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392 messages,  Last post on Mar 07, 2013 at 5:52 AM

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#383 of 392 Re: to nickr1948 [chris_horne] by nickr1948

Jan 28, 2013 (6:35 am)

Replying to: chris_horne (Jan 18, 2013 10:25 pm)
The pipe was bent like that at the factory, no oil was going to the drivers side trans. Disappointed Honda did not catch that error before or since. NR

#384 of 392 Re: Follow up to terispilot [jtsibes] by nickr1948

Jan 28, 2013 (6:39 am)

Replying to: jtsibes (Jan 28, 2013 6:33 am)
I agree about them catching the problem. Why wasnt a Bulletin sent out? I had no warning about my trans, just a huge bang. No problems to that point. My last Honda, quality control is an issue. NR

#385 of 392 pilot transmission problems by georgini

Feb 14, 2013 (1:15 pm)

Not sure my issue belongs with these other posts but maybe it's related. On 2/12/13, the transmission on my 2006 Honda Pilot (90,000 miles) would not engage. Stepping out of the vehicle there was a pool of clean transmission fluid under the front wheels. The Honda dealership said the lines were corroded, looked bent, and needed to be replaced along with the radiator that had just been replaced one month earlier. (I believe the radiator had a pin size leak, which never caused a problem, for years except it always smelled of antifreeze. But the dealership would never acknowledge it.)
In many years of driving several Honda models over 150,000 miles each, I have never replaced a radiator let alone the transmission fluid lines. Could this be the beginning of the Pilot transmission problems listed here ? And could replacing the radiator recently be a reason for the lines to rupture ?

#386 of 392 Trans lines failure by nickr1948

Feb 14, 2013 (6:20 pm)

Please look on the top of the trans, check if dealer replaced the circulation lines in the top. If he has, Honda is onto the problem. If he has not, please have a mechanic or you can do this, look at the lines and see if they have any 90 degree angles with a collapsed rubber hose under the brake boost. Hope that works. Nick

#387 of 392 Re: to adioshonda [nickr1948] by gruntor

Feb 17, 2013 (3:22 pm)

Replying to: nickr1948 (Jan 18, 2013 9:14 pm)
is there any way to get a picture ou the hose or pipe your talking about my email is gruntorverizon.net thanks

#388 of 392 2009 Honda Pilot Transmission Light & D by marcy_2006

Mar 02, 2013 (11:36 am)

Hello everyone,
 
Recently, my 2009 Honda Pilot (that has less than 71,000 miles) transmission light went on with the "D". I'm getting it check this coming Thursday at Firestone but just wanted to see what the issues can range from. I've noticed it takes the pilot a little more power just to increase the mph when getting on the expressway than usual. Not sure if that can be due to the transmission fluid, or the transmission itself. Thanks for all the help

#389 of 392 Hose on top of Trans rubber and metal by nickr1948

Mar 03, 2013 (7:54 am)

The hose is on the drivers side top of the trans, it has an obvious kink. The shape of the hose is caused from a design flaw, should have had a 90 degree elbow. the kink prevents/lessens oil from lubricating the trans areas as per design. If your vehicle is still under warranty GO TO A HONDA dealer for any service.

#390 of 392 Re: 2009 Honda Pilot Transmission Shudder [terispilot] by johnnyfiveo

Mar 06, 2013 (7:57 pm)

Replying to: terispilot (Jan 27, 2013 3:32 pm)
My Honda fans unfortunately this is a huge problem. I just bought a 2013 Pilot Touring big money. Annoying constant shutter and vibrations, I was hoping this was part of the break-in process, negative. This is a Honda defect! The fact is the variable cylinder management "ECO" is a portion of the problem. The fuel mapping and changing between 3 and 4 cylinders. Honda has made valid attempts to correct this with an electronically controlled engine mounts to absorb vibrations. Major design changes in the rear differential, chassis stiffness all play an additional part in this problem. I've confirmed with the dealership and they agree. Dealer logged with Honda and they recommend calling Honda directly to force a recall to fix. So my Honda fans please reach out to Honda to report the issue at 800-999-1009. Hopefully they will react soon before I give up and leave for another auto maker. Regards - JohnnyFive0

#391 of 392 Re: to adioshonda [nickr1948] by chris_horne

Mar 06, 2013 (9:29 pm)

Replying to: nickr1948 (Jan 18, 2013 9:14 pm)
I see the hose you are referring to. It doesn't look closed off on mine, but I can imagine as the rubber ages, the hose could collapse , resulting in reduced fluid flow. When the weather warms up, I'll replace the hose as a precaution. Thank you for mentioning this. I did have my radiator replaced as a precaution.

#392 of 392 Honda Pilot Trans by nickr1948

Mar 07, 2013 (5:52 am)

Please have all aspects of drive chain checked including: bent rims, tires, out of balance rims, wheel bearings, and drive axels. Any of these can cause a huge noise and make driving the Pilot painful. Dirty rims full of mud or ice are also in the group of possible problems. After you have these prelims checked, go to trans and engine.

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