Engine emitting black smoke

2002 HONDA CITY
18,500 MILES • 1.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANESU
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Bought a Honda Fit but it is emitting black exhaust smoke.
Jul 25, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Black smote emanating from your vehicle's exhaust is a sign that your vehicle is burning too much fuel. Here is a link for you to go to below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-black-smoke

Please go through this guide and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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Jul 25, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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ANESU
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Thanks Alex the information was helpful
Jul 27, 2019 at 4:58 AM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like you have a struck injector. how is the engine running? Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Jul 29, 2019 at 11:11 AM
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ANESU
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I changed the injectors, cam sensor, EGR valve, TP sensor and the computer. but the problem of emitting black smoke is not changing.
Jul 29, 2019 at 2:06 PM
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ANESU
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The same car the CVT gearbox not changing gears its like it is stuck in one gear.I removed the gearbox and put it on another car it is driving perfectly well.took a gearbox that was driving well and changing gears I put it on this car and it is not changing gears what could be the problem
Jul 29, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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Hmm, it could be the catalytic converter is partially clogged causing both issues but to confirm the issue here is a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-black-smoke

Please run down these guides and report back.

Jul 30, 2019 at 10:45 AM