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hi all,

i have a 1998 Honda CR-V with 61Kms (Canadian).
after driving it for about 10 Kms on a freeway
at about 110Km/h, i could hear some different
noises from the engine area. it almost sounds
like a engine misfire. this noise comes when
i am accelerating .. i suspect it is not engine
misfire because the engine power is still the same -
i.e., the engine does not feel any less powerfull.

the problem is not showing up always. it is most
noticeable when i exit the freeway.

after few minutes the problem then goes away...

what is the problem? as the vehicle is out of
warranty, I would like to know the problem
a bit before taking it into the dealership.
the car will be in for transmission oil change
and valve adjustment tommorow. i am doing these
as a precaution after reading the postings here..

at this time, i am thinking it might be the ABS
braking system.. may be the braking system has
some difficulty reboosting the pressure or something...
the ABS light stays on few seconds longer than
usual at startup - however it does blink
or come on after start up.


i would deeply appreciate your input.

if possible, please CC your response to
maheswar@cs.mcgill.ca


thanks,

-mahes

Muthucumaru Maheswaran wrote:
> hi all,
>
> i have a 1998 Honda CR-V with 61Kms (Canadian).
> after driving it for about 10 Kms on a freeway
> at about 110Km/h, i could hear some different
> noises from the engine area. it almost sounds
> like a engine misfire. this noise comes when
> i am accelerating .. i suspect it is not engine
> misfire because the engine power is still the same -
> i.e., the engine does not feel any less powerfull.
>
> the problem is not showing up always. it is most
> noticeable when i exit the freeway.
>
> after few minutes the problem then goes away...
>
> what is the problem? as the vehicle is out of
> warranty, I would like to know the problem
> a bit before taking it into the dealership.
> the car will be in for transmission oil change
> and valve adjustment tommorow. i am doing these
> as a precaution after reading the postings here..
>
> at this time, i am thinking it might be the ABS
> braking system.. may be the braking system has
> some difficulty reboosting the pressure or something...
> the ABS light stays on few seconds longer than
> usual at startup - however it does blink
> or come on after start up.
>
>
> i would deeply appreciate your input.
>
> if possible, please CC your response to
> maheswar@cs.mcgill.ca
>
>
> thanks,
>
> -mahes
> ===================

For the few extra bucks it will cost, have them change your rear
differential fluid. It's called 'Dual Pump Fluid' (it only takes one
litre) and many owners of 1st generation CRVs are finding that it loses
it's viscosity at 30,000 miles. It will contribute to 'funny groaning
noises', especially when making tight turns once it starts to fail.
Considering that there are about 20 wet clutch surfaces in that rear
differential, it's surprising they don't suggest changing the fluid way
sooner /often.

Those 'misfire' sounds will probably clear up after the valve adjustment.

Also, your tires must be the same size all around. Including the spare
in the (frequent) rotations will give you longer tire life. The Owner's
manual for that year doesn't stress this point about protecting the rear
differential from damage.

hondasuv.com covers these points and others.

'Curly'