What causes VTM-4 light to come on?
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What causes VTM-4 light to come on?
The system turns on and off automatically. If it comes on, it means that your car has lower traction at that particular moment. Normally, the VTM-4 light is nothing to worry about. It just means that your torque management system is working to compensate for adverse road conditions.
How do you reset the VTM-4 light on a Honda Pilot?
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- While the car is running, press and hold the VTM-4 button, typically located on the dashboard next to the radio.
- Shift the drive selector lever to P and then back to D while stopped.
- Turn the ignition switch to the lock position, wait a bit, and then restart the engine.
Can you drive with VTM-4 on?
Do not use the VTM-4 LOCK button on dry, paved roads. Driving on dry, paved roads with VTM-4 Lock ON may damage the rear dif f erential when making a turn. Strange noise and vibration can also result.
What does VTM-4 mean on a Honda?
Variable Torque Management 4WD System
The Variable Torque Management 4WD System (VTM-4) automatically transfers varying amounts of engine torque to the rear wheels under lower traction conditions. If more traction is needed when your MDX is stuck, or is likely to become stuck, you can use the VTM-4 Lock button to increase torque to the rear wheels.
Is VTM-4 a 4 wheel drive?
The VTM-4 Lock® feature allows you to manually lock the rear differential in place to get you moving when faced with extreme conditions. By simply pushing the Lock button, you can fully engage four-wheel drive to gain momentum, putting all of your power to the rear axle.
How does VTM-4 Work?
I-VTM4 or Intelligent Variable Torque Management is an all-wheel drive system that dynamically senses the amount of torque needed in each wheel axle and sends the correct amount of power to each of them accordingly. It can even distribute power to either the left or right wheels depending on the traction needed.
What does VTM-4 lock mean on a Honda Pilot?
What is the VTM on a pilot?
The powertrain control module (PCM) is a small computer that monitors all engine control operations in real time. It uses a large network of sensors, solenoids, sending units, and other electronic components to both receive and send information which enables the vehicle to run at peak performance.
How does the VTM-4 Work?
Is VTM-4 a locking differential?
What does the VTM-4 lock button do?
What does the VTM-4 light mean on a Honda Ridgeline?
When your Honda Ridgeline is in traction control mode, then the VTM-4 lights up. But the VTM-4 staying lit for long periods sometimes indicates engine problems. Schedule service right away. An exclamation point light inside a bowl or a cup is the Honda Ridgeline’s Low Tire Pressure Indicator.
What is an ECM on Honda Pilot?
Engine Control Computer.
Is there a fuse for VSA?
The VSA fuse box is located under the interior fuse box on the passenger’s side of the dashboard. To open it, push the tab and pull up the left side of the cover as shown. The under-hood fuse box is located in the back of the engine compart- ment on the passenger’s side.
Why is my VTM-4 light on in my Honda Ridgeline?
