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

 

"Howard Mora" <hmora@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
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> This Pilot looks brand new. It has super clean oil. I is certified. The
> gas has been filled a few times now. 93 octane.
> "DesignGuy" <dontbother@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:ISBDe.169375$_o.1206@attbi_s71...
> >
> > "Howard Mora" <hmora@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:ayBDe.12071$iG6.5300@tornado.tampabay.rr.com. ..
> > > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>

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.

 

The air cleaner could be dirty.

"Howard Mora" <hmora@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
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> 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
>
>
>

 

On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 23:57:58 GMT, "Howard Mora"
<hmora@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:

>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.

 

Howard Mora wrote:
> 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.

 

On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 23:57:58 GMT, "Howard Mora"
<hmora@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:

>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.