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

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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 Slapping or Clicking From Engine Area at Idle - 2013-2014 Honda Accord | small light 1
Cam Chain Auto-Tensioner filter 14560-5A2-A00 Slapping or Clicking From Engine Area at Idle - 2013-2014 Honda Accord | small light 1
Oil Filter 15400-PLM-A01 Slapping or Clicking From Engine Area at Idle - 2013-2014 Honda Accord | small light 1

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Part Name Part Number Quantity
Engine Oil, 0W20 (one quart will top off about four vehicles) 08798-9036 Slapping or Clicking From Engine Area at Idle - 2013-2014 Honda Accord | small light 1
HondaBond 4 (one tube will repair about 20 vehicles) 08717-1194 Slapping or Clicking From Engine Area at Idle - 2013-2014 Honda Accord | small light 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 Slapping or Clicking From Engine Area at Idle - 2013-2014 Honda Accord | small light

 

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.

chain case cover

 

  1. Clean the chain case cover and the chain case.

chain case cover

chain case cover

 

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

Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise

 

  1. 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.

cam chain auto-tensioner

 

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

place the air nozzle into the oil filter mounting adapter

 

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

Blow compressed air for 5 seconds through the oil passage

 

  1. Install new a oil filter.
  2. Install the cam chain auto-tensioner filter onto the new cam chain auto-tensioner.

cam chain auto-tensioner filter

 

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

cam chain auto-tensioner

 

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

Apply a 2.5 mm diameter bead of hondabond 4

 

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

 

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

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