# \#ridgeline

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## [Honda Pilot vs Honda Ridgeline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-vs-honda-ridgeline/183618)

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**Author:** [@zuzu70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zuzu70)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-vs-honda-ridgeline/183618 "2022-04-17T21:09:56Z")

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Family of 4: DH, DW, plus two early-teenage boys. DH needs a new vehicle because his was totalled (not his fault). DH’s stipulations are a new (not-preowned) vehicle, it must have 5,000-lb towing capacity, and he strongl…

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## [2017 Honda Ridgeline “transmission system problem” warning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-transmission-system-problem-warning/175976)

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**Author:** [@kw2017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kw2017)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2021, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-transmission-system-problem-warning/175976 "2021-04-04T13:00:44Z")

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“Transmission system problem” warning message pops up after about 10 minutes of driving. There is no change in performance, no unusual sounds.

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## [Cracked head in 2008 Honda Ridgeline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-head-in-2008-honda-ridgeline/125441)

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**Author:** [@Bill36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill36)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cracked-head-in-2008-honda-ridgeline/125441 "2020-03-30T18:09:41Z")

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Has anyone had to replace the engine due to a cracked head? (oil and antifreeze mixing)

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## [I own a honda ridgeline 2006/im thinking about trading it for a civic 2008 exl](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-own-a-honda-ridgeline-2006-im-thinking-about-trading-it-for-a-civic-2008-exl/158095)

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**Author:** [@Javier\_Aldair](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Javier_Aldair)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-own-a-honda-ridgeline-2006-im-thinking-about-trading-it-for-a-civic-2008-exl/158095 "2020-02-09T16:07:02Z")

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So i have in my hands a 2006 ridgeline awd with 213k miles on it and a salvage title. but it runs like a dream, im still adapting to the mpg it gives, all my time driving i always owned 4 cylinder sedans now i have the o…

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## [2006 Honda Ridgeline - keep or trade?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-keep-or-trade/153929)

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**Author:** [@Leon35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leon35)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-keep-or-trade/153929 "2019-12-03T17:32:22Z")

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My wife is telling me to get rid of my 2006 Honda Ridgeline! It only has 236,000 miles on it and is in near pristine condition, other than some rust on the tops of the door frames. Runs like a dream! What a great little …

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## [2008 Honda Ridgeline vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-ridgeline-vibration/152112)

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**Author:** [@ChrisParker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisParker)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-ridgeline-vibration/152112 "2019-11-05T04:47:15Z")

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Intermittant vibration at 30mph like driving over a rumble strip. Can happen above 30 to 45mph. Does not happen all the time.

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## [2017 Honda Ridgeline - keyless entry battery message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-keyless-entry-battery-message/140352)

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**Author:** [@SteveMarini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveMarini)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-keyless-entry-battery-message/140352 "2019-05-14T23:50:01Z")

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I get a message on my dash that says keyless entry battery low. Honda Ridgeline, 2017. I don’t see a battery in the fob. What is this?

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## [When is ABS engaging in my Ridgeline?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-abs-engaging-in-my-ridgeline/127952)

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**Author:** [@McCall36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/McCall36)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-is-abs-engaging-in-my-ridgeline/127952 "2018-11-01T20:49:16Z")

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When does the ABS engage on 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL with AWD. I’m told a clunking noise made by my truck is the ABS engaging

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## [2008 Honda Ridgeline shimmy at about 50-60 mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-ridgeline-shimmy-at-about-50-60-mph/125527)

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**Author:** [@KenCarte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenCarte)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-ridgeline-shimmy-at-about-50-60-mph/125527 "2018-09-23T03:14:39Z")

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I’m getting a shimmy when gear shifts from 50 to 60 mph, what’s going on

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## [2019 Honda Ridgeline - what put my windows down?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-what-put-my-windows-down/124672)

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**Author:** [@Howard33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Howard33)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-honda-ridgeline-what-put-my-windows-down/124672 "2018-09-18T16:24:06Z")

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Purchased a new 2019 Honda Rideline yesterday. Drove it home from church in the rain today. Turn the engine off and went into the house. Came out hour later; all the windows were 1/2 down and moon roof open. It was rain…

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## [2006 Honda Ridgeline headliner is loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-headliner-is-loose/120615)

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**Author:** [@TerryTanner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TerryTanner)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-headliner-is-loose/120615 "2018-07-11T01:43:14Z")

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The fabric headliner in my Ridgeline has come loose and is hanging down. Any suggestions about sticking it back up or replacing it.

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## [Navigation systems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/navigation-systems/120643)

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**Author:** [@DavidLeigh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DavidLeigh)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/navigation-systems/120643 "2018-07-11T00:51:35Z")

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I bought the navigation system when I bout my 2014 Honda Ridgeline. I really like the systems and have used them may time in my travels. I paid $2000 extra to have the system put in the vehicle. About a year ago Three of…

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## [2017 Honda Ridgeline GPS lost connection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-gps-lost-connection/115028)

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**Author:** [@rogerDuggins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rogerDuggins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-ridgeline-gps-lost-connection/115028 "2018-04-05T01:17:19Z")

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Has ANYONE HAD a problem with gps losing connection?

