2005 Honda Pilot VTM-4 warning light and error out fix. Amazon Part AC 4160-PGJ-003 fixed my issue. As of 03-31-2021 the VTM-4 light has not come back on.....
Awesome, thank you for the video. My vtm-4 light has been turning on and off now for a while and I couldn't figure out why but now thanks to you I know what I need to do to fix it
You are amazing! You have saved thousands of folks multiple hundreds of dollars! Mine has kinda flashed for a bit and gone away but that is telling me a hard fault is coming. now I know what to do! thanks again.
Thanks for the info. NOTE: Loosen the 'fill bolt' first, before you drain the fluid. Why, you may drain the fluid and find you now can't fill it because the fill bolt won't loosen.
excellent video. appreciate your time. Excellent posts and replies. Criticism is a funny thing...because frankly most full service shops will go thru the process of elimination with sensors... yes, many have gear to test sensors, but they won't know if they intermittingly work, nor will they know exactly because 1 sensor break down or intermittent use can trigger a whole bank of service codes...so i've read a few criticisms and their unjustified. Hence... even if you have to change a few sensors, you're automatically gonna at least pay for an hour of services at 90 to 160 bucks an hour, plus 1, 2 or maybe more sensors. And you learned something. So, I've had this issue with a 2008 Pilot. VTM comes and goes, and so does the engine light. It goes away when powering down, turning the key off. It may very well be the exact issue and fix you've outlined here. 1st though, the Knock Sensor is spitting out error code, which as another commenter said, could effect the VTM 4. That's a 30 dollar part sensor at autozone. I'll try that 1st. Found where that sensor is located. Appears to be on the driver's side, below and about 12 inches or less north from the battery; could probably change it w/o taking out the battery, but good idea anyways, battery would be disconnected and then there will be more room to access that sensor. Thank you Jason! You lead me on the right path...process of elimination. It's people like you in this world I'm so grateful for, that make these how to videos, out of the goodness of your heart
Expensive!!! Just imagine how much that would have cost if you had to take it into the shop. Great video. So nice we have things like UA-cam to save us money these days.
A differential service? Lol like 20 bucks. Also a professional mechanic doesn't just guess parts. Not saying it can't be the sensor but you shouldn't really just guess parts before testing them because it ends up costing you more in the long run
Well sure I should. You can never go wrong replacing any sensor on an old car. I just keep track on a computer of what ones I replace and replace sensors I can get to when my cars get older. Replacing the rear differential sensor couldn’t harm the car so why not? I was changing the oil anyways. But needless to say the VTM-4 light never came on again.
@@jasgad u can never go wrong? Um yes u can replace a perfectly good part and waste your money. Lets say you get a c1431 are u going to replace 1,000 dollars worth of parts before u even figure out what caused the problem? No professional technician would just change a sensor without testing it lol. You end up wasting money that way pay a tech to diag it properly. Don't get me wrong I think its great u fixed your problem but encouraging people to just go and throw parts at their car guessing it'll fix it doesn't always help and it takes away business from professionals. U could at least show how to test the sensor with a multimeter that would justify it but u didn't
Having the same issue with mu 04 pilot. Watched your video and got it fixed! Napa had the sensor for 20$. Dont listen to the other morons comment. 90% of dealership mechanics just throw parts at cars till they work.... ignorant moron. Honda wanted 100$ just to plug their vtm 4 computer into my car, couldnt even look at it for 2 weeks either. Thank you kind sir!
That sensor is a great thing to know about! My VTM-4 light comes on intermittently always with the check engine light then will go out but the CEL stays on due to the random cylinder misfire so it is worth checking that sensor because it could be failing. Im already almost finished changing the knock sensor because she has all of the symptoms for it. Something to that VTM-4 light though so this is very useful information for me. Mines a first gen 03, however the differential sensor and drain plug locations are the same. :) I've drained old/ pumped back in New fluid (not supposed to pour it in or just fill it up so I got one of those disposable hand pumps to transfer fluid and used that to pump the new fluid in new). I think that's the only Honda maintenance fluid I know of that must be put back in a special way instead of just poured. Come to think of it the transmission fluid on Hondas is checked with the vehicle off while most are on. I guess they all have their particulars...I think the Honda Engineers know what they're doing so who am I to question? Lol. I ♡ Honda!!! Thanks man! 👍👍
I have the same issue with my 2013 pilot. misfire in cylinder 1 and vtm-4 light, check engine light. Did you ever get your's fixed? I just swapped the coil pk and spark plug. Testing driving later today to see if that fixed it.
