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@omarG19100

3 жыл бұрын

i have the same issue. they dropped the ball with this Kengine. the ol 1990 engines was much better.

@youtubersenlamira7562

3 жыл бұрын

Same issue, only when I start the car. I don’t mind the noise! Is this something that needs to be replaced soon?? What if I don’t replace it and keep it for a year??? My car is not worth the repairs haha

ChrisFix just changed out one of these, he did it without having to remove the cam shaft, good video.

Thanks for explaining the difference between a variable valve timing actuator and VTEC! I needed that! 😅

Well explained video. I have a 08 Accord with the same engine and haven’t experienced this yet. I always keep an eye on my oil level and change it regularly.

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely can't go wrong with regular oil changes, thanks for the comment!

Been trying to find what this was for a while. Thanks a lot! Now, it can actually get repaired.

@BigDog50001

2 жыл бұрын

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Great explanation. Very common issue on the K-series engines. Often misdiagnosed as starter not disengaging after starting car. This like you mentioned predominantly happens in cold weather, and VTC actuator losing oil “prime” in the cold weather. TSB was out a few years back.

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍!

@louisfredgagnon

3 жыл бұрын

oh rickie, what you mean is that a bad Vtc actuator looses its oil? that's what is causing the rattle noise often misdiagnosed as bad timIng chain or tensioners... I'm having rattle issues 1/3 of the time when I cold start

@TruongLe-eo8kh

2 жыл бұрын

@@louisfredgagnon what was the part you changed out to fix the cold start rattle?

Thanks Dave, best Honda videos on yt. I have a 2011 Accord with 120k miles with this issue. The rattle noise became more noticeable a year ago and I have probably driven 15k miles since. Fresh oil helps. I read somewhere that turning the key three times before cranking may help with the noise. Idk why this works but I do it every cold start and it makes the rattle noise less worse or sometimes I don’t even hear anything

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

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@matthewwebster3297

2 жыл бұрын

I got a 2011 accord too, it's had that sound since I gotten it. Now I'm got a code p0341 popping up and weird idle. Ohh nooo..

@DistortedApricot

Жыл бұрын

turning the key on primes the fuel pump. the engine needs to be turning to pump oil thats why the rattle stops seconds after starting and oil is flowing through the vtc actuator.

@MrValen214

Жыл бұрын

I have the same issue with my 2014 Accord. A friend of mine advised me to turn the car electrical power first for few seconds before cranking the engine..it works. Although at times still behaves the same. But i'ts no longer as much as it was before. You guys can try.

Thanks for the Info big dog,! Im just coming across this problem with my honda accord. This will help for sure👍

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thanks Dave. I recall it happening on a family members Accord quite awhile back. Just an annoying and unnerving sound to hear. Thanks for sharing and hope all is well and stay safe 😊

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input Artie!

Very nice 🤙🏼Mahalo for the simplied version of explaining that! Made something that isnt really common sense....kinda common sense now! 😲🤯😄🤙🏼

Good explanation! Could be any of the problems, but I am glad you mention of the oil control solenoids.

@BigDog50001

2 жыл бұрын

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What timing! I'm going to look at this gen Accord within a couple hours. My '08 Civic runs flawlessly thanks in part to BigDog's tips that I've used.

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

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@MrJoebiz24

3 жыл бұрын

@@BigDog50001 Happy Thanksgiving

Another great tip and explanation Dave! Thanks!

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

Great tip always check engine oil very simple.

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍!

This video helped a million. Thanks.

Just wanted to chime in for others here, I’ve had the rattle for a little over a year now and recently noticed some leaks developing on my rocker cover. I ended up replacing the gasket over the weekend and now every cold start since replacement - no rattle. It was a consistent occurrence before but now it has completely disappeared.

@maceface272

Жыл бұрын

Just the gasket?

@amundruu

Жыл бұрын

Yes, just the gasket. I don’t understand it either but perhaps something to do with having the right crankcase pressure with a fresh gasket in place to promote better oil circulation on startup.