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## [Humming from front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-from-front-end/107187)

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**Author:** [@zrj1224](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zrj1224)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/humming-from-front-end/107187 "2017-08-25T16:11:47Z")

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Humming sound whenever car is at higher speeds. Anyone had this happen before or know what it could be?

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## [Need help on buying a new car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-on-buying-a-new-car/101086)

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**Author:** [@nmorales1356](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nmorales1356)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2017, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-on-buying-a-new-car/101086 "2017-03-13T14:44:39Z")

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Okay I went to a dealership and i fell in love with this 2008 honda ridgeline. I test drove it and ride nice im looking for a big car anyway. I notice it smells like something is burning as i took a look at the engine i …

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## [Honda 2006 Ridgeline Transmission Hesitation at 45 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2006-ridgeline-transmission-hesitation-at-45-mph/82345)

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**Author:** [@rubin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rubin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2013, 12:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-2006-ridgeline-transmission-hesitation-at-45-mph/82345 "2013-11-25T00:21:51Z")

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On any type of road (flat, incline, decline) when I hit 45 mph, the transmission seems to hesitate about which gear to pick. You can hear a rumbling sound (not loud) when this is occurring. Furthermore, I notice that the…

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## [Squeeky seat belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeeky-seat-belt/73299)

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**Author:** [@RonRaab-Long](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonRaab-Long)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2012, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squeeky-seat-belt/73299 "2012-06-30T02:38:45Z")

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I have a 2006 Honda Ridgeline with just shy of 120,000 miles on it. I love this little truck and have have no real problems with it at all, except the drivers seat belt. The problem is that when you pull the seat belt …

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## [Repair manual for Honda Ridgeline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-manual-for-honda-ridgeline/66635)

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**Author:** [@car\_fred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/car_fred)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2011, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/repair-manual-for-honda-ridgeline/66635 "2011-07-27T21:20:27Z")

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Can anyone suggest the best repair manual for a Honda Ridgeline 2006? I not very good with repairs but if there is good instructions and pictures thern I'll try. Also, it helps to me know what work it will take to do s…

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## [Definition of Severe Duty, Timing Belts, water pumps and what not](https://community.cartalk.com/t/definition-of-severe-duty-timing-belts-water-pumps-and-what-not/62302)

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**Author:** [@Tahoedreamer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tahoedreamer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2011, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/definition-of-severe-duty-timing-belts-water-pumps-and-what-not/62302 "2011-03-06T21:15:42Z")

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Ok, ok, here's my question: my (new) mechanic says that they generally change timing belts at 105,000 miles, but sometimes earlier if the vehicle has seen severe duty. The Honda manual states that a truck in severe dut…

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## [Dip stick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dip-stick/61288)

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**Author:** [@gussimon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gussimon)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2011, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dip-stick/61288 "2011-02-14T11:00:50Z")

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When having an oil change at Valvoline, the mechanic informed me that the tip of the transmission dip stick was broken off. If this tip is floating around could this piece of metal damage my transmission?

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## [10 passengers and AWD in Bend](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-passengers-and-awd-in-bend/57248)

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**Author:** [@gapullin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gapullin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2010, 6:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-passengers-and-awd-in-bend/57248 "2010-12-08T06:38:10Z")

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Hi T & R, A lady with 8 kids and a husband needs a 10 passenger replacement for her "death wagon" in Bend. You've suggested the new Chevy full size van now made in AWD. Unfortunately, only the 1500 is available in AW…

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## [Buying in Florida living in NH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-in-florida-living-in-nh/53465)

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**Author:** [@notabarbiejeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/notabarbiejeep)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 3:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-in-florida-living-in-nh/53465 "2010-08-14T03:01:07Z")

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I'm thinking of buying a used car in Florida when I drive a snowbird down in Oct.1) What are some of the pitfalls? 2)What would I need to do registration wise to be able to drive it home to NH? I will be looking @ dealer…

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## [2006 Honda Ridgeline on the beach!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-on-the-beach/33249)

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**Author:** [@jwsheldon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jwsheldon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 11:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-honda-ridgeline-on-the-beach/33249 "2009-07-12T11:22:53Z")

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Taking the Ridgeline to the Outer banks of NC. I will deflate the tires to @20 - 25 psi. Is there anything else that I need to do? Understand that I don't need to engage the VSA system unless I get stuck in deep sand o…

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## [When to replace my Ford f150?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-replace-my-ford-f150/10249)

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**Author:** [@ottowonder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ottowonder)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2008, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-replace-my-ford-f150/10249 "2008-02-06T00:08:07Z")

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How many miles should I expect out of this truck? I have 70,000 miles with just regular maintenance, including ball joints and brakes,but how many miles should I expect that it will be good and sellable?
