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Old July 21st 05, 12:57 AM
Howard Mora
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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


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Old July 21st 05, 01:19 AM
DesignGuy
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"Howard Mora" > wrote in message
. ..
> 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.





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Old July 21st 05, 01:23 AM
Howard Mora
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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" > wrote in message
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>
> "Howard Mora" > wrote in message
> . ..
> > 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.
>
>
>
>
>



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Old July 21st 05, 01:28 AM
Howard Mora
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One more thing...it's not happening on acceleration...it happens just
motoring along.
"DesignGuy" > wrote in message
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>
> "Howard Mora" > wrote in message
> . ..
> > 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.
>
>
>
>
>



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Old July 21st 05, 04:05 AM
Nightdude
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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




"Howard Mora" > wrote in message
. ..
> 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
>
>



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Old July 21st 05, 04:43 AM
motsco_ _
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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
>



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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'

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Old July 21st 05, 05:58 AM
Mike Iglesias
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In article >,
Howard Mora > wrote:
>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.

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Old July 22nd 05, 12:18 AM
TWW
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"Howard Mora" > wrote in message
news
> 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" > wrote in message
> news:ISBDe.169375$_o.1206@attbi_s71...
> >
> > "Howard Mora" > wrote in message
> > . ..
> > > 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.


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Old July 23rd 05, 01:04 AM
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The air cleaner could be dirty.

"Howard Mora" > wrote in message
. ..
> 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
>
>
>



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Old July 26th 05, 11:59 PM
Holy Schmoly
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On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 23:57:58 GMT, "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


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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