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#3370 of 3426 Re: 2004 Honda Pilot,engine tap or knock [bjader] by walk_the_walk2

Dec 13, 2011 (3:17 pm)

Replying to: bjader (Dec 13, 2011 2:03 pm)
There is some limited information on this web page about knock sensor replacement on an 2003 Pilot that should help. The knock sensors are available for sale on the Internet from several companies, and it sounds fairly easy to replace. YOU WILL NEED TO REPLACE IT, TOO, as it is an important part and it generates its own voltage, so you cannot bypass it, or do without it.
 
See:
 
http://www.carparts21.com/engine-drivetrain/crank-oil-and-piston/where-is-the-kn- ock-sensor-on-a-2003-honda-pilot/

#3371 of 3426 Re: Pilot problem [cecill] by bjader

Dec 14, 2011 (2:30 pm)

Replying to: cecill (Apr 28, 2008 1:07 pm)
Code P0325 indicates that your knock sensor is defective. You can't erase the code unless you use ODB2 car reader but it will come back again. To figure out the exact location of the knock sensor you can request the print from your Auto parts store. You can do it by yourself by removing first the plastic cover of the engine then figure out the next steps. I hope this will help.
bjader

#3372 of 3426 Re: 2008 Honda Pilot VP Speakers Don't Work [kmilo14] by mickpwl3

Dec 15, 2011 (10:21 am)

Replying to: kmilo14 (Nov 07, 2011 4:46 pm)
Hello - I just bought a new stereo for my Honda to try and fix the problem with the speakers not working after jumping the car. I'm curious to find out if you replaced your stereo? Did it fix the problem? I bought the stereo because it was a good deal, but I would hate to replace it and not have it work still. Where are you at in the problem? Thanks in advance

#3373 of 3426 Re: 2008 Honda Pilot VP Speakers Don't Work [robsdad] by mickpwl3

Dec 15, 2011 (10:33 am)

Replying to: robsdad (Oct 21, 2011 7:23 pm)
Hello - I'm curious to find out if you ever found out the solution to the speakers not working after changing the battery. Did you have to get a new stereo? Where are you at on the issue. I just bought a new stereo but would hate to replace it and still have the issue of the speakers not working. Please help, and thank you in advance.

#3374 of 3426 Re: 2008 Honda Pilot VP Speakers Don't Work [mickpwl3] by kmilo14

Dec 15, 2011 (1:41 pm)

Replying to: mickpwl3 (Dec 15, 2011 10:33 am)
I'm in the same position as you. I got a great deal on a new stereo but haven't installed it yet. Still holding out hope that I'll find a fix but at this point, that probably isn't going to happen. I hate to lose the 6-disc changer but am somewhat excited about having an iPod connection and bluetooth, so the new stereo isn't a terrible solution either way. From my discussions with guys at Best Buy and Car Toys, I feel pretty confident that a new stereo will fix the problem. They said once they pull out the stereo they can test the back it to see if it's even getting a signal. If it is, then the deck is bad. If not, there might be another problem. I also understand that the subwoofer will no longer work with an after-market deck because it runs on an amp in the factory deck, and the steering wheel controls won't work unless you get a separate kit. The kit plus install was spendy enough that I won't do it because I never use those controls anyway. Out of curiousity, which stereo did you buy? I chose the JVC KW-XR810.

#3375 of 3426 melrican by melrican

Dec 15, 2011 (5:16 pm)

My 2007 Honda Pilot has the following warning lights on: VSA, ABS and Brakes. I took it to the dealer and it read the codes 53 and 121. They said the ABS module needed replacement. I replaced the ABS module myself with a used one from a salvage yard, and the lights are still on, plus a new code 121 came on.
 
Anyone out there had any issues like this one?
 
Please help me..
 
Melrican in Puerto Rico

#3376 of 3426 Re: 2008 Honda Pilot VP Speakers Don't Work [kmilo14] by mickpwl3

Dec 16, 2011 (10:23 am)

Replying to: kmilo14 (Dec 15, 2011 1:41 pm)
Thanks for responding. That makes me feel better about replacing the stereo. The Honda is what my wife drives with the kids and she doesn't even like Bass anyway so if the Sub doesn't work that's OK. Crutchfield.com has the adapter for the steering wheel controls for like $70 bucks. I plan on installing everything myself. I bought the Sony Xplod CDXGT55UIW. It's simple for my wife. Has the Hookup for the ipod/iphone. No Bluetooth though. It was only $50 bucks with pretty good ratings. We'll see what happens I guess. I'll keep you posted. It probably won't be till Jan before I aptempt to install it because it's a Xmas present.

#3377 of 3426 Re: 2008 Honda Pilot VP Speakers Don't Work [mickpwl3] by jerryoster1

Dec 16, 2011 (10:54 am)

Replying to: mickpwl3 (Dec 16, 2011 10:23 am)
I had to replace the stereo on my 2006 Pilot; (it kept suddenly dying) and replaced it with a Sony MEX-BT5700U with Bluetooth. I also used the XM and steering column adapters; all works well and I love it. Now I can hook up my iPhone easily and use all hands off features.

#3378 of 3426 Bumpy Ride on 2007 Honda Pilot by danfortune

Dec 26, 2011 (2:52 pm)

I purchased a 2007 Honda Pilot EX 4x4 with 55K miles on it, clean Carfax, one owner, I have driven about 10 Pilots from various years, and never encountered this issue. That is why I bought the car wholesale sight unseen. When I got the car, it is super clean, but I was surprised at how stiff/bumpy the ride is!
 
I have seen other posts about hard bumpy rides, and the suggestions of adding an Acura vibration pilot subframe brace, changing the old BF Goodrich's to something that is more suitable for off road, ie, Michelin LTX M/S, or swapping the Shock Absorbers, and hopefully improving the ride. Any users with suggestions about solving the hard ride issue, any problem solvers welcome. Thanks

#3379 of 3426 Re: Bumpy Ride on 2007 Honda Pilot [danfortune] - REPLY by walk_the_walk2

Dec 26, 2011 (6:53 pm)

Replying to: danfortune (Dec 26, 2011 2:52 pm)
I can't see how it could be just the tires... I have a 2011 Honda Pilot AWD with 26K miles on it and drive it a lot on steep gravel roads in the Smoky Mtns. My vehicle came with Goodyear Integra HLs on it... but regardless, I have not experienced this, and this sounds more like a shock absorber issue to me.
 
Previous to the Pilot purchase, I suffered with ride issues for years with an Isuzu Axiom SUV, and the entire problem boiled down to the OEM shock absorbers and the Intelligent control system attached to them. I ended up ripping all that crap out and putting in some Monroe Sensatracs and was happy, after years of having a crappy ride, no matter what kind of tire was installed on the SUV. Other Axiom owners used Biltsteins or other high end shock absorbers for the same reason, and there are many postings about this on the Edmunds Axiom forum...
 
The bottom line is it's all about the shock absorbers IMHO, unless there is some mechanical problem with your vehicle.

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