We bought a new 2014 Odyssey. I had heard about possible problems with the VCM system, so soon I bought a VCMuzzler from a Canadian source, which I assume was the original developer. It was the simplest install possible, being simply a section of wire with a resistor in it to fool the computer into sensing that the engine had not reached operating temperature, which disallowed the VCM to operate. It was simply a matter of unplugging the coolant temperature sensor wire and inserting the pigtail containing the resistor between the sensor and the wire to the computer. I have a Scan Gauge, which shows real-time coolant temperature, which was 180+ degrees, as new, and now is normally 159 degrees. We were in Illinois when I installed the Muzzler and drove home to California. My fuel consumption for the 2400 mile trip was 25.4 mpg. The eastward trip, over the same route without the Muzzler had been 25.4 mpg. The VCMuzzler has been in place for ten years, with NO downsides. Best modification I have ever done to a vehicle!
@deepfrieddeals3 ай бұрын
Then this guy died from carbon monoxide poisoning from running his car in the closed garage.
@jaygrosse83653 ай бұрын
Interesting. To give another perspective, our 07 Odyssey just turned over 292,000 miles with the VCM active since new. It still runs great, uses no oil and the spark plugs looked fine on the two occasions when I changed them. So the “issues“ others have reported are not universal with the VCM system.
@milfordcivic67552 ай бұрын
Any 3.5 that has a plastic intake manifold has the new VCM and doesn't suffer from the issue the older V6 had.
@jaygrosse83652 ай бұрын
@@milfordcivic6755Ok, but ours has a metal one
@mariapantoja46305 ай бұрын
I have ‘74 Chevy nova. Someday it will look as amazing as yours.
@johnfischer92907 ай бұрын
You can’t leave the bulb out of the GEN socket or the alternator will not charge if your still running the remote voltage regulator.
@al.g548 ай бұрын
These plans are all bullshit don’t fall for the stuff they give you a little bit and take away A lot
@alexisbron47518 ай бұрын
Please where i can buy one please
@chrisharmon87018 ай бұрын
Thanks I’m getting ready to do my Spirit of America great video to you and your son
@johnpavon7999 ай бұрын
Honda should have installed a compression release on the 3 cylinders that the VCM manages that way it will not push the oil out! I have 92k miles and it pushed 1 quart every two weeks!
@johnpavon7999 ай бұрын
I installed the one from China the engine trouble light came on and the VSA & a code P0118 came on so I took it out and cleared the codes and seem to be where I first started usine one quart every two weeks?
@MrPelletty10 ай бұрын
If you do not disable the vcm you will need to change your oil every 4000 miles, Decarbonized the pistons every 10000 miles and engine flush every 40000 miles. Carbon gets stuck in the piston rings which causes it to burn oil in the chamber and your oil will degrade much faster. And if you are listened to Honda and changing your oil every 10000 miles you will get this issue by 60000 miles. For all that have this issue, remove the spark plugs and do a piston head soak. Change the oil more frequently with high quality oil. Do not trust a honda mechanic. You should be changing your own oil.
@tl463311 ай бұрын
I added the vcm muzzler to my 2020 Ridgeline and that little V-6 woke up. I actually love pressing the gas pedal now.
@ccscomments757 Жыл бұрын
Just like MY local Autozone. If I ever need something, I have to go to O'Reilley's across the street.
@terrancecloverfield6791 Жыл бұрын
18:57 I always look behind my back and check blind spots. Back-up cameras are nice, but it costs nothing to use eyes. Miss with those 'assists', all they do is increase the cost of repair when I gotta go replace those sensors and have them recalibrated as well.
@miketursky1410 Жыл бұрын
I installed on a 2013 Odyssey two years ago and 50,000 miles later. Still operating great. Smoothest running engine I’ve ever owned. No oil consumption between 5000 mile changes. I did run a couple bottles of Chevron Techron through it to help clean some combustion chamber carbon.
@JTTTTx Жыл бұрын
I have a 17 se . Put the muzzler on at 75000before a 6000 road trip . Mpg unaffected, eco light off. Instant power- best thing I ever did. Install the correct expensive plugs when you install the muzzler and you will be good to go.
@abellopez31 Жыл бұрын
Where did you order that please
@shadowwarrior23 Жыл бұрын
Do the codes go away after install or do you need to have someone clear them?
@mohamedmahadhi8957 Жыл бұрын
Which company sells VCMUZZLER so I can order?
@Nova.1971 Жыл бұрын
You got a good deal...and the bumper guards were a factory option...not many checked that box off when ordering a new car. But you could pick them up at the dealer and install yourself.....
@Nova.1971 Жыл бұрын
Good job I just replaced my tank and sender on my 71 you can see it on my channel. Your cowl tag should tell you the paint code and you vin tag will call out the engine size "D" for 250 L6 "H" for 350 2 barrel "K" for 350 L48 or "L" 350 LM1 I would suspect your car was built in "K" Kansas City, or "L" Van Nuys CA as you found the build sheet. "W" Willow Run cars almost never have a built sheet. If you can read the build sheet it will give you all the codes. Well done i look forward to more videos on your car. Subscribed
@ThatOneBoomer_Hehe Жыл бұрын
This guy casually has 2 of my dream cars, I'm jealous lol
@markkirschler Жыл бұрын
What is the red and green wire used for?
