SB-12-064

SB-10046880-5390
Service Bulletin
Applies To:
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September 27, 2012
2011 Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite – ALL
2012 Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite
– From VIN 5FNRL5...CB000001 thru 5FNRL5...CB056992
Surge, Hesitation, or Judder on Upshifts
BACKGROUND
A surge, hestitation, or judder may be felt after the
transmission shifts into 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear.
SOFTWARE INFORMATION
NOTE: Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from
a failure to update the HDS or MVCI are not covered
under warranty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the A/T software or the PGM-FI software, then
if the vehicle is customer owned or previously owned,
replace the ATF.
MVCI Control Module (CM) Update:
Application Version 2.18.04 or later
Database update 4-JUL-2012 or later
HDS Software Version:
3.005.007 or later
PARTS INFORMATION
Sealing Washer: P/N 90441-PK4-000
Drain Sealing Washer: P/N 90471-PX4-000
Before beginning the repair, make sure that both
the HDS and MVCI are updated as listed above.
Do only the update listed in this service bulletin.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Honda Genuine ATF DW-1: P/N 08200-9008
(Each vehicle that needs the ATF replaced will need 4
bottles).
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
OP#
Description
1255C1
Update the A/T or PGM-FI software.
A Replace the ATF.
Failed Part:
P/N 37820-RV0-A76
Defect Code:
03214
Symptom Code:
03217
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
FRT
0.2
0.3
Check that the MVCI indicates the applicable program
ID listed below (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.
For more information about updating the HDS, the
MVCI, and vehicle systems, refer to Service Bulletin
01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.
Software
System
Program
ID
(or later)
Program P/N
(or later)
2011–12
Odyssey
(6 A/T)*
A/T
V03050
37806-RV0-305
2011–12
Odyssey
(6 A/T)**
PGM-FI
V04050
37805-RV0-405
Year/Model
*Keihin PCMs contain separate software programs for
the PGM-FI and A/T systems. Update only the A/T
system on these vehicles.
**Continental PCMs contain only one software program
that contains the software for both the PGM-FI and
A/T systems. Update the PGM-FI system on these
vehicles. For more information about these PCMs
and how they’re different from PCMs by Keihin, refer
to the ServiceNews article “New PCM Supplier for
Odysseys and Pilots.”
 2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved
ATB 48278 (1209)
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Update the PGM-FI or the A/T software. Refer to
Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/
Modules.
• If this is a customer owned or previously owned
vehicle, go to step 2.
• If the vehicle is new and/or unsold, do not
change the ATF.
2. Start the engine, and let it warm up to operating
temperature (the radiator fan comes on), position
the vehicle on a lift, and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the ATF filler bolt and the sealing washer.
4. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely
supported.
5. Remove the drain plug and drain the ATF.
6. Reinstall the drain plug using a new drain sealing
washer, and torque it to 49 N.m (36 lb-ft).
7. Lower the vehicle, then refill the transmission with
3.6 quarts of ATF DW-1 through the filler hole.
8. Install the ATF filler bolt using a new sealing
washer, and torque it to 44 N.m (32 lb-ft).
9. Check that the fluid is filled to the proper level.
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