Exact sane issue here. First gen 04 pilot. 163k always garage kept and always maintained with upmost care. Original owner. Vtm4 and cel came on today at highway going about 65 mph. Ram ok. Thanbwife took it today said same thing but around 2k rpm’s it ran “rough” I didn’t notice that.. misfire on muitiple cylinders. All plugs and coils were changed 5k ago
Thanks my pilot just turn the light on I know it had lost miles on the car (400000) already but this video help me out to doit myself 👍 thank you, thank you
Damn broski when you made this video, did you think it would get a quarter of a million views?? lol Thank you so much for making it! It seems you've helped a ton of people with it!
Bro love ur video it really help me for my Honda pilot 2005 I have :) now I have an idea of what it is and where exactly is located.. two thumps up for ur video bro 😊👍👍
Thank you for this great video you have really taken a big load off my mind as to how I was going to get this diagnosed. My light came on and also the engine symbol two nights ago. I see that you change the sensor and the fluid. Is it possible that just the fluids need to changing or would it be also that like you did I would need to change the sensor as well? When I googled this online it’s suggested I could even have low tire pressure so I had a tire shop make sure that my tires were inflated correctly because they were low. I have wondered if I should unplug one cable on my battery to reset the code or erase the code? Thinking that maybe it was just the underinflated tires because they only had about half of the air. Oh and I am listening to your video again and my button on the dash won’t activate either.
Thanks brother. This worked for me on my 2008. I got the part at NAPA and one light down. The part is about $20 if you get the NAPA version. Thanks for the walkthrough. Now if I could get the stupid VSA lights off…. The Yaw sensor is next. Blah!
@@manuelcativo742 i used a Scrench. its a socket for a spark plug on outdoor equipment. This is the part # Oregon 512959. works perfect for the sensor.
Informative video, nice to know about that sensor. I have a 2006 Honda Ridgeline which I assume has a similar setup as your Pilot. I really don't know if I have ever used the vtm system. I have never been stuck in the mud or snow and needed to manually engage it. I think when driving on a snowy road it may intermittently go on and off to provide good traction, but there is no light that goes on if this is so. What was your experience not having the vtm system other than the dashboard light being on?
Hi, before you did all this, did your vehicle stutter at times? Did you feel a funny vibration sometimes when accelerating like the vehicle hesitates? I am sometimes experiencing vibrations, like the engine hesitates when I step on the gas peddle. And then my VTM-4 indicator light on the dashboard would come on and the only way it goes away is when I turn off the engine... but it comes back on again few moments later! Please help!!! Thank you!!!
All go and all but what tool did you use to remove it. I know it uses a 19mm I tried on a 2008 pilot but the socket are 3" and its to big to fit or 2" and won't lock on
I have the same issue. I did the fluid, But I did not look into the Sensor tools. I thought that any tool would have done the Job.. Know I just did the fluid but not the Sensor. What tools you use for it?? Im looking for those tools, im I don’t want to get the wrong ones. I see somes o2 tool removal, but im not sure if they will do those sensor too.. Thanks for the tutorial, its very helpful.👍
I just bought a pilot and the vtm-4 dash light was on. And the button doesn’t do anything, so I came here to find out what it is and came across your video! Thank you soooo much!!!!
I changed the EGR valve today and that took care of the check engine light. But the vtm-4 light will randomly decide to come on or stay off, the button still does nothing regardless. So I’m hoping it’s just the sensor going up. You wouldn’t happen to know how to begin troubleshooting the airbag dash light would you?
A friend helped me replace the starter on my 2004 Honda Pilot EX in our work parking lot. The VTM4 light and Parking brake light came on wont go out immediately upon completion of the starter install. Same issue as you describe VTM4 doesnt work either when you push the button. Could it be fuse or wiring we disturbed while removing the battery? Or does this part happen to be the culprit? Emergency brake is off though the light stays on?
Can you tell when your vtm-4 light would come on? On my Honda Ridgeline it comes on at around 40 mph and will not go off until I restart the vehicle. Curious how your vtm-4 light behaved.
