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#39 of 83 1997 Honda CRV Shake HELP! by wilddog1

May 23, 2009 (7:20 pm)

I have a 97 CRV with 130K miles.I have owned it for near a year.It has a shake when starting from a stop-more noticeable when you hard accelerate.Also noticeable when you accelerate making a right turn from a stop.Not on a left turn.Shake shows up past the first gear.I have replaced or added new tires,front wheel bearings,two CV axles(new NAPA),4 motor mounts,front differential has been rebuilt,changed rear diff. fluid once.Had alot of mecanics look at this including Honda.Can you help me please??

#40 of 83 Re: 1997 Honda CRV Shake HELP! [wilddog1] by blueiedgod

May 26, 2009 (9:56 am)

Replying to: wilddog1 (May 23, 2009 7:20 pm)
I have a 97 CRV with 130K miles.I have owned it for near a year.It has a shake when starting from a stop-more noticeable when you hard accelerate.Also noticeable when you accelerate making a right turn from a stop.Not on a left turn.Shake shows up past the first gear.I have replaced or added new tires,front wheel bearings,two CV axles(new NAPA),4 motor mounts,front differential has been rebuilt,changed rear diff. fluid once.Had alot of mecanics look at this including Honda.Can you help me please??
 
Try draining the rear differential fluid and replacing it 3 times with driving in tight circles for 5 minutes to work the fluid in.
 
Make sure you use Honda DPF or DPFII only!!!!!

#41 of 83 Re: Car won't start Intermitently [martalaura] by blueiedgod

May 26, 2009 (9:58 am)

Replying to: martalaura (May 23, 2009 11:44 am)
2000 CR-v Initially it started intermittently. I would put in my car keys and realize that there was no electricity running through my car. The electric locks would not work, either with the key control or door switch, the ignition switch would not turn on, no lights, nothing. Then within minutes I would try again and everything was back on working perfectly. However, this last time it hasn't turned back on. I had taken it to the dealer and they could not figure out what the problem was.
 
Wasn't there an ignition switch recall? Check if it was preformed, by registering with Honda Owner's link foud on www.honda.com. You will need to have you VIN handy.

#42 of 83 99 CRV needs rebuild? by lynn97

Jun 04, 2009 (1:00 pm)

The transmission in my 99 CRV with 140K+ seems to be in need of a rebuild. We can drive it by starting off from stop on 1st gear, then manually shift to 2nd or drive at that point, but it will not down shift . Also does slip out of gear completely if you leave in 1st gear too long. Fluid has been replaced and has signs of transmission damage (metal flakes and gunk). Someone told us that rebuilds are not a good idea on the CRVs and we would need a manufacturer's rebuild. Has anyone done a rebuild on theirs ?

#43 of 83 Re: 99 CRV needs rebuild? [lynn97] by blueiedgod

Jun 09, 2009 (9:54 am)

Replying to: lynn97 (Jun 04, 2009 1:00 pm)
Are you talking auto or manual?
 
You can't downshift into 1st when the vehicle is moving. The 1st gear in the manual CR-V is very low. You can only shift into 1st when standing still.
 
What kind of fluid did you use to replace with?

#44 of 83 Transmission by rajshekhar

Jul 25, 2009 (9:37 am)

I have bought a second hand 2001 Honda CR-V EX with 100800 miles recently. On driving from stop position, there is a little squeak noise as if the transmission is slipping. I am not sure if the transmission fluid has been changed or not. Please suggest. Also should I take it for a major servicing. As such what all should I be worried about in an old car like this. i don't have the service records of this car, so don't know if the timing belt/water pump has been changed or not. Is there any way of knowing it. Can I get the service records of this car somehow? Please suggest
Thanks.

#45 of 83 Re: Transmission [rajshekhar] by blueiedgod

Jul 27, 2009 (9:50 am)

Replying to: rajshekhar (Jul 25, 2009 9:37 am)
If it were serviced at a Honda Dealer, they may be able to look up the records in the datbase. Otherwise, assume that nothing has been done and people are selling because they don't want to deal with repairs.
 
Tranny fluid has to be Honda ATF Z-1 only.

#46 of 83 Re: Transmission [blueiedgod] by steve_ HOST

Aug 26, 2009 (12:34 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Jul 27, 2009 9:50 am)
Why only ATF Z-1? Someone in Edmunds Answers wants to know. (Is there anything special about Honda brand transmission fluid?).

#47 of 83 Re: Transmission [steve_] by blueiedgod

Aug 26, 2009 (1:05 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Aug 26, 2009 12:34 pm)
It a proprietary formulation made by Showa. It has been shown that use of other "compatible" fluids results in slippage and failure.

#48 of 83 Re: Transmission [blueiedgod] by steve_ HOST

Aug 26, 2009 (8:49 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Aug 26, 2009 1:05 pm)
Thanks. Since you didn't head over there and post, I'm going to quote you.
 
And the break-in oil? Is that special too, or does Honda just want you to leave the initial oil in during their recommended break-in period?

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