CVT Repair Quick Reference Chart (HSN 1200-11)
Publication date: 2000-12-01Reference number: HSN 1200-11
CVT REPAIR QUICK REFERENCE CHART
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): HSN 1200-11, Date of Issue:
December, 2000
CVT REPAIR QUICK REFERENCE CHART
Model(s): 1996-2000 Honda Civic HX
Category: Honda Service News
Bulletin No.: HSN 1200-11
Date: December, 2000
SERVICE INFORMATION
Here's a handy chart to help you find published service bulletins and Service News articles with repair procedures for CVT complaints on '96-00 Civic HXs. When you have a vehicle with one or more of these listed symptom, check the appropriate bulletin or article before you reach for the S/M. We'll update this chart periodically as new information becomes available.
POWERTRAIN DTC QUICK REFERENCE CHART
| Year & Model | Symptom | Repair Procedure | Repair Procedure Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| '96-98 Civic HXs | Engine Idle fluctuates between 900 and 1,600 rpm at cold start, with the shift lever in Drive or Reverse. | Replace the transmission control module (TCM), and flush the CVT fluid. | S/B 99-069 |
| '96-98 Civic HXs | Engine speed fluctuates 200 to 300 rpm when cruising between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm | Replace the TCM. | S/B 99-068 |
| '96-00 Civic HXs | Transmission whines with the shift lever in Drive. | Drain and refill the transmission with Honda ATF-Z1 or CVT fluid. If the vehicle is driven under severe driving conditions, replace the fluid at 15,000 miles. | S/N 12/97 S/N 9/00 |
| '96-00 Civic HXs | Transmission whines with the shift lever in Reverse | Refer to the article CVT Basics. | S/N 7/96 |