Tips From Honda Service News

[Black Pearl]

From The January 09 issue of Honda Service New

Battery Hold-Down Nuts
Installing a battery? Take it easy on those hold-down
nuts. If you overtighten them, you’ll put too much
stress on the battery case, which can cause it to
deform and the inner seals to separate. Leaking
inner seals can shorten battery life.
A good rule of thumb to follow is to tighten the nuts
just enough so the hold-down doesn’t budge when
you try to wiggle it.

Front Wheel Shimmy New Cars

Steering Wheel Shimmy,
Vibration, Tire Noise at PDI
Currently Applies To: All ’09 models
If a vehicle has been sitting out for a long
time—especially in cold weather—its tires can
develop flat spots. These flat spots can cause
steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and tire noise
that’s really noticeable during the test drive at PDI.
These flat spots are just temporary and will usually
smooth out after about 10 miles of highway driving.
But if those symptoms are still there after driving that
distance, there may be other forces at work.
To find and fix the problem, be sure to check out the
five-part series “Excessive Steering Wheel Shimmy
or Chassis Vibration” in the October ’07 thru
February ’08 issues of ServiceNews. You’ll find lots
of good info there to help you.

There is another article regarding paint protectors holding moisture:

http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/a090100.PDF

[Black Pearl]

From April 09 Issue

http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/a090400.PDF

Check Out the New Battery Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) Job Aid
Lists cranking amp capacities for all Honda models 2003-2009

R/C Engine Starter Transmitter: Poor Range or Not Working Right
Currently Applies To: ’08–09 Accord, ’08–09 Civic,
’08–09 CR-V, ’09 Fit, and ’09 Pilot

From May 09 Issue:

http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/a090500.PDF

Got DTC U0122? Check Ground G202
Currently Applies To: ’07–09 CR-V

[howdy]

Good information, indeed!

Thanks!

[Black Pearl]

There is a short article about gen 3 clocks losing or gaining time in the June Honda ServiceNews. See page 2. The fix is to replace the audio unit.

http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/A090600.PDF


In the July issue there is a warning about deep well tire inflators breaking off TPMS valve stems. Also on TPMS is a warning about using tire sealants. A problem with XM radio when cycling the ignition swith is also mentioned.

http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/A090700.PDF

[BigD]

Thanks for the Honda Service News articles Black Pearl !!!!!

[EternalCRV]

interesting.....

[Black Pearl]

In the August 2009 issue of Honda ServiceNews, there are several articles of interest to Generation 3 owners:

On page 6 Chain Case Cover Oil Leak? Here’s the Fix!

On page 8 Trouble Resetting That Power Window Control Unit? Check This Out

There is also a general interest article on broken connecting rods on page 1, Connecting Rod Breakage Explained

Here is the link:

http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/A090800.PDF

[Black Pearl]

September 2009 Issue:

http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/A090900.PDF

Got DTC P0341? Measure the Cam Chain Tensioner Rod Length

Currently Applies To: ’03–07 Accord L4, ’02–10
Civic Si, ’02–10 CR-V, and ’03–10 Element
A damaged or stretched cam chain, resulting from
infrequent oil changes, can cause the MIL to come
on with DTC P0341 (CMP sensor A and CKP sensor
incorrect phase detected). Old oil causes the cam
chain to wear quickly. As a result, it stretches beyond
the point where the cam chain auto-tensioner can
keep up. That extra chain slack causes the valve
timing control (VTC) actuator and the exhaust
camshaft sprocket to lag behind, and you wind up
with DTC P0341.
With that in mind, we’ve put together a job aid
consisting of a flowchart and a special DTC
troubleshooting procedure. To view job aid DTC
P0341: CMP Sensor A and CKP Sensor Incorrect
Phase Detected (’03–07 Accord L4, ’02–10 Civic
Si, ’02–10 CR-V, ’03–10 Element) (click here).
In this procedure, you check for a damaged or
stretched cam chain by measuring the cam chain
auto-tensioner rod length. If it’s more than 13.5 mm,
you’ve got a bad cam chain and will need to replace
it along with the cam chain auto-tensioner
Keep in mind, a damaged or stretched cam chain
resulting from infrequent oil changes isn’t covered
by warranty, so be sure to check the vehicle’s service
history before you start. It tells the story.