helloo

Had an aviation mechanic friend replace my VTC actuator due to the cold start up noise. Well, car ran like crap and went back in and the timing was off a few teeth. Fixed that and the car ran a lot better but it is still a little slow/sluggish when moving from a stop. I am still getting code P0341.

Any ideas? When we were in there the marks on the actuator and other sprocket dealio were slightly off (like maybe a quarter of a tooth as opposed to pointing directly at each other in the 3-9 o'clock position) but that is as close as we could get because moving the chain another tooth would have made it off even more.

Could valves have been bent by being off a few teeth the first time? Chain stretched?

2008 Accord 4cyl.

DCFIVER

Who told you to replace the VTC? What testing was done? Was the code there before?

helloo

It was replaced because it was bad due to the cold engine start-up rattle.

hub_n_hun

When the timing is slightly off like that the chain is indeed stretched. Being off that little shouldn't throw the code you're getting. Did you check your cam position sensors?

Lost Again

The sensors are fine. The 0341 is for the "phase" - meaning the sensors are working but what they are "reading" is out. 99% of the time, this is do to the chain.

See recent post about this: https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-crosstour-2003-2012-118/timing-chain-stretch-3206791/

johnsc2235

Needs a chain n I would suggest a tensioner

I386

Hi
So by replacing the timing chain and tensioner would that also help with the cold engine start-up rattle issue i am having..BTW my warranty is out.

Thanks for your time

Lost Again

What year and engine do you have?

Are you just getting the "cold rattle" or are you getting a code - both?

I386

2008 4 cycle
just cold rattle ...no code

thanks for the reply

Kenny Sears

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