Engine Rattles At Startup (A18010F)

WARNING: This page is about the CR-V EX, Eng CD K24V1, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2018-01-10
Reference number: A18010F

ENGINE RATTLES AT STARTUP

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): A18010F Version 1, Date of Issue: January 10, 2018

HONDA:

2013-16 Accord L4; 2015-16 CR-V

AFFECTED VEHICLES

2013-16 Accord L4 and 2015-16 CR-V

Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What's happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn't holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.

Currently there aren't any countermeasures for the market, so do not replace the VTC actuator at this time. It's very unlikely that doing so will fix this concern.

We're anticipating a service bulletin with troubleshooting and repair info in the near future.