@humbled7silentrunning218

Жыл бұрын

Great video. Question 08 crv EX-L. Was getting 28 now barely 20 . Light was on when first started after fill up. The code said tps , misfire or bad ecm . Changes out the cat , new plugs new 02 sensor front and back . It's cold and when I turn the key to start I put the key in the second position an I hear a light eww eewwhh noise . Sounds electric strange in the front . No codes just low f,e. The rpms take a while to come down at highway speeds and then the rpms will bounce . Any idea ?? Thank you someone said it could be the tps but I need a whole new throttle body . Thank you

@humbled7silentrunning218

Жыл бұрын

The EBS was making the noise. Code for erg valve. Unplugged the erg valve car running smother now . I'm thinking replace and it will be back to normal fuel economy. Hopefully. Ty to all

@caseyalexander2244

Жыл бұрын

That's just pure luck. The valve cover gasket has nothing to do with the VTC actuator rattle. It has to do with the spring inside of it, that can be replaced. That's where to start - but you won't need to replace the entire actuator. Timing chain tensioner also needs to be replaced, as well as working over the locking pin in the actuator to clean it up and remove any burrs/high spots. That locking pin needs to move in and out of the detent freely.

I have this issue with my 2018 Honda Fit. Based on your description of the problem for the Accord, I'm betting it's the same issue with my Fit. Thanks for the vid.

@percykersi

Жыл бұрын

Would you please write back if you were successful

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Good video well spoken to the topic no drama .just facts thanks!!

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍!

This just started happening to my 2009 Accord. Your explanation made me realize why it's happening. I had a mystery oil leak for a long time which means I was low on oil very often and just got it fixed. Do you have a repair video fixing the VTC actuator? And also, is this a major problem that needs to be repaired immediately?

Great video.. having same issue. Thanks

This was a damn good explanation. 2012 Honda Crosstour doing this exact thing!!

@BigDog50001

Жыл бұрын

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@lavaisfungaming7510

Жыл бұрын

how did you fix it having the same issue

You are the man. Really look for your videos. Unfortunately I have the VTC issue on my 2013 Honda Accord 2.4L "Earth Dreams". Keep up the videos.

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍!

@BikeLifeHooligan

Жыл бұрын

AG 100%, did replacing your VTC solve the rattle noise?

@ag100pct

Жыл бұрын

@@BikeLifeHooligan I'm sure it would have. However I sold the car before it got too bad.

Very well explained. I’ve worked on this engine on my 2.4 Accord and didn’t know exactly what these different solenoids did. I just knew they worked 😀 good video 👍

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment, thanks!

@RollingRoadEFI

Жыл бұрын

LOL Glad you never worked for me.

@ianrimmer1968

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t work for you 👍

@RollingRoadEFI

Жыл бұрын

@@ianrimmer1968 Lol you're right about that!

@ianrimmer1968

Жыл бұрын

Bye bye keyboard mechanic lol

Great video. Thank you for sharing

Damn! I needed this. Thank you. You solved my issue. Why the Honda repair technicians couldn’t give me this answer??? Beats me. They said it had to do with my pistons.. I swear, it’s a wonder why shop mechanics get a bad rep. Really appreciate this.

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

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@armechanicshelpandrepair2052

3 жыл бұрын

I Found the fix buddy

@canhow4

3 жыл бұрын

it was a recall issue, thats weired that they didnt know

@robertm9846

2 жыл бұрын

trying too rip you off

@edwinluis5966

2 жыл бұрын

My Honda dealer said they didn't know or reproduce what I'm talking about on my 2012 crv a few years ago. I did my own research and it's a common thing, they don't want to address

Awesome detailed video

good info , i hear that noise on a few of the hondas i get. its hard to sell a job like that for people who dont care about their car enough.

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

True, many people can ignore it if it only rattles for a few seconds on start-ups.

I have this noise coming from my 2014 Honda Accord, thanks for the information.

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!

Thanks for the vid, Big Dog. I have this problem with my 2016 VW Golf SportWagen... it just started happening. In your opinion, is this fix necessary/urgent or can I continue to use the car for a while without the fix (as long as oil is clean and topped off)? Thanks again.

Great video easy to understand thx pal

Thank you for the video 1 question I have is what problems can arise from driving a car with a bad actuator?

