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Going to see another Jazz tomorrow: a 13 plate ES manual with 13k on the clock.
Unlike the situation prior to our purchase of the dear old Powershift, I've been doing some research prior to viewing and driving the car.
I've been reading about a weakness in the Jazz manual gearbox with some models (I think HJ mentions this too in his review of the Mk 2 Jazz).
Apparently there was a requirement for a gearbox oil change within the first 12 months to get rid of accumulated swarf, and if this was not done internal components could suffer damage.
I wondered whether anyone had heard of this, and in particular whether any of our resident Jazz owners have had any issues or know anything about them. Also whether anyone has read about and can confirm that Honda extended their warranty on the gearbox of affected cars to seven years. I've no idea whether this problem included cars of 13 plate vintage because most of the comments I've read about the topic seem to relate to older cars.
I REALLY don't want to go through all that "clutch/ gearbox/warranty/ will they/ won't they fix it at their expense" malarkey again.
Naturally when we test drive the Jazz tomorrow I'll be listening for any gearbox noise.
Ta muchly.
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