Engine & fuel system
4 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Vibration through vehicle when engine idling or on light throttle. More pronounced in cold weather
Rear exhaust silencer mounting rubbers excessively compressed due to silencer hanger bracket incorrectly positioned.
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
Repair steps
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Nut | 90115-659-003 | 2 |
| Gasket (petrol) | 18229-SNA-A01 | 1 |
| Gasket (Diesel) | 18229-S7S-003 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
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 4.
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 6.
Intermittent failure to start
Symptoms
Engine cuts out.
Cause
Open circuit/high resistance in in-tank fuel pump (FP) assembly wiring.
Repair
- Fit new in-tank fuel pump (FP) assembly.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Brakes
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Loss of braking efficiency
Symptoms
Trouble codes stored: 43, 47.
Cause
Incorrect front brake system fluid pressure.
Repair
- Check front ABS brake fluid pressure sensors for correct operation before replacing ABS hydraulic modulator.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Squeal from front brakes when applied in low ambient air temperatures
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →2009.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
- Parts
- 2 parts
Cause
Vibration between front brake pads and discs.
Repair
- Remove front brake pads. Thoroughly clean all mating surfaces.
- Ensure brake pad anti-squeal shims are fitted. Refit front brake pads.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-rattle clip kit | 45011-SWW-305 | 1 |
| Anti-squeal shim kit | 45226-SWW-G01 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Clutch & gearbox
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Battery discharged
Symptoms
Irregular operation of AC compressor clutch.
Cause
AC compressor clutch relay faulty. Note: This fault is only associated with relays made by Omron.
Repair
- Replace AC compressor clutch relay.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| AC compressor clutch relay | 39794-SDA-A05 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- ABS
- Anti-lock braking system — stops the wheels locking under hard braking
- 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
- 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
- RH
- Right-hand — the right side of the vehicle as you sit in it
- In-Tank Fuel Pump
- The fuel pump mounted inside the fuel tank
- Relay
- An electrically operated switch
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda CR-V 2.4?
This guide contains seven workshop bulletins for the Honda CR-V 2.4. Of these, four concern the engine and fuel system and two the brakes. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda CR-V 2.4 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 2.4 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.