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2005-2010 Honda Odyssey VCM disable

This is a quick effective way to disable the...

iFixit Library 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey Easy 1 hour Guide 129740
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This is a quick effective way to disable the Honda VCM technology on your van and will also apply to other Honda vehicles. Many Honda owners and other engineers maintain that while VCM is a marginal technology at best for saving gas. It can over time cause engine damage and shortening the life of the engine dramatically. Clearly shortening the life of any vehicle will completely negate any energy savings the technology produces. These are some of the reasons I decided to disable VCM.

Step 1

Repair step

  • take a look at this short video
Step 2

Repair step

  • The research I did was based on content that is in this conversation on the Honda Odyssey web site. https://www.odyclub.com/threads/vcm-a-be...