Tech Tip: Honda Accord And CR-V Rattle At Start Up
At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about two seconds. The possible cause could be the variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective. TSB: 09-010 Models 2008-2012 Accord 2012-2013 CR-V 2012-2013 Crosstour Corrective Action Replace the VTC actuator. This procedure does not require the complete removal of the cam chain and associated parts,
Honda Accord With ABS Codes
This system will set codes when there is high resistance to the ground. Following the diagnostic tree in this case will have you replace the ABS modulator, when in most cases it can be repaired by cleaning the ground G203.
P0341 Code: Honda Accord Timing Chain
This month, we’ll be taking a look at a 2003 four-cylinder Accord that came in with a check engine light complaint, but no reports of driveability issues. It was due for a New York state inspection, so it had to be repaired. The code was persistent, setting itself consistently on the second startup.
Manufacturers Are Competing Hard To Be First To Launch Advanced Autonomous Driving Technology, According To Navigant Research
Over the past decade, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have begun to proliferate from high-end luxury cars into affordable, high-volume models. Led by Daimler, Audi, BMW and General Motors, but with the competition not far behind, major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers are actively developing Level 2, 3 and 4 automated driving technology.
Thumping Noise At Cold Start On Honda Accord
Honda Accord owners may report a thump as the ignition switch is released from the start position or as the engine starts. This noise sounds similar to a rubber mallet striking the frame and occurs only on a cold start (the vehicle has been sitting for some time, usually overnight).
Honda Accord Timing Belt Replacement On 2.2- And 2.3-Liter Engines
These tips outline the belt replacement for the popular 2.2- and 2.3-liter Accord engines. The other Honda engines are similar, but don’t require the balance belt. They shouldn’t present any challenge to the experienced tech, but there are some things to keep in mind as you tackle these jobs.
Timing Belt Replacement On 2.2- And 2.3-Liter Honda Accord Engines
These tips outline the belt replacement for the popular 2.2- and 2.3-liter Accord engines. The other Honda engines are similar, but don’t require the balance belt. They shouldn’t present any challenge to the experienced tech, but there are some things to keep in mind as you tackle these jobs. The 3.0-liter V6 models use a hydraulic
Ten-Plus Year Vehicle Lifespan Is The ‘New Normal,’ According To AutoMD.com
Lengthy vehicle ownership is the new normal, even as the economy improves, according to AutoMD.com’s 2014 Vehicle Mileage Survey, with nearly 80 percent of consumers comfortable with a 10-plus years or “until it dies” vehicle lifespan. And, the majority who are keeping their vehicle for longer say that an improving economy will not change that, as evidenced by the steady growth in miles they are reporting on their primary vehicles.
NUCAP NRS Technology Offers Drivers Quieter, Longer-Lasting Brake Pads, According To Company
NUCAP continues to deliver innovative technology solutions to the automotive aftermarket with its NRS mechanical attachment system for brake pad backing plates, according to the company.
U.S. Consumers Hold on to New Vehicles Nearly Six Years, an All-Time High, According to Polk
Based on an analysis of U.S. vehicle registrations by Polk, a leading global market intelligence firm, the average length of ownership of vehicles that were purchased new has risen to a record 71.4 months, or nearly six years.