Engine & fuel system
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Poor engine performance
Symptoms
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble codes stored in engine control module (ECM) fault memory: 22-4.
Cause
Engine oil level incorrect.
Oil supply pressure to variable valve timing (VVT) system too low.
Repair
- Top up engine oil to correct level.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Splashing noise heard from under front seats when accelerating and braking
Symptoms
Splashing noise heard from instrument panel when accelerating and braking.
Cause
Fuel movement in fuel tank. More pronounced due to fuel tank positioned under front seats.
Repair
- No action required. Normal operational characteristic.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Symptoms
Trouble code stored in engine control module (ECM) fault memory: P0403.
Cause
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve stuck open/closed due to water ingress.
Repair
- Fit modified EGR valve.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| EGR valve | 18011-PWA-050 | 1 |
| EGR valve gasket | 18715-PB2-000 | 1 |
| Bolt | 95701-08025-08 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
Brakes
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Front brake judder
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 2005-08.
Cause
Excessive front brake disc runout.
Repair
- Check front brake disc runout is less than 0.04 mm. Reface or replace front brake discs as necessary.
- Check front brake disc thickness variation is less than 0.015 mm. Reface or replace front brake discs as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Suspension & drivetrain
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Knocking noise from front wheel when pulling away
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 1982-05.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
Cause
Contact between driveshaft and front wheel bearing.
Repair
- Clean driveshaft and wheel bearing contact surfaces.
- Apply grease to contact surfaces of driveshaft and wheel bearing.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Clutch & gearbox
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Juddering when gently accelerating
Cause
Transmission internal parts slipping due to inferior quality transmission oil.
Repair
- Renew transmission oil.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
Body & trim
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Water ingress into footwells
Water ingress through front or rear door sound proofing. Fix: fit a new part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 2002-05.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
Symptoms
Carpet wet.
Repair steps
- Remove front and rear inner door panels.
- Check front and rear door sound proofing.
- Fit new door soundproofing seal or reseal door soundproofing.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Creaking/rattling noise from rear seat back rests whilst driving
Cause
Faulty rear seat back rest latches.
Repair
- Replace rear seat back rest latches.
Parts4 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rear seat back rest latch - LH (graphite black) | 82620-SAA-G01ZA | 1 |
| Rear seat back rest latch - LH (titanium) | 82620-SAA-G01ZB | 1 |
| Rear seat back rest latch - RH (graphite black) | 82220-SAA-G01ZA | 1 |
| Rear seat back rest latch - RH (titanium) | 82220-SAA-G01ZB | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Other
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Water ingress into spare wheel well
Bodywork sealant hardens and cracks Fig.115525.1 . Fix: clean and lubricate.
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 2002-05.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
Repair steps
- Carry out water test to roof channel/tailgate area to confirm fault.
- Clean area around roof channel/tailgate.
- Apply 2 - 3 mm bead of sealant to affected area.
- Repeat procedure for opposite side.
- Apply paint to sealant to match body colour.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Sealant (Sikaflex 221) | 07SIKAFLEX221HE | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- MIL
- Malfunction indicator lamp — the engine warning light on the dashboard
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- VIN
- Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
- EGR
- Exhaust gas recirculation — feeds some exhaust gas back into the intake to cut emissions
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Disc Runout
- How much a brake disc wobbles; too much causes vibration or squeal
- Driveshaft
- The shaft that takes drive from the differential out to a wheel
- EGR Valve
- The valve that meters exhaust gas back into the intake
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
- Instrument Panel
- The dashboard display that shows warning lights and messages
- Trouble Code
- A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Recirculation
- Air-conditioning mode that recirculates cabin air instead of drawing in outside air
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda Jazz 1.4?
This guide contains nine workshop bulletins for the Honda Jazz 1.4. Of these, three concern the engine and fuel system and two the body and trim. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda Jazz 1.4 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Honda Jazz 1.4 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.