tye13

I've been reading up a lot on the forums for a fix the grinding noise on cold start up, and I found that Honda made a new VTC actuator for the Accords (08-12 k24s), and I was wondering if anyone knows if this part will fit the 09 TSX? I've contacted honda customer service and multiple dealerships, no one knows if it will fit. I have replaced the VTC actuator with the acura recommended part before and the grinding noise came back after a month.

Acura recommended part number: 14310-r40-a02 (temporary fix)
Honda's new part for the accords: 14310-r5a-305

If not then does anyone know of a fix for this issue? I can seem to find anything on the forums.

Thanks!

D4nnyD

On this note, is there a DIY anywhere for replacing this yourself? i know it'll be a pretty significant job.

Sheefo2k

I heard the grinding noise on cold start-ups only a few times so it's not a priority for me at the moment but I am interested to see what you find out. Several people on the forum (like you) replaced their VTC actuators and the problem returned within months. I am surprised at how Acura/Honda is handling this.

tye13

Yeah I had mine switched too a while back and the noise came back within a month. I assumed after the new part came out for the accords the tsx would be next but nothing yet as far as I know. I read on tsxclub that some people tried switching from 10w-30 oil to 5w-20, along with a better oil filter (Honda A01), and that seemed to help a bit, but I'm pretty sure that was for the first gen tsx.

xtcnrice

I've been exclusively on 0w-20 (factory recommended for my 2013) and Honda A01 filters and I've experienced the grinding maybe 9 or 10 times since I picked up the car in 2013. Only happens in winter. Maybe it does help considering this doesn't happen very often for me, but nonetheless, the issue is still there.

TSX1012m6

Ah its that time of year again. Pumpkin Spiced latte's and VTC actuator grind posts. Mine was replaced too under warranty and yup, it came right back.

tye13

thanks for letting me know, I will try this for my next oil change. I hear the noise all the time, even in summer, as long as the car has been off for at least 5 hours.

SergeyM

Quick question. Is this grinding noise easy to hear from inside of the car or one needs to open windows to hear it? Our car's original warranty is about to expire and i would like to make sure our car does not have this issue or have it fixed under warranty.
Thanks.

xtcnrice

You can hear it inside. It lasts for about a second for me. There is no known fix for this issue at the moment by the way. Dealership will replace your VTC actuator with the same part, and the issue will come back.