Engine & fuel system
1 documented fault — 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.
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 2.
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 3.
Steering
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Scraping noise when turning steering wheel
Dry contact surfaces on the steering column lower shaft splined joint. Fix: fit a new part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 2004-07.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
Repair steps
- Centralise steering.
- Remove fascia lower trim panel.
- Mark alignment of steering column lower shaft to steering rack.
- Detach steering column lower shaft from steering rack.
- Ensure steering column lower shaft splines are free from dirt.
- DO NOT remove existing grease from steering column lower shaft splined joint.
- Apply modified grease to steering column lower shaft splined joint.
- Slide steering column lower shaft in and out 5 times.
- Ensure alignment of reference marks. Refit steering column lower shaft.
- Fit new steering column pinch bolt washer.
- Remove excess grease from steering column lower shaft splined joint.
- Refit fascia lower trim panel.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Grease | 06539-SLJ-003 | 1 |
| Washer | 90511-671-003 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Squeaking noise from front suspension when steering wheel turned
Cause
Front suspension strut spring in direct contact with suspension strut lower spring seat.
Repair
- Fit modified suspension spring repair kit.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension spring repair kit - 1,7 | 06510-SJD-306 | 2 |
| Suspension spring repair kit - 2,0 | 06510-SJF-305 | 2 |
| Suspension spring repair kit - 2,2 i-CTDi | 06510-SJH-305 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
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
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- 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
- Fascia
- The dashboard and the surrounding interior panel
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda FR-V 1.7?
This guide contains five workshop bulletins for the Honda FR-V 1.7. Of these, two concern the steering and one the engine and fuel system. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda FR-V 1.7 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 FR-V 1.7 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.