Question about CVT at low speeds

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bubcub

Discussion Starter · Mar 28, 2016

Hello fellow 2016 Civic owners! I have the 2.0L EX and I’m loving the car, but have one question/concern. When I’m driving below 40mph, usually in town, I can feel the engine/transmission “kicking in” when I lightly press the gas pedal during coasting. I recreate this consistently by following these steps: 1. Accelerate to 30 mph or so. 2. Let off the gas and coast for a few seconds. 3. Lightly press the gas pedal again. It feels just like a slight pull forward. This doesn’t happen at highway speeds. After the quick "kick" or pull it rides smooth.

Is this just a CVT thing? I’ve never had one. I don’t know what’s normal. Can anyone else confirm this happens?

Thanks!

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RedCivicTouringMA

· #2 · Mar 28, 2016

Always best to ask your Honda service department, it's free and will diagnose any potential problems

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RobbJK88

· #3 · Mar 28, 2016

Sometimes the CVT can surge at low speeds in my 9th gen coupe. But mine is usually at speeds between 5-10mph when the car is coasting in "2nd gear" then attempts to shift down for more power. I'd assume this is probably what you're experiencing, but can't hurt to have it checked either. But it doesn't sound totally abnormal for the CVT.

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CanGuy

· #4 · Mar 28, 2016

It likely is just the transmission working properly. The CVT feels different than others, and because of that it can seem wrong to owners. You can always ask your dealer to put your mind at rest.

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jamis

· #5 · Mar 29, 2016

Doesn't the CVT have a torque converter? If so, it may be locking/unlocking when you accelerate at low/moderate speeds.

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5TAR

· #6 · Mar 29, 2016

Have you had a chance to see that driving video from Matt Farah where he took the Civic though some twisty mountain roads? He brings up a lot of good and valuable points about the CVT transmission which you will find useful.

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viskata.vi

· #7 · Apr 29, 2022

bubcub said:
Hello fellow 2016 Civic owners! I have the 2.0L EX and I’m loving the car, but have one question/concern. When I’m driving below 40mph, usually in town, I can feel the engine/transmission “kicking in” when I lightly press the gas pedal during coasting. I recreate this consistently by following these steps: 1. Accelerate to 30 mph or so. 2. Let off the gas and coast for a few seconds. 3. Lightly press the gas pedal again. It feels just like a slight pull forward. This doesn’t happen at highway speeds. After the quick "kick" or pull it rides smooth.

Is this just a CVT thing? I’ve never had one. I don’t know what’s normal. Can anyone else confirm this happens?

Thanks!

HI,
I have the same problem with mi Civic 10 CVT 2.0L. Did you find a solution to the problem?

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