Honda Accord 8th Gen VCM Disable
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video we take a look at a cheap VCM Disable kit "Muzzler" for the 8th Gen V6 Honda Accord. This kit helps slightly reduce the temperature reading of the engine so the VCM will not activate. The VCM system looks for the engine to be at optimum temperature before it will allow VCM or "ECO mode" to activate. By simply keeping the reading slightly lower the engine will stay running on all 6 cylinders. I will gladly give up a couple of MPG to stop the oil consumption and many other negative effects of the VCM system. Hope you find this video helpful and thanks for watching!
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thank you, am doing same thing started off cheap see if it works saw your video its nice to know others think alike gave me a little more confidence to continue like your idea of boxes thanks again GOD bless
Good video thank you very much for your information. God bless you.
Hello I’m a new subscriber and just happened to come across your channel and I have found your videos to be extremely helpful especially your Honda accord videos and everyday repairs. I’m a retired aircraft mechanic but like you I would rather fix what I have than buy new when possible . Yes I’m a Diyer . I would like to ask you about the VCM muzzler. I’ve watched the video and I’m about ready to purchase it . Has it worked out for you? My 07 Honda Odyessey has VCM and it has been working fine I have 80000 miles on it but I know people with VCM and it’s caused problems with the engine so I’ve been thinking of installing the muzzler. Thanks for sharing all your videos. Artie 👍
Hi,
Mine has been working fine ever since install. It has stopped the ECO mode from activation. That has helped with oil consumption and had to help engine wear as well. I never even had to change my Resistor value from my initial choice. I live in the south and that one works year round. Some viewers mentioned using the more expensive auto settings modules, but I have not needed it. Hope it helps. Best of luck to ya!
@@ThriftyToolShed thank you for the reply much appreciated I’m up here on Long Island New York . I’ll have to do a little more research on the second one you mentioned. Thank you 👍
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하지만 나는 저런 고정 저항이 아닌 조절할수있는 가변저항을 사용중입니다.
i put on the highest resister and my eco disabled quick and feels better while driving less noise
And the gas mileage is still about 25mpg! 🤔
Interesting. If it was me I would likely start with the smallest resistor to use the minimum possible change to the perceived coolant temperature. If the ECM sees lower than ideal coolant temperature it could alter the ignition timing or air/fuel ratio thinking the engine is not at operating temperature.
Also keep in mind that many vehicles have coolant temp gauges that keep the needle steady over a wide range of temperatures. This is to give the illusion that the coolant temp never changes and is always perfect, lol. I say this because a relatively small looking change on the gauge could in fact require a large drop in perceived temperature.
It would be interesting to use an OBD scan tool to see how much the perceived temperature drop actually is.
I do have a graphing OBDII tool and was going to chart the difference between the 2, but did not want to get too much information in the video and make it even longer. I definitely had the thought that some viewers would like that. I agree with the starting with smaller value first for sure. I simply eliminated the 68 and the 120 from the mix going by others experience and sometimes using the 82, but in certain climates using the 100 ohm. I know they make the active type as well that self adjust, but for $29, I will give this a test first for sure.
Thanks for your comment!
@@ThriftyToolShed since you’re handy, why not extend some wires inside and try a potentiometer? Adjust to the minimum required, measure, replace with appropriate resistor? Sorry if I’m making this way too complicated, my OCD gets the better of me sometimes! 🤪
Thank you. I’m about to do the install but I’m not sure what resistor I’m putting in. My tester is missing. I will just try one of the four that came with the pack.. thank you gain for this. My 09 also shows misfire on 3 cylinders and I’m not sure why as I replaced the coil packs
Could you solve it friend? I have exactly the same problem
Try spark plugs
Before trying spark plugs, get a mechanic to wipe the code
@@MsXavier42 my issue was I had to high of a resistor. I put a lower rated one in and wiped the codes. It’s better now and the temp hand shows a little cooler now
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Have ua ever tinkered with throttle position sensors? When they started packaging them into the throttle body, the cost jumped from $30 to $300-$600.
I have not looked into any throttle position sensors myself. Sounds crazy how the price has increased though...
As I understand, there might be 2 hall effect sensors of different spans. They're signals are compared. But it's the same device with no backplate riveted to the metal throttle body. Grrrr.
I removed my comment about competing products since you did mention them. Ive read that some of these VCM fixes have to be removed in certain circumstances. I found this on the website for the VCM Tuner 2. Is this scenario a problem for the Muzzler? ....
"Auto Diagnostic mode for TPS re-learns with no user intervention (any time the battery is disconnected or a dealership firmware update is performed, a throttle position re-learn is required by the ECU)"
Excellent point!
Does this effect when the cars fans kick in? Would it cause the car to overheat in summertime when idle?
I have had zero issues through the summer with mine with the exact same resistor in it that I originally tested. It worked fine from the very beginning and I live in the South. On most models it's a different sensor for fan control.
hi does this work with the 2008 honda accord v6 5speed automatic
Both are 8th Gen so I would think so!
Would this work on a 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour?
I do not have one to say for certain. It seems as long as it still has the same VCM V6 engine it would work the same.
just got one on my 2008 honda accord 3.5 v6
I got one as well and mine doesn’t seem to be working I have tried all the resistors any advice live on Long Island
@@motodoe4340 Did you get it to work? I'm looking to get one too for 08 Accord
just installed it on my 09 accord....so far so good...just ensure that it is being installed on a cold engine
@@shoshdav1689 Where did you purchase it from? Im looking to get one but the websites Ive seen look real sketch
How was it? Which one?
Do you have to do it for 2016 accord touring v6 or is the issue fixed by honda
I am not sure about the 2016 to be certain. I would think the cylinder deactivation is a bad thing for the long run for any vehicle? You have so much going on between the thermal dynamics and the varying lubrication that it's not a good thing long term. Just my opinion though...
Does this help fix the misfire issues?
I would not think so unless you are having some unusual issue when the ECO mode deactivates the cylinders? Misfires are typically more of an issue with the ignition coils.
It absolutely does. I had random misfires plus cylinders four five and six intermittently. With a scanning tool it would show 60 continuous misfires and the check engine light would never trip. It was due to the VCM.
Great to know! Thanks for sharing!
What fixed your misfires?
@@3xplicit283 The part shown in the video. Well, a similar part. This should work as well. Try to find the one where you don't have to set the ohms yourself. There is one about maybe $80 that adjust on its on. I got the manual one cause it was half the price. I have to reset the ohms every time it gets really warm outside or really cold.
I just put this VCM disable on my 09 hands accord, but the ECO mode light still comes on? Is that normal or maybe I put the wrong capacitor in of the four? Thank you sir
I would try the higher value resistor. If you don't have a meter you can use the color code if you can see the colors well. Online resistor code apps are available if needed.
@@ThriftyToolShed will the eco light still come on once I have the correct resistor? I read that it’s a separate thing than the VCM?
On my 2010 Accord the ECO light has not come on since I installed this resistor as shown in the video. I thought I might have to play with the values a little bit. I could have easily installed a potentiometer and adjusted as needed, but honestly after the very first trial it just worked. The temp gauge is just slightly lower than usual at operating temp and that keeps the ECO mode from activation.
Do you have any idea why my thermostat is rising to hot?
Are you saying that you added this type of kit and now your temp gauge is showing hotter?
Install when the engine cold
I install one and check engine came on
Was it this same type? If so which resistor did you use? I still have mine the exact way it was installed in this video and never had to change any resistor value or anything. I live in the south so the first value was perfect. It only affects the temp gauge reading slightly lower if installed correctly.
Survay says! All is good with this eco deleat!? 😮 Disable 😅