Honda CR-V Troubleshooting: Shakes When Braking

  If you find your Honda CR-V‘s steering wheel shakes or vibrates when you press the brakes, it is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem.  There are plenty of other issues that can cause the steering wheel to wobble.  But, if your CR-V is only shaking when braking, that’s … Read more

Honda CR-V White Exhaust Smoke: Causes, Diagnosis, How to Fix

If you own a Honda CR-V, you may have noticed white exhaust smoke coming from your vehicle on occasion. This can be concerning, and it’s essential to understand the possible causes behind this phenomenon to address the issue promptly and efficiently. Several factors can contribute to white smoke emanating from your vehicle’s exhaust pipe, and … Read more

Honda CR-V Flashing Check Engine Light: Diagnosis

The check engine light indicates that you need to service a vehicle soon. If your Honda CR-V has a flashing check engine light means that there is a catalyst damaging misfire (it can damage the catalytic converter and O2 sensors). If your vehicle has a flashing check engine light, it means you need to service … Read more

Honda CR-V Troubleshooting:  Squeaky Brakes

  Your Honda CR-V‘s braking system is designed to handle thousands of miles of braking with no intervention from you.  When its brakes begin to squeak, they are telling you that they need some attention. The most typical cause of squeaky brakes are the brake pads themselves, but there are other issues that can cause … Read more

Honda CR-V P0406:  EGR Sensor “A” → Circuit High

  P0406 is a generic OBDII Diagnostic code.  It deals with the signal coming from the EGR system.  In this case, it means that the signal coming from the EGR system is higher than the specified range  Since it is a generic code, it has the same meaning for the Honda CR-V as it would … Read more

Honda CR-V:  Heater Not Working Diagnosis

  One of the most common (and inconvenient) problems with the Honda CR-V is when it has no heat coming from the heater. Not having a functioning heater makes driving much less comfortable, and can be a sign of certain issues. At the simplest level, there are two main reasons why the heater is not … Read more

Honda CR-V P0405:  EGR Sensor “A” → Circuit Low

P0405 is a generic OBDII trouble code.  It deals with the signal coming from the EGR system.  Since it is a generic code, it has the same meaning for the Honda CR-V as it would any other vehicle.   The EGR system allows a certain amount of the CR-V’s exhaust to re-enter the combustion chamber, which … Read more

Honda CR-V P0421 Code: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P0421 is a relatively rare OBDII trouble code.   It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Honda CR-V as it would any other vehicle. It is technically defined as “Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency → Below Threshold (Bank 1)”. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your Honda CR-V’s catalytic converter is not scrubbing pollutants efficiently … Read more