Engine & fuel system
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Engine cranks but fails to start
Symptoms
Immobilizer warning lamp flashes.
Cause
Immobilizer read coil failure.
Repair
- Fit modified immobilizer read coil.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Read coil | 39730504G01 | Logo, Civic, Insight, HR-V |
| Read coil | 39730584A01 | Accord Coupe, S2000 |
| Read coil | 39730510G01 | CR-V |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
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 2.
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 3.
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 4.
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
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
- Immobilizer
- The anti-theft system that prevents the engine from starting without the correct key
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda HR-V 1.6?
This guide contains four workshop bulletins for the Honda HR-V 1.6. Of these, two concern the engine and fuel system and one the brakes. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda HR-V 1.6 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 1.6 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.