Honda has improved its VCM System, since 2008, but it's not my cup of tea. I connect my VCM Tuner 2's green wire to ground, when I'm going on a long road trip. During that road trip, when I exit the Interstate and get in to traffic, my Passport makes a loud clunking sound and the transmission hunts for the best gear.I figured I would add some comments since I own a 2005 Pilot (3.5L 5sp) and a 2011 MDX (3.7L 6sp). The fit and finish of the Acura is far better than the Honda, and the increased HP, wide body, and SH-AWD make the Acura much more fun to drive from a handling and acceleration perspective.Everyone has a favorite pen—a writing implement that once they've used it, they want to make sure no one else gets their hands on for as long as possible. Last week, we asked you w...With ECO disabled, the engine seems to respond more quickly and powerfully to downshift and increase speed as the Pilot slows climbing hill. VCM is always on, and Honda provides no mechanism for disabling it. In previous Hondas, I found the VCM to be so annoying that I swore I would never buy another V6.2010 EX-L Technical service bulletin | Honda Odyssey Forum (odyclub.com) read this page as it applies to 2008, see it Honda can do something about it via technical service bulletin. VCM Muzzler is another "tool" that does the same thing. Honda V6 engine's VCM can also cause engine mounts, spark plugs, and torque converter problems.Uses electronics to adjust output, has safety functions for under/over temp, allows a remote switch disable, supports TPS idle relearn with no actions, a little longer install due to mounting and connection of one fused wire to 12V+ (battery) to provide power to the unit. 1 year warranty. S-VCM. $95 plus shipping.Most people don't have any problems related to VCM. If you're not having any problems don't worry about it. 2019 Pilot EX-L AWD 2019 Ridgeline Sport AWD. Save Share. Like. C. Captain_Pilot Discussion starter 316 posts ... Honda Pilot Forums. 822.5K posts 157.2K members Since 2002 Piloteers.org forum community offers tech info ...Hello, last year we bought a 2020 Honda Pilot Touring edition. It has the 9-speed transmission. It is a beautiful car and for the first 9 months of driving it was the best car I've ever owned. Now I have had 4 different transmission issues.One day you may find that the VCM has indirectly caused your cats to go bad. VCM ---> excessive oil consumption ---> pre-mature plug failure (mainly plug #1) ---> damage to catalytic converters. If you have to replace both converters at the same time, it will cost you $1500-$2000. B.We are now The CampingRandy™ Store. We have been working with Honda in compliance with our company name. Effective April 14th, 2023 we are now The CampingRan...37 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Oct 30, 2023. Clearly a number of pre-2018 Odyssey vans have had significant issues associated with the VCM -1 and VCM-2. However the newer 2018+ models have the VCM-3. From reading many posts I have not seen many, if any, problems attributed to the VCM-3. Lets see if we can accumulate some data to assess if and ...RECORD_ID: 4709977. Bulletin Number: ATI&04152024901. Replacement Service Bulletin Number: N/A. NHTSA Item Number: 10253301. Date Posted: 04-15-2024. Component Name: 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Make: HONDA. Model: PILOT. Year: 2023. Date Added: 04-16-2024. Summary: Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 Pilots with a customer concern of ...Oh, Boy. | Honda Pilot - Honda Pilot Forums. 2024 Engine. Oh, Boy. Over the course of one evening of research I come to find out this engine (J35Y8 I guess) has (1) Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), generically known as cylinder deactivation, (2) Idle Stop, often referred to generically as a stop-and-go feature and (3) a timing belt instead ...DIY - 2008-2010 VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) Disable Procedure. The purpose of this thread is to provide a detailed DIY procedure on how to disable the Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system on 2008-2010 Honda Odyssey’s equipped with VCM engines. I will not discuss rationale or methodology used to arrive at the decision to disable ...Often owners of VCM vehicles complain about problems due to engine motor mount malfunction while ECO is enabled. Likewise, engine oil problems have occurred due to wear problems. In 2013 there was a class