I believe that was only for the V6 Accords not the pilots

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I believe that was only for the V6 Accords not the pilots

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Bummer...

 

I’ve never known any Honda that has a built-in switch to turn off the VCM. Not to be confused with the Econ button that’s on third Gen pilots.

 

No Honda is ever going to have a switch to turn off VCM. Doing so would lead to them not getting the EPA credits for having the system in the first place. Many confuse the ECON mode present on the newer Hondas (18+ Odyssey, 16+ Pilot, 13+ Accord, etc.) with the "ECO" mode term for VCM and think it controls that, but it doesn't. They are two separate things.

As far as disabling VCM is concerned, see the VCM megathread:

The VCM mega thread - what is VCM, does my vehicle have...

This thread explains all the key details regarding VCM. Rather than re-explaining everything about VCM to every new forum member, they can simply be directed here. Self-service FTW! While there will be plenty of discussion in this thread, this first post contains the key information, so reading...

www.piloteers.org

 

there's not much to decipher... just buy a device (such as SVCM) to disable it and enjoy the benefits of having a full time V6 engine and not worry about the potential side effects that the VCM system inadvertently introduces

 

Knowledge is power. Just trying to understand it. I read a bunch of posts that kept talking about monitoring the temps and didn't get the connection. Finally came across a post that explained that the VCM didn't kick in until a certain temp was reached. I plan on getting a disabler, I just wanted to understand HOW they worked, what was involved, etc. Glad I found this site. Just being new, all the info is just a tad overwhelming...trying to get through a lot of it.

 

the manufacturers of the top 2 devices explain VCM really well actually. I have run both of these devices personally and they have both performed as expected.

S-VCM Controller - Disable VCM / deactivate VCM and stop ECO in Honda Acura

Deactivate Honda VCM in 3.5L V6 SOHC engines. The S-VCM Controller is an automobile grade, high precision tool that can reliably disable VCM 100% of the time, and would safely bypass in case the engine overheats. It does not use a fixed resistor or manually adjusted potentiometer, and is a much...

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PREORDER - VCMTUNER II - Advanced - 2007+ for Honda Acura 3.5L I-VTEC Disable VCM / ECO mode

Backordered. See below. Read Reviews | Vehicle Fitment List This product is backordered and may take up to 10 business days to ship from the date of your order. Note: You will receive a tracking number upon shipment. Customers with 2007-2008 Honda Pilot 2WD need to purchase 2005-2006...

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