@BerdDog1392 Жыл бұрын
Just received mine. Red goes to the positive terminal on your battery. The green and blue just hang out of the way during normal operation, but the green I believe is used to re-engage the VCM feature for the vehicle when it’s connected to a ground point. Not sure what blue is for yet.
@knopv Жыл бұрын
Same issue here. Honda wants to replace piston rings and charge me $4800...
@jackhirschjr5036 Жыл бұрын
I’m a 77 yoa person backyard mechanic. I installed the VCM Tuner II on my 2021 Pilot Elite at about 1000 miles since new. It was very easy to install and has worked perfectly as advertised as verified by my Blue Driver OBD II tester. I’m convinced it will save my spark plugs, piston rings, torque converter, and electronic engine mounts. I can’t say enough good about VCM Tuner II. Best $130 I ever spent. Great video. Thanks so much. If you want your engine to last, change oil & filter every 5000 miles!
@rolando92h Жыл бұрын
How long did it take to ship? Just ordered mine. Where do they ship from?
@junktodriven6535 Жыл бұрын
I think 5 or less days and im not sure where it shipped from.
@BerdDog1392 Жыл бұрын
I’m sure you’ve received yours by now and figured out where it came from, but just for others that might find your comment, I just received mine. Ordered Monday, received Friday. Came from California and delivered to Ohio.
@luiscarrasquillo9743 Жыл бұрын
Hello, just ran into your video which by the way it’s great. I have a 2008 Odyssey that after putting in a new set of gaskets on the front oil pressure switch the VCM started acting up ( before never had any issues) now out of no where cylinder #4 seems to be misfiring and it’s not the coil or spark plug! I am guessing it’s loosing compression. Do you think the rings on that cylinder might’ve messed up some how?
@loudguytv3616 Жыл бұрын
What did you do with the shift needle? I need one for my 76 ventura
@nourredineamer-youcef7990 Жыл бұрын
Your music is far too lourd and horrible the is great!!!
@johnwatson3654 Жыл бұрын
Muzzled my VCM on 2015 Honda odyssey. Tired or having a misfire on cylinder 3 and oily spark plug. Now they run smooth and clean. Best thing
@tyler3509 ай бұрын
I have the same problem with my 2015 van. Are you still satisfied with the muzzler 10 months later? Thank you.
@johnwatson36549 ай бұрын
Yes. Not a single issue. Best decision I made for this van
@Unsecteddissected8 ай бұрын
I'm ha jng to remove my coil on Cylinder 3 and dry the area so I don't get a misfire. Some people say if you're getting oil on plug its already too late. Idk what that means
@duaneafields7 ай бұрын
@@johnwatson3654 Thanks for responding. we have to do this for our 2015. and change the sparkplugs for review later. it also burns a lot of oil and we can smell it after every drive. i think it will fix it.
@johnwatson36547 ай бұрын
🎉year on and van is running perfectly since the addition. 🎉
@fjb9234 Жыл бұрын
Had a 2014 Odyssey with 86,000 miles on it fouled cylinder 1 about once a week. Installed a VCM 2 Tuner and issue went away. Car ran much better when it was always running on six instead of BS eco four cylinders. Once installed I checked an oily plug every two days for a few weeks and watched the plug end up clean. Honda needs another class action on 2014 and above.
@reggielansang7429 Жыл бұрын
Mine was recently missfiring cul 3 aswell after i just replace it..can i know what resistor did you use? I live in california thanks.
@Coco-KittytheestorytellerАй бұрын
Mines too , where did you purchase it ? Cost ?
@zachjohnson7654 Жыл бұрын
I'm getting ready to tackle the VCMTuner II install soon. Thanks for all the detailed info!
@rolando92h Жыл бұрын
How long did it take to ship? Just ordered mine. Where do they ship from?
@roymdz276 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get this at ?
@junktodriven6535 Жыл бұрын
vcmtuner.com
@nancysoles6047 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@junktodriven6535 Жыл бұрын
welcome
@TheRetiredtech Жыл бұрын
I always use all three mirrors, camera and try to look around.
@user-is1yo3nj8p Жыл бұрын
I installed the VCM muzzler in my pilot last week. Best thing I ever did for my car. I used the blue resistor. No issues at all, just a smooth and unbothered engine. Power increase but no milage decrease either. A big thank you to Loren (verbatim) for creating this device.
@juanito795 Жыл бұрын
Where did you find it? Sold out on the site.
@BerdDog1392 Жыл бұрын
@@juanito795You may have already figured this out by now, but the company opens up sales every Monday at 9AM Pacific Time. They sell out quick though.
