Hello there,
First of all, I'd like to say that I'm not an Ody owner; I own a Pilot. Like many other Pilot owners, I had problems with VCM causing vibrations when activated, particularly during cold weather. Not knowing what VCM was or what it was all about, I took to my computer to learn all about it and decided very quickly that it is flawed technology, leading to grief for many, including oil bypassing and excessive consumption, misfire, plug fouling, vibrations issues and potentially long term engine damage. I also learned quickly that there is no good way to disable it without causing CEL codes and disabling other systems when removing the connector on the oil pressure switch.
Because I believe Honda only created VCM to improve its fuel efficiency ratings, meet CAFE regulations and sell more cars, I devised a better way to disable it. VCM isn't suitable for an engine. Both Honda and GM have proven that now. Their PCM flashes, component swaps, extended warranties, and TSBs prove that.
So I believe I've solved this for those that want to disable it. I've come up with a solution that isn't through programming as nobody has figured that out yet, but I've used it for about 2-3 months now, and I love it. My Pilot runs like a dream, and I love having no VCM activated. The drop in Mileage is minimal. Others urged me to spread the word specifically to the Ody forums because many Ody owners are unsatisfied with this technology also that honda has forced upon us. My searches here have confirmed that to be true.
My solution creates no CEL codes, can be installed in about a minute, and can be reverted to stock in the same amount of time when you want to take it to the dealership.
I've checked with the moderators, and they seem open to me posting this in the classifieds section, but I want to make 100% sure before I do. It's been a popular fix, and I want to help others rid themselves of VCM. Engines aren't meant to drop cylinders; nobody has been able to do it without issues. Having said that, I'm not saying that VCM always causes problems. Most owners are either not sensitive enough to its side effects, or their vehicles never experience any issues. However, there are plenty of others that are.
This has all been discussed over and over in many forums, so I don't want this to be another divided debate on whether VCM is good or bad; I'm just offering up my solution to those who hate it as I do. I was seriously considering selling my Pilot, but now I love it.
First of all, I'd like to say that I'm not an Ody owner; I own a Pilot. Like many other Pilot owners, I had problems with VCM causing vibrations when activated, particularly during cold weather. Not knowing what VCM was or what it was all about, I took to my computer to learn all about it and decided very quickly that it is flawed technology, leading to grief for many, including oil bypassing and excessive consumption, misfire, plug fouling, vibrations issues and potentially long term engine damage. I also learned quickly that there is no good way to disable it without causing CEL codes and disabling other systems when removing the connector on the oil pressure switch.
Because I believe Honda only created VCM to improve its fuel efficiency ratings, meet CAFE regulations and sell more cars, I devised a better way to disable it. VCM isn't suitable for an engine. Both Honda and GM have proven that now. Their PCM flashes, component swaps, extended warranties, and TSBs prove that.
So I believe I've solved this for those that want to disable it. I've come up with a solution that isn't through programming as nobody has figured that out yet, but I've used it for about 2-3 months now, and I love it. My Pilot runs like a dream, and I love having no VCM activated. The drop in Mileage is minimal. Others urged me to spread the word specifically to the Ody forums because many Ody owners are unsatisfied with this technology also that honda has forced upon us. My searches here have confirmed that to be true.
My solution creates no CEL codes, can be installed in about a minute, and can be reverted to stock in the same amount of time when you want to take it to the dealership.
I've checked with the moderators, and they seem open to me posting this in the classifieds section, but I want to make 100% sure before I do. It's been a popular fix, and I want to help others rid themselves of VCM. Engines aren't meant to drop cylinders; nobody has been able to do it without issues. Having said that, I'm not saying that VCM always causes problems. Most owners are either not sensitive enough to its side effects, or their vehicles never experience any issues. However, there are plenty of others that are.
This has all been discussed over and over in many forums, so I don't want this to be another divided debate on whether VCM is good or bad; I'm just offering up my solution to those who hate it as I do. I was seriously considering selling my Pilot, but now I love it.
