Q: Wreathing sounds of engine recoil starter in Honda CR-V EX

asked by on April 10, 2016

2013 Honda CR-V EX with 39,000 miles on it. Every time I crank, the engine recoil starter makes a lot of wreathing sounds for couple of seconds and it’s probably the Vtec issue. Should I replace it or use it for the next couple of years?

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