@benzc432 жыл бұрын
Had this issue on my 2011, there’s a TSB on this. 3k to fix this at the dealership. They did mine for free. If your car/van is still inside the 8 year window, it’s free. They won’t tell you that, I only found out online through some forum…forgot where. Hope this helps
@Adam-lh8yu2 жыл бұрын
Just watched your videos about the VCM Muzzler. Checking to make sure all is still operating as normal? We just have encountered this problem with our 2016 Odyssey and heard about the VCM Tuner option. So am hopeful this is a solid fix.
@user-is1yo3nj8p Жыл бұрын
I ended up getting the standard muzzler 2 because I'm skeptical about auto tuners than require battery connection. They tend to wander in ohms and come with more moving parts that might break.
@junktodriven6535 Жыл бұрын
I haven't had any issues as of now 09dec2022 still running strong with many trips since tuner no further issues! sorry for very late response haven't been on!
@ruanddu Жыл бұрын
@@user-is1yo3nj8p are you talking about the VCM muzzler 2 made by verbatim?
@adiacogiannis2 ай бұрын
How did it go for you with your 2016 van? Mine just had a bad misfire, diagnosed with failed ring on one cylinder. Spark plug replaced and vcm disabled--I wonder if the damage already done is too much.
@STBRetired12 жыл бұрын
What makes this an excellent instructional video is the attention to detail. If you've never taken all the plastics out of an engine compartment, you could spend all day figuring it out. Now, it should only take a few minutes because we've been shown. Even down to taping up the positive battery terminal. Priceless. You'll understand if you burn out your car's computer and have to buy a new one. I've got a question in to VCM Tuner but I think you've answered my question in the description. For their VCM II tuners, they specifically mention the Honda Acura. Does that mean the original VCM tuner is for most I-VTEC Honda engines and the VCM II is only for the Acura? I've got a 2007 Honda Odyssey with 85K miles and inquiring minds want to know.
@junktodriven6535 Жыл бұрын
you would need to check out the site purchased mine at vcmtuner.com there was few options for different models of vehicles. sorry for very late response haven't been on at all!
@billrogers3232 жыл бұрын
I just installed a vcm tunner into my Odyseey today. It was a very quicka nd easy installation and no more econ light or vcm. Hopefully, I will no longer burn oil or foul a plug.
@STBRetired12 жыл бұрын
Did you get the VCM tuner or the VCM II tuner? I'm about to buy one for my 2007 Odyssey but their webpage seems to specifically mention the Honda Acura for the VCM II tuners. They also cost $ 50 more. Is an Acura that different?
@socratesvela82852 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 with re-ring at 55k and at 118k lost cylinder #1 to misfire P0101, plug was completely fouled out. Honda wants $3k for another ring job, but I will wait and see. I replaced all plugs with $25 plugs and installed a vcm muzzler. Runs great now.
@osama3in-laggen7452 жыл бұрын
Will your work, also work with my 74 apollo?
@juanriofrio68722 жыл бұрын
Hello... Question for you Sir. Why the temp gauge doesn't give any reading? It always shows cold. If the vcm2 unit send temp info to the ECU, why the temp gauge doesn't show it.? Thank you for your time
@Monk9E2 жыл бұрын
I have the same car and engine, but it’s not turning on because it’s not pumping gas, just wondering if you know what the problem can be?
@bluefox12factsbeforefeelin582 жыл бұрын
Does it stop the fans from coming on?
@junktodriven6535 Жыл бұрын
no it does not!
@bluefox12factsbeforefeelin58 Жыл бұрын
@@junktodriven6535 I put one in 7 months ago after watching this video. It's works beautifully. Thanks u so much.🙏🏽
@john554h2 жыл бұрын
Were you losing oil? Before installing vcmtuner? Just wondering because I didn't hear you mention anything about oil consumption. Mines does
@junktodriven6535 Жыл бұрын
no oil loss just oil consumption on my 3 rear facing sparkplugs.
@djaztecalatino47882 жыл бұрын
Amigo una pregunta no afecta nada en el combustible y para que el ese cable
@hukmai2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I really hope honda can meet or improve CAFE standards without VCM, I disabled VCM on my 2017 ridgeline after replacing the injector( warranty) and 90k service at my local car wizard ( spark plugs, timing belt, tensioner,and water pump) The rear bank plug, they were much worst than the family sienna at over 250k with black soot around the thread Honda can say what they want about improving VCM but all it does is impress car reviewer " beating the EPA estimates on our test " having the car for a week Where as for me at over 150k miles yeah it was nice for the first 75k-80k getting 30s mpg steady state freeway but after fouling injectors, dirty spark plug, and rpm flutter not to mention extra ATF wear as it has to slip the clutch to engage VCM.... I'm still a Honda fan but its clear this was more of a band-aid fix than something that toyota did with dual injection and Atkinson cycle
@junktodriven65352 жыл бұрын
Agree I'm still and will be a Honda fan.
@gearheadgregwi Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. We own four J35 vehicles at the moment. 20 years of weekend wrench turning. I've worked on everything. Honda's are so reliable they're boring.