B15-024
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: B15-024
Service bulletin - the pcm software does not meet obdii regulations. Update the pcm software.
- 2015 -
Models from 2015
2015 ACURA TLX |
Service Bulletin February 16, 2017 15-024 05823 Version 3 Product Update: PCM Software Does Not Meet OBDII Regulations Supersedes 15-024, dated June 26, 2015, to revise the information highlighted in yellow AFFECTED VEHICLES Year Model 2015 TLX Trim Level L4 with 8-speed transmission Vin Range Check the iN VIN status for eligibility REVISION SUMMARY The recall number on the Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction certificate was changed. BACKGROUND The PCM software does not meet OBDII regulations. CORRECTIVE ACTION Update the PCM software. NOTE: This software update contains some shift quality changes. For more information on these changes, see S/B 15-021, Transmission Slips or Shifts Hard When Cold. CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION Owners of affected vehicles were sent a notification of this campaign. You must do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. NOTE: For California dealers only, make sure to give your client a Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction certificate. See REPAIR PROCEDURE for ordering information. SOFTWARE INFORMATION NOTE: Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from a failure to update the HDS or MVCI are not covered under warranty. MVCI Control Module (CM) Update: Application Version 3.01.40 or later Database update 25-May-2015 or later HDS Software Version: 3.016.023 or later 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 Available Update when the update begins. Page 1 of 2 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. © 2017 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved If the MVCI displays This vehicle does not need an update at this time during the update, the software for this 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 2015 TLX L4 Program ID (or later) A560 Program P/N (or later) 37805-RDF-A560 WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION Operation Number Description Flat Rate Time Template ID Failed Part Number 1255A2 Update the PCM A/T software 0.2 hr 15-024N 37820-RDF-A54 Defect Code: 5YM00 Symptom Code: JQ800 Skill Level: Repair Technician REPAIR PROCEDURE 1. Update the PCM A/T software with the MVCI. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-026, Updating Control Units/Modules. 2. For California Residents Only: Fill out a Vehicle Emissions Recall - Proof of Correction certificate, and use JQ8 as the recall number. Give the certificate to your client, and advise them to keep it as proof that the product update was completed. Your client will need to submit the certificate to the DMV only if the DMV requests it. NOTE: If you need more certificates, contact Helm Inc. at 800-782-4356, and use reorder number Y0657. END Page 2 of 2