Timing belt problems
Timing belt: It transmits movements from the crankshaft to the camshaft. It keeps the engine synchronized.
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Timing belt
Honda Accord 1997 97 ex 2.2 250000 miles
Crankshaft won't turn. On a 97 ex 2.2. I it an interference engine. Can it be fixed
1 report
Inst install water pump timing belt
Honda Accord 2000 Coupe,3.0 204000 miles
Car feels hesitation in missing
4 reports
Problem Accord 2009 LX 2.4L
Honda Accord 2009 LX Sedan 2.4L 5A
My 2009 honda accord has a grinding noise that occurs when the ignition is activated from a cold start. The noise lasts for approximately two seconds and sounds like the timing belt system is ratcheting into place. This only occurs on a cold start, meaning the engine has not been running for 4 or more hours. I have had this problem for over a year. An internet search located honda service bulletin 09-010 dated 08/17/10 and then updated on 10/21/11. The safety bulletin describes the variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator as being, "defective". Additional internet search identified that th… Read complete
NHTSA consumer report from United States 11 years ago
6 reports
My 2008 Honda Accord is experencing the same cold start timing chain rattle. This is apparently a common occurance and needs to be addressed by Honda in the form of a recall. My Honda has been maticulously maintained since I bought it new. Just got to 100,000 miles. Disappointed in Georgia.
SoLongHonda from United States 2 years ago
Same issue. Just returned from the dealer to hear the engine is burning oil and my 2009 Honda Accord has only 43k miles on it. When the service writer came back and told me that the issue was the engine was burning oil I was shocked... How could that be? Turns out Honda never contacted me about a service bulletin and is aware of the issue and did anything proactive. Now I am scratching my head and will never buy another Honda. The Tech never mentioned anything and I always take my Honda to get the oil change under regular maintenance reminders... It seems Honda was hiding behind this issue. Never once did they tell me about this issue. Now when you start the car under a cold start you hear the rattle. Then they proceed to tell me its going too cost $6k to repair all the things under there service bulletin regarding this issue. This should have been a recall by Honda. I am going to reach out to the NHTSA to see what my options are.
CommentNo power to distributor
Honda Accord 1991 Sedan 290000 miles
Car have no spark no even the best in the world can solve this problem. I've replaced everything you could think of. And still no start.
I replaced the master relay
Computer
Tcu
Head gasket
Timing belt
Sensors
Cylinder lock switch
Ignition switch
Checked all fuses
Still nothing.
I replaced the master relay
Computer
Tcu
Head gasket
Timing belt
Sensors
Cylinder lock switch
Ignition switch
Checked all fuses
Still nothing.
9 reports
CommentLack of power
Honda Accord 2009 2.4l 130000 miles
Change timing chain cause jump. Now the car have no power. What the problem?
Problem Accord 2009 EX-L 4dr 2.4L
Honda Accord 2009 EX-L Sedan 2.4L 5A
My 2009 honda accord has a grinding noise that occurs when the ignition is activated from a cold start. The noise lasts for approximately two seconds and sounds like the timing belt system is ratcheting into place. This only occurs on a cold start, meaning the engine has not been running for 4 or more hours. I have had this problem for over a year. An internet search located honda service bulletin 09-010 dated 08/17/10 and then updated on 10/21/11. The safety bulletin describes the variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator as being, "defective". Additional internet search identified that th… Read complete
NHTSA consumer report from United States 11 years ago
Fix 2010 Accord EX-L
Honda Accord 2010 EX-L V-6 Coupe 3.5L 6M
When driving on the freeway on my way to work the check engine light came on. After exiting i checked for error codes (as i always carry the p-code reader with me). The code stated that cylinder 3 was misfiring. I double checked all spark plugs to make sure the connections were okay. The engine light continued to come on, with a rough idle, and engine codes started to be more spontaneous as it stated random misfires/multiple cylinder misfires. I took my car to honda and was told that i likely need to replace the ignition coil, so i did that and still experienced the same problem. I then took i… Read complete
NHTSA consumer report from United States 9 years ago
2 reports
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