Quick question can you just replace the sensor without draining the vtm fluid just literally swapped out a couple days ago with brand new fresh one and still got the 77-1 code the thought of draining and refilling again makes me worried just to change the sensor 😂
I changed the sensor but vtm4 came back. I changed the knock sensor, and everything disappeared. No engine light or vtm4. It's a difficult job. Good luck!
Same problem. 3/4 deep well would be perfect, but I can't get a socket because of the plate in front and can't get a crescent wrench on because of the slot it's in. Help?
@@cottonedge I ended up buying a separate socket from my set. I measured the distance to the bolt and went to lowes and looked at individual sockets until I found one that would work. Good luck!
Dude I'm a total crackhead yes, with that said I have it in 2x speed and I'm watching a show and it's still too slow lol. You the man thanks for the tip lol
I'm seeing some videaos saying a special tool is needed to get the actual sensor itself out. Is that true? Or does it pull right out once the cover is removed?
thanks im glad im not the only one wondering. the part is the diff oil temperature sensor. been chasing my vtm light, people dont realize if you have any check engine codes the vtm-4 is automatically disabled, and the vtm-4 light will come on. i have fixed all my engine issues and no longer have a check engine light but my tpms isnt working right so now im wondering if that is making vtm-4 disabled. again that sensor he changed is a differential oil temp sensor, one part of a complex system...
Finally someone with a brain. Lol people are going to replace it without even knowing if it was the problem. They think they're saving money from going to a shop when in reality they're most likely wasting 100 dollars on guessing parts
When it starts leaking out of the fill hole. And if/when you do this job, or have someone do it for you, make sure you’re using the Honda branded VTM fluid. Not the other brands that say it works for Hondas. Honda’s differentials, power steering, and transmissions are very picky with their fluids.
Amazon $9.99, same exact "oil pressure switch" as you get at autozone for $14.99. Yall be gettin stuck dry going to them dealerships. Fixed my problem many months ago.
Do you know if this is the same for 2009 Pilot?? My problem is that the VTM-4 light comes and goes. Btw excellent video. Is the only one that actually shows the sensor. 👍
I have the same problem but call the dealer and they don't know this piece, you can tell me the correct name of how to look for it amazon really visit the honda serramonte dealership in the city of colma california and they could not help me also call asking in the parts store and they could not find that part in their inventory
Have a 04 Pilot with the check engine light and vtm-4 just came on as well. It’s not changing gears correctly and seems to not want to go above 28-30 mph. Could this be the same issue?
I’m having same problem with my Honda Ridgeline anytime I go high speed the vtm light comes on and engine starts to lose power. I hope replacing the vtm sensor and fluid helps cos it’s driving me crazy
Thanks for this explanation Pls what's the code to search on Amazon for it I have searched on Amazon and couldn't find it. Pls help me on how to search and see the right one Thanks very much.
it is the differential oil temperature sensor. regular socket not deep enough and deep socket too long to get in to the space. 3/4 will work if its the right length
Hey guys my check engine light is on and the vtm-4 light is on too.But the diagnosis told me its an air fuel ratio sensor.All I did was watch this video before the diagnosis and thought I was on to it.But diagnosis said this,I'm confused .Help before I do too much?
if you have any engine related check engine codes, vtm4 goes offline automatically. its a safety thing to prevent damage to the drivetrain. fix any check engine light related issues and the vtm may work again unless theres a problem with the vtm itself
Hi Jason, I did what your video said to do. I changed the transmission fluid and changed the VTM sensor (genuine honda just in case) The light went off when I first drove it which it usually does. About a quarter mile into my trip, the light went back on. I am trying to see if disconnecting the battery to clear the memory works. You got any other tips or suggestions or from any of your subscribers. Wouldn't definitely appreciate. Thank you.
@@bjimeneziii There was one time that I disconnected the battery to clear the memory. It worked for two days and the VTM4 light went off. On the third day it went back on and I parked it at work. Eight hours later, I got off work and drove it home and the light stayed off. About a mile from my destination, it went back on again. Sometimes it doesn't go on at all and when you least expect it, it turns back on again. When the light does go back on, I don't experience any type of "mechanical failure" (knock on wood) but ease the pilot back home. So I dont know really what to expect anymore but it's been good to me so far. Hope this helped.
