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How to Replace VTEC Solenoid 2002-09 Honda CRV
How to Replace Variable Valve Timing Solenoid 2002-2006 Honda CR-V
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Tools used
Socket Extensions
Torque Wrench
10mm Socket
Ratchet
Needle nose pliers
1. Removing the VTEC Solenoid
Locate the solenoid on the backside of the engine, facing the firewall
Have a drain pan ready
Remove the 10mm bolts from the solenoid
Disconnect the solenoid connector
Pull the solenoid out
Press the clips and remove them from the solenoid
Disconnect the wiring harness with needle nose pliers
2. Installing the VTEC Solenoid
Clean and wipe down the mating surface with a paper towel
Place a tab of clean oil on the gasket
Insert a bolt into the solenoid
Insert the solenoid into place
Tighten the three 10mm bolts by hand
Tighten the bolts with a 10mm socket and ratchet
Torque the solenoid bolts to 8.7 foot-pounds
Connect the wiring harnesses
Clip the harness into the solenoid
Hi, I’m Mike from 1A Auto. We’ve been selling auto parts for over 30 years!
Hi, everyone. My name's Sue from 1aauto.com. Today we're going to be installing this VTEC Solenoid in our '09 Honda CRV. If you need this part or any other part for your car, click the link on the description and head on over to 1aauto.com.
Now we're going to replace the VTEC Solenoid valve on our '09 Honda CRV. It's in a difficult spot. It's on the back side of the engine facing the firewall. We set up a mirror. There's three mounting bolts on this VTEC solenoid, and there is a 10 millimeter socket, and I'm going to bring my ratchet right down there. You can see there's one. I'm going to break it free.
Because of the difficulty, I'm going to pull these bolts right out once I'm on it. Now I'm going to go for the second one. I think right now I'm going to disconnect the solenoid sensors on top. There's two connections. Just push on the tab and pull. I'm going to have to wait on that one. Can't see it. Let's get the last mounting bolt. Once this bolt is out, I can hopefully hold the solenoid and then disconnect that other sensor a lot easier, and squeeze the harness clips off of the shield and get all a little bit easier with the dismounting.
Be careful if you're working on a garage full. You might want to put a catch basin underneath as some oil will come out. Disconnect this connector on this harness hopefully. This one. Now I can squeeze this other solenoid and release it. See, it gets moving. Here we go. You never want to pull on the harness. As tempting as it is, you don't want to do that. Now, as you can see, the solenoid valve is out and there is no gasket there. So always double-check your surface before you remount any part that requires a gasket.
Now, with my valve out, I can see with my little truly mirror I installed that the gasket is still stuck to the block. So I'm going to reach down there and pull that out. Nice.
Here we have a VTEC solenoid out of a Honda, and we have the factory one that we removed. It comes with the oil pressure switch and the variable time solenoid. And here is the one from 1aauto.com. Nice. Lined up. It shows you that they took account of everything they put in, and that they've lined it and set it to specs, because with the new gasket with screen you can also get the screen and gasket separately at 1aauto.com or put the whole assembly in.
Before I install my new VTEC valve solenoid, I installed a new harness clip here because I broke the old one. But it's important that you reattach the harness the way it was, because you get the drive belt down there and you sure don't want to cut that harness. It goes to the crank position sensor so that would be a no start.
Before I install the new VTEC valve solenoid from 1A Auto, I'm going to clean and wipe down the surface, just to make sure there's no debris in the way. It wouldn't hurt to put some little clean oil on this gasket. It just makes it a nice seal so it won't be leaking—it won't encourage it to leak.
I'm going to take a quick look here, and all my mounting bolts are the same length, so it doesn't matter the sequence I go in. I'm going to install one and bring it down there with this little valve. I'm going to end up snugging these down by hand and then torquing it.
The torque on this, torque is really important because of the rubber gasket. If you overtighten something, the gasket actually will not seal. So you don't want to go through all this trouble doing this and not tighten it in the specifications the manufacturer suggest. The manufacturer's specs on this is 8.7 foot-pounds. You can always rent tools if you don't own them. Now I've pre-set my torque wrench to 8.7 foot-pounds, and I'm going to put my 10 millimeter socket on this and then tighten it up. There we go. That one's set.
Move on to this one. That one's set. Let go back down with the first. Now that the solenoids all torqued down, I'm going to reconnect my OP switch connector and my variable timing valve connector. They're color-coded and they're also different design. One's a rectangle style and the other one is a round circle so you cannot mix those up. Nice, heard the click. Move on to the OP switch one. It's oil pressure. There we go. Now I can reconnect my loom clips. Make sure I connect it in. I'm going to wrap the wires on the new wire loom clip that I installed. Perfect.
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Tools used
Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper
Flat Blade Screwdriver
10mm Socket
Ratchet
Trim Tool Set
Pocket Screwdriver
Pick
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Very fast shipping!
LINDA
June 27, 2021
The shipping is very fast on their parts. This was exactly what I needed and the fit was perfect.
Vtec solenoid
Jose
September 1, 2021
Arrived on time, as described. After installing the part has worked flawlessly. DIY videos helped with my installation. Will buy again.
It has been about 2 weeks since the part was installed. Time will tell of its longevity.
Honda Engine Swap
albert
September 24, 2021
The aftermarket part cleared the error Code.
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TECK
February 23, 2022
Its a perfect fit for my 04CRV
Christopher
March 31, 2022
Part was exact fit. Working on my vehicle for days now. Oil leak is stopped.
Great part and YouTube video
McFarland-
September 12, 2022
Relatively easy to install by a 76 year old YouTube mechanic (me). Better than the rebuilt my mechanic put in. They scored the rubber washer and it was leaking. Now after my replacement it is no longer leaking oil. Good job 1AAuto and thanks for the YouTube video!
Works as advertised.
Heldaro
December 5, 2022
Fits and performs perfect.
P2647 Issue solved
Clarke
December 26, 2022
Item came as pictured. Needed to swap heat shield with old solenoid. P2647 code and 3000 RPM shudder resolved with part.
Follow torque specs on the three bolts. I installed this part six years ago. Due to over tightening there was a persistent oil leak until this new part was installed.
Did the trick
Jim
February 4, 2023
Good part. Exact fit. No issues to date.
New part was faulty and leaked oil.
Jeff
March 11, 2023
I installed the part three times and it kept leaking oil. Thought I kept installing it wrong, so I took it to the mechanic. Turns out the new solenoid was leaking through the seal around one of the sensors. So, new part installed by a mechanic and all is well except for the hours I lost installing it multiple times and extra money I paid the mechanic because of a faulty part.
Edgardo
August 30, 2023
It leaked horribly , and I had to buy one from the dealer , I wish there was a way I can this part back that I can't use
Andrew
September 27, 2023
Worked right up until it didn't
Customer Q&A
What's different between vtec solenoid standard and vtec solenoid oem which one will fit my 2003 honda accord lx?September 18, 2022
Suzette M
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This part will only fit Honda Accord L4 2.4L VTEC engine. We recommend confirming what type of engine your vehicle has before purchasing.
September 19, 2022
Cristina P
Does this part not include the heat shield?December 5, 2022
Chris B
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This item does not include a heat shield.
December 6, 2022
Jessica D
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Heat shield is easily transferable from old part with removal of one bolt.
December 26, 2022
Clarke H
Need the 3 screws that's goes with this part?December 24, 2022
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New hardware is not included with this item. You may be able to reuse your original hardware if it is in good condition.
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