Section 26 (Rear Differential)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Rear Differential
- Special Tools
- Component Location Index
- General Troubleshooting Information
- VTM-4 Indicator
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
- Self-Diagnosis
- How to Check For Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
- HDS Method
- Service Check Signal Circuit (SCS) Method
- How to Clear the VTM-4 Control Unit Memory
- How To Troubleshoot Circuits At the VTM-4 Control Unit
- Initialization Of the VTM-4 Control Unit
- Initialization With the HDS
- Manual Initialization
- How to End a Troubleshooting Session (Required After Any Troubleshooting)
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- System Description
- Circuit Diagram
- DTC Troubleshooting
- 21-2, 22-2, 23-2, 24-2: CAN Communication Error With the VSA (Left-Front Wheel Speed Sensor); CAN Communication Error With the VSA (Right-Front Wheel Speed Sensor); CAN Communication Error With the VSA (Left-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor); CAN Communication Error With the VSA (Right-Rear Wheel Speed Sensor)
- DTC 37-1, 38-1: Engine Speed Signal Circuit Malfunction
- DTC 41-1, 41-2: F-CAN Malfunction (Lost Communication With Power Control Module (PCM)/VSA System)
- DTC 42-1, 42-2, 43-1: Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC 44-1: VTM-4 Relay Circuit Malfunction
- DTC 51-1, 52-1, 53-1, 53-2, 54-1: Left Clutch Electromagnetic Coil Circuit Malfunction
- DTC 53-2, 55-1, 56-1, 57-1, 58-1: Right Clutch Electromagnetic Coil Circuit Malfunction
- DTC 59-1: Right/Left Clutch Electromagnetic Coil Power Supply Voltage High
- DTC 76-1: Rear Differential Fluid Overheats
- DTC 77-1: The Functional Abnormalities of Fuel Emission System or Automatic Transmission
- 78-1: VTM-4 Control Unit Self-Diagnostic Malfunction
- Symptom Troubleshooting
- The VTM-4 Indicator Does Not Go Off, But No DTCs Are Stored In Any System: VTM-4, VSA or PGM-FI
- The VTM-4 Indicator Does Not Come On
- The VTM-4 LOCK Indicator Does Not Come On When the VTM-4 LOCK Button Is Pressed
- The VTM-4 LOCK Indicator Comes On When The Ignition Switch Is Turned ON (II) and Does Not Go Off
- The VTM-4 LOCK Indicator Does Not Come On For About 4 Seconds When the Ignition Switch Is Turned ON (II)
- Differential Fluid Inspection and Replacement
- Rear Differential Function Test
- Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor Replacement
- VTM-4 LOCK Switch Test/Replacement
- VTM-4 Control Unit Replacement
- VTM-4 Relay Replacement
- Rear Differential Mount Replacement
- Rear Differential Breather Box and Hose Replacement
- Rear Differential Removal
- Backlash Inspection
- Rear Differential Installation