How does VTM 4 lock work?

How does VTM 4 lock work?

The VTM-4 Lock® feature allows you to manually lock the rear differential in place to get you moving when faced with extreme conditions. By simply pushing the Lock button, you can fully engage four-wheel drive to gain momentum, putting all of your power to the rear axle.

When does the VTM-4 indicator come on on a Honda Ridgeline?

In the case of the 1G, “When the VTM-4 control unit senses abnormalities in the input or output systems, the VTM-4 indicator in the gauge control module will usually come on…” The PCM is an input and output system for the VTM-4 control unit.

What does the VTM-4 light on the dash do?

My VTM-4 light on dash comes on after I start the vehicle and put it in gear. I tried pushing the VTM-4 button on dash and it doesn’t do anything, no little LED light nothing. If I turn the truck off and then back on the VTM-4 light is off until I put it in gear, then comes on. Any ideas on what the cause of this is? Welcome to the ROC!

When does the VTM-4 instrument panel light come on?

In my case, the VTM-4 light never comes on from cold and does not usually come on until the engine is warm. It does come on when the engine is warm but the transmission is cold (e.g. remote start in driveway, warming up but not driven… not even shifted out of park).

Can a Honda computer be replaced if the VTM-4 light is off?

VTM-4 lock will only work if engaged while warning light is off. 11 years at a Honda dealership and I’ve NEVER seen a PCM (computer) replaced just because of the VTM-4 light being on! Have the A/T scanned by a Honda dealer or trusted/qualified independent tech , that has an appropriate scanner. Could be as simple as a switch.

When does the VTM-4 light come on on a ridgeline?

This is happening to me now… 06 Ridgeline with 156,673 miles. Only comes on in the morning after sitting all night. After restarting the VTM-4 light goes out and only the engine light stays on.

Why does the Check Engine / VTM-4 light go on?

It inturn caused the engine light to go on which in turn make the VTM-4 light go on because according to them, when there is something wrong with the engine, it shuts down the VTM-4 because the engine is unable to supply power to it, etc. I am just curious why I was charged for them to run the codes and “clean” the EGR valve, yet, I need a new one.

In my case, the VTM-4 light never comes on from cold and does not usually come on until the engine is warm. It does come on when the engine is warm but the transmission is cold (e.g. remote start in driveway, warming up but not driven… not even shifted out of park).

Why is the Check Engine light on on my Honda Ridgeline?

Got to the corner, turned off the engine and started back up again. The VTM light disappeared but the check engine light still on. Taking into the dealer to diagnosis — It’s going to be at least $100 for the diagnostics. Interesting how this happens just as the the 3yr/30k warranty runs out.