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2007 Honda Ridgeline RTS

Symptom Troubleshooting Index

2007 Honda Ridgeline RTSSECTION Symptom Troubleshooting Index

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom	Diagnostic Procedure	Also check for
The VTM-4 indicator comes on, but no DTCs are stored in any system VTM-4, VSA, or PGM-FI	Symptom troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ).
The VTM-4 indicator does not come on	Symptom troubleshooting (see THE VTM-4 INDICATOR DOES NOT COME ON ).
The VTM-4 LOCK indicator does not come on when the VTM-4 LOCK button is pressed	Symptom troubleshooting (see THE VTM-4 LOCK INDICATOR DOES NOT COME ON WHEN THE VTM-4 LOCK BUTTON IS PRESSED ).
The VTM-4 LOCK indicator comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON (II) and does not go off	Symptom troubleshooting (see THE VTM-4 LOCK INDICATOR COMES ON WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON (II) AND DOES NOT GO OFF ).
The VTM-4 LOCK indicator does not come on for about 4 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON (II)	Symptom troubleshooting (see THE VTM-4 LOCK INDICATOR DOES NOT COME ON FOR ABOUT 4 SECONDS WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON (II) ).
Noise and judder when turning at full lock	Drain and refill the rear differential with new VTM-4 fluid (see DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ). Do the Differential Function Test (see DIFFERENTIAL FUNCTION TEST ). Repeat steps 1. and 2. Drain the rear differential, then install new drain plug washers, and refill with new VTM-4 fluid (see DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
Clunk noise and then a bump when backing and turning	Normal clutch engagement at throttle opening

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.