When did Honda Accord stop having timing belts?
After 2002 you’re going to find models made with timing belts and with timing chains. The four-cylinder Accords from 2003 until 2017 had timing chains but the V6 had a belt. If it’s older than 2002, then it has a timing belt regardless of the engine type.
Is there a recall on a 2002 Honda Accord?
The 2002 Honda Accord was part of a recall that has been issued for a problem with the timing belts. According to the recall if the timing belt broke, the engine could stall and increase the risk of a crash. This affected V6s, so the timing belt was the issue rather than a timing chain.
What did the timing belt break on my car?
We had it to towed to a nearby mechanic shop. The mechanic, after diagnosis, said the timing belt broke (more like shreded) along with broken crankshaft sensor. He thinks it could have damaged the engine with bent valves etc.
Why is timing chain important in Honda Accord?
The timing belt or timing chain is essential for the operation of your engine. The crankshaft and the camshaft have to rotate in precision order in order for the valves and cylinders to open and close at the exact right time to allow for the combustion reaction to occur.
What happens when a Honda timing belt breaks?
This is because Hondas have interference engines. If a timing belt breaks in an interference engine, open valves may come into contact with one another. The engine is slowing down to a stop and the camshaft stops rotating, but the pistons are still moving up and down within the cylinders.
Why did my Honda Accord engine shut off?
What may have shut the engine off was the crank sensor being broken by the shredding of the belt. Its possible the broken crank sensor shut the engine off if the belt only shredded and did not come completely off, saving the engine from damage.
What causes the timing chain on a car to go out?
Over a period of time, the timing chain can stretch, which can cause the chain to skip a gear on the cam or crankshaft. This causes the engine’s timing to fall out of calibration and often results in a misfire. The engine may also run poorly and lack accelerating power.
What happens when the belt breaks on a Honda Accord?
Sometimes if a belt breaks at idle speeds one may hear a brief rattling sound. At higher speeds when this occurs the noise may be a split second whirring sound.