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.Settings did not see to matter that much.
. It does not do it in the mornings.
. It does it after running the car for a while and then making a stop for about 20 minutes or so, as of when going shopping, to a restaurant, etc.
. When you start the AC again, it may be a couple of minutes and the smell starts, and stays there for not long, it eventually clears ( time varies, but usually a minute or two).
. When this fist began, the smell was not too strong, but lately it is so strong, that it actually makes you turn it off, and it is kind of nauseating, like a very sweet/chemical type of smell.
I've had it to the dealer about 4 times for the same problem. They have not been able to reproduce it, as all they do is let the car run with the A/C on.
First I was told to replace the A/C filter. I did it myself (and saved a bundle) and of course did not help the problem.
Then I was told the Engine needed cleaning as they saw/smelled some rat/squirrell dropings. Well, my CRV is garaged at home and at work and my house is about 5 years old and free of mice and that did not make sense, but I wanted the engine clean anyway.
That did not do it, I took it in again.
Now they tell me that unless they can reproduce it, they can not fix it. They tell me to bring it in when it is doing it, which is impossible since It goes away after a minute or two. They had the mechanic take it home, but I doubt he drove it the way we normally do (with the few stops to go in and out of places).
So now the car has gone out of warranty as of a few days ago. Any suggestions?
Thanks!!! :confuse:
I get that smell too. Originally I thought it was from the exhaust, as the Civic Si used to smell this way too, and it does not have AWD. But, now, I am not 100% sure.
The smells seems to go away if I rotate tires more often. The 2/32 difference in thread depth activated AWD unit on the 2005 CR-V. I plan on rotating tires twice as ofen now, at 5,000 miles, and see if the smell comes back.
Our rear differential needed new fluid after about 17K miles, making these gear tooth noises on sharp turns. Did you experience this as well?
Ken
What tires are you getting?
Cindy H.
I talked to the service manager (who drives one as well) and he advised me that there is a vent at the rear right of the vehicle. It is for the differential and the drive train. Aparently when it gets cold/damp or very warm, pressure builds up in those areas and this is where the gasses are vented. It smells just like burning rubber. He said every CR-v will do it as well as many other Honda models. It is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about.
I just hope he is right.
My CRV has about 18k miles on it, and I haven't experienced the problem with the rear diff yet (and hopefully won't)...although, I know a lot of people in this forum have.
53reg???
2001 and older have belts..
You usually change the chain when it breaks.. :surprise:
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magnette, "Mystery car pix...." #14936, 24 Jan 2008 12:30 am
Also, no idea how to tell if it's already been changed.
My questions are:
- If the key still works after dry, can I assume it is as reliable as before? What should I do to prevent bad things from happening in the future?
- If the key doesn't work any more, where can I get a replacement and how much will it normally cost?
Thanks a lot!
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2>Acceleration, big delay when going uphill! I was told it is a flaw by design. Is that right?
2) '97 with an automatic?... They are pretty slow.. but, if uphill acceleration seems abnormal, then the transmission is the first thing I would check (not downshifting?).
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Did you check both fuse boxes?
I did have rear differential fluid changed at about 16K (like everyone else) but it seems like that was a groan and was obvious
Thanks,
The problem is the tread difference between the two. I'm assuming the used tire has significant miles on it. You could have the new tire shaved to match the used tire, I guess.
Costco is simply following most industry guidelines. A gas station would probably sell you 1 tire, but beware of the risk you're running.
Tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a different
size or construction can cause the
ABS and vehicle stability assist
system (VSA) to work inconsistently.
The ABSworks by comparing the
speed of the wheels. When replacing
tires, use the same size originally
supplied with the vehicle. Tire size
and construction can affect wheel
speed and may cause the system to
activate.
It is best to replace all four tires at
the same time. If that is not possible
or necessary, replace the two front
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling.
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications
match those of the original wheels.
Also be sure you use only TPMS
specific wheels. If you do not, the
tire pressure monitoring system will
not work on that tire.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer