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September 24, 2014 Service bulletin

At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds

Honda technical service bulletin Service Bulletin for 2008-2012 Honda Accord and 2007-2012 Honda CR-V.

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Service Bulletin
Component
Engine
Summary
Service bulletin - At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 881 complaints in the engine category.

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