For our 2018 Honda Fit with the startup rattle from the VCT the simple fix was to change the oil to the blended version from Valvoline. I believe we used the non-blended / non-synth version on the previous change and that is when the rattle started. My bet is that the synth sticks better/longer on the pin and thus it pops into place without issue.

@melmjetset1876

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Matthew! the rattle started right after I changed oil. Your answer helps calm down my rattle sound issue.

@alanchunlopez3037

Жыл бұрын

What grade of synthetic blended oil did you use? I have the same problem with my v6 accord

@joeKisonue

7 ай бұрын

​@@alanchunlopez3037probably the correct one

That was brilliant and efficient lesson with excellent diagram. A first class video especially on your ability to convey technical information in a very time efficient manner that even people in the educational system do not often have. Only thing missing is the actual sound of this rattl but that doesn't take anything away from one of the best of youtube mechanics learning video.

@BigDog50001

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍!

Good information, have noticed this noise for a couple years now. Question, I this a nusuince noise or something that needs to be addressed soon.

Great video! Owning a 2009 tsx with rattle noise issues at cold start. Not that bad, i can live with it for now, but definitely will have to replace all timing chain, tensioners, guides, 2 sprockets and 2 sensors and all seals if I wanttl my engine to keep running. 2nd owner, last was a really sweet but ignorant woman (about cars) sadly(^.^;

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

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I appreciate your videos a great deal. Have you done one regarding the need to do valve adjustments, specifically for a 2012 or its gen?

Great Video. Thanks!

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

I'm having this issue. My first thought was, "I'll change the VTC actuator!", but it's widely reported that this fix is only temporary and that it goes back to this state within a few months. So I don't want to spend on something that isn't a proper solution. Honda is aware of the issue, but has apparently stated that there's no permanent fix and that it (supposedly) won't hurt/damage the engine. But I'm scared of this affecting the tensioner and timing chain, leading to catastrophic engine failure (and there are some anecdotal reports of this on the web, though who knows, it could be a correlation vs causation thing). The one tip I've found is that moving your key to the second "on" position and holding for a few seconds before cranking helps. So on one hand, I want to do something about it ASAP to safeguard the engine; on the other, I don't want to spend a bunch of money on a solution that doesn't work when Honda claims doesn't actually harm the engine. Not sure what to do.

@flexinonabeat

2 жыл бұрын

Same situation here.. Had it fixed at the dealer and now the rattle is back..

@JC-ov5pt

Жыл бұрын

Having same problems. Actually thought it was starter initially (even bought an oem starter). Was also advised by mechanic not to replace vct actuator as it will happens gain. Have been changing oil regularly and checking level always (no leaks). Grinding noise getting longer then 2 days ago , car throws P300,302,303 and 339 codes, cel on and goes on limp mode. Read online it could be starter or crankshaft pos sensor so replaced starter yesterday but did not clear codes. Now Im waiting for crankshaft pos sensor to be delivered. Hopefully this will clear codes otherwise may have to replace vct actuator and timing chain.

@soseriousgng

5 ай бұрын

How did it go? ​@@JC-ov5pt

@JC-ov5pt

5 ай бұрын

@@soseriousgng Turned out my 08 accord (had 115K miles) is a PZEV, so parts were still covered. Had to pay dealer $600 for labor. So far no more grinding.

@soseriousgng

5 ай бұрын

@@JC-ov5pt i got a 2010.. I think my honda forgot it was A HONDA ALONG THE WAY. I was better off with a used 08 land rover 🤣🤣

Wow 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 thanks alot I've had this noise for a while and no mechanic has brought this up...my 2009 honda accord is driving slow maybe this has brought me a solution. Thanks New sub btw👋🏽

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, and welcome!

@cclaudiafranco

3 жыл бұрын

Did it help

Darn it! I need some oil changes done. Thanks for that.

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! lol

@Daniel-xq7ny

3 жыл бұрын

Uses Gastrol Edge or Penzoil Platinum.... And use a real oil filer like a Wix XP, Mobil 1, Napa Platinum, etc..

Thanks for the video, now I know my problem 🙂👍🏻

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

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I have that problem, I thought it was the starter... Thank you amigo it was very helpful...

