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[FergusonTO35]

Our 2008 Honda Odyssey has started into the usual random multiple cylinder misfires caused by the VCM system. This has to be the worst idea ever, not even early 80's Mopar could have created it. Turn the engine into an unbalanced three cylinder and try to hide it with $800 fancy motor mounts and playing white noise through the stereo. There is an entire industry of gadgets for disabling VCM. Anyhow, I found a super easy way to get rid of it. Unplug two single wire connectors on the VTEC spool valves as shown in this thread from the Odyssey forum. Damn thing runs great now and I DGAF about the CEL being on. Fuel mileage actually seems a little bit better in fact!

DIY - 2008-2010 VCM (Variable Cylinder Management)...

The purpose of this thread is to provide a detailed DIY procedure on how to disable the Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system on 2008-2010 Honda Odyssey’s equipped with VCM engines. I will not discuss rationale or methodology used to arrive at the decision to disable the VCM system. Those...

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[Steve]

Our 2008 Honda Odyssey has started into the usual random multiple cylinder misfires caused by the VCM system. This has to be the worst idea ever, not even early 80's Mopar could have created it. Turn the engine into an unbalanced three cylinder and try to hide it with $800 fancy motor mounts and playing white noise through the stereo. There is an entire industry of gadgets for disabling VCM. Anyhow, I found a super easy way to get rid of it. Unplug two single wire connectors on the VTEC spool valves as shown in this thread from the Odyssey forum. Damn thing runs great now and I DGAF about the CEL being on. Fuel mileage actually seems a little bit better in fact!

DIY - 2008-2010 VCM (Variable Cylinder Management)...

The purpose of this thread is to provide a detailed DIY procedure on how to disable the Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system on 2008-2010 Honda Odyssey’s equipped with VCM engines. I will not discuss rationale or methodology used to arrive at the decision to disable the VCM system. Those...

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It's really the best system on the market as far as reliability. With it I was able to achieve 29mpg on the highway and keep it above 24mpg in normal mixed driving. That was on both our 2011 and 2015 odysseys. The spool valves are the only real failure points on them. Those single wire oil pressure sensors can fail too and are super easy to replace. Make sure your valve lash is good. That is very important for this system to work properly. Keep in mind your engine mounts are 15 years old and most likely worn or even torn or broken. Always get original engine mounts from the dealer. Does not matter what vehicle make, all aftermarket mounts are junk!

 

[FergusonTO35]

Totally respect your knowledge and point of view, but I'm keeping it disabled. I would guess it gets low 20's MPG in mixed driving which is fine with me. Honestly, I would rather have our Accord's 2.4 four banger in this van. I really don't care how fast this thing is, it's just a brat hauler.

 

[Steve]

Totally respect your knowledge and point of view, but I'm keeping it disabled. I would guess it gets low 20's MPG in mixed driving which is fine with me. Honestly, I would rather have our Accord's 2.4 four banger in this van. I really don't care how fast this thing is, it's just a brat hauler.

I get it. I really don't care for odysseys at all. Same problems that have plague them for years and multiple generations are still there. You would think a company like Honda would address these issues. But like most companies today they just skate by on their name.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Other than VCM and the oil leaks, this thing has been rock solid. Apparently, Honda has made non-VCM examples over the years so if we ever get another one I will look for that. From what I understand, the next Odyssey will likely be four banger hybrid. If it is as good as Toyota hybrids have been in my experience then it should be a good vehicle, certainly no worse than it is now. I'll let you know in 15 years when they are old enough to be in my price range!

 

[Moparmyway]

 

[Moparmyway]

Used to be able to get a 15x9 rim with a 5” offset at every speed shop. Not anymore …. :-(

 

[Redfin]

Just have those letters out for mock up AY?

 

[stretch5881]

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Used to be able to get a 15x9 rim with a 5” offset at every speed shop. Not anymore …. :-(

Try Summit Racing?

 

[Moparmyway]

Try Summit Racing?

It’s a “custom” rim now. They don’t have the demand anymore for 15” rims with those dimensions. About $800.00 each now, used to be under $200 for one of these

 

[Johnmn]

It’s a “custom” rim now. They don’t have the demand anymore for 15” rims with those dimensions. About $800.00 each now, used to be under $200 for one of these

My dad is running into that same issue, he wanted 15x9's on the rear of the Chevelle that he is redoing but no such luck

 

[Mastermind]

I used a 15x10 with a 5.5 offset on my Dakota.

 

[Yukon Stihl]

Every one wants the big wheels now a days
I prefer the vintage 15" myself.
I can understand going big if you need better brakes.

 

[stretch5881]

Wow. Sometimes I forget my age. The last time I bought a new custom wheel and tire package I paid 600.00 for the set at a NSRA show. 15's were super common then.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Anybody know where the tailgate buzzer is on a 2008 Honda Odyssey? SOB is malfunctioning and constantly on even with the gate shut properly. I don't care about fixing it, just going to remove it and into the trash where it belongs. It sounds like it's inside the right hand c pillar but I don't see any wires going in that direction.

 

[stretch5881]

Anybody know where the tailgate buzzer is on a 2008 Honda Odyssey? SOB is malfunctioning and constantly on even with the gate shut properly. I don't care about fixing it, just going to remove it and into the trash where it belongs. It sounds like it's inside the right hand c pillar but I don't see any wires going in that direction.

From what I can see, doing a search, the buzzer is under the driver side tail light, behind the bumper cover. Hope this helps. Post #22.

DIY Power tailgate beep disable

Hi all, i just completed this mod tonight and it took me around 45 mins. I cant stand the annoying beep the power tailgate makes especially when i get home late and need to unload stuff and don't want to wake the whole neighborhood. i read some posts by others that they were able to muffle the...

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[FergusonTO35]

Thanks, I will give it a try. I've also read that it's under the bumper on the passenger side. The more I work on this thing the more I like Toyota. Honda quality is top notch but many of their designs are totally WTF. And their OEM parts lookup is terrible.

 

[stretch5881]

Thanks, I will give it a try. I've also read that it's under the bumper on the passenger side. The more I work on this thing the more I like Toyota. Honda quality is top notch but many of their designs are totally WTF. And their OEM parts lookup is terrible.

Be happy it's not a VW. From what I'm told, their electrical is a nightmare to work on.

 

[FergusonTO35]

VW is on my sh!t list along with Volvo and Audi. Overrated junk, these marques have been coasting on reputation for decades.

 

[Steve]

What is wrong with you guys? Must have never worked on a FIAT!!!