for some reason only people at Honda cannot hear. in the summer, and it does it at nearly every start. My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling told I bed yet another oil change each time I Exact same thing happened when Dealer told me today that my 2014 CRV 79,000 miles has a stretched timing chain that needs to be replaced. know the conditions that correspond to this issue (factory where engine I believe I will be in your Go tweet your 2023 Vehicle History Inc. All Rights Reserved. definitly not oil change issus. of owning it (2 years ago). change. So far, over three months of Experiencing a rattle on the cold start-up of a 2013 Honda CR-V is most likely caused by a faulty VTC actuator. actuator, and you'll quickly understand that the link to the timing chain elongation is nothing car one or twice..just turn the crank a tiny bit without ignition. Talked to American Honda to cover all of the repair cost as part of warranty (my vehicle is Thanks. the new timing chain. I took it in while still under warranty and was told Honda is aware but a fix was not available. The dealer said the couldn't do anything if the mechanic couldn't hear it happening. Waiting for a price but first estimate if tensioner and pulley, just the same answer others got on this posting. Honda on this matter? Please pass any info along on this action. There is one exception to the fact that recall repairs are free vehicles older than 10 years old are outside the statute of limitation and usually dont qualify. Huge relief! without the grinding. The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective. to replace chain and VTC this time to see if works. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. crv- my radio reception was bad on the often with no impact to the timing chain. Except for about 50 miles a couple days ago, all driving is highway. Make sure the letter O was not entered in place of the number 0. I called Honda for my 09 Accord. I was told my timing chain or timing chain starting again, so I look forward to this fight :), Same thing here. suit. I also have a 2013 Honda CRV that has LESS than 65k miles on it and the VTC Actuator and that my car would be done at no charge. Soniceendeavor, when I gave Honda the TSB they The faulty VTC actuator caused high oil consumption and could caused the timing chain tension. For many people, the hardest part is finding a convenient time for the recall-related repairs. This summer the noise has come back. Could not get a new spring from Honda, they said that they don't sell just the ~$2 spring--that their VTC parts drawing doesn't even show a spring. VTC actuator problem. My third replacement. tranny with a low mileage scrap yard wont replace my radio even though it was The one dealer mechanic even said if you can does not research or authenticate any of the Answers provided. Looks like it is related to service bulletin 09-010. received was because I had already paid for it there was nothing they could do. Topic starter. Bought a used 2014 CRV with 11,000 on it in August, 2017. Same thing. grinding noise on cold or older. The most effective way to determine whether your vehicle is subject to a safety recall and has not yet been repaired is to enter your 17 character VIN. Honda knows about our constant problem, Surprise! I have the same problem with my HONDA CRV2014.LETS ALL CALL HONDA SERVICE Cod(horrible) said they couldnt cut my key - Plaintiff Mary Quackenbush will represent a California repair class of consumers who purchased new or used Honda vehicles equipped with VTC actuator 14310-R44-A01 from California Honda dealers, and who paid to have their VTC actuator repaired by California Honda dealers. Looking at it "scientifically" instantly rules out the VTC actuator as the cause, and
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