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3189 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 3:25 AM
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I was following the messages about shifting to lower gears with some interest as my previous car was a Land Rover Discovery and it was very easy to shift down to the lower gears on that car. I now have a 08 Pilot VP 4WD, and I live in a Chicago suburb where we have snow and ice on the interior streets. Today I did an experiment with my 4WD Pilot. While the car was in motion, around 25mph I could shift to D3 by simply applying downward pressure on the lever. It was just a little easier if I pulled the lever slightly towards me first. While the car was in motion I could shift easily to 2 and 1 just by pulling the lever slightly and applying downward pressure. It becomes difficult (if not impossible) to shift to 2 or 1 if you pull the lever all the way back - then the lever refuses to shift down. However if you pull the lever slightly, it is very easy to shift down. I went through the manual and agree that the shifting procedure is accurately described there. What is not mentioned is that you should NOT pull the lever all the way back - then it becomes impossible to shift down. Try this folks and post if it worked for you. Cheers! Prithis |
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I'm hoping someone else may have had this issue and there is a fix for it..... On 2 occasions, when pressing the hands-free link button on the steering wheel to give a voice command, the system instead emitted a loud piercing static noise through the speakers. It was louder than you can imagine where I had to literally pull over and shut the car off and my ears were ringing for about 2 hrs. Anyone else have this happen?
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Replying to: bbarrymd (Jan 24, 2009 9:34 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: 05pilotottawa (Jan 24, 2009 10:37 am) I guess I'll just disconnect the battery every time I don't plan to drive it for a while.
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Replying to: tsy (Jan 23, 2009 6:36 pm) |
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Replying to: tsy (Jan 25, 2009 1:02 am) I noticed it at night when I was about to open the front passenger door. Kip
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Replying to: kipk (Jan 26, 2009 4:13 am)  I'm planning on buying a trickle charger to keep the thing charged when we don't use it on a daily basis. tom |
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I am wondering whether owners of 04-06 pilots either (a) regretted not getting an extended warranty due to expensive problems arising after 36,000 miles or (b) are glad they bought an extended warranty, or (c) haven't needed one at all b/c their pilots have been trouble free. We have an 06 pilot exl (no dvd or nav systems, but it is 4wd) which is coming up to 36,000, the deadline to buy a honda care warranty. The warranty is fairly expensive, (about $1300 even through the dealers listed on this forum) so we are wondering if we really need it. What have other pilot owners experienced in terms of repairs passed 36,000 miles. Our pilot is running great now, but who knows what will happen at 36,001 miles. Thanks for your thoughts, Cheryl
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Replying to: 05pilotottawa (Jan 24, 2009 10:37 am) Sales rep brough key and asked me to start it did not start. I tried starting 10 new Pilots left in the lot to rot in cold, none of them started until one of them was boosted. I think the battery is not good on Pilot and needs boost all the time when it gets cold. very weird
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I need your help. i have honda pilot 2003 model, which has a transmission problem, and the dealership told me it needs to be replaced. Pilot has 166000 miles. With this many miles is it advisable to get the transmission replaced? or just replace the whole car. Meaning, how many other problems can i expect on this. I just had the brakes etc replaced for a 1000 $ a month ago. a 400+$ timing belt replacement is coming up in a month or two. Should the transmission be replaced at a honda dealership or other places like aamco. Without getting the transmission fixed is it possible to get the annual car inspection passed? what kind of warranty is typically offered on these replacement transmissions. Thanks. |
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