Why does my Honda VTC make a grinding noise?
Has that famous VTC actuator grind noise after cold start up. It sounds awful for a second. I have talked to a couple of mechanics/service advisors. Some say this is an annoyance but is not doing any harm. The Honda dealer will not replace the actuator because they insist that once it is replaced the issue often continues to re-occur.
Are there any problems with the Honda VTEC system?
Honda Vtec System Testing Diagram. There is an additional problem that Civic SI, CRV and Honda Accord owners probably wouldn’t expect to find on their reliable Honda. Another common symptom of Honda VTEC system problems becomes an oil leak that develops slowly, but consistently worsens over time.
What does the VTEC solenoid do on a Honda Accord?
The VTEC solenoid actually allows oil to flow to the internal galleries of the overhead camshaft. This means that the housing of the solenoid is holding back full engine oil pressure. Unfortunately, the generous rubber gasket installed from the factory isn’t aging as well as Honda engineers hoped. In fact, the rubber starts to harden and shrink.
When to replace the VTC actuator in a Honda?
Summary: Service bulletin – replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up. Parts: The old part # is 14310-R44-A01.
Has that famous VTC actuator grind noise after cold start up. It sounds awful for a second. I have talked to a couple of mechanics/service advisors. Some say this is an annoyance but is not doing any harm. The Honda dealer will not replace the actuator because they insist that once it is replaced the issue often continues to re-occur.
Summary: Service bulletin – replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up. Parts: The old part # is 14310-R44-A01.
What kind of noise does a Honda CRV make?
I have a 2012 Honda CRV with the 2.4 L engine. Roughly 86,000 miles. Has that famous VTC actuator grind noise after cold start up. It sounds awful for a second. I have talked to a couple of mechanics/service advisors.
What happens when you change the shift on a Honda Jazz?
You’re at the traffic lights. Light goes green. Pin the throttle. The little Jazz revs sweetly, up and into the VTEC. I-Shift decides to change up, because that’s what automatic gearboxes do. Accelerate, accelerate, and then… nothing. Complete loss of power. Your head jolts forwards towards the windscreen.