Engine & fuel system
11 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Poor engine performance
Symptoms
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble codes stored in engine control module (ECM) fault memory: 22-4.
Cause
Engine oil level incorrect.
Oil supply pressure to variable valve timing (VVT) system too low.
Repair
- Top up engine oil to correct level.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- CR-V, 2005-06: VIN →SHSRD8***5U******. VIN →SHSRD8***6U******.
- Fault codes
P0135P1172- Remedy
- Software update
- Parts
- 3 parts
Symptoms
Possible trouble codes stored: P2A00, P0135, P1172.
Cause
Faulty heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
Repair
- Renew heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
- Re-program ECM with upgraded software.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) - Accord | 36531-RBB-003 | 1 |
| Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) - S2000 | 06180-PZX-305 | 1 |
| Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) - Civic/CR-V | Refer to manufacturer | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Poor starting
Symptoms
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Engine misfire. Engine rattles.
Cause
Poor manufacture of camshaft(s) resulting in excessive wear.
Repair
- Check camshaft lobes for wear. Replace camshaft(s) as necessary.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Inlet camshaft | 14110-PNE-010 | 1 |
| Exhaust camshaft | 14120-PNA-020 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Squealing/squeaking noise from rear differential with four wheel drive engaged
Overview
- Affects
- All models: VIN →SHSRE5***9U013600. VIN →SHSRE6***9U003135. VIN →SHSRE7***9U007990.
Symptoms
Possible vibration from rear differential when manoeuvring.
Cause
Rear differential oil contaminated.
Rear differential internal parts slipping due to oil contamination.
Repair steps
- Drain rear differential oil.
- Ensure all contaminated oil is thoroughly removed.
- Renew rear differential oil.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Differential oil | 08293-99901HE | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Poor throttle response
Symptoms
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored in engine control module (ECM) fault memory: P0122.
Cause
Throttle position (TP) sensor faulty.
Repair
- Fit modified throttle body.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Throttle body - MT | 06160-PNB-305 | 1 |
| Throttle body - AT | 06160-PNB-306 | 1 |
| Throttle body gasket | 17107-PNA-J01 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.
Engine stalls at idle
Overview
- Affects
- All models with K20A2/K20A4 engine codes: VIN: SHSRD8***2U000001-SHSRD8***2U023981. VIN: SHHEP3***1U0000001-SHHHEP3***2U008521.
- Fault codes
P0341- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Symptoms
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Erratic idle. Trouble code stored: P0341.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit modified camshaft position (CMP) actuator. Re-program ECM with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 11.
Failure to start
Overview
- Affects
- All models with petrol engines.
Cause
Poor connection between fuel pump (FP) and harness multi-plug.
Repair
- Replace fuel pump (FP).
- Inspect harness multi-plug terminals. Repair/replace component(s) as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 12.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored: P2647
Cause
Variable valve lift oil pressure valve stuck or sticking.
Repair
- Fit new variable valve lift oil pressure valve.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 13.
Shudder from rear of vehicle when cornering
Cause
Incorrect specification rear differential oil used.
Repair
- Renew rear differential oil. Ensure rear differential oil to manufacturer's specifications.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 14.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored: P1298
Failure of electrical load sensor located in engine bay fuse box/relay plate. Fix: fit a new part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Fault codes
P1298- Remedy
- Fit new part
Repair steps
- Disconnect battery.
- Remove engine bay fuse box/relay plate lower cover.
- Disconnect 3-pin multi-plug from engine bay fuse box/relay plate.
- Remove fuses and electrical load sensor from engine bay fuse box/relay plate&.
- Fit new electrical load sensor.
- Refit components in reverse order of removal.
- Carry out electric window/sunroof initialisation and resetting procedures as necessary after reconnection of battery.
- Carry out idle speed learning procedure: Start engine and allow to idle. Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Ensure all electrical load is switched OFF. Allow engine to idle for 10 minutes.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical load sensor | 38255-S5A-003 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 17.
Oil leak from front of engine
Cause
Oil leak between timing chain cover and cylinder block due to insufficient quantity of sealant Fig.1169355.1 .
