2022 Honda Ridgeline - Is VCM OK Now?

[CharBaby]

I would say that it is alway best to wait until the warranty expires.

 

[parshisa]

It sounds like the general consensus is that it's best to disable or "muzzle" the VCM. Can this be done without invalidating the powertrain warranty, or is it best to wait until the warranty has expired?

The longer you wait, the more damage will be done to the torque converter. Plenty of cases of failed TC around 50-80k miles.

BTW, car drivels a lot smoother with VCM disabled. No more weird engine breaking when coasting to the stop. Overall driving experience is a lot more enjoyable.

 

[2010Civic]

I think you're foolish to not muzzle VCM asap. You probably save a few pennies worth of gas/day at the expense of your engine, engine mounts, etc.

 

[dfarr67]

I bought a Ktuner for an irritating rev flare on my MT6, I'm sure it would 'fix' the DoD issue.

 

[Hillbilly Deluxe]

Probably the best thing to do is to get rid of it and buy a decent used Tundra with a 5.7L V8. It's gonna last 3-4x longer with nearly zero repair costs over 300k miles.

 

[Number_35]

Probably the best thing to do is to get rid of it and buy a decent used Tundra with a 5.7L V8. It's gonna last 3-4x longer with nearly zero repair costs over 300k miles.

The owner did consider a Tundra, but decided the Ridgeline was a better fit.

He had excellent service out of the previous Ridgeline, and an Accord before that.

Gasoline is very expensive where he is - the fuel savings (Ridgeline vs. Tundra) are significant.

 

[The Critic]

The longer you wait, the more damage will be done to the torque converter. Plenty of cases of failed TC around 50-80k miles.

BTW, car drivels a lot smoother with VCM disabled. No more weird engine breaking when coasting to the stop. Overall driving experience is a lot more enjoyable.

New Ridgeline has the 9AT.

 

[I<3oil]

Why not? Vcm turns on under low load cruising conditions, so keep your foot to the floor and it'll never kick on

/facepalm

 

[UncleDave]

Its worth ones time to visit the Ridgeline owners club.

If you do you'll find the moderator of the Ridgeline owners club isn't going to add a muzzler.

 

[HyundaiAbuser]

I would say that it is alway best to wait until the warranty expires.

The S-vcm is so easy to install and take off that there isn’t really much point in waiting. (If they choose to do it)

Just pop it off for any dealer work

 

[parshisa]

New Ridgeline has the 9AT.

yes, they do. my bad, not sure how I missed it's '22 - right there in the subject