The Honda SF7M, or i-Shift, 6-speed robotic transmission was produced at the Japanese plant from 2008 to 2011 and was installed on the pre-facelift second-generation Jazz, paired with the L13Z engine. This single-clutch robotic transmission is a real hassle for owners.
i-Shift family: PJD4, SF7M.
Specifications
| Type | robotic transmission |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.3 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 130 |
| Recommended oil | Honda MTF-3 * |
| Oil capacity, liter | 1.6 |
| Replacing the oil | every 60 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 km |
* — Don’t forget to renew the DOT4 fluid in the clutch mechanism.
Gear ratios Honda SF7M
Using the example of a 2010 Honda Jazz with a 1.3-liter engine:
| Main | 4.294 |
| 1st | 3.461 |
| 2nd | 1.869 |
| 3rd | 1.235 |
| 4th | 0.948 |
| 5th | 0.809 |
| 6th | 0.727 |
| Reverse | 3.308 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Honda Jazz 2 (GG) in 2008 – 2011.
Disadvantages of the Honda SF7M gearbox
- This robotic transmission has a bad reputation and often requires repairs at 50,000-70,000 km;
- The most common problem with this transmission is rapid wear of the clutch actuator brushes;
- At these same mileages, the clutch fork can bend or the actuator rod can break;
- Closer to 100,000 km, the clutch assembly often requires adaptation or replacement;
- The clutch hydraulic cylinder and its control module are considered weak points of the transmission.
