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 1.
Clutch & gearbox
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
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 2.
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC?
This guide contains two workshop bulletins for the Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC. Of these, one concerns the electrical and ignition and one the clutch and gearbox. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC 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 i-DTEC faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.