when I turn the air con on and let air flow through from the outside it kinda smells as well :S do you know why it happens and can you get rid of it?
A few of you have mentioned your air con smelling, I got my new jazz end of last year and yeah when I turn the air con on and let air flow through from the outside it kinda smells as well :S do you know why it happens and can you get rid of it?
Isn't this normal when you first start your car?
Once you let the engine warm up and use your air con, then there is no smell?
or is the problem the fact the a/c isnt used much at all. the owners manual suggests that it should be used all year round. winter or summer as the mechanism needs to be used to maintain its peak performance/smell. something like 5mins a week or something
haha nah claymore.. the air here is freash & weather here's pretty nice wth windows down just slightly, + havnt really been driving the car all tat often so yea.
i'd imagine if i were in Thai, i'll hav the AC on full blast all the time. i know i did when i was in malaysia, i didnt even wanna get out of the car.
I'm looking to buy a brand new jazz...
all you jazz owners out there, i'm after opinions and experiences on stuff like:
- faults
- strengths
- weaknesses
- maintenance
or any other comments you may have
thanks
Chris
I had an 06 Civic Manual and had ongoing problems that Honda couldn't fix. After 12 months of phone calls, emails (unanswered) and letters to Honda Australia and Honda Japan they still couldn't fix the drivability issue.
When driven in traffic merely touching the accellerator caused my car to jump forward unpredictably. Honda's suggestion...slip the clutch in traffic.
My Honda dealer traded it for more than current price (good reason for buying a Honda). Honda and the dealer did acknowledge the problem but didn't do anything other than a Data analysis.
I now have an 07 Jazz Vti CVT and it drives how the Civic should have. It surprises me every day.
I've only done 2000kms but I had a long run and some city driving for 5.4 kms/L. By measuring fuel at fill NOT using the built in calculator which seems useless.
By not exceeding 2500 rpm you can get great economy with reasonable performance. Loafing along at 2500 RPM equates to 110kmh using CVT in Auto.
I thought it was just a shopping trolley but it's heaps of fun. In Auto Sport it goes like the clappers but I'm not going there again until it's run in. The paddles are great fun if you are being bullied and tail gated by faster cars ...they always back off!
There is a comprehensive report at The Temple of VTEC Asia wher they are getting 0-100 in 8.8 secs with CVT and a special technique. Also an excellent technical explanation of Vtec and CVT.
Go to: http://asia.vtec.net/Reviews/JazzVtec/
The Honda Jazz will take a new shape this year for 2008 so those after a fresh look - Wait until September/October.
I speak to new Jazz owner's on a day-to-day basis. What comes up frequently is;
- I heard these cars are easy to break into, is this true?
You can brake into ANY car with a brick and some balls. The Jazz is at no extra risk at all.
- On my Jazz badge I have a blue dot. I have seen a red dot on others.
Good observation. Something that many don't realize is there is no "GLi/VTi" badges on the car like the other model Honda's have. A blue dot is a 1.5 VTi whereas the red dot is a 1.3 GLi.
- Car rolling back on hills and it's an Auto!
This is not a problem and is NORMAL for a Jazz. Because the Government are concerned with gas emmissions, they ask car manufacturers to lower the idle speed of the cars. This will not hold the full weight of the car. The only way to correct this is to alter your driving style, and possibly even go back to using your handbrake.
- Where's the cruise control?
This is the entry level Honda, and you don't have it.
- Where do I top up my power steering fluid?
The Jazz runs on electronic steering and there is no fluid replacement in terms of steering.
- Can I lock my fuel cap?
I know people are tight with money these days; but I'm yet to see fuel stolen from a Jazz...seriously.
- Why doesn't in come in red/dark blue anymore?
I can't help you there, but here; *hands you Helios Yellow & Misty Violet Jazz*.
- Car rolling back on hills and it's an Auto!
This is not a problem and is NORMAL for a Jazz. Because the Government are concerned with gas emmissions, they ask car manufacturers to lower the idle speed of the cars. This will not hold the full weight of the car. The only way to correct this is to alter your driving style, and possibly even go back to using your handbrake.
actually it's caused more by the cvt. it wont really hold like a standard auto
but nice story to tell the customers
Originally Posted by s2o0o
- Can I lock my fuel cap?
I know people are tight with money these days; but I'm yet to see fuel stolen from a Jazz...seriously.
tell them to press the lock button on the remote. the fuel cap/door is only unlocked when the car is unlocked
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