SB-11-012

SB-10051921-6040
Service Bulletin
11-012
February 14, 2013
Applies To: 2012 TL 2WD – From VIN 19UUA8...CA000001 thru 19UUA8...CA005403
2012 TL SH-AWD A/T – From VIN 19UUA9F..CA000001 thru 19UUA9F..CA011151
2012 TL SH-AWD M/T – From VIN 19UUA9E..CA000001 thru 19UUA9E..CA011466
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP Message Is On Without DTC P0455 or P0456
(Supersedes 11-012, dated July 20, 2011, and January 22, 2013, to revise the information marked by the black bars)
REVISION SUMMARY
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In Applies To, the models were changed. Under
SOFTWARE INFORMATION, the software version,
Program IDs, and the Program P/Ns were changed.
The normal warranty applies.
SYMPTOM
The client complains that the TIGHTEN FUEL CAP
message appears in the MID (multi-information
display) without setting a pending or confirmed DTC
P0455 or P0456.
The message may be off when the client arrives at the
dealer.
Operation Number: 125517
Flat Rate Time:
0.2 hour
Failed Part:
37820-RK1-A75 (2WD)
37820-RK2-A13 (SH-AWD)
Defect Code:
03214
Symptom Code:
03203
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
DIAGNOSIS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Check the MID for messages.
The PCM misinterprets the purge flow volume.
Is TIGHTEN FUEL CAP displayed or did the client
indicate the message was displayed?
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Yes – Go to step 2.
Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS.
No – This service bulletin does not apply; continue
with normal troubleshooting.
SOFTWARE INFORMATION
HDS Software Version:
2.026.011 or later (2WD)
3.004.005 or later (SH-AWD)
MVCI Control Module (CM) Update:
Database Update 28.APR.2011 or later (2WD)
14.MAY.2012 or later (SH-AWD)
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.
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
01-026, Updating Control Units/Modules.
Year/Model
2012 TL 2WD
Program ID
Program P/N
(or later)
(or later)
K1A760
37805-RK1-A76
2012 TL SH-AWD A/T
K2A130
37805-RK2-A13
2012 TL SH-AWD M/T
K2A960
37805-RK2-A96
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2. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Are pending or confirmed DTCs P0455 or P0456
indicated?
Yes – Continue with normal troubleshooting for
those DTCs.
No – Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Use the HDS to clear PGM-FI DTCs.
2. Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS. Refer
to Service Bulletin 01-026, Updating Control Units/
Modules.
3. Delete the TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message in
AcuraLink, if equipped.
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CLIENT 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
Acura automobile dealer.