Honda CR-V: Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you information about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also find instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.
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Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Check the air pressure of the
com
If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
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.
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Component Location Index
PCV VALVE
PCV Valve Inspection
1. Check the PCV valve (A), hoses (B), and
connections for leaks or restrictions.
2. At idle, make sure there is a clicking sound from the
PCV valve when the hose between the PCV valve
and intake manifold is lightly pinched (A) with you
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and
Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to damage the windshield,
Do not use any metallic tools to remove the roof
molding, or you may chip
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