Slapping or Clicking From Engine Area at Idle – 2013-2014 Honda Accord

A14-030
June 18, 2014
ATB 51276-51801 REV1 (1406)

 

Slapping or Clicking From Engine Area at Idle

Supersedes 14-030, dated June 7, 2014, to revise the information highlighted in yellow.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Year	Model	Trim	VIN Range
2013	Accord	L4	ALL
2014	Accord	2-Door L4 EX-L	1HGCT1B8.EA000001 thru 1HGCT1B8.EA006773
2014	Accord	2-Door L4 LX-S	1HGCT1B3.EA000001 thru 1HGCT1B3.EA006694
2014	Accord	2-Door L4 EX	1HGCT1B7.EA000001 thru 1HGCT1B7.EA006524
2014	Accord	4-Door L4 LX	1HGCR2F3.EA000001 thru 1HGCR2F3.EA120107
2014	Accord	4-Door L4 EX	1HGCR2F3.EA000001 thru 1HGCR2F3.EA123948
2014	Accord	4-Door L4 EX-L	1HGCR2F8.EA000001 thru 1HGCR2F8.EA123438
2014	Accord	4-Door L4 Sport	1HGCR2F5.EA000001 thru 1HGCR2F5.EA123058

 

REVISION SUMMARY 

• The part number was updated under REQUIRED MATERIALS.

 

SYMPTOM

There is a slapping or clicking from the engine area at idle.

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Debris may be restricting oil flow to the cam chain auto-tensioner.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the cam chain auto-tensioner, and install a cam chain auto-tensioner filter.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Name	Part Number	Quantity
Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner	14510-5A2-A01	1
Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner filter	14560-5A2-A00	1
Oil Filter	15400-PLM-A01	1

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Part Name	Part Number	Quantity
Engine Oil, 0W20 (one quart will top off about four vehicles)	08798-9036	1
HondaBond 4 (one tube will repair about 20 vehicles)	08717-1194	1

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number	Description	Flat Rate Time	Template ID	Failed Part Number
110114	Replace the cam chain tensioner and install a tensioner filter.	0.6 hour	14-030A	14510-5A2-A01

 

Defect Code: 01801
Symptom Code: 04201
Skill Level: Repair Technician

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the right front wheel.
2. Remove the engine undercover.
3. Remove the chain case cover.

 

4. Clean the chain case cover and the chain case.

 

5. Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise until the cam chain auto-tensioner is compressed.

 

6. Remove the cam chain auto-tensioner.

NOTE: Use a 1.2 mm diameter pin, a large paper clip, or similar item to hold the auto-tensioner arm in a locked position for removal.

 

7. Remove the oil filter.
8. Place a shop towel over the place on the engine block where the cam chain auto-tensioner mounts.
9. Using shop air, place the air nozzle into the oil filter mounting adapter.

 

10. Blow compressed air for 5 seconds through the oil passage to clear any debris before installing the new cam chain auto-tensioner.

 

11. Install new a oil filter.
12. Install the cam chain auto-tensioner filter onto the new cam chain auto-tensioner.

 

13. Install the new cam chain auto-tensioner with filter, and torque the bolts to 12 N∙m (9 lb-ft).

 

14. Apply a 2.5 mm diameter bead of hondabond 4 along the broken line.

 

15. Install the chain case cover and torque the bolts to 12 N∙m (9 lb-ft).
16. Install the engine undercover.
17. Install the right front wheel and torque the nuts to 108 N∙m (80 lb-ft).
18. Top off the engine oil level.
19. Start the engine, warm up to operating temperature, and check for leaks.

 

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/SB-10055895-7487.pdf