When I start my Honda it makes a grinding noise?
Most likely, if it is true grinding that you hear, the problem is related to the starter. Causes include the starter not lining up correctly with the ring gear on the flywheel, missing or damaged gear teeth, or a faulty solenoid.
Why does my Honda make a grinding sound when I start the engine?
If it’s a manual transmission, possibly the starter motor is slow to disengage and is grinding against the flywheel as the engine is firing up. The low oil is very suspicious though and doesn’t go along with that.
When was the last year the Honda Element was made?
The brief lifespan of the Honda Element The Element had just one generation. It rolled out of the factory in late 2002, and the last model was made in late 2010 for the 2011 model year. Over those years, Honda refreshed it and added and subtracted trim levels.
Why was the Honda Element the wrong generation?
It seemed like an ideal fit, but Honda targeted the wrong generation because people over 35 were buying Elements. To make matters worse, the more conventional CR-V had more buyer appeal because it got better fuel economy, was more driveable, and could hold an additional passenger.
When did the Honda Element win dog Car of the Year?
In 2007, the Element won the Dogcars.com “Dog Car of the Year” award because of its “versatile cargo space, easy-clean flooring, crate-friendly rear design and optional 4 wheel drive.” and in 2010 it won the “Small SUV” category as a “Top Safety Pick” in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Annual Awards.
What was the last year the Honda Element was made?
2010: For 2010, Honda Element offered LX, EX, EX with Navigation, and SC trim levels. All trim levels featured a 5-speed automatic transmissions. 2011: For 2011, the option of a navigation system and the sporty SC trim level have been dropped. The Royal Blue Pearl color was also eliminated. Honda discontinued the Element in early 2011.
In 2007, the Element won the Dogcars.com “Dog Car of the Year” award because of its “versatile cargo space, easy-clean flooring, crate-friendly rear design and optional 4 wheel drive.” and in 2010 it won the “Small SUV” category as a “Top Safety Pick” in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Annual Awards.
Why does my Honda CRV make a grinding noise?
Check your tire pressure. Hondas are shipped at 45 psi. When tires are inflated this high, it affects handling. Adjust to what the door jamb says. My 2005 CR-V makes a grinding noise on hard left-hand turns. At first, the dealer thought I was nuts because they couldn’t hear anything.
What was the color of the Honda Element in 2008?
Unlike the other trim packages, the SC had a non-removable center console. 2008: The only change from the 2007 Element was the addition of the color Royal Blue Pearl for the SC trim. 2009: New color combinations for the dashboard became available.