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Honda M4VA
The first Honda CVT transmission named as M4VA (Multimatic) was designed in 1995 for Civic with engine 1.6 liters and had been installed on American models of Honda until 2000. In 2000 this CVT was slightly updated and renamed as MLYA, but after a short time a new modification under the name SLYA was released and installed not only on American Civic but also on Honda City. The modification SLYA didn’t have typical problems of the predecessor and this CVT had been produced from 2002 until 2005 for Civic with the engine 1.7 liters. To this day SLYA is installed on 1.5 liter Honda Fit.
Speeds
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Type
CVT
Drive
AWD
ATF capacity (L)
6,8
ATF change (L)
4,1
ATF type
Honda Genuine CVT (VTF)
Other and alternative codes of this transmission
M4VA
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Common problems & symptoms
Problems and symptoms reported for this transmission, compiled from repair sources. Not a complete list.
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CVT Belt Wear and Strain
Push belt gets strained over time; side teeth wear down, risking damage to shaft surfaces if not caught early.
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Drive Shaft Surface Damage
Delayed belt replacement leads to shaft surface wear, requiring full CVT replacement instead of belt-only repair.
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Incorrect Belt Direction Assembly
Push belt installed in wrong direction during overhaul causes rapid failure, necessitating a new CVT unit.
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Belt Side Teeth Wear
Visible wear on side teeth of push belt indicates imminent belt failure and potential pulley surface damage.
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Clogged Filter Cassette
Filter cassette requires replacement during overhaul; blockage degrades hydraulic pressure and CVT performance.
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Pan Filter Contamination
Filter in the pan collects debris from belt and pulley wear; replacement required at overhaul to prevent recirculation.
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Pan Gasket Seal Failure
Pan gasket degrades over time causing fluid leaks; standard replacement part during SLYA/M4VA CVT overhaul.
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About this transmission
Transmission general data
The first Honda CVT transmission named as M4VA (Multimatic) was designed in 1995 for Civic with engine 1.6 liters and had been installed on American models of Honda until 2000. In 2000 this CVT was slightly updated and renamed as MLYA, but after a short time a new modification under the name SLYA was released and installed not only on American Civic but also on Honda City. The modification SLYA didn’t have typical problems of the predecessor and this CVT had been produced from 2002 until 2005 for Civic with the engine 1.7 liters. To this day SLYA is installed on 1.5 liter Honda Fit.
Technical issues and repair guidelines
The belt is the main spare part which specifies the lifespan of this gearbox. In terms of design, this gearbox is very similar to the RE0F06A equipped with a push belt. The chain gets strained and and side teeth wear down. Timely detected problems with the belt allow saving surfaces of shafts and only to replace the belt. As with all pushing belts, it is crucial to set the right direction of the belt during the assembly operation, otherwise the owner will soon have to order a new CVT.
The overhaul of this popular and rare (in repair) CVT is usually accompanied with order of the following spare parts:
- Filter cassette
- Filter in the pan
- Pan gasket
Vehicle fitment explorer
Confirmed vehicle applications. Every row is drawn from our source-verified fitment database.
| Make | Model | Year | Drive | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | AIRWAVE | 05-11 | CVT F/4WD | L4 1.5L |
| Honda | CIVIC HX | 96-00 | CVT FWD | L4 1.6L |
| Honda | FIT | 09-12 | CVT FWD | L4 1.3L |
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