Newbie Question re: Hood Air Deflector

PKaterges said:

Greetings,

Today I ordered a 2022 CR-V EX replacing my 1998 CR-V LX.
I'm thinking of getting the Honda Hood Air Defector and I was wondering if they really work?

Thanks for any info!

PK

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I had one on my 1996 Dodge Dakota. It had a flat-faced grille and hood edge, and vertically angled windshield so the added air-streaming was helpful. However, the Gen 5 CRV is as aerodynamic as modern vehicles come so I can't see any benefit. However, I doubt it would be problematic either.

PKaterges said:

Greetings,

Today I ordered a 2022 CR-V EX replacing my 1998 CR-V LX.
I'm thinking of getting the Honda Hood Air Defector and I was wondering if they really work?

Thanks for any info!

PK

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I just picked up my 2022 CRV EX-L last Saturday. Among other things, I ordered this stone/bug guard, Autoventshade AVS 20634 from Amazon. It is only $57.89 vs $181 for Honda's. I've had stone/bug guards in the past, and they seem to help with protecting the hood and windshield from debris. When I moved to AZ from Chicago, my front end, hood, and windshield took a beating from rocks on my 2015 CRV. I am also having a Suntek Ultra Defense clear bra (ppf) installed in 10 days. So, between the 2, I am hoping to have defect free front end.😁

College Hills Honda has the Honda deflector for $132......

Interestingly, Bernardi doesn't see to carry it. Their shipping is usually a little cheaper.

I'm new here too, with a 2022 EX. I've read many comments about how the deflector protects the hood and the windshield. Now here is where I'm looking for more input from you all. I noted that the Auto Ventshield AVS 20634 was excellent. I also noted a comment about getting the official Honda version. It took a while to find it, but it leaves me a bit concerned. The Honda uses brackets bolted below the hood and is rathe invasive of the rubber bolding around the hood, and that concerns me. There is a product by AVS that is secured only by glue along the top edge of the hood, but this really sound awful. I'm looking at the AVS 20634 Which actually bolts (plastic) under the hood and rather held it there. I don't mind spending the money for the Honda, but I like the plastic screws/bolts of the AVS 20634. Admitting I am new here, and to Honda CRV, so I welcome any and all thoughts from you vintage folks. Here is my advance Thank You.

I added the AVS one that uses the strong tape to attach and is flat on front hood. i'm super happy with. i've had it for about 2 1/2 yrs on my CRV now.

And it has no signs of coming lose? Even after washing your CRV?

patruns said:

College Hills Honda has the Honda deflector for $132......

Interestingly, Bernardi doesn't see to carry it. Their shipping is usually a little cheaper.

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It's there but for $153.12. (2017-2021 Honda CR-V Visors and Deflectors Accessories - Bernardi Parts Honda)

Elliott937 said:

And it has no signs of coming lose? Even after washing your CRV?

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@Elliott937 nope. even take it through car wash every couple months.

lmaxim said:

@Elliott937 nope. even take it through car wash every couple months.

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Per the great advice of so many of you, I've ordered the 20634 from Amazon, and due to arrive this coming Wednesday. Now here is my question. I've watched a number of videos, some on Youtube and some from Amazon. And the video for this deflector said to totally remove all the rubber that is currently attached to the bottom side of the hood. One said to discard the old rubber. Really?? I'd expect the rubber to help keep the hood from rattling on the car body. Your reactions please?

Bjames said:

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AVS 20634 👆for anyone looking for a reference photo. 2022 CR-V.

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that looks good actually! A lot better than the wing one I have on my 99, which broke on one side and now I have to remove it.

it was stuck on I see with very strong two sided tape (has lasted 23 years). I expect the paint may come off when I scrape it off…

I think they do work for rocks that would hit the front of the hood. Windshield, not so much.

Elliott937 said:

Per the great advice of so many of you, I've ordered the 20634 from Amazon, and due to arrive this coming Wednesday. Now here is my question. I've watched a number of videos, some on Youtube and some from Amazon. And the video for this deflector said to totally remove all the rubber that is currently attached to the bottom side of the hood. One said to discard the old rubber. Really?? I'd expect the rubber to help keep the hood from rattling on the car body. Your reactions please?

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Removing the rubber seal sounds like a bad idea. I bought the AVS deflector for my Ford Ranger and it mounts the same way as it does on the CR-V. For the Ranger, there are instructions on how to adjust the hood latch if the shield and seal together won't allow closure. I assume removing the shield is the lazy solution. It's there for a reason.

The reviews I've read said that the AVS comes with no instructions. So that leaves the door open for doing what makes sense ... but NOT to remove the current rubber and tossing it in the trash. I want my 2022 to continue moving without rattling sounds.

Elliott937 said:

The reviews I've read said that the AVS comes with no instructions. So that leaves the door open for doing what makes sense ... but NOT to remove the current rubber and tossing it in the trash. I want my 2022 to continue moving without rattling sounds.

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Instructions are HERE. They don't mention adjusting the hood latch, but they do show putting the rubber bumpers on the wrong side. They should attach to the deflector, not the hood.

Thank you for the link for instructions. Mine is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. I can't wait.

The Amazon reviews say that the 20634 comes with fasteners that are too long and don't fit properly. Has anyone noticed this, or are the Amazon reviews unreliable? I'm nervous to order it because of this.

Well, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that mine will attach without major difficulties. According to UPS, it will arrive tomorrow. If you'd like, I'll let you know how this turn out.
Bill

Medic345, I think the reviews may have been correct. I've received my 20634 today, and try as I might, the plastic fasteners are too long, so with a phillips screwdriver, the screw would never tighten up. In fact, the deflector seemed to only attach itself to the rubber that is attached to the hood. I plan to box mine up and return it.

I'm also curious, does one of these really seriously protect the hood/windshield when you live in a city/county with no roads other than concrete and asphalt?

Elliott937 said:

Medic345, I think the reviews may have been correct. I've received my 20634 today, and try as I might, the plastic fasteners are too long, so with a phillips screwdriver, the screw would never tighten up. In fact, the deflector seemed to only attach itself to the rubber that is attached to the hood. I plan to box mine up and return it.

I'm also curious, does one of these really seriously protect the hood/windshield when you live in a city/county with no roads other than concrete and asphalt?

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I just installed my deflector (different vehicle) yesterday. I'm just curious if you are thinking that the screws are supposed to tighten, because they don't. They are meant to go as far as to be flush and that's it. If the fasteners were too long, then you couldn't push them all the way into the old fastener's hole in the hood. Is that what you're experiencing? For my installation, I found I needed to remove the screw and push the fastener through the rubber seal, then the shield and together into the hood hole. Then, hold them in place and turn the screw until it was as flush as possible.

As far as use, they're meant to deflect bugs and reduce rocks from the vehicle in front of you from hitting your hood. Basically, if you drive in high speed traffic, it will help.