Honda Stream: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Honda Stream’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 Stream indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Honda Stream Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Honda Stream 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 Stream’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Honda Stream: 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 Stream’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 Stream’s ECU. … Read more

Honda Stream Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Honda Stream 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 Stream 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 Stream 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 Stream’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Honda Stream: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Honda Stream (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 Stream is always going … Read more

Honda Stream’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Honda Stream’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Honda Stream 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

Honda Stream: Bad Coil Packs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

  Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Honda Stream.  A bad oil pack can make your Stream almost un-drivable.  Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run.  It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more

Honda Stream Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Honda Stream doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Honda Stream … Read more