CVT trouble? - Page 2

bubbagump · 08-08-2008, 01:26 PM

Thanks Robegul . . I think I had read about a Civic Hybrid firmware update being available in another post somewhere online, but the person said that it didn't really get rid of the problem. Is your experience similar? Sounds like a bandaid to a more serious problem. Firmware updates will likely change certain aspects of the drivetrain to reduce the chances of the problem occuring, but not repair the problem. Nonetheless, I would want it applied to see what happens. The car may already have the newest firmware since it was purchased only a few months ago, but I have no idea. The issue rarely happens with our Civic so maybe it does?

FrustratedCivicOwner · 08-10-2008, 10:54 PM

Thanks! I Will absolutely contact my dealer with this info. Any additional info you can provide would be helpful, such as update name and/or date of release. Failing that, would you be willing to provide the name of the dealership and/or the mechanics name?

Thanks...

mjgreen67 · 10-25-2008, 06:52 PM

I have 3700 miles on my 08 Civic Hybrid. On seven different occasions I have experienced bucking/surging accelerating between 10-40 mph moderately. It didn't feel like the transmission hunting, it felt like the engine was starving? I have noticed the tachometer fluctuate @ the same time. I have taken it into my Honda dealer twice. The can find nothing wrong with it. There are no software updates available for the PCM. I was told to keep driving it until something breaks. I also experience a burning rubber smell after driving up and down twisty roads.
I just bought the Honda Care Extended Warranty.
Good Luck!

Mike

Osager · 02-11-2009, 09:33 AM

update to old post

2008 HCH with very occasional CVT problem

10000 mi / 1 year old: annual inspection, informed dealer

dealer replaced auto tran fluid, said it needed replacing, and upgraded CVT software, both under warranty no cost to me

problem is fixed as far as I can tell

08-10-2008, 10:54 PM	#22 (permalink)
FrustratedCivicOwner Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks Thanks! I Will absolutely contact my dealer with this info. Any additional info you can provide would be helpful, such as update name and/or date of release. Failing that, would you be willing to provide the name of the dealership and/or the mechanics name? Thanks...

10-25-2008, 06:52 PM	#23 (permalink)
mjgreen67 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Bucking 08 I have 3700 miles on my 08 Civic Hybrid. On seven different occasions I have experienced bucking/surging accelerating between 10-40 mph moderately. It didn't feel like the transmission hunting, it felt like the engine was starving? I have noticed the tachometer fluctuate @ the same time. I have taken it into my Honda dealer twice. The can find nothing wrong with it. There are no software updates available for the PCM. I was told to keep driving it until something breaks. I also experience a burning rubber smell after driving up and down twisty roads. I just bought the Honda Care Extended Warranty. Good Luck! Mike Last edited by mjgreen67; 10-25-2008 at 06:53 PM. Reason: second thought

02-11-2009, 09:33 AM	#24 (permalink)
Osager Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 / 0%	CVT Update update to old post 2008 HCH with very occasional CVT problem 10000 mi / 1 year old: annual inspection, informed dealer dealer replaced auto tran fluid, said it needed replacing, and upgraded CVT software, both under warranty no cost to me problem is fixed as far as I can tell

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08-08-2008, 01:26 PM	#21 (permalink)
bubbagump Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks Robegul . . I think I had read about a Civic Hybrid firmware update being available in another post somewhere online, but the person said that it didn't really get rid of the problem. Is your experience similar? Sounds like a bandaid to a more serious problem. Firmware updates will likely change certain aspects of the drivetrain to reduce the chances of the problem occuring, but not repair the problem. Nonetheless, I would want it applied to see what happens. The car may already have the newest firmware since it was purchased only a few months ago, but I have no idea. The issue rarely happens with our Civic so maybe it does?