Honda HR-V: Symptom Troubleshooting
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1. Problem verification.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
Does the AWD system indicator come on?
YES
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
NO
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
NOTE: If necessary, compare the noise with a known-good vehicle of the same
type. If the noise is remarkably
abnormal, do the following troubleshooting.
1. Problem verification (abnormal noise check)
1. Rear differential clutch check.
Do the rear differential clutch test.
Is the test result OK?
YES
Check the following items.
Check the rear differential fluid level and the fluid condition.
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Probable Cause
Gear noise
Poor gear mesh between ring gear and drive pinion
Hypoid gear (wear or damage)
Poor pre-road (drive pinion)
Debris in hypoid gear area
Fluid level too low
Distortion of the differential carrier case
Excessive backlash (hypoid gear)
Excessive backlash (differential
NOTE:
Check the vehicle 12 volt battery condition first.
Check for aftermarket accessories plugged into the vehicle accessory
power sockets.
Check the radio reception in an open area. Compare it to a known-good
vehicle whenever possible. Poor reception/interference can be caused by the
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