Honda Crosstour Burning Smell: Causes + How to Fix

A burning smell is one of the most troublesome problems you can experience in a vehicle.  If your Honda Crosstour has a burning smell, there are many potential causes.   Typically, the smell is caused by some type of fluid (oil, trans fluid, etc…) hitting the exhaust or other hot parts of the engine or … Read more

Honda Crosstour:  Burning Oil Diagnosis

  The engine burning oil is one of the most common problems that a vehicle can encounter, particularly one with high mileage.  If your Honda Crosstour is burning oil it is typically caused by piston rings or valve guides.     How Much Oil Consumption is Normal? Most auto manufacturers are hesitant to tell you … Read more

Honda Crosstour P0463: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit → High Input

  P0463 is a moderately common OBDII trouble code that can occur in your Honda Crosstour.  It indicates that the vehicles computer has detected an inaccurate fuel level reading.  It shouldn’t affect the drivability of your Crosstour, but it can be inconvenient. Your Crosstour will get the P0463 code when the signal coming from the … Read more

Honda Crosstour: Backfiring Causes

  One of the more jarring vehicle problems that you can experience is a backfire.  It sounds like a shotgun blast and can scare you if you’re not prepared for it.  If your Honda Crosstour is backfiring, common causes include improper engine timing, bad spark plugs, engine running rich, and plug wires (if so equipped). … Read more

Honda Crosstour:  Oil in Coolant Diagnosis

If you’ve recently checked your Honda Crosstour’s coolant, and it looks almost like it has butter in it, then you probably have oil in it.  Oil in your coolant is most often caused by a blown head gasket. It can also be caused by a cracked head or even a bad radiator (well sorta, you’d … Read more

Honda Crosstour:  Overheating → Symptoms + Causes

One of the worst problems that can happen to your Honda Crosstour is overheating.  Common symptoms of overheating include smoke coming from under the hood, a pegged temperature gauge, and (eventually) a blown head gasket. If your Crosstour is overheating, stop driving it immediately to avoid damaging the engine. Ignoring an overheating engine can lead … Read more

Honda Crosstour: Window Won’t Go Up Diagnosis

Your Honda Crosstour’s windows protect you from the elements, and they protect the interior from damage.  If your window won’t go up, there are a few common issues that can cause this problem.  These include a blown fuse, bad window motor, wiring issues, and the switch.     Power Window Won’t Go Up Causes:  Honda Crosstour … Read more

Honda Crosstour:  Brake Fluid Leak Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Honda Crosstour’s brake system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  Without a reliable braking system, it is dangerous to keep driving your Crosstour.  A brake fluid leak is a serious problem.  It is usually caused by a failure of a seal, brake line, master cylinder reservoir, and a few other … Read more

Honda Crosstour: Check Gas Cap Diagnosis

Your Honda Crosstour‘s fuel cap is part of it’s emissions system.  It keeps fuel vapor from escaping out of the fuel filler neck.  The check fuel cap typically will appear if the fuel cap is bad, or if it has not been tightened all the way. What Your Crosstour’s Gas Cap Does The Crosstour’s gas … Read more

Honda Crosstour Bad Ignition Switch: Symptoms, Causes, + How to Fix

Your Honda Crosstour‘s ignition switch is one of the most vital items on the entire vehicle.  If it fails, the entire vehicle won’t be able to run.  We’ve compiled some of the most common symptoms of a bad ignition switch.  These include stalling issues, not starting, and no power to the radio or accessories. Function of an … Read more