BTS180301

Service Bulletin Details

Public Details for: BTS180301

Techline summary article - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is investigating certain 2015-2016 tlx v6s & 2016 mdxs with a client complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12v battery to be replaced. To fully understand the cau

- 2016 - 2015 -

Models from 2016

2016 ACURA MDX

2016 ACURA TLX

Models from 2015

2015 ACURA TLX

Tech Line Summary Article
March 2018
BTS 180301 Version 1
Looking for Failed 12-Volt Batteries
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2016 MDX and 2015−16 TLX V6
We’re currently looking into a no-start issue requiring 12-volt battery replacement. To fully understand what’s causing this
issue, we need to collect failed batteries from vehicles that meet these criteria:
•
The test results from the GR8 battery diagnostic station read Replace.
NOTE: When testing a battery for a battery-related issue such as no-start, always use the GR8 instead of the
ED-18 battery tester. It offers more thorough testing.
•
The battery is still in the vehicle.
•
The battery is original equipment. You can tell if it is by the label on top of the case. If it’s black/white, that battery is
original equipment. If it’s blue/white, that battery is an Acura replacement.
•
The vehicle is from a client, not dealer inventory.
If you have or know of such a vehicle, call Technical Research & Support at 800-880-1072. They’ll need certain vehicle
info from you and will give you further instructions.
© 2018 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved
Page 1 of 1