Honda2008–2015

Jazz 1.4 L13Z2: Common faults & known problems

Common faults & known problems

4 known faults documented in workshop bulletins. Of these, one concerns the engine and fuel system and one the suspension and drivetrain. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Engine & fuel system

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Fuel filler flap will not open or fully close

Affects All models.Fit modified part

Cause

Fuel filler flap spring plunger seized due to internal damage/corrosion.

Repair

  1. Fit modified fuel filler flap spring plunger.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Fuel filler flap spring plunger74486-TFO-0131

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.

Suspension & drivetrain

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Noise from front suspension when driving over rough roads or speed humps in wet weather conditions

Overview

Affects
All models.
Remedy
Clean & lubricate
Parts
1 part

Cause

Water ingress into front suspension lower arm front bush.

Repair

  1. Dry contact surfaces on front suspension lower arm front bush.
  2. Apply silicone spray to front suspension lower arm front bush to lubricate and prevent water ingress.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Silicone spray (Wurth)0893 221 0001

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.

Clutch & gearbox

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Battery discharged

Affects All models with air conditioning (AC).

Symptoms

Irregular operation of AC compressor clutch.

Cause

AC compressor clutch relay faulty. Note: This fault is only associated with relays made by Omron.

Repair

  1. Replace AC compressor clutch relay.
Parts1 part
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
AC compressor clutch relay39794-SDA-A051

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.

Body & trim

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Seat belt slow to retract

Affects All models.Clean & lubricate

Cause

Seat belt upper mounting contaminated with dirt or debris.

Repair

  1. Thoroughly clean seat belt upper mounting.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.

Glossary

Technical terms used in this guide.

AC
Air conditioning — the system that cools the cabin
Relay
An electrically operated switch
Bush
A rubber mounting that lets a suspension or body joint move without metal-to-metal contact
Lower Arm
A suspension link that locates the wheel at the bottom of the hub

Frequently asked questions

What are the common faults with the Honda Jazz 1.4?

This guide contains four workshop bulletins for the Honda Jazz 1.4. Of these, one concerns the engine and fuel system and one the suspension and drivetrain. 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.

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