American Honda Expands Initiative To Help Reach Honda And Acura Customers For Airbag Recall
American Honda has issued a statement directed to those involved in the repair sector to help get the word out about airbag recalls for Honda and Acura vehicles.
Honda Tech Tip: Possible Modification To Front Timing Cover
Particular V6 applications described in Honda Bulletin 08-082 may require a small modification to the front timing cover during replacement of the accessory drive belt tensioner. The OE now provides an updated tensioner assembly which may cause interference with the front timing cover of some applications. Gates also offers the same updated design as the OEs.
CRP Automotive Announces Special AJUSA Gaskets For Honda And Acura VTEC
CRP Automotive, a source of OE-quality replacement and service parts, now offers a special series of AJUSA gaskets for VTEC/spool filter and variable timing solenoid applications. These gaskets help solve a chronic problem and improve both the cost and convenience of VTEC engine maintenance, according to the company. The VTEC technology applied in Honda and
GM, Honda, FCA And Ford Take The Lead In The 2016 Kogod Made In America Auto Index
American University has released the 2016 Kogod Made in America Auto Index, ranking the top 25 most “American-made” vehicles across all vehicle segments, including sedans, SUVs and pickups. General Motors, Honda, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles were shown to have vehicles that were 80 percent or more made in the U.S. According to Associate Professor
Honda Engine Rattles At Start-Up
Models: 2008-’12 Accord L4 and 2007-’12 CRV Problem: At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about two seconds. Cause: The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective. Solution: Replace the VTC actuator. This procedure does not require the complete removal of the cam chain and associated parts, so repair time is much shorter.
Honda Engine Shuts Off, But Power Mode Stays in ‘On’ or ‘Accessory’
Models: Honda models with one-push start. Problem: When your customer shifts into Park and shuts off the engine, does the power mode stay in ON or ACCESSORY? The culprit could be a misadjusted shift cable. If it’s not adjusted correctly, it puts pressure on the shift lever, keeping the park pin switch from opening. The
ContiTech Recognized By Honda As Valued Supplier In North America
For the second straight year, Honda Manufacturing, Canada, has recognized ContiTech’s air conditioning hose segment with its Value Award at its annual North American supplier conference. “We are extremely pleased to accept this award for the second year,” said Dave Rudyk, business development manager for ContiTech’s Mobile Fluid Systems. “This is exceptionally pleasing because the
Gold Eagle Co. Earns Honda Supplier Performance Award
Gold Eagle Co. has been named a recipient of the Honda Supplier Performance Award for its outstanding service delivered to American Honda Service Parts. Acknowledging its strong network of more than 600 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Service Parts suppliers in North America, Honda recognized top-performing companies for excellence in key areas of operation, including
OEM-Supplier Relations Study Shows Strong Gains For Toyota, Honda; Ford, Nissan, FCA, GM Falling Behind
Ford, General Motors, FCA US and Nissan collectively would have earned $2 billion more in operating profit last year had their supplier relations improved as much as Toyota and Honda did during the year. That’s one of the conclusions from the 15th annual North American Automotive – Tier 1 Supplier Working Relations Index Study. The
Honda Oil Pressure Switch Issues
The following Tech Tip comes courtesy of ALLDATA We have noticed an increase in oil pressure switch-related problems with late-model Honda vehicles recently. Two switches that seem to be consistently problematic are the rocker arm oil pressure switch and the engine oil pressure switch. Each exhibits a unique set of symptoms, but the fix is
