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6459 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 8:55 PM
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Does anyone know if I was ripped off? The blower stops working in my 2004 LX. The shop tells me that the a/c control head is out. I ask if they tested the blower motor and the blower resistor and they tell me that both are operational. The repair happens. When I pick the car up, they tell me that once the control head was replaced, the blower resistor was not working properly so that was replaced as well. Does this make sense? Was the resistor working and an add-on repair? Was the resistor the problem and the control head an add-on? Did they just do the diagnosing improperly? Any input would be appreciated...
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I found the parcel shelf could be useful, if the larger objects are the right size. For me, our stroller it too big to fit under the shelf. On long trips however, I might place the stroller on top, and luggage under the shelf, which would best maximize the space.... like having 2 trunks in one. The overall footprint of hte trunk is about the same size as our Altima, but of course you can ple stuff a lot higher, its' easier to load, and a lot bigger and more vesitile wiht hte seats folded forward. As for oil changes. I agree, follow the maintenance minder or change after 12 months if your a low mileage driver like me. You might however, want to change the oil the first time 12 months from the MFG date, not the date you took delivery... or specifically 12 months from when it first started being operated. I used to change my oil at 5000 or 6 months, but I'm starting to think that was probably overkill. |
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Hi. I am new to the forum and have a question about my husbands CRV. His car failed inspection for emissions. The code was P1166 which apparently is the O2 sensor. I am more than willing to replace it myself since Honda wants a ridiculous amount of money to do it. I know I will need an O2 socket, but my question is this: Is there any way to tell which O2 sensor is bad? There are 2 and I don't want to replace the wrong one. Any help would be appreciated as well as any advice on how to go about the actual replacement. This will be my first ever attempt at auto repair! Thanks Christine |
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Replying to: cscalera (Sep 09, 2009 7:35 am) Otherwise a scan tool might be able to interface with the computer and tell you which of the 2 sensors is giving an out of range reading. If you have no idea what I'm talking about...then you're relegated to being a "parts changer", and you can buy 1 new sensor, take a 50/50 shot to see if the problem is fixed. If not, swap sensors again.
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Replying to: lori56 (Sep 08, 2009 2:53 am) And I love the urban myth that Honda uses "special break in" oil. No one has ever proven that is true at all. But I usually change the oil at around 1000 miles regardless of what the owner's manual says. I had a couple of honda's before that I listened to the oil change recommendations and didn't change the oil at 1000 miles, the fuel economy wasn't as good then as it was on the one I did the first oil change at 1000 miles. But if you don't want to change the oil at 1000, then definitely at 3000 miles you should change it out. Then after that like you wanted around 3500-3750 miles. and you're welcome for the help!
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I agree taht it's a urban myth. Most point ot higher level of moly in oil samples taken. But that is most likely from the assembly grease used when the engine is assembled. it has an extremely high moly content to protect the components parts during the first start-up before oil makes it through all the passage ways and it fully bled. Also, it's nessesary to rotate some engine parts during assembly and for some of the engine tests performed before it's installed. Theres simply no need for a special oil. In modern engines, there's not a whole lot of break-in that actually occurs after the first 2 or 3 miles... which are done at the factory. |
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Replying to: motoguy128 (Sep 09, 2009 7:44 am) Thanks! Christine |
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Replying to: mark19 (Sep 09, 2009 7:45 am) That's why I (and most people) put it in quotes. But it does have high moly content from the build and Honda must think it provides some benefits because everywhere you look, Honda recommends not changing it early. Who knows engines better than Honda? |
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Replying to: mark19 (Sep 09, 2009 7:45 am) Isn't an "urban myth" a rumor that gets accepted by many as the truth? In this case, we have no rumor. Honda says they use a special break-in oil. It recommends leaving that oil in the car until the first scheduled oil change. That's not a rumor. It's a fact. You're right, though, about one thing. I haven't actually proven that Honda is telling the truth. First, I trust them not to lie about something like this, and, second, I suspect if they did, one of the auto testing outfits would enjoy very much exposing such a lie. So far, none have. But one thing is for sure, no one here is likely to change their mind about the appropriate frequency of oil changes. Good luck to all.
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Replying to: cscalera (Sep 09, 2009 7:35 am) Just in case this might help, the trouble code reads like this: "P1166 Primary H02S (No. 1) Heater System Electrical" Wish I could offer more, but I'd be the blind leading the blind. Cheers, Jack |
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