@@kammi_671 thanks for the added info. For what it’s worth, I just followed these steps that includes pressing the VTM-4 button and shifting to drive and more. It seems to work so far. www.vehiclehistory.com/questions/how-to-turn-off-vtm-4-honda-pilot-99548
@@kammi_671 Did you ever figure it out? I wanted to try this, but I feel like it won’t fix it. My light doesn’t come on until about a mile of driving, and the rear end clunks when it comes on. I lose power as well, but I think it’s because it gets stuck in AWD.
@@Juberdingus Hi, I still have the issue with the light going on. When it does go on, I hear a little click like a relay going on but no clunking sound......so far. I have driven it far distances also but there are no major issues other than what I just mentioned to you other than the light staying on. I did let it sit and took the battery off but the like still came back on.
So this isn’t a 2005 Honda Pilot rear differential? www.ebay.com/i/392523550965?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=392523550965&targetid=935431405413&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9015170&poi=&campaignid=10897348744&mkgroupid=114065835024&rlsatarget=pla-935431405413&abcId=9300403&merchantid=101510431&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvvfU_J3u7AIVEfDACh1COQRYEAQYASABEgK5OPD_BwE
I was wondering if you could help me with my problem with my 05 Honda pilot I made a video of what's going on but not sure if I can post on you comment section so I posted on my page thanks in advance
Awesome, thank you for the video. My vtm-4 light has been turning on and off now for a while and I couldn't figure out why but now thanks to you I know what I need to do to fix it
You are amazing! You have saved thousands of folks multiple hundreds of dollars! Mine has kinda flashed for a bit and gone away but that is telling me a hard fault is coming. now I know what to do! thanks again.
Thanks Jason i appreciated this very much and you made it easy. My car did the same thing and i hope the results are as yours were...
Great help,I’m having the same problem and this definitely gives me confidence of fixing it myself,thanks for sharing.
Did you fixed??
I just got the engine light with the VTM4.
I have an 06.
@@suborpion1 same here
Thanks for taking the time to make the video and help others.
Thank you so much, people like you make the world a better place.
Thanks for the info.
NOTE:
Loosen the 'fill bolt' first, before you drain the fluid. Why, you may drain the fluid and find you now can't fill it because the fill bolt won't loosen.
@Sandy CA Exactly. Thanks!!
replaced the vtm-4 sensor in rear end.fixed my dash light from staying on.thanks for the help
Did you have to drain all the fluid in order to replace the sensor or can replace the sensor without draining the fluid?
excellent video. appreciate your time. Excellent posts and replies. Criticism is a funny thing...because frankly most full service shops will go thru the process of elimination with sensors... yes, many have gear to test sensors, but they won't know if they intermittingly work, nor will they know exactly because 1 sensor break down or intermittent use can trigger a whole bank of service codes...so i've read a few criticisms and their unjustified. Hence... even if you have to change a few sensors, you're automatically gonna at least pay for an hour of services at 90 to 160 bucks an hour, plus 1, 2 or maybe more sensors. And you learned something. So, I've had this issue with a 2008 Pilot. VTM comes and goes, and so does the engine light. It goes away when powering down, turning the key off. It may very well be the exact issue and fix you've outlined here. 1st though, the Knock Sensor is spitting out error code, which as another commenter said, could effect the VTM 4. That's a 30 dollar part sensor at autozone. I'll try that 1st. Found where that sensor is located. Appears to be on the driver's side, below and about 12 inches or less north from the battery; could probably change it w/o taking out the battery, but good idea anyways, battery would be disconnected and then there will be more room to access that sensor. Thank you Jason! You lead me on the right path...process of elimination. It's people like you in this world I'm so grateful for, that make these how to videos, out of the goodness of your heart
*Great job Jason!!!*
Thanks! Video explains a lot and got right to the point. Much obliged.
Gracias, fue de gran ayuda!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks good video you made it sound easy
Expensive!!! Just imagine how much that would have cost if you had to take it into the shop. Great video. So nice we have things like UA-cam to save us money these days.