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

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We are getting the lifter rattle on cold start on our 2011 Accord SE. I've found parking on a slight grade in the drive (front end higher) helps, possibly the oil sump pickup stays submerged or primed (my guess). Next, I'm going to try the 0w20 syn blend oil. I wished I had found the VCT as possible issue sooner, we had the timing chain replaced recently (240k miles) and they were right there...doah!

@caseyalexander2244

Жыл бұрын

It's not the lifters making the rattle. It's the locking pin inside the VTC (not VCT) actuator moving back and forth across its detent. This is usually because the spring that works against the pin gets weak and shortened.

The rattle started the day after I changed oil. Should I still have someone check my timing chain & VTC? great vid!

Great video and explanation

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍!

A big thumbs on this video! The solenoid seems inexpensive but not the fix according to you. The entire sprocket needs to be replaced it sounds like. Is there anything else that can help with this rattle I'm getting when I first start up in the morning??? What's a ballpark for a permanent fix by replacing the sproket?

Getting the right mechanic makes all the difference in the world! Had a Check Engine light (P219A on a 2015 4cyl accord). This guy diagnosed a general code and got it right on the first try. It was the spark plugs, but scanner code doesn’t tell you that. I also did a few other things needed as well, which to my surprise took away the loud rattle at startup! Him nor I wasn’t really expecting that to go away!! He also got me his commercial discount at O’Reillys which saved me huge. Spark plugs NGK Iridium: Originally $24 each. Paid $11. Valve cover gasket: Originally $38. Paid $18. M1 Synthetic 5qt and M1 filter: Originally $64. Paid $40. So a little over $100 in parts which would of been $200, and $140 labor! I went to a shop before calling my mobile guy, and they wanted $550!!! For what? Also they we’re putting a generic synthetic blend! Wouldn’t even let me bring my own oil even if I paid full price! $550, I still can’t figure where that price came from. They charge $180/hr for labor. This is a 1hr job, took my guy 45 minutes and he didn’t have a lift for oil change. So if it’s $180 labor, how did the parts cost $370! Let’s say they charged $270 for labor (1.5hrs) That’s $280 in parts. What a rip off considering that If I paid full price at O’Reilly’s, it was only $200 for highest quality parts.

I change the vtc actuator, my cars at about 3,500 miles was getting out of oil and making the noise I change and in cold start it doesn’t make it any more and doesn’t get out of oil but at about the same miles 3,500 it makes the noise and the oil light pops up so I’ll change this, thanks for the information. I also think I have a leak but will see in the next few days

Great video. Thanks

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍!

Just completed replacement on mine however I must have got the one Honda that didn't have timing marks on the chain itself like all the manuals state. Got 1/2 link off which threw up a P0341 code. Had to do the job over counting links between sprocket marks. First time I put the sprocket on the link instead of between two links. Can't fool that computer!!!

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

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Hello man! Thank you so much for your amazing explanation, just a little question. I have a 2012 honda accord 2.4 with 200K kilometers and since i bought it, i have this rattle noise on cold starts. Is this going to affect the engine at any point if i don't change the vtc actuator?

@28kataya

Жыл бұрын

What was the verdict? Did it die?

I had a slight rattle on start up . accessory drive belt was very slightly stretched only 75000mi .Replaced the belt no more rattle. Tensioner rattled.

2014 crv. VTC actuator started making the rattle noise at 55,000 miles. It lasts for 1 sec only on morning startup. I now have 176000 miles . It still makes same noise , only on first startup. Honda technical advisor said leave it alone . I have and hope to get 250,000 miles on this engine . Remember regular oil/filter change and not by some econo-lube place.

@johnathanwoodley5005

2 жыл бұрын

It's a cold start

@zechariahhatten4219

11 күн бұрын

Hey following up on this comment. I have a 2013 crv at 136k miles with same issue but has been burning oil. Does yours burn oil as well?

@eternallygrateful5266

11 күн бұрын

Thankyou. 225,000 miles. 1/2 qt every 5000 miles. Still get rattle on cold start. Consider changing PCV valve if burning oil. Cheap and easy diy. Great vehicle , I hope to get 300,000 miles.

