| vdepaola |
| I have recently purchased a tow pkg for my 01 MDX (hitch and coolers installed by dealer). Is it OK to press VTM4 button to lock the rear wheels while I am towing? I know that the manual states only to use the button if you are stuck and not to use it on dry pavement, but I don't want to put too much stress on the tranny. I have talked to local Acura and Honda dealers and they have said yes and no. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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| nightguy |
I'm not sure I understand the question but:
It really is just an "unstuck" button. The idea is that you lock up the rear wheels for better traction when you are stuck in a snow bank or need a little help pulling a boat up a launch. In normal driving they need to be able to spin at different rates which is why you have a differential. So if you're talking about just pushing it when you tow, no, you don't want to do it and the system will discourage you from doing so. |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by nightguy
I'm not sure I understand the question but:
It really is just an "unstuck" button. The idea is that you lock up the rear wheels for better traction when you are stuck in a snow bank or need a little help pulling a boat up a launch. In normal driving they need to be able to spin at different rates which is why you have a differential. So if you're talking about just pushing it when you tow, no, you don't want to do it and the system will discourage you from doing so.
The fact some dealers said 'yes' is somewhat scary. |
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| Sinecure |
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Originally posted by DaleB
The fact some dealers said 'yes' is somewhat scary.
It was probably the service manager. He was looking forward to replacing your entire drive train.
I could see using the VTM on a boat ramp if its a little slippery, but otherwise, it is completely unnecessary. The one time I tried to use VTM when stuck in the snow, it didn't help. It was very useful to have a heavy duty tow strap in the trunk though. |
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| DaleB |
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Originally posted by Sinecure
It was probably the service manager. He was looking forward to replacing your entire drive train.
And half the ones who said NO, probably still did not know, but figured it was a safer response.
Makes me wonder how many unsuspecting owners got stuck somewhere for a variety of reasons, because a service mgr. was too embarassed to admit he did know something.
Real Estate agents and brokers can get huge fines for not disclosing things about a house. But car dealers can you send you merrily on your way in a deathtrap and play dumb or defer to the manufacturer. Something wrong with this picture. |
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| Sooner in FL |
| You can not use the VTM 4 to tow your boat. The system will automatically disenage at 18 mph. That's what my 2005 X owner manual states. It's good at the boat ramp for that extra traction when the ramp is slippery. |
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