Honda CR-V - Variable Valve Timing?

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Sun 24 Oct 2010 16:00
Honda CR-V - Variable Valve Timing? - tony57

I have a Honda CRV 2.0Vtec petrol 2002 which is second hand, 70,00 miles full Honda service history. 2 weeks ago, in the pouring rain, the engine coughed twice and the revs dropped by 50% and the engine management warning light came on. My local garage plugged it in and it came up with VVT (variable valve timing). The garage reset it and its been driving like a dream until yesterday when, once again in the biblical rain!, the same problem occured. On talking to a Honda specialist they are saying it could need a new camshaft as it "was a known problem with the 2002 model". Has anyone heard of this before? Any thoughts on my problem? Camshaft sensor maybe? Help most welcome

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Sun 24 Oct 2010 22:16
Honda CR-V - Variable Valve Timing? - piston power

If it was re set and it worked ok it won't be a camshaft which is a mechanical part it most probably a sensor which is picking up a spurious signal, Try a new sensor first which will be the cheaper option.

Of course Honda maybe correct about the cam shaft but how do you know it may have been replaced under warranty!

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Tue 26 Oct 2010 20:30
Honda CR-V - Variable Valve Timing? - tony57

Thanks bigtee your answer makes a lot of sense; I may have got further with my problem. A "friendly face" at my local main dealer has suggested I first change the oil and filter as older thicker oil can cause the sensor to give out the wrong signal. It's not due a service for another 3,000 miles but he says it's definately worth a shot - he's heard of the problem before and this has solved it. If this does the trick I'll post up a note.

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