B17-027

Service Bulletin
October 6, 2017
17-027
07466 Version 3
Warranty Extension: TLX Transmission Chirps During 3-4 Shift, Poor
Shift Quality, or Engine Overheats Because of Defective ATF Warmer
Supersedes 17-027, dated September 22, 2017 to revise the information highlighted in yellow
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2015–16
TLX
Trim
All with 9-speed A/T
VIN Range
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
REVISION SUMMARY
Under PARTS INFORMATION, several parts were added or removed. Additionally, some part numbers were changed.
BACKGROUND
American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of
purchase with unlimited mileage.
This warranty covers vehicles where the engine coolant and ATF mix because of an internal leak in the 9-speed
transmission warmer.
No fluid will be visible outside of the warmer.
If the transmission warmer leaks, it may cause one or more of the following symptoms:
- The vehicle overheats
- The transmission shifts poorly
- The transmission makes during 3-4 shift
This bulletin only applies to vehicles where the client came in with at least one of the listed complaints and the
warmer fails the pressure test.
Transmission warmers may be called in for inspection and if they are found to be not leaking, your claim will be
subject to debit.
This warranty extension will not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a
financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state’s law.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this warranty extension.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
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
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the vehicle and based on your inspection, do one of the following:
• The transmission warmer is OK. Continue with normal troubleshooting.
• Replace the transmission, radiator, coolant hoses, thermostat, coolant reserve tank, ECT (1 and 2) sensor O-rings
and flush the cooling system.
• Replace the short block, cylinder heads, transmission, radiator, thermostat, coolant reserve tank, all of the coolant
hoses, the 2 ECT sensor (1 and 2) O-rings, water passage, water connecting pipe, and flush the heater core.
NOTE: Photos are required every time a transmission is replaced - see page 15. Any transmission replacement
claims that do not include the required photos may be subject to debit.
The flowchart below provides a summary to help navigate the inspection and repair procedure. Make sure you read the
service bulletin steps thoroughly for the detailed repair information.
Start
This ATF warmer is not
the problem. Continue
with normal
troubleshooting.
Good
Check the coolant for
contamination and pressure
test the ATF warmer.
No Good
Did the vehicle overheat?
No
- Replace
transmission,
radiator, and
hoses.
- Flush engine.
Yes
- Replace engine, transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush heater core.
End
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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Inspect Warmer Only
Operation
Number
2325A1
Description
Inspect the ATF warmer,
reinstall the original warmer
with new O-Rings
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
2.1 hrs
6A900
KG800
B17027A
06200-5J4-A71
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Inspection and Repair Procedure A
NOTE: Photos must be submitted with any warranty claim where the transmission is replaced – see page 16. Any
transmission replacement claims that do not include the required photos may be subject to debit.
Operation
Number
2185C0
Description
Transmission
Replacement
Number
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
06200-5J4-A71RM
10.5 hrs
6A900
KG800
B17027B
06200-5J4-A71
06200-5J4-A81RM
10.5 hrs
6A900
KG800
B17027C
06200-5J4-A71
06200-5L9-A72RM
10.9 hrs
6A900
KG800
B17027D
06200-5J4-A71
AWD ADV - Inspect the 06200-5L9-A81RM
ATF warmer, check
vehicle for overheating
and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE A.
10.9 hrs
6A900
KG800
B17027E
06200-5J4-A71
2WD BASE/TECH Inspect the ATF
warmer, check vehicle
for overheating and do
REPAIR PROCEDURE
A.
- Replace transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes photos,
updating PCM/TCM,
idle learn and
alignment
2185C0
2WD ADV - Inspect the
ATF warmer, check
vehicle for overheating
and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE A.
- Replace transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes photos,
updating PCM/TCM,
idle learn and
alignment
2185C1
AWD BASE/TECH Inspect the ATF
warmer, check vehicle
for overheating and do
REPAIR PROCEDURE
A.
- Replace transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes photos,
updating PCM/TCM,
idle learn and
alignment
2185C1
- Replace transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes photos,
updating PCM/TCM,
idle learn and
alignment
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Inspection and Repair Procedure B
NOTE: Photos must be submitted with any warranty claim where the transmission is replaced – see page 16. Any
transmission replacement claims that do not include the required photos may be subject to debit.
Operation
Number
2185C6
Description
Transmission
Replacement
Number
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
2WD BASE/TECH - Inspect
the ATF warmer, check
vehicle for overheating and do
REPAIR PROCEDURE B.
06200-5J4-A71RM
12.7 hrs
6A900
KG800
B17027F
06200-5J4-A71
06200-5J4-A81RM
12.7 hrs
6A900
KG800
B17027G
06200-5J4-A71
06200-5L9-A72RM
13.1 hrs
6A900
KG800
B17027H
06200-5J4-A71
06200-5L9-A81RM
13.1 hrs
6A900
KG800
B17027I
06200-5J4-A71
- Replace engine,
transmission, radiator, and
hoses
- Flush heater core
- Includes photos, updating
PCM/TCM, idle learn and
alignment
2185C6
2WD ADV - Inspect the ATF
warmer, check vehicle for
overheating and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
- Replace engine,
transmission, radiator, and
hoses
- Flush heater core
- Includes photos, updating
PCM/TCM, idle learn and
alignment
2185C7
AWD BASE/TECH - Inspect
the ATF warmer, check
vehicle for overheating and do
REPAIR PROCEDURE B.
