Should I fix VTC actuator?

Should I fix VTC actuator?

What does the VTC Actuator do and do I need to fix it? If an error occurs, the VTC system control is disabled and the valve timing is no longer variable. This should be repaired sooner than later to avoid a potential check engine light, possibly accompanied with rough idle and/or lack of power or stalling.

What is a VTC actuator on 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.

When to replace the VTC actuator on a Honda CRV?

Click to expand… If your CR-V has less than 75K miles and it’s less than 8 years old, then the VTC actuator should still be under warranty. It appears Honda has two TSBs covering engine rattle on cold start. Both entail replacement of the VTC actuator.

Why does my Honda VTC make a grinding noise?

Has that famous VTC actuator grind noise after cold start up. It sounds awful for a second. I have talked to a couple of mechanics/service advisors. Some say this is an annoyance but is not doing any harm. The Honda dealer will not replace the actuator because they insist that once it is replaced the issue often continues to re-occur.

What kind of noise does a Honda CRV make?

I have a 2012 Honda CRV with the 2.4 L engine. Roughly 86,000 miles. Has that famous VTC actuator grind noise after cold start up. It sounds awful for a second. I have talked to a couple of mechanics/service advisors.

Do you need to replace timing chain tensioner on Honda CRV?

I dropped my 2014 CR-V at the Honda dealer first thing this morning to have the VTC actuator replaced. After waiting for about an hour, the service writer came in and said they also need to replace the timing chain tensioner. The normal warranty applies.

I have a 2012 Honda CRV with the 2.4 L engine. Roughly 86,000 miles. Has that famous VTC actuator grind noise after cold start up. It sounds awful for a second. I have talked to a couple of mechanics/service advisors.

Has that famous VTC actuator grind noise after cold start up. It sounds awful for a second. I have talked to a couple of mechanics/service advisors. Some say this is an annoyance but is not doing any harm. The Honda dealer will not replace the actuator because they insist that once it is replaced the issue often continues to re-occur.

When to replace the VTC actuator in a Honda?

Summary: Service bulletin – replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up. Parts: The old part # is 14310-R44-A01.

What’s the problem with my Honda CRV acutator?

So recently I posted a thread explaining in detail my own trip down VTC Actuator Lane. It can be viewed here: http://www.crvownersclub.com/forums…38106-vtc-actuator-problem-new-territory.html Since that time, I’ve had my CR-V back to the dealership twice. This last voyage kept my CR-V at the dealership for about a week and a half.