Campaign - Secondary/Third O2 Sensor Warranty Extension

11-044

August 17, 2011

Applies To:
2003-05 Civic Hybrid ULEV (KA) - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility

Warranty Extension: Secondary and Third Heated Oxygen Sensors

BACKGROUND

American Honda is extending the warranty on the secondary and third heated oxygen sensors to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first.

The warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state's law.

NOTE:
Before replacing the secondary and third heated oxygen sensors, refer to Service Bulletin 11-042, MIL Comes On With DTC P1420 or P2000.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION





All owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this warranty extension. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin. Before doing work on a vehicle, verify its eligibility by doing an iN VIN status inquiry.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace both the secondary and third heated oxygen sensors.

NOTE:
To prevent a comeback, make sure you replace both of the sensors.

PARTS INFORMATION

Oxygen Sensor Kit: P/N 06365-PZA-A00 (Includes the secondary and third heated oxygen sensors)

TOOL INFORMATION

O2 Sensor Wrench: Snap-on YA8875 or equivalent (commercially available)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

NOTE:
Do not submit a warranty claim for 2003-05 Civic Hybrid PZEV (KL) vehicles. These models are not affected by this warranty extension.

Operation Number: 1211AN

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour

Failed Part: P/N 06365-PZA-A00

Defect Code: 5L100

Symptom Code: R8400

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Replace the secondary heated oxygen sensor:

^ Disconnect the secondary heated oxygen sensor 4P connector.

^ Using the 02 sensor wrench, remove the oxygen sensor.

^ Install the replacement oxygen sensor, and torque it to 44 N.m (33 lb-ft).

^ Reconnect the 4P connector.





2. Replace the third heated oxygen sensor:

^ Disconnect the third heated oxygen sensor 4P connector.

^ Using the 02 sensor wrench, remove the oxygen sensor.

^ Install the replacement oxygen sensor, and torque it to 44 N.m (33 lb-ft).

^ Reconnect the 4P connector.





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