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Car Forum / Honda Cars / July 2005pilot feels like it stalls
Hello, A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a 2003 Pilot for my wife. She says that sometimes, while under way, the thing feels like it wants to stall. Does anyone have any idea what that could be? Thanks > Hello, > > A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a 2003 Pilot for my wife. She > says that sometimes, while under way, the thing feels like it wants to > stall. Does anyone have any idea what that could be? Thanks Could be anything from bad gas to dirty spark plugs... I had a hesitation problem when accelerating a few months back and changing the spark plugs did the trick. If you do this yourself, make sure you coat the threads with an anti-sieze compound to prevent "fusing" with the aluminum head. This Pilot looks brand new. It has super clean oil. I is certified. The gas has been filled a few times now. 93 octane. > > Hello, > > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > the trick. If you do this yourself, make sure you coat the threads with an > anti-sieze compound to prevent "fusing" with the aluminum head. >This Pilot looks brand new. It has super clean oil. I is certified. The >gas has been filled a few times now. 93 octane. Unless I'm remembering incorrectly, the 2003 Pilot uses regular gas, 87 octane. Using 93 octane wastes your money, and could cause some issues with buildup in the cylinders.  SignatureMike Iglesias Email: iglesias@draco.acs.uci.edu University of California, Irvine phone: 949-824-6926 Network & Academic Computing Services FAX: 949-824-2069 > This Pilot looks brand new. It has super clean oil. I is certified. The > gas has been filled a few times now. 93 octane. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > the trick. If you do this yourself, make sure you coat the threads with an > > anti-sieze compound to prevent "fusing" with the aluminum head. We have an 03 Pilot and have had no problems running regular, which is what it requires. Even though it is certified, you don't know the service history -- which is important if the maintenance has been done as required. I would take it back to the dealer where you bought it with the problem. It may be something as simple as a throttle body cleaning or injector service. One more thing...it's not happening on acceleration...it happens just motoring along. > > Hello, > > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > the trick. If you do this yourself, make sure you coat the threads with an > anti-sieze compound to prevent "fusing" with the aluminum head. Clean your throttle body. It's always a good idea. The can of cleaner is only 3-5$. If it solved the problem, great, if it doesn't, at least you will have a clean throttle body :) > Hello, > > A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a 2003 Pilot for my wife. She > says that sometimes, while under way, the thing feels like it wants to > stall. Does anyone have any idea what that could be? Thanks > Hello, > > A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a 2003 Pilot for my wife. She > says that sometimes, while under way, the thing feels like it wants to > stall. Does anyone have any idea what that could be? Thanks ---------------------------- Always mention your MILEAGE. Try a full tank of Gasohol in the Pilot. It may just be a bit of water in the tank. 'Curly' The air cleaner could be dirty. > Hello, > > A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a 2003 Pilot for my wife. She > says that sometimes, while under way, the thing feels like it wants to > stall. Does anyone have any idea what that could be? Thanks >Hello, > > A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a 2003 Pilot for my wife. She >says that sometimes, while under way, the thing feels like it wants to >stall. Does anyone have any idea what that could be? Thanks I wonder if this is the Grade Logic Control being activated. Ask your wife if this "stalling" behavior comes on while she's coasting or just lightly stepped on the gas AND going downhill. When I first experienced the GLC kicing in, I thought the thing was gonna stall on me too. But I could be wrong, in which case, I suggest you follow the others' suggestions. > Hello, > > A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a 2003 Pilot for my wife. She > says that sometimes, while under way, the thing feels like it wants to > stall. Does anyone have any idea what that could be? Thanks EGR valve needs cleaning or replacing. It's a known issue with this vehicle. Bad ones are causing a multitude of problems, including this one. >Hello, > > A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a 2003 Pilot for my wife. She >says that sometimes, while under way, the thing feels like it wants to >stall. Does anyone have any idea what that could be? Thanks I wonder if this is the Grade Logic Control being activated. Ask your wife if this "stalling" behavior comes on while she's coasting or just lightly stepped on the gas AND going downhill. When I first experienced the GLC kicing in, I thought the thing was gonna stall on me too. But I could be wrong, in which case, I suggest you follow the others' suggestions. |
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