Electrical & ignition
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Unable to open tailgate using tailgate release switch
Cause
Water ingress into tailgate release switch causing short circuit.
Repair
- Fit new tailgate release switch.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Tailgate release switch | 74810-T7A-J01 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Clutch & gearbox
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Squeaking/creaking noise from clutch pedal when released slowly, particularly in slow moving traffic
Overview
- Affects
- All RHD models with manual transmission, →2018.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 2 parts
Cause
Misalignment of clutch pedal and clutch master cylinder causing premature wear of clutch master cylinder.
Repair
- Fit modified clutch pedal.
- Fit new clutch master cylinder.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch pedal | 46910-T8M-E12 | 1 |
| Clutch master cylinder | 46925-T8M-013 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Rattling/clattering noise from LH front of vehicle while driving
Unsatisfactory design of transmission upper mounting. Fix: fit a new part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with manual transmission, →2019.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
Repair steps
- Fit new transmission upper mounting.
- Fit new transmission upper mounting nuts and bolts finger tight.
- Loosen retaining bolt of lower torque reaction link to release any tension.
- Tighten transmission upper mounting nuts and bolts to correct torque setting.
- Tighten lower torque reaction link retaining bolt to correct torque setting.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission mounting | 50850-T7G-E11 | 1 |
| Nut | 90371-SAA-010 | 2 |
| Bolt | 90162-TAR-000 | 2 |
| Bolt | 90165-SDA-A00 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- RHD
- Right-hand drive — steering wheel on the right
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC?
This guide contains three workshop bulletins for the Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC. Of these, two concern the clutch and gearbox and one the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC 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 HR-V 1.5 i-VTEC faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.