If your Honda CR-V, Accord, or K-series engine is making that infamous rattling noise on cold start, this is the video you need. Today I’ll show you how to diagnose and replace the VVT / VTC actuator on a K24 engine and completely eliminate the startup rattle.
This repair is common on:
• Honda CR-V
• Honda Accord (K-series)
• Element / TSX / Civic Si (K24 / K20 variants)
In this video I cover:
✓ How to confirm the VTC actuator is causing the noise
✓ Tools needed
✓ Timing chain alignment tips
✓ Step-by-step VVT actuator replacement
✓ First startup after the repair
✓ Common mistakes to avoid
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I’m confused, you lined up the crankshaft marks and then went counterclockwise to put pressure on the tensioner but when you’re finished the crankshaft marks are still lined up.. did you have to line them up again? Like how were they still lined up after you moved it after lining them up?
Sounds the same to me.
You're amazing. That's quite a video. Is this affecting over models? Like 2005 CR-V?
Great detail Bro! Best on the net and I have seen a lot of them. Thanks
I ended up changing the VTC and it did not work. In fact, it made it much worse. The timing chain tensioner fell apart when I removed it (it woudn't retract). The notches were worn off. I ended up having to remove the timing cover, changing the chain, tensioner and all guides. The chain was in awful shape. It was strange but the chain was so stiff that it would take the shape of whatever you "molded" it to. Holding it by your fingers at the top, it would still keep that same shape rather than gravity making it straight down.
I'm still not understanding the lock vs unlocked on the VTC as doing this several times of trying to get it to work, it was locked after the first time, but still ended up working just fine. But after changing everything it runs like new.
That's usually the timing chain tensioner but you make more money changing that other part out. It's a lot cheaper to do the timing chain tensioner it stops the rattle it's way cheaper and you can do it yourself it's easy
The part number on the Honda site is 14310-R40-A02. Is your number an upgrade or perhaps an older version. Your number also shows as correct for my 2012 CRV on their site.
Fuckin phasers man!
Not one single fucking company got the design right!
I wish you lived near me! I need the same work done.
Greetings everyone! Can someone provide a link to the OEM part number for the VTC actuator spring?
Or at repair kit
What kind of cost am I looking at??
FYI, ( @ 6.05 minute) If you need to unlock the actuator, it is simple. Just remove the the 5 screws on the cover plate. You will need a 5 point torque bit. **when removing the cover be careful of the spring as it is loaded.** when you have the cover off and the spring secured, lift the locking pin out with a magnet and then turn the rotor clockwise. reinstall reverse order.
We have a 2015 CRV that makes this noise on first startup (cold engine)! The car only has 57,000 miles on it! Why did this happen so early? You would think that Honda would fix this problem for free! This noise has been there for 2 to 3 years now.
only guy that actually used a wrench on the cam…good vid
Bro!!!!!!!!!! Nice job on the video. I don't EVER comment on these things but felt compelled because the video was clear, concise, and very helpful in giving me the confidence to tackle this death rattle on my own.
Cranking engine to build oil pressure? Wouldn’t that cause excessive wear, being less oil being distributed bc engine is t actually running?
Sounds like a bad idea to me
Honda OEM parts are absurd!
What size wrench was used?.. wanna make sure I got everything and not be the only thing missing
Ok, so where is your shop so I can have you do mine too?
I have the same year Honda bought brand new. The rattling sound started a year ago with only 76k miles on it. I can’t find a reputable mechanic who wants to handle this problem. I’m in Cleveland,OH
Maybe you just didn't show it but if you didn't check the tensioner to see how far out it has extended to keep the chain tight you may have just done all that for the chain to break if it's stretched. It's a few hundred more yes but with that mileage you most likely need to change the tensioner, guides, chain etc but it beats a new engine
is that the rattle my 250k 2012 v4 accord has when shifting gears ..when the engine is cold? it's odd bc changing the oil makes it go awzy for about 10k miles
Thanks For sharing, i did it couple days ago, i didnt start the engine, because i am not sure if turn 2 or 3 times the Crank pulley, question : should be enought to check the timing Marks in the camshafts and Crank pulley to aligned and of course place pistón 1 in TDC? I mean maybe i need to turn 1 more times , does it matters?