#2011 HONDA ODYSSEY TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT PROFESSIONAL#
It is best done by a trained professional with access to specialized tools.
Replacing a timing chain is not easy and requires considerable knowledge of the engine and its components. If you pull P0016 (Crankshaft Coerlation) or P0017, that is a strong indication that the engine timing is off. Modern engines use a crank and camshaft sensor to verify that they are spinning together. If your Odyssey’s check engine light is on, start your diagnosis there. Excessive vibration in the engine bay (Due to an engine misfire).Ticking noise coming from the cylinder head area.Here are some other signs of a failing timing belt or chain: At the least, you should get some sort of misfire relate codes. But, if it has jumped, the check engine light will very likely come on. If the timing chain or belt needs replaced due to wear, but hasn’t jumped a tooth, the service engine soon light will not come on. If it is slippery and dry, that is a great indication it could be bad as well. It should grip your finger as you lightly brush across it. If you are looking at the Odyssey’s timing belt itself, check to see if the belt is glossy. A misaligned timing belt will cause a decrease in fuel efficiency due to the engine working harder than it needs to be. Loss of Fuel Mileageįuel mileage will suffer when engine timing is off. If the timing belt has shifted, it causes the valves to open and close improperly, leading to diminished performance. The timing belt is responsible for keeping the camshaft(s) in sync with the crankshaft. If the timing belt has jumped a few teeth, but hasn’t fallen or broken off yet, it can knock the engine out of time. It’ll typically be a rough rattling sound, and it is often most noticeable right when you start up your Odyssey. There may be a sound of rubber beating against something. Slapping NoiseĪ good indication that a timing belt has gone bad is going to be noise. If this is the case, the damage is already done. You might hear it slapping around (broken timing belt or chain) as the engine cranks over. If your Odyssey’s timing chain or belt has fallen off completely, broken, or has jumped a few teeth, it is entirely possible that the engine won’t even start. Here are some of the most common warning signs of a bad timing belt on the Honda Odyssey: 1. No matter which one your Odyssey has, the symptoms are the same when they fail. Timing belts are made out of rubber and nylon, unlike a timing chain, which looks much like a bicycle chain.
Knowing the symptoms of a bad timing belt or chain is vital so this doesn’t happen to your Honda Odyssey. If it jumps a tooth or breaks entirely, it can lead to permanent engine damage. A bad timing belt or timing chain can be a serious issue.
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