- Replace engine,
transmission, radiator, and
hoses
- Flush heater core
- Includes updating
PCM/TCM, idle learn and
alignment
2185C7
AWD ADV - Inspect the ATF
warmer, check vehicle for
overheating and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
- Replace engine,
transmission, radiator, and
hoses
- Flush heater core
- Includes updating
PCM/TCM, idle learn and
alignment
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PARTS INFORMATION-WARMER INSPECTION ONLY
Part Name
Part Number
O-Ring (warmer pipes) (Not needed if the transmission
is replaced)
25931-5NC-003
Quantity
8
PARTS INFORMATION - REPAIR PROCEDURE A
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
1
Transmission
2WD Base and Tech
06200-5J4-A71RM
2WD Advanced
06200-5J4-A81RM
AWD Base and Tech
06200-5L9-A72RM
AWD Advanced
06200-5L9-A81RM
Flange Bolt (12 x 70 mm)
90051-R97-000
1
Flange Bolt (12 x 120 mm)
90051-5J4-000
1
Flange Nut (12 mm)
90371-SEF-000
4
Flange Bolt (10 x 35 mm)
Flange Bolt (10x 45 mm)
Flange Bolt (10 x 30 mm)
Flange Bolt (12 x 45 mm)
Flange Bolt (12 x 45 mm)
90163-SDA-A01
90163-TZ3-A00
90161-T2F-A01
90165-SDA-A00
90164-T2G-A01
1
1
3
2
1
Pre-Chamber Gasket
18393-SDB-A00
2
Exhaust Pipe Gasket (NOK)
18212-SA7-003
2
Self-Lock Nut (10 mm)
90212-SA5-003
9
Bolt (12 point 8 x 21 mm)
90113-S10-000
8
Washer Bolt (10 x 30 mm)
90382-SZA-003
2
Split Pin (3.0 x 22 mm)
94201-30220
2
Castle Nut (14 mm)
90363-S3V-A01
2
Flange Bolt (10 x 45 mm)
90163-SZ3-000
3
Flange Bolt (14 x 135 mm)
90176-SDA-A00
2
Flange Bolt (10 x 77 mm)
90167-TZ7-A01
2
Flange Bolt (10 x 24 mm)
90166-TZ7-A01
2
Flange Bolt (14 x 150 mm)
90177-SDA-A00
2
Flange Bolt (8 x 16 mm)
90101-SWA-A00
2
Flange Bolt (12 x 33 mm)
90186-SDA-A00
2
Flange Bolt (10 x 34 mm)
90162-T2A-A00
4
Snap Ring (32 x 2.2 mm)
44319-STX-A01
1
Set Ring (32 x 2.2 mm)
44319-STX-A60
1
Flange Bolt (10 x 30 mm)
90163-SDB-A00
3
Radiator (DENSO)
19010-5J2-A01
1
Reserve Tank
19101-5J2-A00
1
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Reserve Tank Cap
19102-5J6-A00
1
Reserve Tank Joint
19106-RSA-G00
1
Reserve Tank Tube A
19103-5J2-A00
1
Reserve Tank Tube B
19104-5J2-A00
1
Water Hose (Lower) (A)
19502-5J2-A50
1
Water Hose (Lower) (B)
19504-5J2-A50
1
Water Hose (Upper)
19501-5J2-A00
1
Water Inlet Hose
79721-TZ3-A00
1
Water Outlet Hose Assembly
79725-TZ3-A00
1
Warmer Hose B (ATF)
19433-5J2-A00
1
Water Hose B
19522-R9P-A00
1
Water Hose C
19523-5J2-A00
1
Water Hose A
19521-5J2-A00
1
Warmer Hose A (ATF)
19432-5J2-A50
1
O-Ring (DENSO)
91307-RTA-005
2
Thermostat Cover Assembly
19315-5J2-A01
1
Spindle Nut
90305-S3V-A11
2
REQUIRED MATERIALS – REPAIR PROCEDURE A
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
ATF Type 3.1
08200-9017A
1
OL999-9011A
12
NOTE: 1 quart will fill 5 vehicles.
