A friend just bought a Pilot - Honda Pilot

waynerd · 12-31-2004, 09:49 PM

A friend of mine just bought a used Pilot with about 20,000 miles on it. I'm assuming it's an '03 or an early '04 based on the mileage. She bought it through a friend at an auto auction, and donated her '98 Exploder to another friend's ministry, so no stealership was involved.

How can she find out if the tranny recall has been done? And if the VTM fluid was changed at 15K? Would a dealership be able to look them up (assuming VTM was done at a dealer)?

michaelp95 · 01-01-2005, 11:49 AM

Check out this message it has pictures you can compare to your friends Pilot to see if the oil jet was installed.

Transmission Recall Experiences

iivtecracerii · 01-01-2005, 02:45 PM

i think the dealer is supposed to "center punch" the VIN in the engine compartment, but my dealer hasnt done that for the SRS update, nor the airbag recall on my accord. i didnt get the pilot tranny recall done yet, but i dout they will "center punch" it for that either.

wwong · 01-01-2005, 08:30 PM

How can she find out if the tranny recall has been done?

Take it into any Honda dealership. They can enter the VIN and check if the tranny recall has been done or not.

Liza · 01-02-2005, 09:23 PM

Hey Waynerd, it sounds like you may live near Greece (Deltasonic on Ridge Road?) I grew up there, moved to FL in 1983! Too cold up there for me! Wouldn't want to be driving my new Pilot in the snow and salt!!

waynerd · 01-03-2005, 11:45 AM

Nope, other side of the city in Webster, " Where life is worth living" and snow is worth shoveling. We have our own DeltaSonic now. The Pilot does well in the snow with the Michelins. Salt is just a fact of life here.

Where in FL? The friend that bought the Pilot lives outside Daytona Beach. Her Dad lives in Idaho, her best friend lives in Michigan, and her sister lives in Vermont, so I warned her about the lousy Goodyears in the snow. She said she's gonna keep them for now, but may replace them before next winter. She typically flies to visit everyone in the winter anyway.

BTW, her Pilot is Redrock Pearl, too!

Liza · 01-03-2005, 03:03 PM

I live on the SW coast of FL, near Sarasota. Have relatives who lived in Webster.

12-31-2004, 09:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
waynerd Pilotless Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 819 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A friend just bought a Pilot A friend of mine just bought a used Pilot with about 20,000 miles on it. I'm assuming it's an '03 or an early '04 based on the mileage. She bought it through a friend at an auto auction, and donated her '98 Exploder to another friend's ministry, so no stealership was involved. How can she find out if the tranny recall has been done? And if the VTM fluid was changed at 15K? Would a dealership be able to look them up (assuming VTM was done at a dealer)? __________________ '06 Odyssey EX-L in Redrock Pearl = "Odie" '02 Subaru Outback Limited = "Matilda" Traded, but not forgotten '04 EX-L in Redrock Pearl = "Otto" Still "Happily Piloting Along"

01-01-2005, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
michaelp95 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check out this message it has pictures you can compare to your friends Pilot to see if the oil jet was installed. Transmission Recall Experiences __________________ 2003 HONDA PILOT LX Starlight Silver Metallic VIN#57546

01-01-2005, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
iivtecracerii Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 608 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think the dealer is supposed to "center punch" the VIN in the engine compartment, but my dealer hasnt done that for the SRS update, nor the airbag recall on my accord. i didnt get the pilot tranny recall done yet, but i dout they will "center punch" it for that either. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX in Starlight Silver Metallic Accessories: Wheel Locks, Honda Side Steps, custom hand made floor mats 2004 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan 5MT in Satin Silver Metallic

01-01-2005, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
wwong Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How can she find out if the tranny recall has been done? Take it into any Honda dealership. They can enter the VIN and check if the tranny recall has been done or not. __________________ Custom Non Slip Foam Pads for the Honda Pilot, Click here to visit my website 2003 Honda Pilot EXL-NAV, Starlight Silver, #86733 "Featured Pilot March 2004" EXTERIOR-Perfect Fit Hood Guard, Lower Trim, Lower Trim Garnish, Bumper Garnish, Fog Lights with Eurodezigns H3 bulbs, Wheel Locks, Fender Flares, Crossbars, Door Mirror Covers, Vent Visors, Running Boards, Rear Splash Guards, Trailer Hitch, Pilot #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips, Euro Dezigns H4 replacing Sylvania Silverstars, Tire Minders, EX emblem, Third Brake Light Decal, Michelin CT, Chrome OEM Wheels, Muth Signal Mirrors, Sylvania #885 Back Up Lights INTERIOR-Wooden Shift Lever, Wood Grain Interior Trim, All Weather Mats, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Trunk Organizer, Broadway Optics Mirror, Raybrig R130 ELECTRONICS-Networkcar, Power Inverter, Nav DVD upgrade V.2.11C, Rear View Camera CUSTOM ACCESSORIES- Door Edge Guard, Foam Pads for Center Console and 2nd Row Activity Tray, Foam Pads for Doors and 3rd Row Bins and Cupholders, Dead Pedal Cover, Cargo Storage Pad, Padded Glove Box, Sunglass Holder Pad, Pillar Protection Tape, Fog Light Covers, Door Reflectors, Cargo Liner Velcro Replacement Kit, Chrome h-p License Plate Frame, VTM-4 emblem, Chrome Accent for the OEM Lower Trim, Chrome Accent for the OEM Running Boards, Chrome Grille Accent, Navi Screen Protector, Non-Slip Pad for the OEM Cargo Tray, hp.org sticker and tee

01-02-2005, 09:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Liza Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SW Florida Posts: 31 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey Waynerd, it sounds like you may live near Greece (Deltasonic on Ridge Road?) I grew up there, moved to FL in 1983! Too cold up there for me! Wouldn't want to be driving my new Pilot in the snow and salt!! __________________ 2005 PILOT EX Redrock Pearl Dec 31, 2004

01-03-2005, 11:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
waynerd Pilotless Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 819 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nope, other side of the city in Webster, " Where life is worth living" and snow is worth shoveling. We have our own DeltaSonic now. The Pilot does well in the snow with the Michelins. Salt is just a fact of life here. Where in FL? The friend that bought the Pilot lives outside Daytona Beach. Her Dad lives in Idaho, her best friend lives in Michigan, and her sister lives in Vermont, so I warned her about the lousy Goodyears in the snow. She said she's gonna keep them for now, but may replace them before next winter. She typically flies to visit everyone in the winter anyway. BTW, her Pilot is Redrock Pearl, too! __________________ '06 Odyssey EX-L in Redrock Pearl = "Odie" '02 Subaru Outback Limited = "Matilda" Traded, but not forgotten '04 EX-L in Redrock Pearl = "Otto" Still "Happily Piloting Along"

01-03-2005, 03:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Liza Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SW Florida Posts: 31 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I live on the SW coast of FL, near Sarasota. Have relatives who lived in Webster. __________________ 2005 PILOT EX Redrock Pearl Dec 31, 2004

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