Trevor
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I would definitely take the car to the dealer to get a second opinion as 'mayo' under the cap can be caused by condensation from short trips.
There are other tests to determine the head gasket is actually failing.
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you could always wire in a temporary switch or variable resistor to power the fan to test it or even run it as an over ride
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It appears to be a crankcase breather hose which usually fail due to hardening up from oil vapour.
Any hose of the same diameter should work.
Sorry, cant see what it attaches to so cannot identify it.No, Knock Sensor would not be related
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I would look for a vacuum leak first as this can cause the issue you are experiencing
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I think you'll find you need to remove the motor assembly to gain access to all the bolts securing the rack to the bulkhead...fiddly job as seen it done on a 4 post lift and looked as though they were struggling with it from underneath
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Hi....welcome to the Forum
You may be better off with an aftermarket double din stereo with a built in satnav or even a standalone unit,
Be far cheaper, and better in the long run.
Cheers, Trevor
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Hi Neil ... welcome to the Forum
I know you'll definitely enjoy the CRV as it is a great vehicle and incredibly economical for the size of car.
Let us know how you get on with it
Cheers, Trevor
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Hi...welcome to the Forum
It is a common feature of the CR-V to wind up the transmission on full lock when driving on or off a driveway.
However, it is accentuated by not changing the rear diff fluid periodically.
If it hasn't been done for a while then you will need to flush it first and then replace the fluid.
Diff Fluid
If you are flushing the diff, I think there is a special fluid for that, if not available (ask your dealer) then use 2 to 3 bottle of diff oil to flush out (drive around for a while and then replace fluid)
Also, with the slippery weather almost upon us then it is worth driving it around on the snow, ice to invoke the 4WD and to get the rear diff working. Also handy for ABS as well.
Let us know how you get on with it
Cheers, Trevor
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well at least you know the sensors are working okay.
I would be tempted to see if there is any way to alter the position of the sensor to match the desired height but it does seem strange that this has occurred, unless the ride height at the rear has changed e.g. broken road spring, etc
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maybe worth disconnecting the link from the axle bracket and manually moving the lever on the sensors to see if it is free and adjusts the headlamps
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Is the sound from the area of the engine, transmission or wheels?
Also, is it engine speed or road speed related?
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I don't suppose you could get someone to check the lights to see if they move while you move the adjuster under the rear and see if it makes any difference...at least that way you would know if the system is working okay from the sensors
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Feel free to upload some pictures....spent many years welding all sorts of vehicles so more than happy to be of assistance
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Hi Jay....welcome to the Club
There should be an adjuster on the dash just above your right knee, if it is not HID
If it is HID then it would more than likely be a link rod on the rear suspension that has come adrift
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It may need resetting but generally they usually reset once the correct pressure is in the tyres.
Worth double checking the pressures using another gauge
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Hi Tony....welcome to the Forum
I too believe that my CR-V is the best car I have ever owned, although I would say that I don't have much luck communicating with my onboard system....it doesn't understand a word I say 😞
Good to have you onboard
Cheers . Trevor
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The Civic is a great car and lasts forever with the right maintenance.
Feel free to start a new thread and I would be very interested to read about the various mods you carry out.
Cheers, Trevor
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Hi James / Jim
I personally drive a CR-V (3rd generation) and have to say it's probably the best car I have ever owned.
What year is your Civic and what spec?
Good to have you onboard
Cheers . Trevor
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Hi Andy.....welcome to the Forum
Wow....can't remember the last time I saw a CR-X in the flesh.
Feel free to post up a pic or two of the CR-X.
We'll see how many other owners of this rare marque are out there and see if we can arrange a meeting somewhere
Cheers, Trevor
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Hi James...welcome to the Forum
My very first thoughts are that the car probably has Keyless Entry and therefore the keys could be getting corrupted signals which could be switching the car off and then allowing it to power up with no faults registered.
I would be tempted to use the other/spare key and see if the fault occurs with it.
If it doesn't then problem solved, it if does then I would address it with Honda as a 'safety issue' as you should not have this occurring when driving, which it seems has not occurred as yet but may progress further.
Please keep us informed of the progress with this one.
Cheers, Trevor
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Hi Julian.....welcome to the Forum
I have a 2007 model CRV and it has the upgraded head unit with SatNav but saying that it is not much use with respect to technology compared to what is available in the aftermarket.
I have considered changing it to a double-din unit, either X-Trons or even better a Japanese unit (Sony, Panasonic, etc)....far better technology and functionality with SatNav and other features, handsfree phone calls, Bluetooth other devices, WiFi, etc.
Here's a link to a company that provides aftermarket solutions: http://www.iceboxauto.com/honda
Let us know how you get on with this issue and if you do replace with an aftermarket unit then let us know which one you go for.
Cheer . Trevor
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Hi Malcolm....welcome to the Forum
The Accord will eventually, like most other cars, become a classic and if in great condition and the fact that you are looking after it so well in its golden years, then it will surely realise some value over time.
Either way, its a wonderful thing to have to tinker with and fettle to keep in good working order.
Feel free to post up a photo of it on here if you like.
Cheers, Trevor
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That would be a shame as the only other option would be LPG which would be cheaper to run the car on but would take some time to recoup the outlay
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Hi Keith...welcome to the Club
You can place an advert on here if you like
https://uk.hondaownersclub.com/forums/forum/57-buy-or-sell-honda-parts-accessories/
Cheers, Trevor
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