Way OT (Sorry) - Honda CR-V noise in turns?

Okay, okay, I know, I know...be kind, okay?
My wife drives a 2005 Honda CR-V with 25,000 miles on it. When you crank the wheels in a tight parking-lot turn at low speed, a funny noise comes from the rear of the car. It's kind of a low friction sound, like maybe a rubbing rotor or something.
I told her that it's probably something to do with the stability control, maybe making one of the brakes rub just a little.
I know this is a longshot on the HAMB, but I honestly looked for a Honda tech discussion board and it was all "what code do I need to change my radio?" and "Can I put 18s on a 1998 Civic?" Any dealership mechanics out there.
Am I close to correct, or is there actually something wrong with the vehicle like my paranoid wife thinks?

p.s. I have asked some bonehead questions on the HAMB before, but nothing this far off topic. I will take my ribbing like a man, without complaint.

 

are you pulling in or backing in?

 

Go to www.Honda-tech.com There not all ricer kids. good info on there. and they have a crv fourum there too. All so look into the cv shafts.... To honda tech with you!

 

did you check the backing plate clearence?

 

Thanks, DIRTYT.
rodknocker: it happens when you're moving forward at a slow speed and you crank the wheel to roll into a parking space but NOT when the wheel is at the limit. I was able to make it do it several times by making a tight little circle in the Sears parking lot tonight.

 

I had a friend who had to have his rear cv joints replaced pretty early, could that be it?

 

My wife's '99 CRV started making that noise early in its life. I think (but do not know) that it is in the rear wheel drive, which hardly ever actually comes into play. At any rate, the car has 190,000 miles on it now and we've never had to do anything about the noise. I told her it was the way CRV's were supposed to sound. In fact, the car has had NO repairs not even spark plugs, just a set of front brake pads, in its entire life. Still going strong.

 

I just had a CR-V in the shop in the last week or two for the same problem. I did some research and found that apparently it's something with the rearend and it is fairly common.
The information I found recommended changing the gear oil and replacing it with genuine Honda gear oil- even if it looks fine. One response to this problem came from a Honda parts man that owned one of these vehicles and he said that he changes his gear oil EVERY time he changes the oil! Another said to drain the gear oil and then spray a can of brake clean intothe pumpkin thru the fill hole to help flush out evrything before refilling it. I wish I could tell you if it worked or not but our customer declined repairs at this time. I guess a rearend for this car is around $1300! Anway that is the information I found on a VERY reputable professional mechanics web service. HTH.

Jay

 

GM has problems like that too. So does Dodge. Changing the gear oil is the recommened first step. Use what the factory uses/suggests. Also could be a transfer case issue if it's all wheel drive. Again, change the oil first. It all has to do with the clutches doing a slip/stick thing causing a bind. It could be something more serious I guess, but I'd do the oil first. Oh, if it's selectable 4wd with an electrical switch it could be stuck in 4wd. You may have an issue with the switch or the actuator where it's in 4wd which locks the front wheels and dosen't allow the differential to "differential" on turns.

 

there's a TSB on that.....it's a fluid change and if that don't take care of it, it gets deeper...

 

Change the fluid with the proper Honda VT fluid. See it at least once a month. You're supposed to change it every 15,000 miles in case you didn't know.

 

Wifes CRV does the same thing. Change the rear diff. fluid. It is not a gear-oil, but a type of transmission fluid. Use ONLY the Honda brand (~$7.50/qt) You need 1.1 qts. Real easy to get at and change yourself, takes about 10 minutes.

I think the manual says the rear diff. should be good for 40K or more. But it needs to be changed more often. I have heard it is susceptable to moisture, and the rear diff is vented. So if your in a humid climate, snow, rain etc. it may break down faster.

Eric

PS check out some of the CRV chats sites. Really some ****y people driving these things!!

 

Just realized, admitting some of us drive CRV's is kind of like coming out of the closet.

I justified it as a cheap reliable SUV that let me spend more money on HOT ROD parts.

 

Yes only use Honda trans fluid, for some odd reason honda's are picky like that. My dad ownes a shop and he tried using other ****** fluid and it made all kinds of wierd noises. So shell out the 10 dollars a quart and use it, must have special rice in it or something

 

sounds like rear CV joint to me - Hondas are notorious for that. Catch it early enough, and you might get away with just replacing and lubricating the boot and not replacing the entire shaft.

 

yeah, they were built for house mouses and gay male nurses....

 

Ford has issues also tsb on them all over net my 04 with 30k on it just had rear rebuilt for the noise it makes since fluid change didnt fix it.

 

nope, dont use honda trans fluid. Use Honda Dual Pump fluid. The parts guy at the dealer will know. It is a very common problem. Tsb calls for flushing it and driving it between each drain and fill. One time is all your crv will need. 2 quarts but only 1.1 will be used. Very simple job and wont take you long.