Parts for your 2002 Honda Fit-Drive belt tensioner

2002 Honda Fit drive-belt tensioner

For the 2002 Honda Fit (also sold as Jazz in Australia and New Zealand), a drive-belt tensioner is relevant and fitted. Technical sources including the Honda Jazz/Fit 2002–2008 (GD) workshop manual (Engine – Accessory Drive – Drive Belt Auto‑Tensioner), and major parts catalogues from Gates and Dayco for the GD-series Fit/Jazz, specify an automatic, spring‑loaded auxiliary drive-belt tensioner on L‑series engines of this model year.

On this 2002 Fit, the drive-belt tensioner keeps the auxiliary belt at the sweet spot for tension, so the alternator, A/C compressor and water pump stay happy. Too loose and the belt squeals, slips and overheats