VCM Delete on Honda Pilot - Will it fix oil burning? Part 2 P0420/P0430

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • Playlist for troubleshooting P0420/P0430 on my 2011 Honda Pilot:
    • P0420/P0430 on 2011 Ho...
    Playlist of my Honda Pilot:
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    My 2011 Honda Pilot has been throwing the P0420/P0430 catalyst inefficient code. There could be many causes of this. Before changing the incredibly expensive catalyst, we'll try a few troubleshooting steps that are far cheaper. In the last video we started by changing the PCV valve. In this video we will disable the VCM (variable cylinder management, the green ECO light) system to prevent the cylinders from turning off. This should help the piston rings seal better to cut down on oil burning and consumption. It should also make the motor smoother and drive better. How will it affect gas mileage? This video is not sponsored.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 14

  • @btechnol
    @btechnol  3 місяці тому +2

    Playlist for troubleshooting P0420/P0430 on my 2011 Honda Pilot:
    ua-cam.com/play/PL8JXm-4yItlyodEkcSlBZv-C6vJ1oYQrG.html

  • @Radwinskee
    @Radwinskee 11 днів тому +1

    Hi, has anyone experienced battery drain after installing this? I've read on some forums that it might happen because it constantly draws power from the battery. I'm wondering if the other version, which doesn't connect to the battery, might be better? I'm planning to put one on my 2025 Ridgeline. Thanks!

    • @btechnol
      @btechnol  11 днів тому +1

      I’m out of town for the next few days but I’m happy to measure the current draw when I get back

  • @IanJonesMusic
    @IanJonesMusic Місяць тому +2

    Hello. Just wondering if your Honda pilot stopped burning oil after you deleted the VCM

    • @btechnol
      @btechnol  Місяць тому +1

      Yes, there was a very significant improvement. Still working on putting enough miles on it for a follow up video

    • @IanJonesMusic
      @IanJonesMusic Місяць тому +1

      Ok looking forward to the follow up video . Thanks

    • @btechnol
      @btechnol  Місяць тому +1

      @IanJonesMusic right on! Thanks for watching!

  • @aliandy.jf.nababan
    @aliandy.jf.nababan 5 місяців тому +1

    Catalyst converter meant for filtering carbon monoxide from polluting air. Meanwhile what if Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) broken, isn't it one cause of clogged piston ring, which ends up internal combustion not meets Euro standard of emissions?

    • @btechnol
      @btechnol  5 місяців тому

      Yes, it is ironic the the vcm not working can actually make the emissions worse

  • @My.TingTing
    @My.TingTing 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi there.. I also have a honda pilot with misfiring problems usually cylinder 1 or 3.. Been thinking of getting the vcm muzzle but I see 2 kinds online.. The one installed in the video and another that doesn't connect to the pos terminal (comes with 4 different ohms from amazon).. Which one to get? And why it connects to the battery and other one doesn't? Anyone know?.. Pls help

    • @btechnol
      @btechnol  2 місяці тому

      I can personally vouch for the one I used in the video. The link to it is in the description. It has been operating flawlessly for months now. It uses the positive terminal because it is actually a small digital system that is actively measuring the engine temp and using a small program to decide what output to send to the ECM to safely keep the VCM turned off. This system also automatically bypasses itself when it senses the engine is overheating. Many of the other kits use a passive resistor that works in many but not all situations, so the VCM may turn back on at times.

    • @My.TingTing
      @My.TingTing 2 місяці тому +1

      @@btechnol awesome thank you for the quick reply...definitely will get one.

    • @chipotzky
      @chipotzky Місяць тому +1

      @@My.TingTing I have a 2011 Pilot and bought the VCMuzzler about a year ago and its been a game changer. It comes with several resistors and the default works very well.
      Very few times the Eco light has turned on and that is when it is hot out (90+) and traffic is moving very slowly for extended periods of time like stop go traffic. Not nearly enough to cause the same damage as prior to the Muzzle device.
      There are 2 others muzzle devices that are solid state which I passed on due to reports of the device failing electronically. YMMV, but I dont think you can wrong with any of them.

    • @btechnol
      @btechnol  Місяць тому +1

      @chipotzky thanks for the intel!