action lawsuit filed against Honda's 1.6 million vehicles built between 2008-2013 having been identified as having potential for high oil ...1. Transmission problems. The only model year that came with significant transmission issues is 2003 and it's no wonder since it's the first production year of the Honda Pilot. The problematic transmission was a 5-speed automatic and this problem was luckily solved for the later model years. Drivers have mostly complained about transmission ...Rocky Premium Member 2021 F150, 2016 CRV Touring (traded), 2005 Pilot RIP. Joined Jul 28, 2004 16,531 Posts #23 · Apr 23, 2016 (Edited) Honda has constantly evolved and improved the VCM system. I know many people with 06-15 Pilots and none of them have ever complained about the VCM to me.Worst 2018 Honda Pilot Problems #1: Shift Flair, Transmission Slipping 2018 Pilot Average Cost to Fix: $3,600 Average Mileage: 21,000 mi. Learn More #2: Driver Side Seat Belt Is Too Short 2018 PilotFighting 3 vcm problems. (2wd models) Vcm pilot disabling forums Engine 5l vcm v6 2010 honda pilot ex-l 4wd 3.5l v6 sohc i-vtec vcm 24vOh, Boy. | Honda Pilot - Honda Pilot Forums. 2024 Engine. Oh, Boy. Over the course of one evening of research I come to find out this engine (J35Y8 I guess) has (1) Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), generically known as cylinder deactivation, (2) Idle Stop, often referred to generically as a stop-and-go feature and (3) a timing belt instead ...While driving on a flat FL hwy. at 72 MPH the ECO light stayed on constantly, yet the VCM cycled in and out repeatedly. I would estimate that while the ECO light was on, it actually only ran in 3 cylinder mode about 1/3 to 1/2 the time. However, at 63 MPH, it ran on 3 cylinders about 80% - 90% of the time the ECO light was on. Like.TL;DR: Changed transmission filter and errors went away. I wanted to share some experience with my Pilot (2017 EX with AWD, sensing and 6AT) in Canada. Owned from new. At 98k km I began experiencing a random "transmission system problem" message with all the transmission positions letters overlayed on each other at the bottom of the dash. P,R,N ...The 3rd gens do have VTEC on the front head unlike previous VCM generations, so it's likely for that. The Fleet: Bolt - 2006 Honda Odyssey - EX - Ocean Mist Metallic - 110k miles - Bought brand new in August 2006, never any major repairs, possibly the most reliable Odyssey on the road. Victus - 2012 Honda Accord - EX-L V6 - Crystal Black Pearl ...S-VCM installed, now having issues. We have a 2015 Pilot Ex-L. Had lots of issues with misfires, found out about the s-Vcm and installed it early December of 2023. Haven't had any issues until yesterday when I was driving on the highway, going 80, when the shuddering started then the check engine light was flashing.Yes no question VCM 1 and 2 are absolutely an issue and Honda messed up, you should Muzzle it no question. ... Sincere question - does the new Pilot 3.5L (presumably also in the new 2025 Odyssey) solve for the VCM (valve shutoff) issues in the 2018-23 Odyssey? Here's why I ask (other than the fact that there is a whole VCM …I'm certain it's the VCM system doing its thing, but I've never noticed it until just recently (and that seems to coincide with some pretty low temps, between 19-23 degrees Farenheit). Basically, the problem becomes evident at very low throttle conditions at a variety of different speeds. It's a low "thrumming" noise, coupled with a rumbling ...Doing this solved my oil consumption issue. S-VCM Controller - Disable VCM / deactivate VCM and stop ECO in Honda Acura. Air filter New/Clean installed correctly, box sealed. Air intake tube inspect for cracks letting in unfiltered air, clamps should be tight. If the engine has been pulling in unfiltered air, clean throttle body and reset.1808 posts · Joined 2015. #7 · Apr 2, 2021. When you get the device look at the connectors on the two different sides. The clip end will mirror what you are removing. Study how when you push in the bottom it will lift up the top (like a see-saw). Then you’ll know how the Honda OEM connector will be able to be removed.VCM actually causes more oil to be used on the shut down cylinders and can eventually cause oil-fouled plugs. Honda says the cause is the piston ring gaps line up, causing more oil to be allowed into the combustion chamber.Variable Cylinder Management ( VCM) is Honda 's term for its variable displacement