Honda Ridgeline:  Bad Wheel Bearing Noise Diagnosis

If your Honda Ridgeline is making a high pitched noise or hum, it could be a sign of a bad wheel bearing.  There are several different vehicular components that can make a squeal or hum.  That’s why it is important to know the other warning signs of a  bad bearing before just going in and … Read more

Honda Ridgeline: Brake Sticking → Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Honda Ridgeline’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed.  There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Honda Ridgeline Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more

Honda Ridgeline:  Radiator Fan Not Working Diagnosis

Your Honda Ridgeline‘s radiator fan has one of the most important jobs on the vehicle.  It is the last line of defense between you and an overheating engine.  If the radiator fan is not working, it’s a serious problem. Just because the radiator fan is not on does not mean that it is not working. … Read more

Honda Ridgeline: Signs of Alternator Problems

One of the most critical engine components in your Honda Ridgeline is the alternator. If you suspect that you have alternator problems, it’s something that should be dealt with before you end up stranded somewhere. Your Ridgeline’s battery will not be able to keep the accessories and engine systems running for long without a properly … Read more

Honda Ridgeline Stuck in Park: Causes & How to Fix

If your Honda Ridgeline is stuck in Park, the odds are that you’re not stranded.  We’ve made this guide to quickly help you get back on the road if your truck doesn’t shift into gear.  Most vehicles with an automatic transmission have a linkage that connects the gear selector to the transmission. Recently, more vehicles … Read more

Honda Ridgeline Stalling → Causes & Diagnosis

One of the most common issues your Honda Ridgeline is likely to develop is a stalling problem.  The most challenging part of diagnosing a stalling problem is reproducing the conditions that led to the stall in the first place.  Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen. Before … Read more

Honda Ridgeline Shakes When Idle:  Causes and How to Fix 

It can be very jarring when your Honda Ridgeline shakes when idle.  If your Ridgeline has this problem, many issues can cause it.  We’ve lined out some of the most common causes below. The most common reasons a vehicle shakes when idling is a misfire or bad motor mount. Table of Contents Honda Ridgeline Shaking … Read more

Honda Ridgeline: Service Engine Soon Light → Diagnosis

Your Honda Ridgeline’s service engine soon light is there to let you know that some sort of problem has been detected with the vehicle. Any vehicles made in 1996 or newer use OBDII codes, which can easily be retrieved from a good code scanner. A flashing service engine soon light is telling you that something … Read more

Honda Ridgeline Rough Idle → Causes & Diagnosis

If you own a Honda Ridgeline and it’s idling rough, you may be feeling frustrated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common causes of a rough idle in the Ridgeline and how to fix the problem.  The most common cause of a rough idle is misfiring. What an Engine Needs to … Read more