Honda CR-V K24 VTEC Solenoid Spool Valve Replacement

[@kellymurphystl]

Used your video to help me with my son's 2006 CR-V. It's now got about 175K miles. Hoping to make it to 250K. Thank you!

[@piercedasian]

Glad it helped!

[@elkinmissick1187]

@@piercedasian Do you have a link for where i can purchase the vtech solenoid along with bolts for 2011 honda accord 4 cylinder engine.

[@cliffordbodine5834]

Great vid! That particular Honda part number is discontinued here in the states, so Honda is no longer selling it. There are many different aftermarket replacements available. You might even find the original Honda part number available on Ebay.

[@piercedasian]

Honda likely uses the same first portion of the part number but it may now end in something like A04 or A05 to denote the "generation" and supplier it comes from. I'm inclined to the use the latest revisions from Honda b/c of possible design improvements. Either way, the spool valve is quite expensive here in Canada.

[@rahdirog]

Thanks for the video
Very informative & helpful CRV are extremely temperamental when it comes to VTEC
My vtec spool valve
Arrived today
Ordered of Amazon $55
Mechanics quoted 100 -140 plus parts
I rather save the money
Keep up the informative content
Love my CRV
Might be old but very reliable
Will outlast most new cars 🚗

[@piercedasian]

No problem. Thanks for stopping by.

[@lunstee]

Nice clear how-to!
Just a minor nitpick here: VTC isn't formerly known as VTEC or vice-versa, they're two separate systems. VTEC engages a second set of cam rockers to change the valve duration on the fly. VTC shifts the phase of the cam sprocket on the camshaft to adjust the valve timing (not duration).
The VTC valve is a separate thing that's near the passenger side engine mount, with its filter screen being around the belt tensioner. The associated codes are, I think, around P1009.
What you replaced, and what the P2646/2647 codes are for, is the VTEC system. P2646 (but not P2647) can be caused by just low oil level so that should be the first thing to check in that case. It can also be caused by a bad switch, which happens often enough that Honda even has a TSB suggesting that in the absence of other symptoms, to just replace the switch rather than do further diagnosis for a P2646. When there's stuttering and jerking together with the codes though, replacing the whole assembly as you did is appropriate.

[@fadelibrahim7663]

yep actually as a non expert/mechanic this video cleared it for me th-cam.com/video/30JRyJaJMXQ/w-d-xo.html.
And i have a question for you Luns Tee if you may, my car a 2014 crv automatic awd, on every gear when i reached 5k rpm , it is like it loses a lot of power it is like a rev limiter engages on it, no code is showing up , more then 5 mechanics didn't figure out, so waht do you think is it related to vtc or vtec. thanks

[@tonyjordan1320]

@@fadelibrahim7663 As a fellow crv owner what did you have to do to fix this problem????

[@fadelibrahim7663]

@@tonyjordan1320 changed the timing chain. the car was already so slow but extra slow when it reaches 5k rpm, and since vtec kicks in on 5k thats why I felt it is a rev limiter. After cahnging the chain everything is in sync in the engine and back to normal

[@lt.columbo5919]

excellent video...great detail, simple, clear communication

[@piercedasian]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LouReed9]

Great video. I am preparing to do the same to my 2005 CR-V. I was wondering if there was an easy way to get that power steering hose out of the way. I'm feeling a bit more confident after watching this. Thanks!

[@MrSteve933]

This is honestly the best video

[@piercedasian]

Thanks!

[@jonjimmy341]

Any Prelude videos? Your channel icon is a BB6 so I figured I’d ask. Your RL rear diff video was great, helped a lot!

[@piercedasian]

unfortunately the prelude is long gone... the channel icon was from a photo taken years ago when I got my first DSLR. I miss that car a lot. It was fun and very well made and handled extremely good for such a large Honda.

[@RobertoRamirez-fc1vo]

Awesome step by step instruction!

[@piercedasian]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonathansmith8210]

Suggestion you might want to move that your back to 2002 to 2011 The ivtech 2.4 k24 is all the same thing

[@lebronjordan802]

Great job!
I've done it many times on my crv and accord 🙂!

[@piercedasian]

Thanks!

[@willislam9150]

Hey there,
Do we have to completely drain the oil and remove filter first before we attempt to remove the spool?
Thanks!

[@piercedasian]

nope not at all.

[@SYSLam1]

Useful information! Thank you.

[@JR-kr1lv]

Does this make noises when they go bad , would of been nice to hear it running before it was taking apart so I know if it makes a noise and if like my 2010 CR-V 2.4L now. Only code was down stream low bank 1 and the both 02 sensors has been replaced as I was told one was the cause so I replaced both knowing there new like spark plugs. I replace extra stuff if needed at some point. So get it done at once.

[@piercedasian]

no they don't make any noise at all that one could ever hear. If you get low bank 1 and your oil level is full then there is a good chance this spool valve is toast. Its a VERY VERY common failure point on this motor. I just did another on the same car just 3 weeks ago and it was on its 2nd spool valve in less than 3 years! Unbelievable!

[@tombenolkin6455]

Very informative! Thank you

[@piercedasian]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-ne8ms4ij6v]

Thanks I'll replace mine soon 🤙🏽

[@piercedasian]

good luck. Its a tad bit awkward but overall fairly easy to change out.