Coolant Type 2
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PARTS INFORMATION – REPAIR PROCEDURE B
Part Name
Part Number
1
Transmission
2WD Base and Tech
Quantity
06200-5J4-A71RM
2WD Advanced
06200-5J4-A81RM
AWD Base and Tech
06200-5L9-A72RM
AWD Advanced
06200-5L9-A81RM
Cylinder Block Assembly
10002-5J2-A00
1
Cylinder Head Assembly (Front)
10004-R9P-A01
1
Cylinder Head Assembly (Rear)
10005-5J6-A00
1
Exhaust Pipe Gasket (NOK)
18212-SA7-003
2
Pre-Chamber Gasket
18393-SDB-A00
1
Self-Lock Nut (10 mm)
90212-SA5-003
9
Bolt (12 point 8 x 21 mm) (AWD Only)
90113-S10-000
8
Washer Bolt (10 x 30 mm) (AWD Only)
90382-SZA-003
2
Split Pin (3.0 x 22 mm)
94201-30220
2
Castle Nut (14 mm)
90363-S3V-A01
2
Spindle Nut (24 mm)
90305-SD4-003
2
Flange Nut (12 mm)
90371-SEF-000
4
Flange Bolt (10 x 35 mm)
90163-SDA-A01
1
Flange Bolt (10 x 45 mm)
90163-TZ3-A00
1
Flange Bolt (10 x 60 mm)
90168-TA1-A00
2
Flange Bolt (12 x 45 mm)
90165-SDA-A00
2
Flange Bolt (12x 45 mm)
90164-T2G-A01
1
Flange Bolt (10 x 30 mm)
90163-SDB-A00
3
Flange Bolt (12 x 56 mm)
90170-TZ3-A00
4
Flange Bolt (10 x 50 mm)
95701-10050-08
4
Intake Manifold Cover Gasket (Upper)
17112-5G0-A01
1
Intake Manifold Gasket (NIPPON LEAKLESS)
17105-R9P-A01
1
Throttle Body Gasket
16176-RYE-A10
1
Fuel Joint Pipe Set (MSDS includes VOC)
16012-R9P-305
1
Front Intake Manifold Base Gasket
17055-R9P-A01
1
Rear Intake Manifold Base Gasket
17065-R9P-A01
1
Injector Seal Set
16453-R9P-A00
1
O-Ring
91311-5A2-A01
1
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Exhaust Chamber Gasket (NIPPON LEAKLESS)
18115-5G0-A01
2
EGR Pipe Gasket A
18716-R70-A01
1
EGR Pipe Gasket B
18719-R70-A01
1
Rear Cylinder Head Gasket (NIPPON LEAKLESS)
12261-R9P-A01
1
Front Cylinder Head Gasket (NIPPON LEAKLESS)
12251-R9P-A01
1
Timing Belt Idler Bolt
14551-RCA-A01
1
Front Water Passage Gasket (NIPPON LEAKLESS)
19411-5G0-A02
1
Rear Water Passage Gasket (NIPPON LEAKLESS)
19412-5G0-A01
1
O-Ring (Denso)
91307-RTA-005
Thermostat Cover Assembly
19315-5J2-A01
2
1
O-Ring (31.2 x 4.1 mm) (NOK)
91314-PH7-003
2
EGR Valve Gasket (ISHINO GASKET)
18715-PB2-000
1
Oil Filter
15400-PLM-A02
1
Radiator (DENSO)
19010-5J2-A01
1
Reserve Tank
19101-5J2-A00
1
Reserve Tank Cap
19102-5J6-A00
1
Reserve Tank Joint
19106-RSA-G00
1
Reserve Tank Tube A
19103-5J2-A00
1
Reserve Tank Tube B
19104-5J2-A00
1
Water Hose (Lower) (A)
19502-5J2-A50
1
Water Hose (Lower) (B)
19504-5J2-A50
1
Water Hose (Upper)
19501-5J2-A00
1
Water Inlet Hose
79721-TZ3-A00
1
Water Outlet Hose Assembly
79725-TZ3-A00
1
Warmer Hose B (ATF)
19433-5J2-A00
1
Water Hose B
19522-R9P-A00
1
Water Hose C
19523-5J2-A00
1
Water Hose A
19521-5J2-A00
1
Warmer Hose A (ATF)
19432-5J2-A50
1
Connecting Pipe
19505-5J2-A00
1
Water Passage
19410-5J2-A00
1
Flange Bolt (12 x 70 mm)
90051-R97-000
1
Flange Bolt (12 x 120 mm)
90051-5J4-000
1
Flange Bolt (10 x 30 mm)
90161-T2F-A01
3
Flange Bolt (10 x 45 mm)
90163-SZ3-000
3
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Flange Bolt (14 x 135 mm)
90176-SDA-A00
2
Flange Bolt (10 x 77 mm)
90167-TZ7-A01
2
Flange Bolt (10 x 24 mm)
90166-TZ7-A01
2
Flange Bolt (14 x 150 mm)
90177-SDA-A00
2
Bolt Washer (8 x 16 mm)
90101-SWA-A00
2
Flange Bolt (12 x 33 mm)
90186-SDA-A00
2
Flange Bolt (10 x 34 mm)
90162-T2A-A00
4
Snap Ring (32 x 2.2 mm)
44319-STX-A01
1
Set Ring (32 x 2.2 mm)
44319-STX-A60
1
Injector Clip
16451-5A2-A01
1
Spindle Nut
90305-S3V-A11
2
REQUIRED MATERIALS – REPAIR PROCEDURE B
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
Coolant Type 2
OL999-9011A
3
Acura motor oil 0W-20
08798-9073
6
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