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Service Bulletin
Applies To:
13-039
May 23, 2013
2014 Accord Plug-In – Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Product Update: PCU Coolant Temperature Sensor Fails
(Supersedes 13-039, dated April 24, 2013; see REVISION SUMMARY)
REVISION SUMMARY
Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, the information about
California Vehicle Emissions Recall was deleted.
SOFTWARE INFORMATION
NOTE: Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from
a failure to update the MVCI or HDS are not covered
under warranty.
BACKGROUND
If the power control unit (PCU) coolant temperature
sensor fails, the gasoline engine will start
unnecessarily while driving in battery electric mode, but
the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not come on.
MVCI Control Module (CM) update:
Application version 3.01.27 or later
Database Update 16 April 2013 or later
HDS Software Version:
3.009.011 or later
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified of this
product update starting in May 2013.
Before doing work on a vehicle, verify its eligibility by
doing an iN VIN status inquiry.
Some vehicles affected by this product update may be
in your new or used vehicle inventory. Repair these
vehicles before they are sold.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the HEV generator motor software.
Before beginning the repair, make sure that both
the HDS and the 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.
Year/Model
2014 Accord Plug-In
Program ID
(or later)
Program P/N
(or later)
K0A070
K022-5K0-A07
For more information about updating the HDS, the
MVCI, and vehicle systems, refer to Service Bulletin
01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 1185A7
Flat Rate Time:
0.3 hour
Failed Part:
P/N 1B000-5K0-A01
Defect Code:
5YZ00
Symptom Code:
S9400
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Update the HEV generator motor software using the
MVCI. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating
Control Units/Modules.
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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.

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