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…
Is there a problem with my Honda Pilot?
I have a 2003 Honda Pilot LX with 52,000 miles on it. It runs great but I have noticed that the engine hesitates to upshift to a lower rpm at low speeds, ESPECIALLY when it is going downhill. I would like to know if anyone has this problem??
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.
Why is there no reverse ABQ on a Honda?
On the road I experienced 2nd gear starts and no converter lockup at highway speeds. Also, as stated, there was no reverse gear engagement. Since solenoid ‘E’ is responsible for converter lockup, the code fit that symptom perfectly, and since this code was out there, the fail-safe 2nd gear starts also made sense.
I have a 2003 Honda Pilot LX with 52,000 miles on it. It runs great but I have noticed that the engine hesitates to upshift to a lower rpm at low speeds, ESPECIALLY when it is going downhill. I would like to know if anyone has this problem??
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…
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.
What kind of transmission problem does a Honda Pilot have?
Hopefully the repair will last me to 300.000 miles. I have a Honda Pilot 2004, with approximately 60 K miles and it has a transmission problem. While drving on the Highway at 65 mph, the transmission came on and the VT-4 light came on. I am 100% sure, I had not push the VT-4 light on.
What happens when you change gears in a Honda?
Once the coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, it destroys the transmission bands and requires a complete transmission rebuild. What you may notice when Honda transmission fails: Car jerks when accelerating. Car refuses to move when in gear. Transmission slips when changing gears. Transmission is noisy in neutral.
Why does my Honda Pilot not shift gears?
If you try to put your car into a specific gear and shift and it will not move smoothly, or will not move at all, this could be a clear sign that there could be a low transmission fluid amount. This low transmission fluid could be due to a leak, the gear shifter, the gear shifter cable, or a problem with the valve body.
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 does D Code mean on Honda Pilot?
I had the same problem on my 2005 Pilot. The code read “4th gear clutch pressure sensor”. My son is a mechanic and I told him that it shifted fine and he said that if the pressure is not right on the 4th gear band in the transmission, it could wears uneven or even out and that could mean alot more money fixing the transmission
What are the negatives of a Honda Pilot?
The negatives of this Pilot feature the poor reliability rating, limited infotainment technology, and the prevalence of Honda Pilot transmission problems. The 2021 Honda Pilot #9 ranking out of all cars in the Midsize SUV category comes from earning a score of 7.9 out of 10 on the Car US News Scorecard.