Update VCM Muzzler Harness Disable Kit Replacement for Honda 3.5L V6 Engine with VCM,for Acura 2013+, for Pilot 2009+, for Accord 2008+, for Ridgeline 2007+, for Odyssey 2007+

Surprisingly this works great on my Honda odyssey 2013.

I installed this generic "VCM Muzzler" harness on my 2013 Acura RDX to replaced my failed "intelligent" S-VCM device that had worked fine for 6 years. The connectors are not the best quality but they do work. Just make sure you tug to ensure they are fully seated. I set the dip switch to 82 ohms and verified the resistance with a multimeter (across the black wires). I secured the device with a nylon tie to make sure it wasn't resting on the motor). My test drive confirmed it is operational and the temp gauge needle is 1/2 needle-width below the mid-point on the temp gauge (the same position as the previous S-VCM when it was working). I like that it came with extra resistors, so if the internal resistor fails I can replace it. Out of curiosity I looked up the cost of the one-watt resistors that this device uses. They cost 10 cents. So far, this $9 passive VCM override device replaces my previous active "S-VCM" that cost over $100 and is effectively disabling VCM (and avoiding the attendant issues). If it fails I will follow up.

Have installed this on two different vehicle with complete success. 2015 Odyssey and 2015 Pilot. The wire connectors seem good quality with a satisfying click when installed. Installation took minutes with basic tools. Infuriating story on the Odyssey, which belongs to a nephew and his wife. They have three kids. First occurrence of misfires and limp modes occurred while they were on family vacation some 15 hours away. Shop replaced the typical plugs and coil packs and charged a couple thousand dollars. Same symptoms returned some months later. Their local mechanic repeated the same “repair” as previous mechanic along with a couple more thousand dollars down the drain. Some months later, same issue: misfires and limp mode. Then they told me about it. I immediately suggested installing this muzzler. They agreed - why wouldn’t you for such little money? Installed muzzler along with 3 of 6 spark plugs. Two long road trips later, they have had zero repeat issues!

Felt better throttle response right away. No more hesitation from the vcm. New design is plug and play. I have a 10’ honda ridgeline. Highly recommend.

Ordered for 06 honda pilot 3.5 2wd,knowing had to remove side guides on connector with razor blade to make it fit,couldn't find muzzler for 06 pilot other than expensive ones $73.00 on ebay. also wires were opposite,so just switch wires on original connector to match red w/ red wires on muzzler,eco sensor has no polarity so don't matter wich wire goes were, started 82ohms had eco light on almost every time, switch to 100ohms works good so far,eco lights once in a while, buts definitely runs better,suv worked good almost 20 years, last year started to blow blue smoke after deceleration going down freeway, beginning this year cel came on cylinder misfiring fowled spark plugs #1,#3 was also burning lots of oil. Like I said works good now! Will update soon