Repair
- Apply 5 mm bead of sealant to mating surface of timing chain cover. Increase width of sealant bead to 14 mm at specified points.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Sealant | 08C70-K02-34M, or 08C70-K03-34M | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 18.
Electrical & ignition
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Radio interference
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Cause
Poor earth connection on roof aerial base.
Signal interference from alternator.
Repair steps
- Clean and check earth connection on roof aerial base.
- Fit modified aerial base nut.
- Tighten aerial base nut. Tightening torque: 4.5 - 5.0 Nm.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial base nut | 39153-S6A-J01 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Rear interior lamp permanently illuminated or illuminates while driving
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Parts
- 1 part
Cause
Tailgate contact switch damaged.
Tailgate misaligned.
Repair
- Inspect tailgate contact switch for damage. Replace if necessary.
- If tailgate contact switch not damaged: Check and adjust tailgate alignment.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Tailgate contact switch | 35400-692-033 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 15.
Poor performance or failure of AC system
Overview
- Affects
- All models, VIN →SHSRD9***6U10776.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
Symptoms
AC switch LED flashing.
Cause
Software fault in AC control module.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit new AC control module.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 19.
Brakes
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Front brake judder
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 2005-08.
Cause
Excessive front brake disc runout.
Repair
- Check front brake disc runout is less than 0.04 mm. Reface or replace front brake discs as necessary.
- Check front brake disc thickness variation is less than 0.015 mm. Reface or replace front brake discs as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Suspension & drivetrain
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Knocking noise from front wheel when pulling away
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 1982-05.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
Cause
Contact between driveshaft and front wheel bearing.
Repair
- Clean driveshaft and wheel bearing contact surfaces.
- Apply grease to contact surfaces of driveshaft and wheel bearing.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
Clutch & gearbox
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Vibration during acceleration from LH front of vehicle
Symptoms
Creaking noise from LH front of vehicle.
Cause
Misalignment of engine/transmission mounting rubber.
Repair
- Align engine/transmission mounting rubber.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Abnormal noise from clutch master cylinder when clutch pedal depressed or released
Cause
Insufficient lubrication of clutch master cylinder at manufacture.
Repair
- Fit modified clutch master cylinder.
Parts4 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch master cylinder - Accord | 46920-S7A-A03 | 1 |
| Clutch master cylinder - Civic | 46920-SMG-033 | 1 |
| Clutch master cylinder - CR-V (LHD) | 46920-S7A-A03 | 1 |
| Clutch master cylinder- CR-V (RHD) | 46920-S9A-J05 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
Rattling noise from clutch assembly with engine idling and clutch pedal fully released
Cause
Insufficient lubrication of clutch release lever pivot pin.
Repair
- Apply grease to contact surfaces of clutch release lever and pivot pin.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Urea grease UM264 | 41211-PY5-305 | As required |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 16.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- MIL
- Malfunction indicator lamp — the engine warning light on the dashboard
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- VIN
- Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
- Nm
- Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- AC
- Air conditioning — the system that cools the cabin
- CMP
- Camshaft position — a sensor that tells the engine control module where the camshaft is
- FP
- Fuel pump — the pump that supplies fuel from the tank
- LH
- Left-hand — the left side of the vehicle as you sit in it
- Actuator
- A motor or solenoid that moves a mechanical part on command
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Disc Runout
- How much a brake disc wobbles; too much causes vibration or squeal
- Driveshaft
- The shaft that takes drive from the differential out to a wheel
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
- Multi-Plug
- A multi-pin electrical connector on a wiring harness
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Relay
- An electrically operated switch
- Trouble Code
- A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Alternator
- The unit that charges the battery while the engine is running
- Earth
- An electrical ground connection back to the battery or body
- Misfire
- One or more cylinders not firing correctly — the engine runs roughly or loses power
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda CR-V 2.0?
This guide contains 19 workshop bulletins for the Honda CR-V 2.0. Of these, 11 concern the engine and fuel system and three the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda CR-V 2.0 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 2.0 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.