When operating normally your VTM-4 light means the vehicle is in traction control mode. HOWEVER, if the light just came on when you were driving it is an indication that you have a problem with the engine that is causing the VTM system to think the vehicle is in traction control mode because of a loss of engine power or misfire.
Here's how that happens: on a Honda, the way the vehicle restores traction is by reducing engine power to the point where the wheels don't spin as fast and thereby restores traction to a slipping wheel (slipping wheels spin faster than the other wheels). Conversely, when there is a reduction in engine power that is abnormal, the VTM system "thinks" that the engine power is being reduced to restore traction and it triggers the light.
In almost all cases, the light is being triggered by an idle speed control valve malfunction or in some cases by an EGR valve malfunction. It may or may not turn on the check engine light. This problem was fairly common on Pilots in 2004 and 2005 but certainly isn't limited to just those years.
Take the car to a Honda dealer or to a mechanic and have them check for stored codes in your powertrain control module. I think you're going to find that there is a code for an idle speed control valve malfunction or an EGR valve malfunction. The idle speed control valve is warranted for 8 years or 80,000 miles; the EGR for 3 years or 50,000 miles. Your Pilot is probably still in warranty and if so the repairs would be made at no charge
hope that helps
2007-10-05 05:08:15
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I have a Honda Pilot and my vtm-4 warning light came on. What does this mean?
2015-02-03 01:49:23
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2016-05-21 12:25:45
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I have an Honda pilot 2009 Touring model, i discovered that the VTM-4 light, ABS light and VSV light were ON on the dash board. What can i do?
2015-08-26 22:38:28
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Changed the right side rear hub bearing and shaft on my 2015 Honda pilot after assembly the ABS, VTM-4 and the TPMS lights are on. How do I clear the lights?
2015-12-14 03:32:58
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I HAVE A HONDA PILOT 2006 THE VTM-4 AND ABS LIGHT HAVE BEEN ON FOR A YEAR AND SUDDENLY WENT OFF. WE ARE TRAVELING TO NORTH CAROLINA FROM NEW YORK AND WONDERING IF THIS IS SOMETHING I SHOULD BE CONCERED WITH
2016-07-12 06:45:18
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change the differential oil temperature sensor .looking at the rear differential from the rear, slightly left of centre, there are the fill and drain plugs,to the right of tha,there is of stamped sheet metal wire harness cover with a bulge out at the button, held in place by three machine screws. remove the wire harness cover. disconnect the differential oil temperature sensor 2 wire connector. remove the old sensor.install everything in reverse order with a new o-ring on the sensor and semo kind of sealant on the connector to keep out the corrosion. connector may requiere claems. claer the computer code
2015-07-20 14:07:32
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VTM-4 (Vehicle Traction Management) When slip is detected, an electronic computer instantly transfers torque to the wheels that have grip. In exceptionally slippery conditions the driver can depress a button to allow maximum torque transfer to the rear wheels. This system is for steep, snow-covered driveways rather than mud bogging. So what it means is you got in slippery conditions and it transferred power to other wheels to regain better traction.
2007-10-05 04:13:37
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answered by Daniel G 2
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i had the same prob and red in manual book i fallowed this method , put your car on d3 and press vtm button then release and then switched off and your vtm light will be off
2014-08-05 14:17:02
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answered by Cooper 1
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