A-13-021

SB-10052884-2696
Service Bulletin
Applies To:
13-021
July 16, 2013
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
MIL Comes On With DTCs P2646/P2651 or P2647/P2652
(Supersedes 13-021, dated February 28, 2013, to revise the information marked by the black bars)
REVISION SUMMARY
• Under VEHICLES AFFECTED, 2012–13 Civic
models (except Si and Hybrid) were added.
• Under PARTS INFORMATION, a second rocker arm
oil pressure switch P/N was added.
• Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, illustrations specific
to 2008–12 Accord and 2012–13 Civic were added.
PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE: To help clarify where new parts are used in the
REPAIR PROCEDURE, the new part is listed in the
applicable step with a “>” symbol.
Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch:
P/N 37250-PNE-G01 (All except 2012–13 Civic)
P/N 37250-R1A-A01 (ONLY for 2012–13 Civic)
O-ring (13 mm X 1.5 mm):
P/N 91319-PAA-A01
SYMPTOM
The MIL comes on with one of these DTCs:
• P2646/P2651 (Rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit
low voltage).
• P2647/P2652 (Rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit
high voltage).
NOTE: The symptom may be intermittent, and you may
not be able to duplicate it after clearing the DTC.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
OP#
Description
FRT
2003–07 Accord L4 - ALL
0.3
2008–12 Accord L4 - ALL
0.5
2002–05 Civic Si - ALL
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The rocker arm oil pressure switch may fail
intermittently.
110165
2002–09 CR-V - ALL
2011 CR-Z - ALL
0.3
2003–11 Element - ALL
2007–11 Fit - ALL
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003–12 Accord L4 – ALL
2002–05 Civic Si – ALL
2002–09 CR-V – ALL
2011 CR-Z – ALL
2003–11 Element – ALL
2007–11 Fit – ALL
2012–13 Civic – ALL except Si and Hybrid
2012–13 Civic - ALL
Failed Part:
P/N 37250-PNE-G01
Defect Code:
03214
Symptom Code:
03272
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the rocker arm oil pressure switch.
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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. Remove the power steering high pressure hose
bracket mounted on the valve cover.
POWER STEERING
HOSE BRACKET
2012-2013 Civic
ROCKER ARM OIL
PRESSURE SWITCH
22 N.m (16 ft-lb)
O-RING
Replace.
2. Remove the rocker arm oil pressure switch and the
O-ring:
2008-2012 Accord L4
2007-2011 Fit
2011 CR-Z
ROCKER ARM OIL
PRESSURE SWITCH
22 N.m (16 ft-lb)
O-RING
Replace.
O-RING
Replace.
2003-2007 Accord L-4
2002-2005 Civic Si
2002-2009 CR-V
2003-2011 Element
ROCKER ARM OIL
PRESSURE SWITCH
22 N.m (16 ft-lb)
ROCKER ARM OIL
PRESSURE SWITCH
22 N.m (16 lb-ft)
O-RING
Replace.
3. Install the new rocker arm oil pressure switch and
the new O-ring. Torque the switch to 22 N•m (16 lbft).
> Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch
> O-ring
4. Reinstall the power steering high pressure hose
bracket.
5. Clear the DTC(s) with the HDS.
NOTE: If the DTC returns, refer to the
troubleshooting procedure for the DTC that is set.
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