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[Honda CR-V 1999] Coolant leak only when the engine is running. No leaks found during pressure test.

•1999 Honda CR-V

•2.0L engine

•Automatic transmission

•Gasoline + LPG (converted)

Timing belt and water pump were recently replaced.

The leaking stops randomly, that's why we couldn't figure it out during the pressure test at the mechanic.

any ideas?

This is the video of the leak:

u/wanderer-of-pthumeru — 2 hours ago
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2023 Hybrid Sport rooftop bike rack?

Any recommendations for my ‘23 hybrid sport OEM cross bars? I own the Yakima Frontloader but the rack to is too long, now allowing the trunk to fully open.

Which rooftop racks are compatible with OEM cross bars but also short enough to allow use of the trunk?

u/jacquessouvenier1 — 1 hour ago
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i have joined the club!

my first car ever at 21! 2003 ex trim, loving this sm, just need my plates😎🙏

u/jub300 — 12 hours ago
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At my wits end with my 2011 honda crv

I could really use some advice right now.

In mid-February, I took my car to a new shop to get my breaks redone. New master cylinder, break pads, everything ($1400). 2 weeks later, my car stopped driving. It felt like the breaks were kicking in while I was driving and had this bad burned rubber smell. I took it back to the shop. He then charged me $1900 to fix transmission, alternator, and leaking radiator. I said fine because I just want a working car.

Well, 1 week later, it happened again. Same exact thing. I brought it back. He had it for a week and said it was driving fine, and he couldn't find anything wrong with it. I got it back, and then the next week it happened again. I took it back, and he then said I needed a new abs system. He only charged me for the part, no labor, so another $250.

Well, 2 days after I picked it up, it fucking happened again. This time I took it to honda. They said the car was a mess down below and looked not professionally done. Said I needed a new master cylinder that was a real Honda part, not aftermarket. I said fine as long as it works! Another $1800.

Well, I picked it up today, and literally 20 minutes later it stopped. Again.

So idk what to do. Tomorrow I'm going to bring it back to Honda to see if they can fix it. But I can't keep dumping money into this car for a problem that apparently nobody can fix.

Do I have any recourse against the mechanic who messed it up in the first place?

When do I stop pouring money into this and have to buy a new car?

Has anyone ever experienced anything like this?

I feel like I'm losing my mind and have no idea what to do. I've never been so frustrated in my entire life.

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u/GlitteryEgg — 6 hours ago
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Need help! Look for 2023+CR V owners

Hi everyone! We’re designing and developing an Center Console armrest hanging box for the 2023+ Honda CR-V. We’re looking for two 2023+ CR-V owners to help test it and provide feedback.

If you're interested, please leave a comment or DM me. Thank you so much for your help!

If there's anything wrong with this post, please let me know and I'll delete it immediately.

Thank you for your support! 🙏

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u/CallComfortable9187 — 4 hours ago
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Can this be popped out?

Deer got us, kind of glanced off the side edge of the fender. Looks like the hood and door were completely unaffected, so I was wondering if the fender seems like it could be popped out. It looks like a pretty good dent, so I’m anticipating getting it replaced but curious if anyone had anything similar and were able to deal with it. Thanks!

u/sillyshoestring — 13 hours ago
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2002 CR-V battery drain

I have a 2002 CR-V 2.4L, im having issues with battery being flat when left overnight.

I hooked up a multimeter to test for a drain and found 0.14A draw, this disappears completely when I remove fuse 9 under the bonnet.

Is anyone able to shed any light on this issue at all? The book just says this fuse is 'back up' so im not sure where to look.

Thank you.

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u/What_Should-I_Do — 5 hours ago
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2010 CRV

gday

so my wife has a 2010 CRV (right hand drive, Australia) both headlights went out, figured the fuse somewhere might be dead, replaced both L and R fuse under dash, checked the replay under the hood. everything is fine, still no lights however.

Parkers come on, High beam works too. just no Low beam. there is Zero power going to the H1 bulbs. iv rigged up a way where, when the ignition is turned on. the low beam turns on, ignitions turns off, lights turn off, all runs though the fuses. not ideal, but it works.

what im trying to work out, is there a hard wired relay somewhere on the BCM, back of the fuse board or something like this that i cannot get easy access to. i though it might have been a switch issue on the stick but when i switch between the off, Parkers, On and High beam i get the power output reading on the respected Wire colours.

any ideas/suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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u/Loosekid187 — 7 hours ago
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Car making vibrations in waves on highway, 2018 Honda CRV

hello all,

this is for 2018 Honda CRV.

when on the highway, I've experienced vibrations in waves that comes and goes. This is only noticeable at high speeds. It also seems the car is not as comfortable of a drive as it used to be.

Given this information, what could be some of the causes?

Thanks for the read.

