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Honda CR-V Maintenance and Repair

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#6868 of 6928 instrument panel lense by theriver

Jul 15, 2012 (3:03 pm)

04 CRV -
 
I would like to change the plastic lens on the instrument panel - broken and discolored). I will not be removing any of the gauges just the plastic glass. It does not look like a tough job - the lens looks like it is just apiece of plastic. For the life of me I can't see any screws to take the plastic frame out (which has some funny name).
 
Anyway - anyone know is 1) this is an easy job and 2) how to do it.
 
It is more cosmetic, irritating than safety so if it is involved just might forget it.
 
thanks

#6869 of 6928 Re: instrument panel lense [theriver] by blueiedgod

Jul 18, 2012 (9:59 am)

Replying to: theriver (Jul 15, 2012 3:03 pm)
You have to take the gauge cluster out of the vehicle to do that. The clear lens is held by clips on the side of the gauge cluster.
 
You have to remove the trim around the gauge cluster to get to the cluster screws. If you have automatic it is a little more involved since the shifter is right up there. On the manual, you just pull on the trim, straight out and it will pop.

#6870 of 6928 Re: Services and Maint. needed for 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD now at 132k miles [srizvi1] by blueiedgod

Jul 18, 2012 (10:04 am)

Replying to: srizvi1 (May 17, 2012 5:34 pm)
I have bought NGK Irridium spark plugs from Advance Auto for about $7 or $8 a piece.
 
Go to NGK site and plug in your car, it will tell you what part number to look for.
 
Amazon is another place to get them cheap.

#6871 of 6928 Re: instrument panel lense [blueiedgod] by theriver

Jul 29, 2012 (7:56 am)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Jul 18, 2012 9:59 am)
thanks. After reading your post and checking online I decided to have the dealer do it -seems like a lot of work - with coupons/discounts and parts I was able to get it to about 120 dollars (the total parts were about 40 dollars) so in this case I think it was worth it.
 
Unfortunately I just came back from a long trip and the car almost overheated about 600 miles from home. Was able to continue trip, knowing I was not losing any antifreeze - got home no problem and found out that the cooling fan and A/c fan were dead. Over 1000 dollars (non-dealer) but no damage. Absolutely no warning but glad I caught it.
 
onward!

#6872 of 6928 Re: How much for an oil change at the dealer?? [steve_] by gimmestdtranny

Jul 29, 2012 (10:00 am)

Replying to: steve_ (Jun 20, 2012 6:48 pm)
Does any manufacturer still use "break-in" oil?
 
The oil I am referring to had what was believed to be metal cutting abilities (although that term cutting probably sounds too harsh) and I think it was used to help engine break-in in reducing hatch marks etc on cylinder walls, thereby allowing a quicker or more tight ring seal for best compression.
 
Mfrs used to say (still do on some?) if you swapped out that oil too early you were doing yourselves no favor. I have asked this the odd time in the last few years on car and bike forums and I have gotten all sorts of answers, and they contradict. Any expert opinions here?
 
My suspicion is that with today's mfr'ing processes is that they are so precise that this type oil has no purpose any longer.

#6874 of 6928 2004 CRV.. Power loss, missing. PLZ HELP by drivette

Aug 18, 2012 (12:58 am)

I have a 2004 Honda CRV with 120,000 miles. When I start it it will start up with low RPMs like its flooded for about 10 seconds. After that it idles fine. When taking off the car will miss. I have to take off slow or it will miss. When I do get it up to say 65mph it will cruse along fine that it will start missing ( best way to describe it ) when it does this its like it has no power. Then I have to let it decelerate back down to say 40mph before it will accelerate again. Its like the ignition is missing. I didnt change anything yet but made sure there wasnt any loose connections. I had just changed my air filter. I also kinda am thinking the torque converter. What do you guys think?

#6875 of 6928 Busted LCD screen on instrument cluster by roma007

Aug 21, 2012 (12:04 pm)

In the past week noticed the LCD screen between speedometer and tachometer started showing scrambled data. It would alternate between normal and junk data over a few days.
Dealer wants 725+tax for replacing the whole instrument cluster. Supposedly the screen is part of a whole unit there.
 
Has anyone else had this issue? My car is 2007 with just 35k miles on it. Also, had to replace water pump about three weeks ago. Honda was gracious enough to reimburse that expense even though powertrain warranty expired back in December. I am starting to wonder about the "Hey it is a Honda" reliability claim.
 
Regards.

#6876 of 6928 Re: 2004 CRV.. Power loss, missing. PLZ HELP [drivette] by pumpkinslinger

Sep 06, 2012 (9:38 am)

Replying to: drivette (Aug 18, 2012 12:58 am)
Have you checked your catalytic converter? I had similar problems on another vehicle and the converter was plugged up.

#6877 of 6928 Crv awd maintenence and road noise. by jr1

Sep 26, 2012 (5:40 pm)

How much more maintenance for awd vs fwd vehicle.... with CRV..
Also, the road noise issue .......anyone drove '12 model and is it quite. Do not believe in inuring ones ears to unnecessary sounds when trying to listen to a radio of had a chat with passengers.

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