Honda CR-V: If the EngineWon’t Start
Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
faster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
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When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing a
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Are you using
Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Ke
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Transmission Removal
Special Tools Required
Engine hanger adapter VSB02C000015
CR-V engine hanger adapter VSB02C000032
Front subframe adapter VSB02C000016
Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
These special tools are available through the Honda
Tool and Equipment Program 1-888-424-6857
DTC P0301: No.1 Cylinder Misfire Detected
DTC P0302: No.2 Cylinder Misfire Detected
DTC P0303: No.3 Cylinder Misfire Detected
DTC P0304: No.4 Cylinder Misfire Detected
Special Tools Required
Pressure gauge adapter 07NAJ-P07010A
A/T low pressure gauge w/panel 07406-0070301
A/T pressure hose 07406
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