I have saved thousands just by watching YT. Simply invaluable !!$$
A differential service? Lol like 20 bucks. Also a professional mechanic doesn't just guess parts. Not saying it can't be the sensor but you shouldn't really just guess parts before testing them because it ends up costing you more in the long run
Well sure I should. You can never go wrong replacing any sensor on an old car. I just keep track on a computer of what ones I replace and replace sensors I can get to when my cars get older. Replacing the rear differential sensor couldn’t harm the car so why not? I was changing the oil anyways. But needless to say the VTM-4 light never came on again.
@@jasgad u can never go wrong? Um yes u can replace a perfectly good part and waste your money. Lets say you get a c1431 are u going to replace 1,000 dollars worth of parts before u even figure out what caused the problem? No professional technician would just change a sensor without testing it lol. You end up wasting money that way pay a tech to diag it properly. Don't get me wrong I think its great u fixed your problem but encouraging people to just go and throw parts at their car guessing it'll fix it doesn't always help and it takes away business from professionals. U could at least show how to test the sensor with a multimeter that would justify it but u didn't
Having the same issue with mu 04 pilot. Watched your video and got it fixed! Napa had the sensor for 20$. Dont listen to the other morons comment. 90% of dealership mechanics just throw parts at cars till they work.... ignorant moron. Honda wanted 100$ just to plug their vtm 4 computer into my car, couldnt even look at it for 2 weeks either. Thank you kind sir!
That sensor is a great thing to know about! My VTM-4 light comes on intermittently always with the check engine light then will go out but the CEL stays on due to the random cylinder misfire so it is worth checking that sensor because it could be failing. Im already almost finished changing the knock sensor because she has all of the symptoms for it. Something to that VTM-4 light though so this is very useful information for me. Mines a first gen 03, however the differential sensor and drain plug locations are the same. :) I've drained old/ pumped back in New fluid (not supposed to pour it in or just fill it up so I got one of those disposable hand pumps to transfer fluid and used that to pump the new fluid in new). I think that's the only Honda maintenance fluid I know of that must be put back in a special way instead of just poured. Come to think of it the transmission fluid on Hondas is checked with the vehicle off while most are on. I guess they all have their particulars...I think the Honda Engineers know what they're doing so who am I to question? Lol.
I ♡ Honda!!! Thanks man! 👍👍
I have the same issue with my 2013 pilot. misfire in cylinder 1 and vtm-4 light, check engine light. Did you ever get your's fixed? I just swapped the coil pk and spark plug. Testing driving later today to see if that fixed it.
Exact sane issue here. First gen 04 pilot. 163k always garage kept and always maintained with upmost care. Original owner. Vtm4 and cel came on today at highway going about 65 mph. Ram ok. Thanbwife took it today said same thing but around 2k rpm’s it ran “rough” I didn’t notice that.. misfire on muitiple cylinders. All plugs and coils were changed 5k ago
Did it fix it some problems with 01 Acura MDX 3.5L?
Thanks my pilot just turn the light on I know it had lost miles on the car (400000) already but this video help me out to doit myself 👍 thank you, thank you
Damn broski when you made this video, did you think it would get a quarter of a million views?? lol Thank you so much for making it! It seems you've helped a ton of people with it!
Thank you 🙏 Very helpful video 👍
Bro love ur video it really help me for my Honda pilot 2005 I have :) now I have an idea of what it is and where exactly is located.. two thumps up for ur video bro 😊👍👍
Thank you very much for the info I'm trying it
Thank you for this great video you have really taken a big load off my mind as to how I was going to get this diagnosed. My light came on and also the engine symbol two nights ago. I see that you change the sensor and the fluid. Is it possible that just the fluids need to changing or would it be also that like you did I would need to change the sensor as well? When I googled this online it’s suggested I could even have low tire pressure so I had a tire shop make sure that my tires were inflated correctly because they were low. I have wondered if I should unplug one cable on my battery to reset the code or erase the code? Thinking that maybe it was just the underinflated tires because they only had about half of the air. Oh and I am listening to your video again and my button on the dash won’t activate either.
Great Video, thanks, very informative
Thx.. I ordered part! Always had the vtm4 light issue.. never knew why!
I am not saying it will fix yours because the VTM-4 can come on for other issues as well.
@@jasgad yes there's also a transfer case that the oil should be changed. It located next to the Y pipe merge. 80, 90 weight oil.
