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I took my 1st short highway trip this weekend in our CRV (140 mi round trip). When merging onto the highway the engine went up to about 3000-3500 RPM while getting up to 60MPH. Once I got up to highway speed (65-70MPH) the RPM hovered around 2800 RPM. I was really pleasantly surprised how well it accellerated!
Check valve adjustment. Even though manual says they should be done at 90K intervals, in reality, they need to be adjusted every 30 K. Honda is aware fo that and if it turns out that one of the valves is burnt, they will cover it. This is done at the corporate level, not dealer. First, get a diagnosis from Honda, then call Honda corporate (number on the back of the manual), comlain mildly, and they will either cover it fully, or split the cost with you.
You will have to remove the radio from the car to do that. Click on the sponsored link above follow radio removal from the
XM installation
Subwoofer installation.
You would have to get a radio manual from Panasonic for the radio, or search the net for it. I have it in PDF format, but my FTP does not support 2 meg files. Alternativley, the manual is posted on "the other" site, solely dedicated to Honda SUV's. I can't post link, as per Edmunds policy.
The Honda list price for the tape is about $15 (per door).
$165 to replace it seems a little bit high. (yes, that was sarcasm)
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Call Honda Corporate and complain, they will either split the cost between you and them, ot just fix it for free.
I have a new SE with less than 1,500 miles and have notices two scratches or cracks on the inside of the windshield. One is about 5-6" long curved shape about the size of a human hair, but right in front of the driver's field of vision. The other is about 3" and horizontal on the passenger's side.
I use SprayAway window cleaner with paper towels. I do not wear rings.
I cannot figure out how they got there and was wondering if this may be a windshield problem.
The receiver is in the driver's door.
He is not sure if he should continue to drive and can't get through to anyone on the customer service phone number. Is there another number he should call to talk to Honda about this problem? Should he try to drive it? Should he get it towed? Is road service covered here?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Dawn
Keep us informed...
We ended up having it towed 90 miles to the Honda dealer to the tune of $300 - not sure if Honda will cover it but we sure hope so (being as the car is only a few weeks old).
This is not the way I wanted to start things off with my new car which I adore (with only 1000 miles on it). I hope it is something simple and not a sign of things to come.
Dawn
Also, does anyone have strange noises coming from their air conditioner in the first few minutes of turning it on? It eventually goes away, but sounds like a wreck for a couple of minutes....
If it only happens while braking it's not the rear differential. If it were, then it would make the noise all the time, as the rear differential is always turning.
Take it back and insist they fix it.
Good luck.
I don't know if this is your noise or if cleaning brake calipers is standard when installing new pads. You might ask that question of your dealer.
One more question. Does CRV EX have a function that can roll down all window using remote?
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They didn't do anything to correct the problem other than 'reset' the system somehow. They also said it could come back anytime, or never again.
Ughhh...I hope I don't get stranded by myself with the kids. We were fortunate it was my hubby and not me, as I am the one who primarily drives the vehicle.
I would appreciate an explanation if someone understands what might have happened.
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Dawn
One more question. Does CRV EX have a function that can roll down all window using remote?
Thanks,
Welcome to the new extended CR-V family.
Sounds like there may be rust on the rotors and they just need to be used to scrape that off. It could also mean that rotors are warped, or one of the lug nuts is lose.
No, there is not all windows down with the remote. I hope your new car came with an OWNER'S MANUAL and you have read it from end to end and are re-reading it again. Most of the questions are answered there. And if they are not, then people here will be happy to give you an answer, as long as it has not been covered in the OWNER'S MANUAL. Or you will get the infamous RTFM wrath!!!
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IMO, what the dealer is telling you is unacceptable.
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It's one thing to have unexpected repairs but being stranded ain't fun, especially if you have kids with you.
They didn't do anything to correct the problem other than 'reset' the system somehow. They also said it could come back anytime, or never again.
Ughhh...I hope I don't get stranded by myself with the kids. We were fortunate it was my hubby and not me, as I am the one who primarily drives the vehicle.
I would appreciate an explanation if someone understands what might have happened.
Thanks,
Dawn
I would suggest you check the oil level and do it at every fill up. VTEC runs off oil pressure and low oil may have contributed to the error. As far as explaining what VTEC does, check out how stuff works. It could take a few years to fully understand the miracle of VTEC that Honda developed and implemented in the 80's.
Don't worry about being stranded, the car is still driveable without VTEC, it is just not as powerfull nor peppy. It just reverts to running like an ole' 4 cylinder engine.
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Consumer reports mentions high cost rear collision repairs as a con for the Rav-4. I haven't seen any warnings or info on this for the CRV. Anyone with info or experience?
Also what's the consensus? Buy or not to Buy?
Consumer reports mentions high cost rear collision repairs as a con for the Rav-4. I haven't seen any warnings or info on this for the CRV. Anyone with info or experience?
Also what's the consensus? Buy or not to Buy?
I was rear ended in Gen 1 CR-V by a Durango. What do I care how much it costs, it's the other guys insurance paying. If you are planning on bumping into poles and stuff, maybe you should keep driving your old car until learn how to drive. I don't mean to be nasty, but come on, you should know the dimensions of your vehicle. Honda offers back up sensors, or you can get a back up mirror from Asia. I don't buy a car planning on wrecking it. This is why it is called accident,
S...tI mean stuff happens.If you like CR-V get it, if you are trying to find reasons not to like it, then don't get it because you will hate it.
I was rear-ended twice in my previous CR-V... Low speed... Both times, the vehicle behind me sustained pretty substantial damage from contacting the spare tire with their grill/hood, but the only damage that my CR-V had was a torn spare tire cover... A Cavalier and a Ranger, if you are keeping score...
So, I think you'd have to get really popped to make a difference.... if that happens, the spare tire will be the least of your problems...
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Any suggestions? I think I will at least call AHC corporate to try and get a little help with the compressor. There is no reason that it should fail at such a low milage. As far as the other glitches go I'm not sure what I'm in store for, but I'm not feeling as confident about Honda quality.
My '02 EX has recently started to make a sound that I describe as a scrubbing / rubbing sound when I make a fast hard right or left turn. The sound definitely emits from the rear area. I have an appointment for next week with my dealer. Has anybody here experienced this sound and what was the cause? Could it have anything to do with the rear differential? Would a change of fluid help?
It never has been changed. It has 56K.
Your comments or suggestions are much appreciated.