Great Video ❤️👍 I have same Problem In my Accord i thought it is Timing Chain Tensioner! Thanks man , Are There is Problem If I didn't fix it?

@rajittoo1015

2 жыл бұрын

Hi wats the solution?

Great video

@BigDog50001

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍!

Can this be an issue with the '07 3.5 as well? I get a metallic rattle on start in my MILs van. Testing to see if it goes away. Just started hearing it today when I came over to her place.

My 2009 GMC Acadia has this grinding noise when you start the car cold it lasts is about 2 to 3 seconds and disappears the car drives fine when changing the tensioner do you have to change the chain and is there any way to do it with the engine in the car or do you have to take it out

I have a rattling noise on cold start on my 2012 Accord V6 Coupe. Could this be the same issue ?

Does the VCT issue apply to 2013 Earth Dreams motor as well? Can't seem to find any relevant information for 2013 models. Did they change the design in 2013?

I brought my 2014 Honda CR-V to the dealership after 1 week off the lot and mechanic at the dealership said it’s because the light weight oil falls after time and does not sit up in the engine, so when first starting with cold start the sound occurs prior to oil re-circulating. They told me nothing to worry about, but based on this video, perhaps it is something to seek second opinion for and rectify?.

So glad I found this video! A few months ago I bought an 08 coupe 4cyl and and about 6-8 weeks ago I started hearing this noise. I’ve been told it’s time to replace the timing chain. Is this right or is it solely that the actuator needs to be addressed? There’s 177k on my Accord.

@luissoto3645

Жыл бұрын

The thing is your already in there so you might as well just change the chain and everything

I’ve got only 116K on my 04 CR-V, I’ve been always ontop of my oil maintenance and this problem has been occurring with the knock on startup, is there nothing I can do about it now besides have that intake camshaft part replaced? Maybe replacing the oil pressure switch on lower side of the engine might help?

Hey I just had my timing done on my car bout 6 months ago, and I been keeping up with oil but just today my check engine light came on and I herd a lil rattle....should I try tighting the pully???need help thanks.

I bought my 2012 CRV used in 2015. The first time I changed the oil, it growled on the next cold start and I had never heard it do that before. Did some research online and found out that this is a thing. The oil was new, so I couldn't blame the oil (0-20 syn). But the filter was a fram. I changed the oil again and went with a better oil filter. The growl creeps it's head up every now and again. At one point I spent $500 to have the VTC replaced. The growl eventually comes back. I manage it now by doing oil/filter changes at 50% on the maintenance minder. I feel like the oil filter is the most critical part, with respect to managing this issue. Especially if you have the growl immediately after doing an oil change. Having a filter with a better anti-drain back valve helps with keeping oil on top of the engine on cold starts. I feel like when the weather gets literally cold, that seal on the anti-drain back valve doesn't keep the oil on top of the engine. I also use synthetic blend oil now. Sometimes I think conventional would be better (especially with the 50% oil changes), but conventional oil is getting harder to find. Synthetic oil has that ability to 'creep' through gaps that conventional oil does not have. So I think synthetic oil is more likely to get by a bad anti-drain back valve on a filter on a cold night. I've tried filters made by mobil, purolator and bosch (and I've tried honda filters...I didn't see any advantage in using a honda filter). Mostly I have been buying them on Amazon and I feel like some percentage of stuff I buy on Amazon is either knock off or factory reject. None them stick out as being able to completely solve this problem. The results have been a little bit inconsistent (but better than a fram). My most recent oil change, I used a K&N bought at a local parts store. I'm curious to see how that plays out over the next 4000 miles.

@BigDog50001

2 жыл бұрын

I don't using anything but Honda oil filters on the Hondas in my shop. Thanks for the input!

@fredf.5901

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for those feedback, did kn filter solved the rattle problem?

@markwinter3503

Жыл бұрын

@@fredf.5901 this fall the noise became very frequent. Even started talking to shops about replacing vtc actuator and/or timing belt. Then for the first time I heard of the vtc/vvt oil solenoid. It isn't mentioned in the technical bulletin. I got my hands on a new one and took out the old one. The piston on the old one was already advanced with no power on it which isn't right. So I put in the new solenoid and also replaced the prescreen for the solenoid. Unfortunately I still get the noise but I feel it is not as frequent and is not as loud or as long as before. I wonder if the solenoid being bad damages the actuator. There is always another rabbit hole to go down.

