A18-137

Service Bulletin
March 5, 2019
18-137
Version 9
Product Update: 2016-18 Civic: Software and A/C Control Unit Update;
DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, or P0172
Supersedes 18-137, dated February 1, 2019, to revise the information highlighted in yellow
REVISION SUMMARY
•
Under BACKGROUND, information was updated.
•
Under SOFTWARE INFORMATION, information was updated.
•
Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, information was updated.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
Trim
VIN Range
2016
Civic
EX, EX-L, Touring (2-Door, 4Door)
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility.
2017
Civic
EX, Touring, Si (2-Door, 4Door)
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility.
2017
Civic
LX, LX With Honda Sensing,
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility.
EX, Sport, EX-L, Sport Touring
(5-Door)
2018
Civic
EX, Touring, Si (2-Door)
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility.
2018
Civic
EX, EX With Honda Sensing,
EX-T, EX-A, Si (4-Door)
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility.
2018
Civic
LX,LX With Honda Sensing,
EX, EX With Honda Sensing,
Sport, EX-L, Sport Touring (5Door)
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility.
BACKGROUND
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability issues which may result in DTCs P0300 (random
misfire detected), P0301 (No. 1 cylinder misfire detected), P0302 (No. 2 cylinder misfire detected), P0303 (No. 3
cylinder misfire detected), P0304 (No. 4 cylinder misfire detected), or P0172 (fuel system too rich).
NOTE
If an affected vehicle is brought in for repair or is in your inventory and your dealership is located outside of the cold
weather states listed below, repair the vehicle using S/B 19-027 2016-18 Civic: Software Update with A/C Control Unit
Replacement; DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, or P0172.
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.
©
2019 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved
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For this product update, American Honda has identified vehicles located or registered in the following cold-weather
states as being affected: Alaska, Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota,
Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South
Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin
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.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before
they are sold.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Reset the maintenance minder, and replace only the engine oil without replacing the oil filter. Clear any DTCs, and
update the PGM-FI, TCM, and A/C control unit software. Reset the throttle position learned values, and do the PCM idle
learn procedure.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
If you did Service Bulletin 18-137 prior to February 1st, 2019, use the Warranty Claim Information provided on
page 3 that is shaded in grey.
Use this warranty information if your dealership participates in the bulk oil program.
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
1245B2
Reset the maintenance
minder. Update the
PGM-FI, TCM, and A/C
control unit software.
Replace the engine oil,
and do the throttle
position reset and the
PCM idle learn
procedure.
0.7 hr
6DV00
B3P00
A18137G
37805-5BA-A51
Use this warranty information if your dealership does not participate in the bulk oil program.
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
1245B2
Reset the maintenance
minder. Update the
PGM-FI, TCM, and A/C
control unit software.
Replace the engine oil,
and do the throttle
position reset and the
PCM idle learn
procedure.
0.7 hr
6DV00
B3P00
A18137H
37805-5BA-A51
Skill Level: Repair Technician
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If you did Service Bulletin 18-137 prior to February 1st, 2019, use the Warranty Claim Information provided
below that is shaded in grey.
Use this warranty information if your dealership participates in the bulk oil program.
Use this warranty information if your dealership does not participate in the bulk oil program.
For your reference, these are the parts that were needed to complete the old repair procedure:
•
Non- Dual Zone A/C Control Unit, 79610-TBA-A51
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Dual Zone A/C Control Unit, 79610-TBC-A51
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PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
Drain Plug Washer (14 mm)
94109-14000
1
TOOL INFORMATION
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
A/C Control Unit Reflash Kit
070AL-TBAA100
1
NOTE
The box that the tool will arrive in has a part number of 070AL-TBAA1Z0. This box will contain two A/C Control Unit
Reflash Kits and two spare A/C Reflash Sub Cables (P/N 07AAJ-TBAA110) to be used for this campaign.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
Part Name
Part Number
Quantity
0W-20 (Bulk Oil Participants) (gallons)
FS020-BAS-N0L
1
0W-20 (Non-Bulk Oil Participants) (quarts)
08798-9063
4
A/C Reflash Sub Cable
07AAJ-TBAA110
1 (One sub cable will repair
about 50 vehicles)
NOTE
The A/C Reflash Sub Cable is listed under MATERIAL INFORMATION section so that dealers can receive the correct
reimbursement for each repair. Each repair can be reimbursed for 1/50th of the price of a replacement sub cable.
