Even if an updated part is released, it would be safe to expect several months of back order. They even supposedly measured it. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise to compress the auto-tensioner. Unlike the cheaper Haynes and Chilton manuals that cover multiple year models, leaving the exact information you need to fix your car, these professional manuals cover your exact year, make, model. It makes that rattle sound. I need the information on tsb A12-087.
Honda has stated they are working on an updated part to correct the issue. All posts without this information may be subject to being removed. This is even after putting the ignition position to 2. By the time oil consumption tests were completed, the warranty ran out. This is a zero tolerance policy. Either way, I'll probably end up giving them a call and going to the dealer to see who can help. The manufacturer was not notified.
If we feel a piece of advice is particularly reckless, dangerous, or extremely unhelpful it maybe removed If a post or comment is provided that is not a response to a question, the post may be removed. Straighten the wheels or reinstall the right front wheel if removed. I got home and searched the part and wham, all these people are having the same issue. First I noticed engine rattles at cold start-up second was that engine light was on and off! Has occurred 6 times since March 2018. The consumer believed the manufacturer should cover the full repair costs under the warranty. Plus, they contain full trouble code descriptions and troubleshooting instructions.
See our page about the. Its known problem and many people are having this issue. Don't waste your time wasting ours! Some say this is an annoyance but is not doing any harm. While driving various speeds, the vehicle misfired and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. Reinstall the cylinder head cover, tightening the bolts in three steps. Does anyone know how to replace this part? Interestingly enough in all the posts I've seen on various boards I can't recall a single case of someone reporting any engine damage from this. Currently still covered under the extended warranty for this issue, but a test has to be completed before the issue is resolved.
It probably wont fix it and if it doesn't now I have a customer that is mad at me and the job has to be done all over again when their is an updated part. The engine went into a fail safe mode causing it to cut my speed from 65 to barely 30 in a matter of seconds while still in the highway, mind you! Reinstall the frame strut brace if equipped. Car has over 110,000 miles. Following adjustment, use a tappet locknut wrench to torque the locknuts. So you have to refer to the factory legends to learn the identification symbols and then refer back to circuit diagrams to find the splice and ground locations.
Remove the engine oil dipstick. If you have a for-profit service,. I was told by other mechanics that I should have gotten a new engine, it would have been less expensive. Finally in October 2013 I took it back and left it over night. If you didn't get an answer the first time, or you don't like the answer you got that does not mean you post it again.
Does anyone have a clear answer to this? Linking to outside content is generally not allowed, unless it's germane to the current discussion. The vehicle was taken to inver grove Honda 4605 S robert trail, inver grove heights, mn 55077, 651 306-8600 where it was diagnosed that there was an oil fouled spark plug failure and the spark plugs needed replacement. I will check all the videos I recorded to see if caught them once or twice. I spoke with Honda North America this morning. The Honda dealer will not replace the actuator because they insist that once it is replaced the issue often continues to re-occur. I was under the impression that they were going to call me back within one business day with a decision. I just didn't experience it enough times before to merit follow up with Honda Canada but four during the week should be bad enough.
I've seen a lot of people saying it's far easier to replace than most other cars since you don't even have to dive deep into the engine. Additionally, this problem affected every single 2008 Honda Accord sold. We allow links, pictures, video, or audio file to help diagnose your problem. Openbay is hassle-free car repair for the modern world. But the truth is, it doesn't have to be. Dealer says engineers are working on a fix and that they no longer replace the part because it will just fail again until a permanent fix is found.