How do I reset my Honda automatic transmission?
You can reset the transmission by turning the ignition key to the “2” position or “run” position. press the gas pedal to the floor. wait.
When did the Honda Pilot start having transmission problems?
This was intermittent, and sometimes occurred between 1st and 2nd, and other times between 2nd and 3rd. Occasionally I would notice it from 3rd to 4th.
Why does the Honda Pilot stay in a lower gear?
This prevents excessive “hunting” by the tranny. As for the transmission staying in a lower gear when going downhill, this is the computer’s “Grade Logic” at work, adding engine braking to keep the car from gaining excessive speed downhill. I wish the Pilot had a manual shift gate like my Acura TL, but it’s not to be…
When did my Honda Pilot start to jerk?
At approximately 136,000 miles, I began to notice a bit of a jerk when the car shifted up. This was intermittent, and sometimes occurred between 1st and 2nd, and other times between 2nd and 3rd. Occasionally I would notice it from 3rd to 4th.
Where is the VT-4 button on a Honda Pilot?
When I pushed the VT-4 button (located below the Hazard light button), nothing happened. In other words, the VT-4 light was still on. Please note, the light on the VT-4 button was not on and pushing it did not engage or disengage the VT-4 light on the dashboard.
Are there transmission problems with a 2003 Honda Pilot?
The 2003 was just not a good model year overall and the chief problems with the 2003 Honda Pilot were transmission problems. The website has over 60 complaints lodged relating to transmission issues with the typical repair cost being over $3,000 for those who reported it.
What kind of problems does a Honda Pilot have?
I just recently (in November) purchased a 2004 Honda Pilot. The transmission starting causing shifting problems. The first time it was like I slammed the brakes on but thankfully I was just going up our drive way and not driving fast. I started driving again and it kept messing up.
What was the 2004 model year of the Ford Pilot?
The transmission issues were much less prevalent in the 2004 model year of the Pilot, though there were still some complaints from drivers that it was not working the way it should. Transmission slipping and shuddering were the most common issues that came up, but it was not nearly on the same level as the 2003 model year.
How much is a 2003 Honda Pilot worth?
At this late stage in the game with it already being 17 years old, and the problems that existed with this model from the moment it came off the line from the manufacturer, there is really no upside to buying a 2003 Honda Pilot at this point. According to Edmunds.com, a 2003 Honda Pilot is worth about $4,497.