technology, which saves fuel by using the i-VTEC system to disable one bank of cylinders during specific driving conditions—for example, highway driving. The second version of VCM (VCM-2) took this a step further, allowing the engine to go from 6 cylinders ...The real issue is what is causing the misfires. The misfires are likely the result of fouled plugs again; this time in cylinders 1 and 4. The plugs are probably getting fouled because of the VCM issue, given that you are already getting misfires in such a short time with fresh plugs. How has your oil consumption, if any, been this past year ...Honda Pilot 2nd gen 2009 to 2015 common problems, issues, defects, recalls and complaints.About Us: ... Honda Pilot 2nd gen 2009 to 2015 common problems, issues, defects, ...1159 posts · Joined 2006. #31 · Feb 23, 2022. I installed the S-VCM Controller - Disable VCM / deactivate VCM and stop ECO in Honda Acura one at about 115k on my 2012 to make sure it does well as it ages. It feels better driving in daily driving and loses the odd feeling as if it’s gear hunting in the 40-50mph range.5 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · Jan 25, 2022. Hello to All, My 2014 Pilot has had the VCM problem since day one. My original symptoms were a rumble at around 42MPH and 62MPH when it shifted to 3 cylinder operation, then ran smoothly. Now at 110,000 miles it is rumbling all the time when ECO VCM is active. Is this something new or are other owners ...If you have no symptoms of VCM-related wear or damage right now, installing a disable device will ensure that you pretty much never will. The sooner you get it on there, the better it is for your van. The current state of the art is probably the VCMTuner II, followed closely by S-VCM. They work similarly in terms of shutting down VCM, but the ...So far, so good then. We have a number of VCM Ody owners who report only positives. It's the outside-of-a-standard deviation number of Ody owners who have difficulties that worry the rest of the VCM owners, who then look at the possibilities of a VCMuzzler. A good number of GM 5.7L V8 owners have good experiences.The VCM technology is what changes the camshaft timing to increase the engine performance. And when there is something wrong with this timing, the engine will start to misfire. To solve this issue, first, check the engine oil level. If it's not within the recommended level, then that's probably what is responsible for the VCM's malfunction.For smooth, quiet and safe driving in a Honda Pilot, the best tires include Michelin Cross Terrain, Firestone Destination and General Grabber. Michelin Cross Terrain tires receive ...Flying on the Airbus A380? Find out all you need to know, from the passenger experience to what it's like to work on for the pilots and flight attendants. We may be compensated whe...Deactivate Honda VCM in 3.5L V6 SOHC engines. The S-VCM Controller is an automobile grade, high precision tool that can reliably disable VCM 100% of the time, and would safely bypass in case the engine overheats. It does not use a fixed resistor or manually adjusted potentiometer, and is a much...In this video I’ll show you how to install a S-VCM Controller to disable the VCM system on your Honda or Acura V6 Engine.I hope this video helped you. Please...Yes no question VCM 1 and 2 are absolutely an issue and Honda messed up, you should Muzzle it no question. ... Sincere question - does the new Pilot 3.5L (presumably also in the new 2025 Odyssey) solve for the VCM (valve shutoff) issues in the 2018-23 Odyssey? Here's why I ask (other than the fact that there is a whole VCM …The engine consumes lots of oil. Mechanics thought the problem was a result of poor driving habits. However, the courts thought otherwise. The court forced Honda to recall the 2009-2013 Honda Pilot over excessive oil consumption issues. Honda equipped the 2009-2015 Honda Pilot 3.5L V6 engine with VCM technology to improve …Worst 2018 Honda Pilot Problems #1: Shift Flair, Transmission Slipping 2018 Pilot Average Cost to Fix: $3,600 Average Mileage: 21,000 mi. Learn More #2: Driver Side Seat Belt Is Too Short 2018 Pilot1.8K. 86K views 3 years ago. In This Video We explain Honda's Variable cylinder management (VCM) system and why it is potentially harmful to these engines. We also show the simple steps...Sometime last year my 2011 Pilot developed "problems starting when engine hot" that took me a while to sort out. No problems with the temperature gauge. No issues starting when engine cold. I tried multiple things. Finally, after disconnecting the VCM T II and reinstalling the old primitive resistor VCM Supressor, the starting issues went away.Apr 3, 2012 · My 2011 Honda Pilot basically burns a quart in 8000 or so miles as of the last oil change interval. Just checked the dipstick after getting the VCM-2 lawsuit papers yesterday. 