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Honda XRV Rough Idle & Jerking, Help Needed

Jerking on acceleration

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Check engine light on

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Shaking while idling

Hey all! Having trouble with my 2016 Honda XRV (gas, 147K km). The car's shaking pretty badly at idle, jerking when I hit the gas, and the check engine light just popped on. My gut says it might be the throttle valve, especially after a not-so-great experience at my last mechanic. Has anyone dealt with similar symptoms? Would love to hear about your experiences and any recommended fixes before I take it back to a shop. Thanks!

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SebRoth19

I had almost identical issues with my 2013 Honda CR-V (2.4L gas). The symptoms were exactly what you're describing, rough idle, jerking during acceleration, and check engine light. Turned out my accelerator pedal position sensor was failing. The garage ran diagnostics and found inconsistent voltage readings from the sensor. They had to replace the entire pedal assembly module since the sensor is integrated into it. It was a serious issue that needed immediate attention because it affects vehicle control and safety. The repair wasn't too complex, but you definitely want a certified mechanic handling it since it involves the car's electronic systems. After the fix, the car ran smooth again, no more jerking or rough idle. My advice would be to get it checked soon, as driving with these symptoms could potentially damage other components.

RoSchu (Author)

Thanks for sharing your experience! That's really helpful since it sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with. The pedal assembly module definitely makes sense given the symptoms. Do you remember roughly how much the repair set you back? Also, just curious, has everything been running smoothly since the fix, or have you noticed any other quirks pop up?

SebRoth19

Hey again! Glad I could help! Yeah, I actually just got it fixed last week, the total came to 265€ for replacing the accelerator pedal module. The mechanic confirmed it was definitely the throttle valve acting up, just like I suspected. Since the repair, my CR-V's running like a dream, no more shaking, jerking, or any of those scary symptoms. The idle is perfectly smooth now, and the acceleration is back to normal. It's honestly like driving a different car! No other issues have shown up at all. Quick heads up though, if you're experiencing the same thing, don't wait too long to get it checked out. I probably should've dealt with mine sooner, but thankfully no other components were affected. The electronic systems in these cars are pretty sensitive, so it's worth getting it sorted quickly. Trust me, you'll notice the difference right away once it's fixed. The peace of mind alone was worth every penny!

RoSchu (Author)

Just got back from the mechanic, and wow, what a difference! You were totally right about not waiting. Took it in yesterday and they confirmed it was actually the throttle body that needed cleaning and recalibration. The bill came to a bit less than yours, around 200€, which was a relief. The test drive after the fix was like night and day! No more shaking at idle, and the acceleration is super smooth now. The check engine light's gone too. Can't believe I put up with those issues for so long. Really appreciate everyone's input here. It definitely gave me more confidence when talking to the mechanic about what might be wrong. They even mentioned these issues are pretty common with our model years. Feels great to have it sorted, now I can finally enjoy driving again without worrying about every little shake and jerk!

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