Thank you very much, very helpful
Thanks brother. This worked for me on my 2008. I got the part at NAPA and one light down. The part is about $20 if you get the NAPA version. Thanks for the walkthrough. Now if I could get the stupid VSA lights off…. The Yaw sensor is next. Blah!
Try this ua-cam.com/video/3f11x3XGRns/v-deo.html
What kind of socket did you use? I tried with a 3" long and won't fit and a 2" is too small.
@@manuelcativo742 i used a Scrench. its a socket for a spark plug on outdoor equipment. This is the part # Oregon 512959. works perfect for the sensor.
Excellent! Thank you!
Thanks Superman
Yes, that's every helpful. Thanks a lot.
This video saves a lot of money 😅👍🏾
Thanks for the video
Thank you so much
Thanks for the solution
Informative video, nice to know about that sensor. I have a 2006 Honda Ridgeline which I assume has a similar setup as your Pilot. I really don't know if I have ever used the vtm system. I have never been stuck in the mud or snow and needed to manually engage it. I think when driving on a snowy road it may intermittently go on and off to provide good traction, but there is no light that goes on if this is so. What was your experience not having the vtm system other than the dashboard light being on?
great help , thanks
I've tried everything to get that light off.Ive diagnosed my own car,I believe.But does the car ride any better?
Hi, before you did all this, did your vehicle stutter at times? Did you feel a funny vibration sometimes when accelerating like the vehicle hesitates? I am sometimes experiencing vibrations, like the engine hesitates when I step on the gas peddle. And then my VTM-4 indicator light on the dashboard would come on and the only way it goes away is when I turn off the engine... but it comes back on again few moments later! Please help!!! Thank you!!!
This is great video, where do you fill the the differential fluid?
So did your vtm light just turn off after you did this?
All go and all but what tool did you use to remove it. I know it uses a 19mm I tried on a 2008 pilot but the socket are 3" and its to big to fit or 2" and won't lock on
What size socket or what tool did you use to get the switch out?
Great video. I just replaced the vtm 4 fluid. I never knew about the sensor. Thanks.
Question which TOOLS do you use for pull VTM-4 Sensor and how to DO IT
Can we get a link to the parts list please and thank you
Gracias, Hombre
Thank you!!!!!!
Thank you
I have the same issue.
I did the fluid, But I did not look into the Sensor tools. I thought that any tool would have done the Job..
Know I just did the fluid but not the Sensor.
What tools you use for it??
Im looking for those tools, im I don’t want to get the wrong ones.
I see somes o2 tool removal, but im not sure if they will do those sensor too..
Thanks for the tutorial, its very helpful.👍
God bless you
Did the engine light also come on with the vtm light?
I just bought a pilot and the vtm-4 dash light was on. And the button doesn’t do anything, so I came here to find out what it is and came across your video! Thank you soooo much!!!!
There are a few other reasons it could be on. This is the part that fixed mine..
I changed the EGR valve today and that took care of the check engine light. But the vtm-4 light will randomly decide to come on or stay off, the button still does nothing regardless. So I’m hoping it’s just the sensor going up. You wouldn’t happen to know how to begin troubleshooting the airbag dash light would you?
Hey Jason since your the expert track down those stupid sensors for the fuel and see how they are replace or cleaned that is my next quest.
Do you need to pull out the negative from the battery terminal
You know if it’s the same thing for the 2007 Honda riddling?
A friend helped me replace the starter on my 2004 Honda Pilot EX in our work parking lot. The VTM4 light and Parking brake light came on wont go out immediately upon completion of the starter install.
Same issue as you describe VTM4 doesnt work either when you push the button. Could it be fuse or wiring we disturbed while removing the battery? Or does this part happen to be the culprit?
Emergency brake is off though the light stays on?
I replaced my starter a few months back also. You could be on to something as I'm having the same trouble
Hi do you know if this part will also work for a 2008 honda pilot?
Can you tell when your vtm-4 light would come on? On my Honda Ridgeline it comes on at around 40 mph and will not go off until I restart the vehicle. Curious how your vtm-4 light behaved.
Quick question can you just replace the sensor without draining the vtm fluid just literally swapped out a couple days ago with brand new fresh one and still got the 77-1 code the thought of draining and refilling again makes me worried just to change the sensor 😂
I’m looking on Amazon for the same sensor for a 2004 Honda Pilot. I’m having difficulty. Any pointers?
