Martin Goldman wrote:
>
> All,
>
> I brought my '03 CR-V in for the two recalls. While I was there, I asked
> them to check out two minor issues I'd noticed. Whenever I lock/unlock the
> doors using the power locks, the doors lock/unlock as expected, but then I
> hear a "groaning" noise coming from all four locks. In addition, I was
> noticing a creaking sound coming from the rear when performing slow
> manuevers (backing out of driveway, 3-point turn, etc.) Dealer said these
> issues are "normal." That seems kinda lame to me. Those of you who own the
> '03 CR-V, have you noticed these things?
>
> Thanks,
> Martin


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Martin,

Sorry to tell you this, your dealer is a BOOB. You need to have the
'Dual Pump Fluid' in the rear differential changed right away. You
didn't mention your mileage, but owners of CRVs are complaining of this
problem as early as 30,000 miles, even though the manual states the
interval is much higher. I used to have a bookmark but I lost it. Do a
search.

Forget what your dealer says. Change it yourself. You need 1.2 litres, a
drain pan, 3.5 feet of plastic tubing and a small funnel. Tape the
tubing to a yard stick and run it straight to the filler hole over the
rear left tire.

'Curly'

P.S. Save the old fluid to compare the color.

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