[@sareer839]

Hi, I have second generation CRV with k20 engine, and their is only one conecter wich I think the switch, but no other censor. My friend have also the same CRV and his car solenoid is also the same switch, but there is no oil pressure switch r censor.

[@piercedasian]

wait, you mentioned your have a CRV with a K20 engine? What part of the world you located at? Its been quite some time since I have worked on the 2nd gen CRV.

[@sareer839]

@@piercedasian
I am in Dubai, middle East

[@michaelbemvindo]

Thanks very much for the video . But messed it up . Right corner bolt snapped . Any help is appreciated.

[@piercedasian]

Yikes! While I'm late in responding that I certainly hope you were able to get that bolt out. I'm assuming all is fixed already or that you've consulted with a professional?

[@michaelbemvindo]

@@piercedasian yes got a tech to take it out. Thanks

[@chelseywashington6158]

Same issue everybdy says they cant remove rounded bolts🥺🙄

[@cbctitre]

I changed engine and trans mount and still get some shaking while idling .... however I don't have a check engine light... odd is it? I hate the feeling of weird shaking while idling ....should I still go ahead and change the vtec solenoid? to see if it stops and also improve my gas mileage ? any help is needed thanks

[@piercedasian]

No it wouldn’t be the solenoid. Have you checked the condition of the plugs and the condition of the ignition coils? Weak/failing coils can cause rough idle.

[@cbctitre]

@@piercedasian I installed new spark plugs.... I didnt think it was the coils but I would gladly change them if it would eradicate the problem. I gonna change the coils to see if that helps

[@booyana2859]

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[@xbigbobsagetx]

Iv replaced the valve twice and done two oil changes in 100 miles and after the motor warms up it still goes into limp mode with this code. Any ideas? Mines a 2005 with 213K miles. Just bought it and drove it a few hundred miles before the issue surfaced.

[@piercedasian]

When you replaced the spool valve are you replacing it with a used or a new one? I only recommend users replace the spool valve with a new one because they're KNOWN to go bad without a moment's notice.

[@xbigbobsagetx]

New from orileys thank you for the reply!

[@xbigbobsagetx]

I wonder is there’s a way to bypass the sensor… it’s a secondary car and I just want to drive it

[@ccutts63]

Hey did you ever figure it out? Mine is doing the same thing

[@xbigbobsagetx]

@@ccutts63 no I gave it to my
mother in law. Never buying Honda anything again total junk. If it’s not going to tell me exactly what’s wrong with it when I hook it up to a code reader and after I replace the supposed part twice and do two oil changes in 100 miles I’m done wasting time and money on it. Go buy a Toyota RAV4 😂

[@dirtysouthfishingtexas8978]

Thanks great video

[@piercedasian]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@edgardoamado7008]

Can you do a water pump ....or do you have any advise on a how to video? Thank you .

[@nickolastiguan]

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[@piercedasian]

I haven’t needed to replace a water pump yet on a more modern CR-V. Last one I did had the water pump driven by the timing belt from the late 1990’s.

[@GUANAJUATOMEX]

I put a new spool valve and still doing the same shaking

[@piercedasian]

Hmm, are you getting the same check engine light as well? Did you just install new spool valve or did you purchase the entire spool valve assembly?

[@richaftanas9609]

$150? Got one for 58.99 today or I could of waited 5 days, $44.99 on Amazon!

[@kennethmcghee757]

did you get it sorted out?
having the same problem.

[@NavyBlueExile]

Hey I know that guy!

[@piercedasian]

You do? How so?

[@NavyBlueExile]

@@piercedasian we used to work together

[@piercedasian]

Ah yes I do remember! How did you find me on TH-cam? You can email me at [e-mail]

[@Pyro_Dan]

500$? I found them on amazon for 40 bucks

[@piercedasian]

You must be from the US. Everything in Canada is insanely expensive and amazon here likely doesn’t even offer a genuine a honda replacement so the stealership is our only viable option.

[@Pyro_Dan]

@@piercedasian yeah I'm in the US here is a link where I bought the part, just trying to help out anybody that had the same issue. So far worked like a charm. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07FNJMZDG/ref=sspa_mw_detail_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Pyro_Dan]

Btw, thanks for the video it helped out alot. I ended up stripping the last bolt but luckily found some powerbuilt zeon sockets that helped me get it out no problem.

[@chelseywashington6158]

@@Pyro_Dan hey I stripped mine too what u say u used to remove?

[@hugoanguiano8466]

Exelet

[@piercedasian]

Thanks!

[@monzyfree9021]

40 bucks on amazon

[@piercedasian]

I wish I could pay that little for a replacement spool valve. They're bloody expensive as hell in Canada.

[@rahdirog]

Thanks for the video
Very informative & helpful CRV are extremely temperamental when it comes to VTEC
My vtec spool valve
Arrived today
Ordered of Amazon $55
Mechanics quoted 100 -140 plus parts
I rather save the money
Keep up the informative content
Love my CRV
Might be old but very reliable
Will outlast most new cars 🚗

[@piercedasian]

Glad it helped