Electrics NEW Honda Civic ES (I-Shift) / major problem

pcf · 4th December 2007, 11:34

Hi All
New tho this, but got my Honda Civic on Wednesday - all ok to start (except gear change appears jolty)? Anyway , on Saturday Power Management Light appeared, along with VSA, Battery, and varios other lights appeared! Took it back to dealer, and after about an hour they said they"hoped" it was a dodgy fuse / back connection as there were so many faults showing! All ok - or so I thought.

Sunday - again lights came on but when engine warmed up all went out except VSA, so went out as planned - but then later the same day while driving on motorway, all lights + ABS Light + Air Bag Light - then the dashboard started flickering and I lost control of the power assisted steering wheel!! Anyway , pulled over safely and called AA etc... the car is currently in Dealer being repaired.

If when the car is returned the fault continues, can I by law ask for another 'new' car?? Also has anyone else had any of the above problems?

I am interested in the gear changing, as am hoping it is part of the fault? Help please

Pottsy · 4th December 2007, 11:58

It sounds like it will be one of the major electrical junctions that's loose - most likely in the fuse box by the battery. I wouldn't worry about it too much, since when it's tightened all will be ok.

The gearbox, however, is a notorious item. Some get on with it, others don't. It is an automated manual, and those who don't get on with it find it can be jerky especially at low speed. I would suggest talking to the dealer about it and getting a drive in another car to see if it's the same.

Try the following 2 links - they are filtered to show transmission related threads:

Bugs, faults and irritations - Civinfo

Engines and Transmission - Civinfo

Brodick · 4th December 2007, 18:14

you need to understand that I shift is not an automatic
it is also not as good as vw's dsg system which has two clutches

You need to adapt a smooth driving style with the i-shift ( be at one with it

) and it is superb the jerkiness is combined with the drive by wire system and the i-shift dipping the clutch and selecting the appropriate gear in automatic form - things are slightly better if you use the paddles
there are some who do not like it but most owners are very happy

4th December 2007, 11:34	#1 (permalink)
pcf Valve Cap Join Date: 4th December 2007 Location: London Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NEW Honda Civic ES (I-Shift) / major problem Hi All New tho this, but got my Honda Civic on Wednesday - all ok to start (except gear change appears jolty)? Anyway , on Saturday Power Management Light appeared, along with VSA, Battery, and varios other lights appeared! Took it back to dealer, and after about an hour they said they"hoped" it was a dodgy fuse / back connection as there were so many faults showing! All ok - or so I thought. Sunday - again lights came on but when engine warmed up all went out except VSA, so went out as planned - but then later the same day while driving on motorway, all lights + ABS Light + Air Bag Light - then the dashboard started flickering and I lost control of the power assisted steering wheel!! Anyway , pulled over safely and called AA etc... the car is currently in Dealer being repaired. If when the car is returned the fault continues, can I by law ask for another 'new' car?? Also has anyone else had any of the above problems? I am interested in the gear changing, as am hoping it is part of the fault? Help please

4th December 2007, 18:14	#3 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,706 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	you need to understand that I shift is not an automatic it is also not as good as vw's dsg system which has two clutches You need to adapt a smooth driving style with the i-shift ( be at one with it) and it is superb the jerkiness is combined with the drive by wire system and the i-shift dipping the clutch and selecting the appropriate gear in automatic form - things are slightly better if you use the paddles there are some who do not like it but most owners are very happy

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,039 Thanks: 13 Thanked 95 Times in 50 Posts	It sounds like it will be one of the major electrical junctions that's loose - most likely in the fuse box by the battery. I wouldn't worry about it too much, since when it's tightened all will be ok. The gearbox, however, is a notorious item. Some get on with it, others don't. It is an automated manual, and those who don't get on with it find it can be jerky especially at low speed. I would suggest talking to the dealer about it and getting a drive in another car to see if it's the same. Try the following 2 links - they are filtered to show transmission related threads: Bugs, faults and irritations - Civinfo Engines and Transmission - Civinfo