A18-044

Service Bulletin
18-044
June 26, 2018
Version 1
Product Update: 2017 Civic Type-R Turbocharger Control Solenoid
Valve Circuit
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
Trim
VIN Range
2017
Civic
Type-R
Check the iN VIN Status for Eligibility.
BACKGROUND
The MIL comes on with DTC P0035 (turbocharger bypass control solenoid valve circuit high) and the message REV
Match System Problem / Emissions System Problem on the MID.
California residents only: This product update also affects emissions. Have the service advisor give the certificate to the
customer as proof that the recall was completed.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign.
Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Due to heat and the natural frequency of the harness, the coupler wire oscillates, causing an open circuit to the
turbocharger bypass control solenoid valve.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the engine wire harness with the updated kit.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
Engine Wire Harness Kit
06321-5BF-305
(Controlled Part)
1
Exhaust Pipe Gasket
18303-T2B-A01
1
Exhaust Pre Chamber Gasket
18393-SDB-A00
1
Self-Lock Nut (10 mm)
90212-SA5-003
6
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.
©
2018 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved
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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
7371DC
Replace the engine wire 4.1 hrs
harness.
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
6BV00
V2000
A18044A
32110-5BF-A01
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the 12-volt battery. Refer to the service information.
2. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
3. Remove the following parts from underneath the vehicle. Refer to the service information.
•
Engine undercover
•
Unbolt and slide back the heat shield above exhaust pipe B
•
Exhaust pipe A
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•
Power steering gearbox heat shield
NOTE
Carefully remove exhaust pipe A to avoid damaging the steering gearbox heat shield.
4. Disconnect the engine wire harness connectors underneath and at the back of the engine.
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5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the following parts at the engine compartment. Refer to the service information.
•
Engine cover
•
Engine air box assembly
•
Battery and battery tray
•
ECU
•
Charge air cooler and bracket
•
Cooling system bypass heater hoses
NOTE
Carefully remove the heater hoses and cap off to avoid coolant loss.
•
Intake manifold bracket
7. Unbolt the coolant reservoir, then move it out of the way.
NOTE
Do not disconnect the hoses to the coolant reservoir.
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8. Disconnect the engine wire harness connectors, and unbolt the ground wires.
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9. Remove the turbocharger bypass control solenoid valve and pipe as shown.
NOTE
The turbochanger bypass control solenoid valve will be relocated and reused.
10. Remove the engine wire harness.
11. Install the new turbocharger bypass control solenoid valve pipe, connect the new hoses, and install the turbocharger
bypass control solenoid valve as shown.
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12. Install the new engine wire harness and related parts included in the kit.
13. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal. Refer to the service information.
14. Top off the coolant.
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15. California residents only: Fill out a Vehicle Emissions Recall – Proof of Correction certificate, and use V20 as the
recall number. Have the service advisor give the certificate to your customer, and advise him or her to keep it as
proof that the recall was completed. Your customer will need to submit this certificate to the DMV only if the DMV
requests it. If you need more certificates, use reorder number Y0657.
END
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