A18-010

Service Bulletin
18-010
February 8, 2018
Version 1
Flickering Lights, Multiple Indicators Coming On, Jerky Steering
and/or Voltage-Related Fluctuations
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
Trim
VIN Range
2017
Accord
V6 Only
1HGC.....HA000954 THRU 1HGC. … .HA023577
2016
Odyssey
ALL
5FNRL5...GB132048 THRU End of Production
2017
Odyssey
ALL
5FNRL5...HB000001 THRU 5FNRL5...HB004136
2016
Pilot
ALL
5FNYF....GB111021 THRU End of Production
2017
Pilot
ALL
5FNYF....HB000001 THRU 5FNYF....HB013772
2017
Ridgeline
ALL
5FPYK....HB004544 THRU 5FPYK....HB025542
SYMPTOM
While driving, the customer may experience flickering interior/exterior lights, multiple indicators coming on, jerky steering
and/or other voltage-related fluctuations.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The B+ sensing screw on the alternator is not torqued properly.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remove the rear alternator cover, and torque the B+ sensing screw to the specified value.
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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2018 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved
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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Year/Model
Operation Description
Number
Flat Rate Defect
Code
Time
Sympto
m Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
2017 Accord
1180A8
Torque the B+
Sensing Screw.
0.5 hr
07405
09703
A18010A
31100-5G0-A02
2016-17 Odyssey 1180A8
Torque the B+
Sensing Screw.
0.5 hr
07405
09703
A18010B
31100-RV0-A11
2016-17 Pilot
1180A8
Torque the B+
Sensing Screw.
0.6 hr
07405
09703
A18010C
31100-5J6-A01
2017 Ridgeline
1180A8
Torque the B+
Sensing Screw.
0.6 hr
07405
09703
A18010D
31100-5J6-A01
Skill level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative cable with the battery sensor from the battery. Refer to the service information.
2. Remove the front bulkhead cover if applicable. Refer to the service information.
3. Remove the #4 spark plug ignition coil to give you better access. Refer to the service information.
4. Disconnect the alternator connector.
5. Remove the three 8 mm nuts holding on the rear alternator cover, then remove the cover.
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6. Torque the B+ sensing screw with a stubby Phillips #2 screwdriver to 2 N•m (1.5 lb-ft).
NOTE
Due to space limitations, technicians may need to torque with an extension and a 1/4 swivel with a #2 Philips head
bit. Do not overtorque this screw. You are only trying to achieve 2 N•m (1.5 lb-ft) of torque.
7. Install the rear alternator cover to 4 N•m (3.3lb-ft).
8. Connect the negative cable and the battery sensor to the negative battery post. Refer to the service information.
9. Before returning the vehicle to the customer, do an all DTC check and clear DTCs for all the systems. Refer to the
service information.
END
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