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#4330 of 6928 Re: CRV Tune up [blueiedgod] by mikefm58

Mar 30, 2006 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Mar 30, 2006 8:31 am)
Was it really just a mistake in the owner's manual? I know from this forum that 30K is when they should be adjusted, but this is the first I've heard that it was simply a mistake in the owner's manual.
 
I wonder when Honda realized this and just simply didn't notify the owners.

#4331 of 6928 Re: CRV Tune up [mikefm58] by blueiedgod

Mar 31, 2006 (6:38 am)

Replying to: mikefm58 (Mar 30, 2006 6:54 pm)
Was it really just a mistake in the owner's manual? I know from this forum that 30K is when they should be adjusted, but this is the first I've heard that it was simply a mistake in the owner's manual.
  
I wonder when Honda realized this and just simply didn't notify the owners.
 
Well, it is not a simple mistake. This is what happens when MBA's without engineering degrees are allowed to make decisions.
 
Most likeley scenario is that Honda wanted to promote the CR-V as low maintnenance cost vehicle and they took a chance by publishing the 90,000 mile spec. But, Honda knows that they lied and are willing to fix it.

#4332 of 6928 Re: VALVE CLEARANCE by cwood1

Mar 31, 2006 (11:52 am)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Mar 31, 2006 6:38 am)
The maintenance schedule in my 2001 CR-V Owners manual indicates that the valve clearances do not even need to be inspected until 105K miles and "adjust only if noisy" (see pg 202 and 204).
 
My valves were not noisy and my mileage is only 67K, and yet I am now having to have the head replaced because the valves were burned, seated too far into the cylinder head, had little or no compression in 2 cylinders and misfiring in 3 cylinders.
 
The Honda dealer is trying to tell me that this problem was caused by my using an independent service mechanic who put non-Honda spark plugs, wires, rotor and cap in it.
They also told me that the valve clearance should have been adjusted at 30K and 60K. Apparently Honda knows this
but no one else does because it is not in the book.
 
I bought the car only 7 months ago from another car dealer(non-Honda). I had the 60K service done at the shop where I bought it, because I had an extended service warranty from them. It began acting up shortly after that tune up, so I brought it back several times, but when they couldn't find the problem, they sent me over to the Honda dealer.
 
Fortunately, my service warranty is going to cover it, but it seems to me that Honda is not owning up to the problem. They are blaming the other mechanics for not doing it right, but ignoring the fact that the owners manual does not even say it needs doing.

#4333 of 6928 Re: VALVE CLEARANCE [cwood1] by mikefm58

Mar 31, 2006 (7:57 pm)

Replying to: cwood1 (Mar 31, 2006 11:52 am)
Your Honda dealer sounds like a jerk. Have you tried calling Honda regional?

#4334 of 6928 New 2006 CRV LX - Engine or Transmission Problems by edgore

Mar 31, 2006 (8:46 pm)

I was shocked today that my 2 week old CRV LX Automatic with around 700 miles stopped working.
 
I was on a gravel road pulling onto a paved road that was raised about 5 inches higher than the gravel road. As the front wheels reached the pavement as I slowly moved forward there was hesitation and the VSR kicked in an spun the back tires to push me up and onto the pavement. When I got on the pavement and started to accelerate, it started bucking when trying to switch into a higher gear (I'm not sure if it was 2nd to 3rd or 3rd to 4th). I pulled over and saw the VSR light was on, the alert light (!) and the check engine light. I called the dealer who asked me to drive it to the service department, but I informed him that it wouldn't run without bucking and almost stalling. I told him I thought it would be safer to have it towed and he agreed.
 
Does anyone know what might have caused this? Let's just say I am very, very upset that my brand new car is defective like this. I purchased a new car so I wouldn't have to worry about being left stranded and that's what this honda did.
 
I will be in contact with the dealer tomorrow to see what they have uncovered regarding the defect but want to know if anyone else has heard of such occurances, and if anyone has any advice on how to handle this from a consumer perspective.

#4335 of 6928 Re: VALVE CLEARANCE [cwood1] by blueiedgod

Apr 01, 2006 (5:02 am)

Replying to: cwood1 (Mar 31, 2006 11:52 am)
Fortunately, my service warranty is going to cover it, but it seems to me that Honda is not owning up to the problem. They are blaming the other mechanics for not doing it right, but ignoring the fact that the owners manual does not even say it needs doing.
 
You are confusing the LOCAL DEALER with HONDA CORPORATE. It is not in local dealer's interest to have Honda Corporate to pay for it because Honda only pays them $40/hour in labor and only pays wholesale for the parts, while if they have you pay for it, they charge you $80/hour in labor and you pay retail (2x wholesale) for the parts.
 
Honda Corporate has owned up to the problem with most people who have contacted them. But, since you have extended warranty the warranty will pick up the tab.
 
As far as the dealer telling you that the spark plugs caused it, ask him if he is willing to testify in court.

#4336 of 6928 Re: New 2006 CRV LX - Engine or Transmission Problems [edgore] by blueiedgod

Apr 01, 2006 (5:03 am)

Replying to: edgore (Mar 31, 2006 8:46 pm)
Check the oil.

#4337 of 6928 Re: [kurtq1] by blusiamese

Apr 02, 2006 (7:12 pm)

Replying to: kurtq1 (Apr 10, 2004 10:53 am)
Can someone please tell me if the CRV is rough on tires? I have just over 24000 miles on my '04 CRV and my tires are already getting worn out. I have kept the air pressure checked, rotated 3 times, balanced 3 times and had at least two alignments done since purchasing my car new. I am at a complete loss as to why the tires are wearing like this. Please help! Thanks

#4338 of 6928 Re: front camber [amocrv] by blusiamese

Apr 03, 2006 (5:26 pm)

Replying to: amocrv (Feb 15, 2006 11:56 pm)
I have the same problem and am at a loss as to why, at 24400 miles, I am needing a new set of tires! I also rotated, balanced, aligned, etc., several times since purchasing my '04 CR-V new 23 months ago. I am supposed to take my car in this coming weekend for an oil change and I intend to get them to check this out also. Other than this, I have enjoyed this car very much!

#4339 of 6928 security system by tigerelvis

Apr 04, 2006 (12:02 pm)

I have a 2003 Honda CRV that needs the security code reset. I don't have a manual and I live 60 miles from the nearest dealer. On the radio it says CODE and have numbers that need to be entered if I only knew how. Can someone out there Help help help Me?
 
Thanks....Ray

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