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1996 - 2001 First Generation Honda CR-Vs

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  • amcanoeamcanoe Member Posts: 9
    You are not the only person experiencing transmission problems. The original transmission lasted 52,000 miles (replaced under warranty) the second lasted 68,000 miles and I had to eat the third one at a cost of $1600.00, rebuilt. I have a 2001 model but it is the same transmission.
  • stevegiostevegio Member Posts: 11
    have an 01 with 74k - you would think it is a brand new car.
    these are 200 to 300k cars. IF MAINTAINED CORRECTLY.
    its not a question of the milage but was it taken care of?
    if so 123k is nothing to a honda - an american car NEVER- but a honda, no problem.
    change the timing belt get new belts, hoses, fulids ect - should be OK - again "IF IT WAS MAINTAINED"
    steveg
  • tiwicatiwica Member Posts: 1
    My fiancee has a 1999 CR-V that stalls and will not idle when put into gear. It starts and idles just fine at first but after the stall it will not start unless you really hold the gas down hard. I changed the fuel filter and the air filter but that didn't help. Car recently overheated due to a coolent leak. (no coolant in the oil) Engine light is also on all the time. I could not find any vacuum leaks. Car will run in gear as long as engine is revved with foot on the brake but as soon as you let off the gas it dies.
  • blueiedgodblueiedgod Member Posts: 2,798
    My fiancee has a 1999 CR-V that stalls and will not idle when put into gear. It starts and idles just fine at first but after the stall it will not start unless you really hold the gas down hard. I changed the fuel filter and the air filter but that didn't help. Car recently overheated due to a coolent leak. (no coolant in the oil) Engine light is also on all the time. I could not find any vacuum leaks. Car will run in gear as long as engine is revved with foot on the brake but as soon as you let off the gas it dies.

    So, the CEL is on and the car is trying to tell you something, but instead of listenning to it, you post on the internet?

    Check the CEL and see what it says.

    My question would be when were the valves adjusted last time? And chances are the code is going to say "misfire on one or all cylinders."

    But, read the codes first, before you do anything else. The car is trying to tell you what is wrong.
  • mjb56mjb56 Member Posts: 170
    I just replace the struts on my 2000 SE. The ride is back to new and the handling is great. However, the new 'bounciness" seems to have jostled some other body parts loose and there's a lot of knocking noise coming from all 4 quarters. I'm wondering if it's just the struts making noise of if it's something loose inside. Any suggestions?
  • johndogoodjohndogood Member Posts: 2
    Just bought a 2001 SE with 83K miles. I parked it outside. Knowing it will rain, I made sure sunroof and windows were closed properly. It rained hard last Saturday. I noticed that the front passenger side's floor was wet. No roof leaks were detected. I brought it back to the used car dealer. He quickly assesed that all he needs to do is replace the rubber seal above the door where the glass ends. He says that it appears worn. It appears more than that. Since he is a non-Honda dealer, I feel he may not be aware of the car's history. Do you have a suggestion as to what the problem is and how to solve it? I want to compel the dealer to take it to a Honda specialist. Thanks for your help.
  • blueiedgodblueiedgod Member Posts: 2,798
    Just bought a 2001 SE with 83K miles. I parked it outside. Knowing it will rain, I made sure sunroof and windows were closed properly. It rained hard last Saturday. I noticed that the front passenger side's floor was wet. No roof leaks were detected. I brought it back to the used car dealer. He quickly assesed that all he needs to do is replace the rubber seal above the door where the glass ends. He says that it appears worn. It appears more than that. Since he is a non-Honda dealer, I feel he may not be aware of the car's history. Do you have a suggestion as to what the problem is and how to solve it? I want to compel the dealer to take it to a Honda specialist. Thanks for your help.

    The 2001 SE did not come with a sunroof from the factory. So, you have an aftermarket sunroof.

    Look at the windshield and see if it has Honda logo. In a rare case, even if it has a Honda logo, it may have been replaced.

