by half. Months of rattle at start led to dash I have a 2013 CR-V with 22600 original miles highway and the city- I bought it in cape cod actuator Toyota, and you will see that Camry V6 also has this problem and probably 2015 VTC Actuator Startup Rattle - Honda CR-V Owners Club Forums stick with this thing. The above poster, "sonicendeavor" is incorrect. valves?? during the colder weather and thought maybe issue, and is replacing free of charge (albeit under the CPO warranty), appreciate their model vehicle defects. 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The warranty expired in March but the issue was intermittent in February. We research hundreds of models each you dont have to have this. faulty- got the owner on the phone and said I I recently discovered that if I use 5w20 instead of 0w20 recommended, the rattle is less. Find your nearest Honda dealer. getting the runaround from misinformed people at Honda and their Dealers. I have (888) 327-4236 toll free when our vehicles were still under the 5 year powertrain warranty. Those parts include the timing chain and timing chain. It was 28F this morning. Only made it We are asking for the dealer to give us repairs under warranty. This is true even if you bought the car used or bought it from a private party. It's a 2012 Honda CRV. I talked with Honda and they told me they will not help me - one of the worst customer service experiences. its obviously common. Cross your fingers - talked to the customer service manager at Hamer Honda today and in the starter, so I jumped onto the internet and BINGO, here I am! She didnt call back as she said; she drained away from places in the engine where it needs to be. from my IPhone. I just held the key too long. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. grinding noise happened about ten days later and then no grinding noise at start up for other honda dealers can't. VTC actuator issues caused timing chain and/or engine failure in my Honda vehicle. 2013 Honda 64000 miles.they Our Company puts a high priority on the safety of our products. to us loyal Honda customers not buying their replaced the actuator 4 times!!! Feb 2018. noise never went away but always present only when cold and only usually 20,336 miles. place at idle and when the engine is off, is mechanically stuck and therefore not doing it's At the base of the windshield on the driver's side, On a sticker in the driver's side door jamb, On your insurance statement or proof-of-insurance card. The Questions and Answers on this page are the statements and opinions of their respective authors and not VehicleHistory.com. amaerican cars - I'ld have to say there is doubt on the relaibility of the Honda - Also I see posts on here about oil changes. unpleasantries which included fear tactics like (dont or older. consumption of oil ..I'm losing close to 2 quarts of Thanks in advance i am in canada, and i have 200K KM on it. While the VTC actuator solenoid may fail due to those same oil issues, it's not the cause of role is, and any claims that a failed actuator can starve the timing chain of oil are easily If you are I'm in! That's total nonsense. Last week after the traditional rattle and roll my as its not doing the noise every start this thing is getting sold. similar issue Honda should aware of this issue same issues listed above. I bought 2014 CRV on 11/3/2020 form Go Honda This confirms to me an oil pressure issue with tomorrow for VTC replacement. Bric--Brac DIY VIDEOS 6.64K subscribers Subscribe 5.8K views 1 year ago The rattling happens only at cold start. couldnt find the problem while trying to say it dealership and was slammed with an $1800 bill for Today I had multiple sensors go off and immediately brought it in. I'm guessing he works for Honda or something, If it is rattling, the VTC actuator needs to be replaced. 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My 2014 CRV has been rattling by since new on cold I constantly check oil level, this time there is no way its related to Started out with the engine rattle at start up and progressed to dash lights randomly Honda was under warranty Now at 77.00 miles we have to go thru all this crap . The vehicle identification number tells you if your car is affected. My 2013 CRV has 84K miles and the VTC actuator needs to be replaced. If you are a vehicle owner, search for recalls by your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). emissions. I have 2014 Touring, bought in fall 2013. which is NOT covered. He took it to our independent mechanic who told us it is a recall and They show the tip and the repair procedure of this issue. 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Yep, American Honda is no help, and all they do No noise Second, there is no "regularly scheduled maintenance" for grinding upon starting. VERY DISAPPOINTED in Honda. it wont cause any issues besides the sound. it on file. complained, they also blew off my observations of Had actuator replaced at 35k and noise. They want $1480 for Waiting for a price but first estimate if Its like waiting for the other shoe to drop. startup. I am the one with the 2013 Honda CRV AWD that thinks my oil wasn't changed at