Bravo thanks
how did it work before you changed it? the button does not turn on
Thsnks 🙋♂️🙋♂️🙏🙏🙏
I changed the sensor but vtm4 came back. I changed the knock sensor, and everything disappeared. No engine light or vtm4. It's a difficult job. Good luck!
Wonder if this will work on a next generations which is a 2012?
I'm wondering what size socket you used to remove that sensor? I can't seem to get a 17 or 18mm socket to fit the sensor
a 19mm or 3/4 will work but my regular socket not deep enough and my deep socket is too long to get in the space.
Same problem. 3/4 deep well would be perfect, but I can't get a socket because of the plate in front and can't get a crescent wrench on because of the slot it's in. Help?
@@cottonedge I ended up buying a separate socket from my set. I measured the distance to the bolt and went to lowes and looked at individual sockets until I found one that would work. Good luck!
HI, DO I HAVE TO CHANGE THE FLUID IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE SENSOR? IS IT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE JUST THE SENSOR ONLY??
Dude I'm a total crackhead yes, with that said I have it in 2x speed and I'm watching a show and it's still too slow lol. You the man thanks for the tip lol
I'm seeing some videaos saying a special tool is needed to get the actual sensor itself out. Is that true? Or does it pull right out once the cover is removed?
google (Oregon 512959 Adjustable Scrench) it works perfect
Would the same pieces and same process be needed for a 2009 Honda Pilot?
Easiest thing to do would be to phone the dealership and ask for the part number. Rear differential temperature sensor. Two wire sensor.
Doesn't show the sensor and how it comes out, what size socket to use for removing the sensor.
Great video. Thanks a lot. The part number should be 48160-PGJ-003
Thanks
Can u tell us what tool u used
OK question what does the oil temperature oil switch sensor have to do with the VTM4 sensor light
thanks im glad im not the only one wondering. the part is the diff oil temperature sensor. been chasing my vtm light, people dont realize if you have any check engine codes the vtm-4 is automatically disabled, and the vtm-4 light will come on. i have fixed all my engine issues and no longer have a check engine light but my tpms isnt working right so now im wondering if that is making vtm-4 disabled. again that sensor he changed is a differential oil temp sensor, one part of a complex system...
Does the light come on when the car is running? after a few minutes of booting? My friend
As of last week it still hasn’t come on and it’s been years.
Will a faulty one cause it to idle?
Why did you have to drain the fluid? Why not just replace the sensor?
Can you share link of where to get the sensor
Is it called an oil pressure sensor? From the part number on Amazon that’s what it brings up
Thats seems right seeing how it is sensing the oil in the differential
did this solve your problem or did the light come back?
Good question no answer lol damn it man i wanna know myself
It still hasn’t come on as of Nov 2020. All good
Still off, Jan 2021.
How did you remove the sensor
Do you know if there is a way to test the sensor prior to replacement?
Finally someone with a brain. Lol people are going to replace it without even knowing if it was the problem. They think they're saving money from going to a shop when in reality they're most likely wasting 100 dollars on guessing parts
@@cameljockey1428 Well do you know the answer to his question? I need to know that as well. Thanks!
How much vtm fluid do you put in?? Or how do you know when to stop?
When it starts leaking out of the fill hole. And if/when you do this job, or have someone do it for you, make sure you’re using the Honda branded VTM fluid. Not the other brands that say it works for Hondas. Honda’s differentials, power steering, and transmissions are very picky with their fluids.
Amazon $9.99, same exact "oil pressure switch" as you get at autozone for $14.99. Yall be gettin stuck dry going to them dealerships. Fixed my problem many months ago.
$9.99? The one he used is $60 on Amazon!
What is the censor called like the actual name ?
whats the name of that piece?
Do you know if this is the same for 2009 Pilot?? My problem is that the VTM-4 light comes and goes. Btw excellent video. Is the only one that actually shows the sensor. 👍
Yes. It's the exact same part number'for my '12 Pilot.
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I have the same problem but call the dealer and they don't know this piece, you can tell me the correct name of how to look for it amazon
really visit the honda serramonte dealership in the city of colma california
and they could not help me also call asking in the parts store and they could not find that part in their inventory
Have a 04 Pilot with the check engine light and vtm-4 just came on as well. It’s not changing gears correctly and seems to not want to go above 28-30 mph. Could this be the same issue?