3100 miles since the last oil change, oil is at about 80% of full per my interpretation of the dipstick, Maintenance Minder shows 70% oil life remaining.The J35A9 is basically identical to the J35A6 and has some adaptation needed for the Honda Pilot AWD and Honda Ridgeline applications. There is one more version based on J35A6 - it is a J35A7 engine. This 3.5L V6 engine was equipped with Honda's Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) - 3-cylinder override system, which saves fuel by using the …37 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Oct 30, 2023. Clearly a number of pre-2018 Odyssey vans have had significant issues associated with the VCM -1 and VCM-2. However the newer 2018+ models have the VCM-3. From reading many posts I have not seen many, if any, problems attributed to the VCM-3. Lets see if we can accumulate …2013 Honda Pilot EX 4WD Taffeta White w/ Gray Interior - AVS In-Channel Ventvisor - WeatherTech FloorLiner DigitalFit - OEM Trailer Wiring Harness. ... Honda claimed the VCM was causing the vibration and was normal. I countered with information that VCM has known problems and if, as Honda claims, the VCM is causing the vibration, then it's ...VTM-4 light was on for a day or so, check engine light was on for 3 days or so. All's good now!:29: Apparently the misfires will cause the VTM-4 light and as soon as the engine starts to correct itself the VTM-4 light went out and eventually check engine light too. Man it ran like shat for a couple days though!Currently have 7,000 miles on a full synthetic oil change, still full and only slightly discolored. The car runs and handles great. I did have to put new CV axles on mine to stop the slight vibration accelerating from stop to 35mph. The 2010-2012 models had the piston issues, this was corrected starting in 2013.The Honda code P3400 indicates a problem with the Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system in Honda vehicles. To diagnose this code, you can start by checking the engine oil level and condition. If the oil is dirty or low, it could contribute to the code. Another step is to inspect the VCM system components for any signs of damage or malfunction.The main benefit of Honda VCM is improved fuel efficiency. By deactivating unnecessary cylinders, the engine consumes less fuel, resulting in better mileage and reduced emissions. This technology also contributes to a smoother driving experience, as the engine operates more efficiently and produces less vibration.I've read through all the postings on here and the Honda TSB, and here is my hope to fix the issue and prevent further problems: 1. Replace the spark plugs 2. Install VCM Muzzler or something similar to disable the VCM system 3. Use Seafoam to clean the pistons and rings.A powerful 28-volt Active Control Engine Mount system (ACM) is used to minimize the effects of engine vibration as the VCM system switches cylinders on and off. The 28-volt ACM is a key factor in the VCM's broad range of operation in the new Pilot. Sensors alert the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to direct ACM actuators positioned at the …Shudder problem fixed! Since I've owned my 2012 Pilot EXL 4WD, it has exhibited a shudder when starting from a dead stop and making a turn which I believe I have fixed. I was able to almost completely eliminate this problem after multiple drain and refills of the Honda ATF with Valvoline Max Life full synthetic ATF.Yes no question VCM 1 and 2 are absolutely an issue and Honda messed up, you should Muzzle it no question. ... Sincere question - does the new Pilot 3.5L (presumably also in the new 2025 Odyssey) solve for the VCM (valve shutoff) issues in the 2018-23 Odyssey? Here's why I ask (other than the fact that there is a whole VCM …318 posts · Joined 2016. #34 · Aug 2, 2019. Yes, because the engine mounts (if I'm not mistaken) are hydraulically controlled by electronics to reduce vibration while VCM is active. This Honda webpage goes into quite a bit of detail about the Pilot's powertrain, including VCM...