Recall - ECM Update For Fuel Injector And VCT Timing
11-049February 6, 2013
Applies To:
2008-11 Accord L4 Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
2010-11 CR-V - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Product Update: Software Update to Improve Fuel Injector and VTC Timing
(Supersedes 11-49, dated November 16, 2011, to revise the information marked by black bars and asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
*Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, the phone number was added for certificate ordering, and an example of the certificate was added.*
BACKGROUND
The fuel injector timing and VTC timing at cold start may create deposits on the oil control rings that could contribute to increased oil consumption.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this product update An example of the customer notification is included at the end of this service bulletin.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
In addition, check for a punch mark above the fifth character of the engine compartment VIN A punch mark in that location means this product update has already been completed.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used vehicle inventory Repair these vehicles before they are sold.
Should a dealership sell an unrepaired vehicle that subsequently causes injury or damage because of the campaigned item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims To see if a vehicle in inventory is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the PGM-FI software.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 1255A2
Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour
Failed Part: P/N 37820-R42-A59
Defect Code: 5NC00
Symptom Code: R8700
Template ID: 11-049A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
SOFTWARE INFORMATION
NOTE:
Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from a failure to update the HDS or MVCI are not covered under warranty.
For 2008-10 Accord M/T, 2008-11 Accord A/T
2010-11 CR-V;
MVCI Control Module (CM) Database Update:
27-JUL-2011 or later
HDS Software Version
3.001.009 or later
For 2011 Accord M/T:
MVCI Control Module (CM) Database Update
21-SEP-2011 or later
HDS Software Version:
3.001.015 or later
Before beginning the repair, make sure that both the HDS and MVCI are updated as listed above For more information about updating the HDS and the MVCI, refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.
The MVCI automatically checks the vehicle's reprogrammable systems and if an update is available, displays that system on the System Selection screen Select the system that is indicated in this service bulletin to update Check that the MVCI indicates the applicable program ID listed on the following page (or a later program ID) as the Recommended Update when the update begins.
If the MVCI displays This vehicle does not need an update at this time during the update, the software for this service bulletin is already installed.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Update the PGM-FI software. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.
2. Center-punch a completion mark above the fifth character of the engine compartment VIN:
*3. For California Residents Only: Fill out a Vehicle Emissions Recall - Proof of Correction certificate, and use R87 as the recall number. Give the certificate to your customer, and advise him or her to keep it as proof that the product update was completed. Your customer will need to submit the certificate to the DMV only if the DMV requests it.
If you need more certificates, contact Helm Inc. at 800-782-4356, and use reorder number Y0657.*
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