Engine & fuel system
4 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored: P0087
Overview
- Affects
- All models with Diesel engines.
- Fault codes
P0087- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
Engine runs in limp home mode.
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Poor idling after cold start when ambient air temperature is low
Overview
- Affects
- All models with Diesel engines.
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Hesitation when accelerating during engine warm up period
Overview
- Affects
- All models with Diesel engines.
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored: P2002
Overview
- Affects
- All models with Diesel particulate filter (DPF).
- Fault codes
P2002- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
Engine runs in limp home mode.
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Clutch & gearbox
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Four wheel drive warning lamp illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- All models with four wheel drive.
- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
Four wheel drive does not engage automatically.
Cause
Transmission control module (TCM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program transmission control module (TCM) with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Other
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Squeaking noise from rear differential when pulling away
Overview
- Affects
- All models with four wheel drive.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 1 part
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of four wheel drive coupling pump.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit modified four wheel drive coupling pump, located on rear differential.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Four wheel drive coupling pump | 41013-5TG-305 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- DPF
- Diesel particulate filter — traps soot in the exhaust and burns it off periodically
- TCM
- Transmission control module — the electronic unit that manages the gearbox
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Limp Home
- A protective mode that limits power so the vehicle can be driven to a workshop
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC?
This guide contains six workshop bulletins for the Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC. Of these, four concern the engine and fuel system and one the clutch and gearbox. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.