My 2005 pilot is doing the same thing. Did you fix it?
Mines started this today. 06 Pilot
I have the vtm, abs and brake light on says it was the speed sensor I replaced it still nothing I'm lost
How high do you fill the fluid up to? All the way to the top? Fill it until it comes out of the top fill hole?
You fill it until it comes out of the top fill hole in a steady stream. There are other UA-cam videos that show you this.
I’m having same problem with my Honda Ridgeline anytime I go high speed the vtm light comes on and engine starts to lose power. I hope replacing the vtm sensor and fluid helps cos it’s driving me crazy
Does it work for you after you replace sensor and vtm4 fluid?
Hey guys can I just replace the sensor without changing trans fluid?
Thanks for this explanation
Pls what's the code to search on Amazon for it
I have searched on Amazon and couldn't find it.
Pls help me on how to search and see the right one
Thanks very much.
So what’s the actual name of the part, because the parts place looked at me funny when I asked for the vtm-4 sensor
it is the differential oil temperature sensor. regular socket not deep enough and deep socket too long to get in to the space. 3/4 will work if its the right length
What is the sensor called
Hey guys my check engine light is on and the vtm-4 light is on too.But the diagnosis told me its an air fuel ratio sensor.All I did was watch this video before the diagnosis and thought I was on to it.But diagnosis said this,I'm confused .Help before I do too much?
if you have any engine related check engine codes, vtm4 goes offline automatically. its a safety thing to prevent damage to the drivetrain. fix any check engine light related issues and the vtm may work again unless theres a problem with the vtm itself
Hi Jason, I did what your video said to do. I changed the transmission fluid and changed the VTM sensor (genuine honda just in case) The light went off when I first drove it which it usually does. About a quarter mile into my trip, the light went back on. I am trying to see if disconnecting the battery to clear the memory works. You got any other tips or suggestions or from any of your subscribers. Wouldn't definitely appreciate. Thank you.
I’m thinking of trying this but your comment has me hesitant. Have you fixed your issue yet?
@@bjimeneziii There was one time that I disconnected the battery to clear the memory. It worked for two days and the VTM4 light went off. On the third day it went back on and I parked it at work. Eight hours later, I got off work and drove it home and the light stayed off. About a mile from my destination, it went back on again. Sometimes it doesn't go on at all and when you least expect it, it turns back on again. When the light does go back on, I don't experience any type of "mechanical failure" (knock on wood) but ease the pilot back home. So I dont know really what to expect anymore but it's been good to me so far. Hope this helped.
@@kammi_671 thanks for the added info. For what it’s worth, I just followed these steps that includes pressing the VTM-4 button and shifting to drive and more. It seems to work so far. www.vehiclehistory.com/questions/how-to-turn-off-vtm-4-honda-pilot-99548
@@kammi_671 Did you ever figure it out? I wanted to try this, but I feel like it won’t fix it.
My light doesn’t come on until about a mile of driving, and the rear end clunks when it comes on. I lose power as well, but I think it’s because it gets stuck in AWD.
@@Juberdingus Hi, I still have the issue with the light going on. When it does go on, I hear a little click like a relay going on but no clunking sound......so far. I have driven it far distances also but there are no major issues other than what I just mentioned to you other than the light staying on. I did let it sit and took the battery off but the like still came back on.
good job
what is that a sensor for? What is a vtm 4
C Bigelow it is what you use to lock all 4 wheels into 4wd on an all wheel drive vehicle. It locks the differential.
@@jasgad ok thanks
Jason Gadrim incorrect there is NO differential and it doesn’t lock anything
So this isn’t a 2005 Honda Pilot rear differential? www.ebay.com/i/392523550965?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=392523550965&targetid=935431405413&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9015170&poi=&campaignid=10897348744&mkgroupid=114065835024&rlsatarget=pla-935431405413&abcId=9300403&merchantid=101510431&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvvfU_J3u7AIVEfDACh1COQRYEAQYASABEgK5OPD_BwE
And this telling you how to lock in four wheel drive is false? itstillruns.com/engage-drive-2005-honda-pilot-7334320.html
I was wondering if you could help me with my problem with my 05 Honda pilot I made a video of what's going on but not sure if I can post on you comment section so I posted on my page thanks in advance