Honda Tech Tip: Brake Pedal Feels Hard In The Mornings Or In Cold Weather
The brake pedal can feel hard during the first couple of brake applications, usually in the morning when the ambient temperature is cold. To correct, replace the brake booster and the master cylinder rod seal, and update the PGM-FI software using the reflash capable scan tool.
Snap-on Offers 1/2-Inch Drive Shallow Impact Socket For Servicing Honda And Acura Vehicles
Developed specifically to ease removal of the rear lower control arm bolts on 2001 and newer Honda Civic and Acura RSX vehicles, the Snap-on 1/2-inch Drive 16mm 10-point Shallow Impact Socket (DPSM16) is a durable, long-lasting tool that is heat treated to a lower hardness to add impact resistance and ductility.
Honda Tech Tip: Rattle From The Rear Shelf
Honda Accord owners may complain about a rattle that can be heard from the rear shelf area. Do not confuse this with worn upper strut mounts. The probable cause is the dynamic damper does not fit tightly against the rear shelf. To correct this, install washers between the dynamic damper and the rear shelf.
New Snap-on 1/2-Inch Drive Shallow Impact Socket A ‘Must Have’ For Servicing Honda And Acura Vehicles
The new Snap-on 1/2-inch Drive 16mm 10-point Shallow Impact Socket (DPSM16) for servicing 10-point rear lower control arm bolts on Honda and Acura vehicles is the ideal tool to help technicians service these vehicles, said the company.
Honda Pilot Suspension And Alignment Inspection
The Pilot employs a strut-type front suspension that provides a generous 7.3 inches of wheel travel. Separate load paths to the unit body are provided for the coil spring and the shock absorber to reduce road noise. A solid 0.9-inch stabilizer bar is linked directly to the strut via ball-joint connections to reduce body roll during cornering maneuvers.
Customer States: Honda Soda Can Tab Fix
As I removed the timing belt and balance shaft belt, I noticed this soda can tab holding one of the crank sensors in place. Apparently, the customer knew of this from a year ago when the balance shaft belt broke but couldn’t afford the sensor or a new water pump.
Honda Tech Tip: Keep Your Distance When Learning Sensor IDs
When doing sensor ID learning, make sure you keep at least 10 feet of clearance between the tire pressure sensors you’re trying to learn and other tire pressure sensors nearby. Those sensors can be on any TPMS-equipped vehicles, loose TPMS-type wheels, or just other loose tire pressure sensors (including any in your pocket).
Remy Adds Coverage For Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Audi, Volvo And Mercedes Vehicles
Remy’s October release includes 65 late-model part numbers covering primarily 2011 and 2012 applications as well as some 2013 models. These late model parts cover 8.4 million VIO (vehicles in operation) for a wide variety of nameplates such as Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Audi, Volvo, Mercedes, Chevrolet, Chrysler and Ford. The company says it plans to introduce another 100 new parts prior to year-end.
Tensioner Spring Installation On 2001-2005 Honda Civic 1.7L
When installing a GTKWP312 kit on a 2001-’05 Civic 1.7L, it’s crucial that the tensioner spring be installed correctly onto the tensioner. If it’s improperly installed, the open end of the spring hook can catch on the timing belt, possibly leading to severe engine damage.
Timing Belt Replacement On Honda/Acura V6 Engines
The first step in timing belt replacement is selling the job. For many years, the industry standard for belt replacement was 60,000 miles. Those of us with more experience can even remember when 30,000 miles was the norm. Over the years, the materials and processes used in timing belt manufacturing have allowed Honda to move that interval to 90,000 miles and 105,000 miles. I use the 90,000-mile mark as my signal. As a customer’s vehicle nears this indicator, remind him or her that the belt needs to be replaced.