Honda Minivans, Crossovers, and Trucks Honda Odyssey / Ridgeline / Pilot / HR-V
Acura MDX / RDX

VTM-4 LIGHT ON!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 1, 2018 | 01:39 PM
  #1  
92sivtec's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Default VTM-4 LIGHT ON!

sup HT , gotta 2003 pilot and my vtm light came on about a few weeks ago , no change in drivability , trans shifts smooth , i changed trans fluid (oem), rear end fluid (oem), disconnected battery to see if it would reset , light continues to stay on , any pointer on this fix
Reply
Old Feb 2, 2018 | 11:17 AM
  #2  
somick's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
Default Re: VTM-4 LIGHT ON!

Originally Posted by 92sivtec
i changed rear end fluid (oem),
Did you use VTM-4 fluid?

Did you do it yourself?

Good luck,
Sam
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2018 | 10:06 AM
  #3  
92sivtec's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Default Re: VTM-4 LIGHT ON!

i did replace with oem fluid from dealer . im confused why it dont come off , i dont wanna take it to dealer just for them to tell me it is something simple . thanks
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2018 | 11:40 AM
  #4  
somick's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
Default Re: VTM-4 LIGHT ON!

Transmission requires Honda ATF.

Rear differential needs different fluid - VTM-4.


Good luck,
Sam
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2018 | 03:04 PM
  #5  
ccMtMan's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 49
Likes: 3
From: ATL
Default Re: VTM-4 LIGHT ON!

You may need to get a dealer involved to at least read the error code causing the VTM-4 light. A standard obd2 scanner most likely will not read the Honda system code involved. Finding out which code is display will give you a starting point to maybe a bad sensor. Then decide if you want the dealer to fix or tackle it your self.
Reply
Old Mar 17, 2018 | 07:49 AM
  #6  
Mitzysdad's Avatar
Trial User
 
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Default Re: VTM-4 LIGHT ON!

There's a guy on you tube that talks about a vtm4 temperature sensor fix.but yea would be super to know codes.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
fredyboy
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
1
May 27, 2017 05:40 PM
natemoore
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
9
Jun 9, 2015 08:31 AM
xela9000
Honda Minivans, Crossovers, and Trucks
12
Sep 18, 2014 12:34 PM
Jaydeep
Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
13
Jun 23, 2011 12:33 PM
grooner
Honda Minivans, Crossovers, and Trucks
2
Nov 21, 2010 07:06 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:06 AM.