Honda Civic: ABS Light Meaning, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

Your Honda Civic’s ABS Light comes on when it fails a self-diagnostic cycle.  When on, it indicates that your car does not have Anti-Lock brakes and the safety they provide. Your Civic’s ABS system uses a system of sensors to determine wheel speed when braking.  If one of the wheels starts to lock up, it’ll … Read more

Honda Civic:  Reduced Engine Power Diagnosis

  One of the most annoying things that can happen when we are driving our vehicles is when we get the reduced engine power light.  Most of the time, reduced engine power doesn’t make commuting home possible since the max speed your Honda Civic will reach is not going to be enough to keep you … Read more

Honda Civic: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Honda Civic’s exhaust is definitely a concerning problem.  Different colored exhaust can mean different things.  Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your Civic indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Honda Civic Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Honda Civic is the engine knocking. Unfortunately, an engine knock can be a sign of significant engine problems. The first thing you should do is check your Civic’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Honda Civic: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Honda Civic’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your Civic’s ECU. … Read more

Honda Civic Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Honda Civic is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your car’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Honda Civic AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Honda Civic isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Civic’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Honda Civic: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Honda Civic (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding.  The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off.  But, there are other causes as well. Your Honda Civic is always going … Read more

Honda Civic’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Honda Civic’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Honda Civic is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more