2013-2017 Honda Accord 2.4 cold start rattle. Cam chain tensioner- Fixed!

Looking into mine, V6 2016 Accord. But there's the oil filter where the CTC shows in these. Anyone done one of those?

i have this rattle started at 13kmiles. now at 96k miles still rattle on cond start. 2015 civic si

You guys should watch Matt Shaughnessy's video about this issue, seems to make sense.
(Honda K24 earth dream eco tech timing tensioners malfunction/repair and explanation)

How do you clear off the old Honda bond? How come the dealer wants to replace the entire timing chain as well when replacing this piece?

Did this on my 2015 Accord. Replaced the tensioner, it was silent for a month and then it came back.

Did it have a rattle noise every time you turned it on or 1st start of the morning?

Quick question Mr Tucker, when i remove the old cam chain tensioner, do i need to place and sort of "tension" to the chain so it doesnt slack/sag off? or am I safe if i remove the old one carefully and install the new one carefully, as long as I dont mess with any of the "Tension" on the chain upon removal(of the old tensioner) and installion (of the new one)??

im just worried that I may jump the chain unintentionally while replacing the cam chain tensioner

Also, you replaced the cam tensioner, is it necessary to replace the whole kit? Or can chain tensioner will suffice?

Some people recommending to replace the whole kit

370,000 miles? That's the most I've ever heard of!

how has this held up since you replaced it? and did it seem fine the morning after on cold start?

Thanks for posting!

I have noticed I have the same issue with my Accord (2015, 2.4 l).

If left alone is there a risk of this leading to serious engine issues?

When you started it I didn't hear anything except what sounded like 10 keys on your key chain.

So here's the literal thousand dollar question: Does this require a maintenance visit to an auto shop that may also require a timing chain replacement (another $850)? If this is the exact same sound and duration of said sound i hear on FIRST startup, is it worth $1000 just to see?

Does the chain loosen and fall off the camshaft sprocket after removing the tensioner?

Thank you so much for this video. It was very helpful. The most important part to me is demonstrating the noise that this repair fixes, because there is no error code. Anyone attempting to do this repair should read and understand the TSB before starting.

Worked like a charm in my 2013 Lx-s. Not only the rattle is gone but definitely the engine is quieter. Found Cloyes brand. Hope it is as good as the oem. Thanks a lot!

Why does this car have no push start?

My 13 accord has no filter on the back of it... is it okay without one? Seems a few people had this issue and some had their car since new and did all work on it

Classic timing actuator sound. Likely not the tensioner.

Question has any one performed this repair and once successfully installed received a P0341 camshaft position sensor out of rang / chain maybe stretched error ... I had this installed in a 2017 Honda Accord before replaced it was fine after replacement boom .....any information helps at this point before I go in to the timing chain

Performed this service on my 2015 CRV EXL. No longer hear the rattle. No need to replace the VTC actuator as Mr Tucker mentioned in previous comments. Thankyou so much for making this video. It was of great help ;)
My scary experience: I accidentally had the filter screen fall into the oil pan. Luckily we could get this out with help of a pick up tool. I would recommend a new DIYer like me doing this to place a flat head screwdriver or something that would prevent that screen from falling. The filter screen does not snap on the back of a tensioner. So there are chances of it fallling accidentally into the oil pan while you are trying to install the new tensioner . I hope this helps. Overall the installation process wasn't that complex. Just Be careful you drop the bolt or filter screen into the pan ;)

You say it’s got 300k plus miles? Any cvt issues?

All of the most important parts, doing that actual work, are missing from this video.

🔥👍thank u bro saved me a headache

That's not the chain tensioner issue , it's a intake cam vtc phaser , also a tsb for most k24 's .

is that 366k miles I see?? danggg

How did you get the tensioner out? It doesn’t seem to fit through the hole. That would have been very helpful to have shown the actual removal. Any tips?

I noticed that the TSB you reference weirdly does not include the 2013MY Honda Accord's even though that is the new part number for the 2013 model year. I was able to find a slightly older TSB (14-030) that does include 2013 but references the old part number. I'm definitely gonna do this fix on my 2013 Accord with the new part.

I have a question i have 2013 honda accord exl Sport and mine is starting to make a rattling noise and came across this video and found it interesting so as jacked up my car to find the timing chaing tensioner location i notice my oil filter is located exactly where the time chain tensioner in you car is located so do i have to remove the oil filter and the metal that holds it im thinking it should be behind it i need help thanks.

Why is a local guy charging 1200 for this? How long did it take you roughly to fix it?

When I google rattle on start, vtc Actuator comes up, but my car does not sound like the bad actuator.

It has a rattle for about 1.5 seconds after start up, 2015 accord. Wondering if it’s this piece. (Someone also said it could be the main tensioner pulley) Also, if it is cam chain tensioner, it it serious??

I have the exact same jack stands and floor jack! Haha!

Where did you buy the tensioner?

Did the rattle come back after the repair? Thanks