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u/Log10xp — 10 hours ago
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Power system problem CRV hybrid 2025.has any one ran in to this issue and how do I go about it? Thank you.!

u/Front-Ear5732 — 12 hours ago
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2001 cyl 4 Misfire Catastrophe

Hello everyone. I wanted to come on here mostly for support and to receive feedback or comments on my situation.

Bought the car a year and a half ago with 83k miles on it. Drove great, never had any problems with it—bought it from a trusted dealer too. About three weeks ago, i noticed that when i came to a stop at the light my car started to shake a little more than usual—and if you own a 2001, you know they can run a little rough. When i finally put the car in park, the car started to shake a more and my engine light began flashing. i took it to get diagnosed and was told it was a cyl 4 misfire. I talked with my buddy and we elected to change the plugs and wires seeing as i’ve reached 116k miles and hadn’t changed them (rather irresponsible of me i know). Once we did, the car began to run a lot rougher on idle and rpm was slightly below 2k—code was random/multiple cyl misfire. I decided to take it to a trusted mechanic to see what the issue is—i’d seen a lot of discussions about this model and its valves tightening over time, so i didn’t think this would be a costly repair. I was extremely wrong. The mechanic called and informed me that there was no compression in my 4th cyl (something about piston rings…)and that the potential cost of the repair will certainly exceed the value of the vehicle.

I am devastated to say the least. I still have $5k on the car, and it’s my first car i bought on my own, so i’m extremely disappointed with the news. Luckily, i’m able to pay it off in the next coming months and have a way to get around with the family car.

Let me know what you all think of this situation and if you’ve gone through this yourself. Any advice moving forward? Anything helps. Thanks.

u/Beautiful-Sea9330 — 10 hours ago
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Cam Cover bolt replacement

I plan on replacing the cam cover bolts on my honda crv 2002 because the threads that mount the valve cover grommets are old and brittle and keep snapping. As a result my valve cover doesn't seal all the way and oil leaks from the back of the engine. So, my question is if I need to put a pin in the tensioner when doing this? I know the engine has to be at tdc

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u/Silverdimez — 16 hours ago
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What are your monthly payments/ APR on your 2025- 2026 CRVs?

Me and the wife are thinking of getting a new or barely used CRV? Would like to hear how everyone else likes theirs and their payments.

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u/stupiddddddddd — 22 hours ago
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Is it true? Mileage difference in driving modes? Normal mode gives better mileage than Econ.

I have Honda Hybrid CRV Sports 2023, last year July I drive from Tampa, FL to Dallas, TX (1200miles) and my mileage went from 37.5mpg to 39.9mpg. This year Feb I drove from Dallas, TX to Hartford, CT (1600miles) (It was on Econ both the time and 65mph cruise control) and the mileage went from 39.2mpg to 37.2mpg. I know temperature makes a difference but what other factors affect the mileage?

Currently it’s 36.8mpg, I like the smoothness when its on electric but today read that in city driving on Normal gives better mileage and on highway driving on Econ gives better. Did anyone experience that? I fuel my car 9/10 times at Costco Gas Station and the only difference in both the trip is before leaving Dallas I had my engine filter and cabin filter replaced 3/4 months before leaving to Hartford, CT.

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u/CoCo-Cowboy — 13 hours ago
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2018 CRV LX 2.4L oil level check

Sorry for the ridiculously amateur post but is my oil level ok here? This after wiping and reinserting the dipstick.

u/SciGuy241 — 19 hours ago
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Hole in 1st gen carpet/floor

What is this hole in the carpet and floor of my 2000 CR-V EX under the driver's seat? (To the left of the floor mat grommet in this pic.)

u/Far-Alternative-7291 — 15 hours ago
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Hondas are not the cars they used to be.

I’m very annoyed. My 2023 cr-v has given me no trouble. I work from home. Two weeks ago the battery is dead. I jump it. Car is fine but every warning light is stuck on. I work from home so I barely drive. The car has 6000 miles. They call me and tell me I’m four months out of warranty. 2200 to replace a apc sensor. It’s crazy. Beware guys. These aren’t the cars from ten years ago.

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u/Stopher — 10 hours ago
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Cargo height?

1st gen and 2nd gen folks, what’s the height of the cargo area? In other words, what’s the tallest object you can fit?

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u/Extreme_Emu_9582 — 11 hours ago
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2012 CRV - AWD, VSA and EPS lights on dash…

Hey all, I’ve got a 2012 crv with 135k miles on it. Runs great. Never had any lights on my dash except recently- the VSA, AWD and EPS stayed on my dash (didn’t blink) . The car runs fine otherwise. Later in the day I drove it around and low and high speeds, the lights never came back on. I took it to get the codes checked and the code 27-21 “ steering angle sensor output signal malfunction” was present. Does anyone know what this means?

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u/Firewalkwithme8 — 21 hours ago
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