Engine & fuel system
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Poor engine performance
Symptoms
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble codes stored in engine control module (ECM) fault memory: 22-4.
Cause
Engine oil level incorrect.
Oil supply pressure to variable valve timing (VVT) system too low.
Repair
- Top up engine oil to correct level.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Brakes
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Front brake judder
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 2005-08.
Cause
Excessive front brake disc runout.
Repair
- Check front brake disc runout is less than 0.04 mm. Reface or replace front brake discs as necessary.
- Check front brake disc thickness variation is less than 0.015 mm. Reface or replace front brake discs as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Suspension & drivetrain
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Knocking noise from front wheel when pulling away
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 1982-05.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
Cause
Contact between driveshaft and front wheel bearing.
Repair
- Clean driveshaft and wheel bearing contact surfaces.
- Apply grease to contact surfaces of driveshaft and wheel bearing.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Clutch & gearbox
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Clicking noise from clutch master cylinder when clutch pedal depressed
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of clutch master cylinder.
Repair
- Fit modified clutch master cylinder.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch master cylinder (LHD) | 46920-S7A-A02 | 1 |
| Clutch master cylinder (RHD) | 46920-S7A-013 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- MIL
- Malfunction indicator lamp — the engine warning light on the dashboard
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Disc Runout
- How much a brake disc wobbles; too much causes vibration or squeal
- Driveshaft
- The shaft that takes drive from the differential out to a wheel
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda Stream 1.7?
This guide contains four workshop bulletins for the Honda Stream 1.7. Of these, one concerns the engine and fuel system and one the brakes. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda Stream 1.7 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Honda Stream 1.7 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.