What is a VTC actuator in a Honda CR-V?
There is a Honda CR-V VTC actuator service bulletin. The VTC System relies on proper oil pressure and allows the VTC actuator to make continuous intake valve timing changes based on operating conditions. Intake valve timing is optimized to allow the engine to produce maximum power.
What does a Honda CRV cold start noise mean?
If you search You Tube, for “2012 Honda CRV, Cold start noise” you will hear exactly what noise I’m referring to. Through research, I’ve found that this problem affects all recent model 2.4L engines, CRV’s and Accords. It’s a metal on metal sound, like a grinding noise, or to me sounds like the timing chain is hitting the valve cover.
What to do when Honda CRV Rattles at start up?
Once fitted, with the actuator facing you, carefully rotate it counterclockwise until it engages the camshaft locator pin. When installed and rotated this way the VTC actuator will not lock. Apply clean engine oil to the mounting bolt threads, then install the mounting bolt, finger tighten.
What kind of car is a 2014 Honda CRV ex?
I’m a new owner of a 2014 Honda CRV EX. This is the 4th Honda vehicle and 5th Honda product my family has purchased. My Mom has also purchased a 2014 CRV EX-L, this is her 3rd CRV. I purchased another Honda due to your reputation for reliabiliy and quality control.
Is there a recall on the Honda CRV?
Yet Honda has absolutely no offer for responsibility over the apparent design flaw or delay in accepting this a a major defect that SHOULD have triggered a recall. Good luck to my fellow CR-V owners, it proves that manufacturers CAN engineer mechanical alternatives but have no clue on how to manufacture “integrity”.
If you search You Tube, for “2012 Honda CRV, Cold start noise” you will hear exactly what noise I’m referring to. Through research, I’ve found that this problem affects all recent model 2.4L engines, CRV’s and Accords. It’s a metal on metal sound, like a grinding noise, or to me sounds like the timing chain is hitting the valve cover.
Once fitted, with the actuator facing you, carefully rotate it counterclockwise until it engages the camshaft locator pin. When installed and rotated this way the VTC actuator will not lock. Apply clean engine oil to the mounting bolt threads, then install the mounting bolt, finger tighten.
I’m a new owner of a 2014 Honda CRV EX. This is the 4th Honda vehicle and 5th Honda product my family has purchased. My Mom has also purchased a 2014 CRV EX-L, this is her 3rd CRV. I purchased another Honda due to your reputation for reliabiliy and quality control.
What kind of car comes with a K24 in it?
Hello, The vehicles that come stock with this engine are the 03 and newer 4 cyl accords, all elements, CRVs 02 and newer, and the Acura TSX. The Acura RDX comes with a turbocharged K24, but that is quite different.