Has anyone else experienced the less than confidence inspiring sound that emanates from this engine on startup in cold conditions as if there is metal against metal going on in the main bearing. Mine has been doing this for about 3 years. My 2013 EX has only 57000 miles on it. I suspect a design flaw involving oil dilution involving the direct fuel injection system. I do not suspect that these engines will have the longevity of past models.
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Has anyone else experienced the less than confidence inspiring sound that emanates from this engine on startup in cold conditions as if there is metal against metal going on in the main bearing. Mine has been doing this for about 3 years. My 2013 EX has only 57000 miles on it. I suspect a design flaw involving oil dilution involving the direct fuel injection system. I do not suspect that these engines will have the longevity of past models.
Spidey troll sensor tingling....
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Am I the only one who has noticed how over the generations since the 90’s materials wise the Accord has much harder lower quality plastics and vinyls in the interiors of its products. Lower ride quality especially the difference I noted between my 1994 ex and the 2013 ex I currently have. It is...
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Same lol.Spidey troll sensor tingling....
Materials quality
Am I the only one who has noticed how over the generations since the 90’s materials wise the Accord has much harder lower quality plastics and vinyls in the interiors of its products. Lower ride quality especially the difference I noted between my 1994 ex and the 2013 ex I currently have. It is...
Best advice I can give is that, since you're so clearly unhappy with Honda's modern vehicle quality, don't buy one. Rather than actual questions or general comments that are open to discussion, your posts seem to just be angry complaints, and as a forum dedicated to the Honda Accord, we generally don't take very kindly to these types of posts. This forum is a resource for help and a place to chat- not really somewhere to crap all over the brand, and expect the owners to agree with you.
It could be the Timing Chain Tensioner. This seems to be a common problem, and there are quite a few posts in this forum about it. My "15" Sport does the same thing on startup. I haven't replaced mine yet, but from what I've researched, it is a fairly simple job, if you are handy, and have the correct tools. I have no idea what a shop would charge, and I don't think it effects the longevity of the motor itself.
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Send a sample to blackstone, let the lab results tell if there is oil dilution, and we know what is what.
Yes, similar symptoms. Tensioner problem has been narrowed down to the VINs listed in TSB 19-019
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It needs a $150 repair. I’ve spent more at the bar on a weeknight before. Check AutoTrader and you’ll find lots of Accord’s with 200,000+ miles. My suggestion would be to never buy a Kia or a Hyundai if engine noises scare you. At least if you look after a Honda it will run with very little repairs for a long time.
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Definitely sounds like your timing chain tensioner needs to be replaced.
I also noticed this mechanical sounding noise during idle and also while on the road. Once I changed it the mechanical noise went away.
Quite common on Honda. I also had to do this with my 2010 Pilot but also changed the timing belt.
Makes one wonder why honda designed an access port for the chain tensioner on the timing chain cover.
I also noticed this mechanical sounding noise during idle and also while on the road. Once I changed it the mechanical noise went away.
Quite common on Honda. I also had to do this with my 2010 Pilot but also changed the timing belt.
Makes one wonder why honda designed an access port for the chain tensioner on the timing chain cover.
The TSB 19-019 does NOT cover the 2013 vehicles, only 2014 certain VIN numbers, all 2015-17 Accords and CRV's.
You can start with the tensioner and be sure the filter is cleaned too.
My guess is ether bad VTC actuator or stretched chain. When you are in there looking at the tensioner you can see if it is fully extended. If it is, you will need to replace the chain, tensioner, guides and you should throw in a VTC actuator.
Here is a link to the best summary of the VTC issues
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You can start with the tensioner and be sure the filter is cleaned too.
My guess is ether bad VTC actuator or stretched chain. When you are in there looking at the tensioner you can see if it is fully extended. If it is, you will need to replace the chain, tensioner, guides and you should throw in a VTC actuator.
Here is a link to the best summary of the VTC issues
VTC actuator problem Archives - Julieanna's Soapbox
julieannacline.com
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My 2014 has been doing this for years, at 190k mi now. I will replace the tensioner this summer, the TSB is pretty clear and it's a fairly easy process.
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Was your filter installed when you did the tensioner swap? TSB 19-019 mentions cleaning/replacing it, but when I did mine today there was no filter to be found.
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