Why does my Honda engine Rattle at Cold Start?
Symptom: At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. I continue to be amazed at the amount of Honda owners who search, read and comment on my original VTC Actuator Problem post .
What kind of engine rattles at cold startup?
All 2008-2012 Honda Accords (L4), all 2007-2012 Honda CR-Vs *, some 2013 CRV’s, (check VIN), all 2014 CR-Vs 2WD and 4WD, and 2012-2015 Crosstours, (check VIN), are affected by the “Engine Rattles at Cold Startup” problem. Tap photo to read more about which Crosstours are affected.
Why does my Honda TSB have engine rattles?
This defect is present when the vehicles are sold and manifests prior to the expiration of several warranty periods, causing excessive oil consumption, premature spark plug degradation, and engine malfunction. In 2012, a class action lawsuit was filed against Honda.
Is it normal for a VW engine to rattle?
I’ve certainly heard the same thing from many modern VW/Audi engines and professionally I consider it normal and harmless, although I find their 4 cylinder engines to be absurdly noisy in general and find that startup noise and general engine noise unacceptable personally.
Why does my Honda Accord rattle when I start it up?
The possible cause could be the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective. Replace the VTC actuator. This procedure does not require the complete removal of the cam chain and associated parts, so repair time is shorter. At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about two seconds.
When does Honda CRV Rattle at Cold Start?
Honda Vehicles Affected by “Engine Rattles at Cold Startup” Problem (Chart above from 2016 TSB #09-010) * Previous TSB listed all 2007-2012 CR-V’s as affected Symptom: At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. This may be intermittent and occurs when the outside temperature is below 40° F.
All 2008-2012 Honda Accords (L4), all 2007-2012 Honda CR-Vs *, some 2013 CRV’s, (check VIN), all 2014 CR-Vs 2WD and 4WD, and 2012-2015 Crosstours, (check VIN), are affected by the “Engine Rattles at Cold Startup” problem. Tap photo to read more about which Crosstours are affected.
Why does my Honda TSB Rattle at cold startup?
To make a bad situation worse, there appears to be a strong correlation between the “Engine Rattles at Cold Startup” and “ Sticking Piston Rings Resulting in Unusually High Engine Oil Consumption ” ( TSB 12-087 and TSB 12-089 ). Note: American Honda has extended the warranty in TSB 12-089 version 9, updated April 2019.