@markwinter3503

Жыл бұрын

@@fredf.5901 It's gotten more dynamic than that. The noise got real bad this fall. I thought about having the VTC replaced again but then I found out about the VTC/VVT oil solenoid. So I got one of them for about $60 and took the one on the engine out and my oil solenoid was already activated with no power on it which was opposite of the new one. So I installed the new one. I thought the crv idled smoother. The noise still occurred but not as often and I don't think it was as intense. Then I changed the oil solenoid prescreen. The old one wasn't blocked so I didn't think that would make much difference but after that, the frequency of the noise decreased again and had even more reduced intensity/duration. Not sure why or if it was my imagination. The technical bulletin on this issue doesn't even mention the oil solenoid and mine was obviously not working right. Maybe the faulty oil solenoid damages the VTC. If anybody gets the VTC changed, definitely change the oil solenoid. Or change the oil solenoid first. It's not too hard of a do-it-yourself thing if your hands are not too big. It really is a mystery to me that the oil solenoid isn't mentioned more.

@markwinter3503

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I guess i replied twice. I don't do this type of stuff often enough, I guess.

Liked and subscribed.

Is there potential a bad vvt solenoid produces a low oil pressure light? first I had the p2646 code, then I had the oil changed at a jiffy lube (the last time, i swear), and then the low oil pressure light came on, along with a P0011 code. yeah I hear that rattle too, when i start it up, been giving me anxiety about my engine and I won't drive it much. I have purchased a new vtec spool assembly, a vvt solenoid, vvt filter/gasket, and a new oil pressure sender too. going to replace them all tomorrow and do an oil change.

I have a 2018 Honda accord shakes for a few seconds coldstart do you think it would be the same problem please let me know thanks

I have a rattle noise on my 2009 GMC Acadia only when you start it and it lasts about three to four seconds and then you don't hear no noise and the car drives good do you think this could be the issue

When I start up my 09 Accord, it makes that sound. It has plenty of oil, but it makes that sound. It lasts for no more than 2-3 seconds, and then the car drives smoothly. Sometimes you can blatantly hear it other times it's barely noticeable. Other than that rattle noise at start up, my 09 Accord drives as if there's no problems.

@finley614

2 жыл бұрын

Problem is that the vtc after sitting awhile loses oil from it and after u start it it rattles and once oil is back in it the rattling stops

@oegesauto5619

2 жыл бұрын

@@finley614 so is this a big problem or no ? I have the same problem. My Honda is 2012 with a good amount of oil

@finley614

2 жыл бұрын

@@oegesauto5619 i saw a video on here where a guy changed the springs on the VTC with more heavier duty ones and it cured the rattling. If i can find it i will add link

Great video and explination.Yet I believe you can replace that intake cam sprocket (valve actuator) without removing the intake cam.

@BigDog50001

4 ай бұрын

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My 2010 Honda Accord EX with 110,000 miles does this for just a second on most cold starts. Do you have a repair video fixing the VTC actuator? And also, is this a major problem that needs to be repaired immediately??

Would adding a quart of Lucas during an oil change help?

I had a 💩 2008 Accord with the same problem, I replaced myself the VTC actuator, the VTC solenoid and the chain tensioner at once , parts purchased from the Honda dealer and I fallowed the TSB by Honda technicians , the happiness just last 10k and the annoying noise came back, always using 5w20 synthetic ☹️ it looks to me that all engine using such technology develop this annoying noise 😞

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

Honda did eventually update the part, not sure if that would have helped your situation.

@64arguz

3 жыл бұрын

@@BigDog50001 yes, helped me to buy a ‘13 Camry XLE, now 102k without a single problem just maintenance !!!

mine came back 13,000 miles after the VTC was changed i baby my vehicle and change oil/filter very often ( 7000 miles or less, synthetic), why is it failing again so soon? could the vtc solenoid be also busted?

Yo I have a problem with my honda 2010 v6 my car don't start cracks up but the fuel meter don't go up letting me know if I have gas could my fuel pump be bad?