    Also, if you are using the window defogger (the one that blows on the windshield), it utilizes A/C. A/C takes the moisture out of the air, and condeses it. It should dribble down the tube form the A/C module, which is behind the glove box on the passenger side. A clogged drain tube will result in water leaking onto the passenger side floor.

    I think there was a recall of sorts for the firewall well or something that allowed water in. Register your vehicle at www.honda.com Owner's Link and see what was recalled and if recall was performed.
  • johndogoodjohndogood Member Posts: 2
    The used car salesman brought the car to a Honda dealer as I suggested. Honda denies that there was a Technical Service Bulletin for the water leak. I agree w/ you that there may have been one. Dealers will try to weasel out of anything. Anyway, they suggested looking at the windshield. It turns out there was a small crack at the edge covered by the rubber and right above the glove compartment. (How did Honda dealer guess?) My salesman had it replaced and said that they did a water test on it and showed no leaks. It remains to be seen. There is a new storm coming in tomorrow night which should put the repair to the test. Will keep post.
    Thanks.

    P.S. Just curious you did mention that the "windshield. . .may have been replaced". Sorry I still did not get it.
  • blueiedgodblueiedgod Member Posts: 2,798
    P.S. Just curious you did mention that the "windshield. . .may have been replaced". Sorry I still did not get it.

    If the previous owner had replaced the windshield after it cracked, the installer may not have installed it correctly, which will cause a leak you described.

    Windshileds are replaceable parts, just like everything else on a car.
  • mjb56mjb56 Member Posts: 170
    Finally replaced the rear sway bar links and that cut out all the noises, groans and clunks. Handles better too. At the same time the power steering pump went out. In all, I've spent about $2K in the past two years on this car but it finally seems to be up to par. 145K mi. Engine and tranny strong and tight. Wife loves the car so we'll probably be keeping it for awhile. Honda parts are sure expensive, though. The last item to fix will be the driver side power window which is painfully slow in closing, but that will have to wait. Quoted price to fix was $240. Not worth it just yet.
  • nannnann Member Posts: 2
    I just bought a 97 CRV e-rdi model...still in very good shape physically....but i'm not sure about the engine...the dealer said timing belt can still go on for 2 more years..should i listen to the dealer or replace the timing belt? I also had overheating problem but that was settled...had radiator cleaned and coolant added...the mechanic told me to always make sure the coolant level is slightly above the max level in the reservoir before starting the car in the morning....one more problem ...i notice the car sort of bounces around quite a lot on uneven road...what could be the proplem?
    The mechanic also told me that the long shaft has been removed...will that cause any problems?...TQ
  • nannnann Member Posts: 2
    My97 CRV E-Rdi model...seem to consume too much fuel...how do i solve this problem?
  • blueiedgodblueiedgod Member Posts: 2,798
    Where in the world are you?

    Honda did not sell E-RDI in the US.

    As to the timing belt, refer to the owner's manual. If you don't have one, get one from the dealer. The US bound 1997 CR-V had 60,000 mile timing belt interval, which was changed to 108,000 miles in 1999
  • forman350forman350 Member Posts: 11
    Today there is heavy rain and I notice that there is clear water dripping underneath my glovebox and underneath the carpet on the passenger side only. I have never seen any water dripping inside of the car. It is a 2001 Honda CRV. Does anyone know what could be causing this? The car only has 66k miles. No other fluids are leaking.

    Thanks for any help you can provide.
  • sparkalotapussparkalotapus Member Posts: 1
    I had the same problem. I had used a power washer on my car to cleaned out the leaves and dirt a the base of the windshield... and unknowingly the pressurized stream ripped though the foam seal between the windshield and the plastic cowl at the base. Regardless how it happens, with a bad cowl seal, rain water rolls down the windshield and funnels inside behind the glovebox.

    Find instructions on how to remove your wiper arms and then the cowl. You will see the foam seal. Clean surfaces and replace. I replaced mine with foam weather stripping from Home Depot for a couple bucks.
  • grampy1grampy1 Member Posts: 140
    Check engine light came on,and experienced trusted mechanic is having a difficult time trying to nail down the cause,as there are many that come,and go away.

    I'm looking for some suggestions.

    Thanks
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