What does the VTM-4 light mean on a 2004 Honda Pilot?
This is the Variable Torque Management 4 wheel drive system. It is the component of Your vehicle that moves the amounts or levels or torque to the rear wheels of the vehicle when additional traction is needed. The most common cause of this light showing up is due to low oil in the engine, or a loosened or blown gasket.
Does Honda Pilot have locking differential?
Pilots with Honda’s Variable Torque Management 4WD system (VTM-4) sent most power to the front wheels under normal driving conditions. The system also features a VTM-4 lock button on the dashboard which locks the rear differential and sends 25% of the power to each rear wheel.
When does the VTM 4 light come on?
I have a 2012 Honda Pilot and my VTM-4 light came on while I was sitting idle in park with the engine running. The battery indicator light also came on at this time. As I began to drive away i noticed that there was a minimum torque with the transmission so it took a little while before the normal torque would engage.
Why is the Check Engine light on on my Honda Pilot?
Caused a check engine code 3 & 5 cylinder misfires. 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:
How long was the Check Engine light on?
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!
What is the TSB for a Honda Pilot?
Then brought it to the dealer and mentioned the TSB on the Pilot related to this. TSB 11-033. Link TSB 11-033, 2009-2011 Pilot, Oil Consumption MIL ON – HondaSUV Forums – Discussion forum and bulletin board for Honda CR-V, CRV, Element, Pilot, HR-V owners