Can you please make a Honda Civic8th gen VTC actuator replacement please I’m in need of help step by step I enjoy your guidance

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@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

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I've got an fn2 typeR. My vtec kicks in at 4200rpm, at 6000rpm I noticed a surge of power... keeping in mind vtec kicks in like it should but at 6000rpm it feels like the real power kicked in. Could this be the cause of a faulty vtc gear/actuator?

Would this be the same for a Honda pilot 2007 EX my engine shakes up cold start up $127,000 MI ( NO check engine light) any suggestions 3.5lV6 please note I do not think spark plugs have been changed ever only timing belt water pump

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It is an issue that should be fixed, but I deal with on our 2014. I will put up with this, rather than have a Turbo Four, any day.

My 2018 accord 2.0T does this but I do not have a check engine light. Will this malfunction cause a CEL?

It was my timing belt tensioner 2012 Honda accord v6

mine is doing the same thing, could it be also the timing chain instead? my 08 accord has 170k miles on it.

My 2012 Honda Accord EX-L, a 4-door model, produces a juicer machine-like sound only in the morning when I first start the car. However, after the initial startup, I never hear this sound again until the next morning's first start. Interestingly, if I open the hood before starting the engine, and then start the engine with the hood open, there is no juicer machine-like sound. What could be the reason? Any ideas? Thanks

How important is this to do? My 2013 (7th Gen) CR-V has been doing this for a year or two.

question, if this only happens on cold starts(when there’s no oil pumped to the VTC), then can’t this rattle be solved with that oil hose /solonoid you mentioned? - I mean everyone says it’s a problem with vtc, but that it only happens the 1-2 seconds there’s no oil going through vtc.. are you all(meaning the entire mech. world), sure this isn’t an oil delivery/computer/sensor/solenoid/hose snafoo?

thank you for this video! the was you explained this was so easy to understand

@BigDog50001

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!

I have a 99 Honda Civic ex manual and when I first start it there is a high vibration when I’m sitting in the drivers seat, it’s not the exhaust because it’s 3 months old it’s not hood rattling either. What could it be? If I let the car warm up say 10 minutes it disappears. Again only when I first start it up

do you have a video of the sound it makes? I have a CR-V that I believe is this issue but not 100%

IDEA: Would be great for you to video the replacement VTC actuator sprocket on Honda Accord. I am sure that will well appreciated. Thanks

@BigDog50001

2 жыл бұрын

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I had the exact same rattle and had the vtc actuator was fixed but rattle was still there.

Just thinking, if one allowed engine oil to get so low as to starve the timing chain of oil, wouldn't damage likely already have been done to other areas such as bearing surfaces, etc. that rely on constant oil pressure?

@BigDog50001

2 жыл бұрын

Possibly, but generally the chain goes first.

what happns if i didnt replace the vtc actuator and been driving it over a year and now the noise got worse? but no check engine yet

I was hoping you would start the engine so we could get a better idea of what the rattle sounds like. Nice video though.

@BigDog50001

3 жыл бұрын

The vehicle in the video did not have the problem, it was only a prop.

@daviderhahon

3 жыл бұрын

@@BigDog50001 Oh OK. Thanks

Recently had mine replaced at Honda on my 2014 CRV with the “new updated actuator” started the next morning and the rattle is still there.

Hi. As anyone opened the front cover of their VTC Actuator and stretched the lock pin spring in it? If so, did it work out fine? Can it damage anything over time? Thanks

@forestpassineau

Жыл бұрын

Did it but no improvement.

i have a 2016 honda accord will this cause toxic fumes to enter heat vent, i test the heat in another car the same year and i had no problem , when my heat is on my in side of the car is toxic it burn my eyes my mouth and make me sick , wondering if this was the problem . or does any one know a fix for this problem

So Chris Fix has a video showing a 2008 Honda with this rattle, and it exactly matches the noise coming out of my 2012 Accord. Can just the actuator itself be replaced. I don't want to get talked into other components like timing chain. Thanks.

@gilarellano133

2 жыл бұрын

Like chrisfix said in his video, if the timing chain has jumped, then it also needs to be replaced.