Variable transmission (CVT) of car Honda Civic 7

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) — General Description
Note: The CVT type is stamped on an aluminum plate attached to the engine compartment bulkhead, in the line "TRANS/AXLE". For the procedure for replacing the working fluid in the variator, see the chapter " Maintenance...

Variator (CVT) — diagnostics
Note: Troubleshooting should begin with the simplest operations and proceed in order of increasing complexity. 1. Perform tire pressure checks and other preliminary checks. 2. Check for fault codes. 3. Check the gear...

Self-diagnosis system
Reading fault codes 1. The self-diagnosis function is built into the electronic control unit. Using the "D" indicator, the system can warn the driver about a malfunction in the variator. Sedan. Hatchback. 2. To...

Checking mechanical systems
Test on a fully braked car (stall test) This test checks the performance of the CVT and engine by measuring the speed at maximum load in all ranges. Note: Carry out the check at the operating temperature of the variator...

Road test
Note: Warm up the engine to operating temperature before starting the test (until the moment the radiator fan of the cooling system turns on). 1. Apply the parking brake and place chocks under the wheels. 2. Press the...

Filter replacement
Note: two filters are used to clean the working fluid: one is installed in the variator (removal procedures are described in the section " Valve block "), the other is installed behind the radiator of the cooling...

Calibration of the starting clutch
Note: If one of the actions listed below has been performed, the starting clutch calibration procedure must be performed: The battery terminal was disconnected. The "ECU" fuse was removed. The starting clutch was...

Checking the electromagnetic valves
1. Disconnect the connector from the solenoid valve block. 2. Check the resistance at the terminals of the solenoid valve block connector and compare with the values given in the table. Solenoid valve Conclusions...

Selector position sensor
Examination 1. Remove the air filter housing (see chapter " Maintenance and general check and adjustment procedures "). 2. Disconnect the selector position sensor connector. 3. Make sure there is continuity between the...

Replacing the speed sensors of the leading and driven pulleys and speed sensors
1. Disconnect the sensor connector. 2. Loosen the bolt and remove the sensor. 1 - speed sensor No.1, 2 - locking washer (sedan (D17A), hatchback), 3 - locking washer (sedan (D15B)), 4 - speed sensor No.2, 5 - ring seal,...

Selector S position sensor (hatchback) and selector lock solenoid valve
Removal 1. Remove the lower center trim of the instrument cluster (see chapter " Body "). 2. Remove the selector trim (see chapter " Body "). 3. Move the selector to the "R" position. 4. Slide the adjustment cap (B) of...

Selector lever position sensor «P» (hatchback produced since 9/2003)
Examination 1. Remove the center console and selector trim (see chapter " Body "). 2. Disconnect the connector shown in the figure. 3. Set the selector to position "P" and make sure there is conductivity between...

Manual switching mode switch
Examination 1. Remove the steering wheel trim with airbag (see chapter " Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) "). 2. Disconnect the connector shown in the figure. 3. Check for conductivity between terminals #2 and #3 of...

Step-up and step-down switches
Examination 1. Remove the steering wheel trim with airbag (see chapter " Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) "). 2. Disconnect the connector shown in the figure. 3. Check for continuity between terminals #3 and #4 of...

Control unit
Measure the voltage at the control unit terminals and compare the measured values with the values given in the table "CVT control unit terminals". Replace faulty elements if necessary. Table. Conclusions of the variator...

Valve block
Removal and installation 1. Jack up the car and place it on stands. 2. Disconnect the valve block connector. 3. Drain the working fluid from the variator (see chapter " Maintenance and general check and adjustment...

Selector — removal, installation
Selector (sedan). 1 - selector handle, 2 - screw, 3 - plug, 4 - selector position indicator panel, 5 - protective cover, 6 - indicator panel bracket, 7 - indicator lamp, 8 - indicator lamp socket and wire, 9 - selector...

Gearbox control cable
Adjustment (sedan) 1. Set the selector to the "N" position. 2. Remove the center console (see chapter " Body "). 3. Loosen the nut and disconnect the gearbox control cable. 4. Turn the protruding part of the holder (A)...

Variator assembly
Removal and installation Note: Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Tightening torques are given in the text. After installation, calibrate the starter clutch. 1. Raise the vehicle. 2. Remove the...

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