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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2011CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJAREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALLUBRICATION SYSTEMENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJA

Symptom Troubleshooting Index

2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJASECTION Symptom Troubleshooting Index
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
Excessive engine oil consumption
  1. Verify the engine oil filler cap, the oil drain bolt, and the oil filter are tight. Check for oil leaks.
  2. Check for worn valve guide(s) (see VALVE INSPECTION ) or worn valve stem seal (s) (see VALVE STEM-TO-GUIDE CLEARANCE INSPECTION ).
  3. Check for damaged or worn piston ring(s) (see PISTON RING REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Check for damaged or worn engine internal parts (cylinder wall, pistons, etc.) (see BLOCK AND PISTON INSPECTION ).
  
Low oil pressure indicator does not come on with the ignition switch in ON (II)
  1. Do the low oil pressure indicator circuit troubleshooting (Open) (see LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (OPEN) ).
  2. Test the oil pressure switch (see OIL PRESSURE SWITCH TEST ).
 An open in the wire between the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) and the oil pressure switch
Low oil pressure indicator stays on
  1. Check the engine oil level.
  2. Do the low oil pressure indicator circuit troubleshooting (Short) (see LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING (SHORT) ).
  3. Test the oil pressure switch (see OIL PRESSURE SWITCH TEST ).
  4. Check the engine oil pressure (see OIL PRESSURE TEST ).
  5. Check the oil filter for clogging.
  6. Check the oil screen for clogging.
  7. Check the relief valve (see OIL PUMP OVERHAUL ).
  8. Test the oil pump (see OIL PUMP INSPECTION ).
 A wire shorted to ground between the ECM/PCM and the oil pressure switch
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