Dealers deciding not to use a template to file claims can be reimbursed for the sub cable by selecting "OTHERS" in the
Material Type drop-down, enter the part number (P/N 07AAJ-TBAA110), a quantity of one, and $0.24 in the unit price
field. If you are experiencing issues stated in the REPAIR PROCEDURE, order a new sub cable through the parts
system, which will be good up to 50 uses.
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SOFTWARE INFORMATION
NOTE
Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from a failure to update the i-HDS are not covered under warranty.
i-HDS Software Version: 1.004.064 or later
J2534 Software Information:
•
PC Application Version 1.1.0.6 or later
•
Database update 27-DEC-2018 or later
Before beginning the repair, make sure that both the i-HDS and J2534 software are updated as listed above.
Do only the update listed in this service bulletin.
To update the software, you must use the MVCI or the DST-i interface in conjunction with the J2534 Rewrite PC
application on the i-HDS.
For more information about updating the i-HDS, the MVCI, and vehicle systems, refer to service bulletin 01-023,
Updating Control Units/Modules.
Year/Model
Emission
Code
Software
System
Program ID (or
later)
Program P/N (or
later)
2016 Civic (EX with CVT 2-Door, 4-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
AAA580
37805-5AA-A58
TCM
CGA080
28101-5CG-A08
PGM-FI
AAA680
37805-5AA-A68
TCM
CGA080
28101-5CG-A08
PGM-FI
AAL590
37805-5AA-L59
TCM
CGA080
28101-5CG-A08
PGM-FI
AAL690
37805-5AA-L69
TCM
CGA080
28101-5CG-A08
2016 Civic (Touring with CVT 2-Door,
4-Door)
KA
2016 Civic (EX with CVT 2-Door, 4-Door)
KL
2016 Civic (Touring with CVT 2-Door,
4-Door)
KL
2017 Civic (EX with M/T 2-Door, 4-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
AAA070
37805-5AA-A07
2017 Civic (EX with CVT 2-Door, 4-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
AAA580
37805-5AA-A58
TCM
CGA080
28101-5CG-A08
PGM-FI
AAL590
37805-5AA-L59
TCM
CGA080
28101-5CG-A08
PGM-FI
AAA680
37805-5AA-A68
TCM
CGA080
28101-5CG-A08
PGM-FI
AAL690
37805-5AA-L69
TCM
CGA080
28101-5CG-A08
2017 Civic (EX with CVT 2-Door, 4-Door)
KL
2017 Civic (Touring with CVT 2-Door,
4-Door)
KA
2017 Civic (Touring with CVT 2-Door,
4-Door)
KL
2017 Civic (Si 2-Door, 4-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
AMA050
37805-5AM-A05
2017 Civic (LX with M/T 5-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
ANA040
37805-5AN-A04
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Year/Model
Emission
Code
Software
System
Program ID (or
later)
Program P/N (or
later)
2017 Civic (LX with CVT 5-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
ANA540
37805-5AN-A54
TCM
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
PGM-FI
ANA750
37805-5AN-A75
TCM
CKA150
28101-5CK-A15
PGM-FI
ANL540
37805-5AN-L54
TCM
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
PGM-FI
AN9540
37805-5AN-954
TCM
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
PGM-FI
ANB540
37805-5AN-B54
TCM
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
2017 Civic (LX w/Honda Sensing 5-Door)
2017 Civic (LX with CVT 5-Door)
2017 Civic (EX, EX-L 5-Door)
2017 Civic (EX, EX-L 5-Door)
KA
KL
KL
KA
2017 Civic (Sport with M/T 5-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
ANA150
37805-5AN-A15
2017 Civic (Sport with CVT 5-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
ANA640
37805-5AN-A64
TCM
CKC040
28101-5CK-C04
PGM-FI
ANL640
37805-5AN-L64
TCM
CKC040
28101-5CK-C04
PGM-FI
ANA850
37805-5AN-A85
TCM
CKC150
28101-5CK-C15
2017 Civic (Sport with CVT 5-Door)
2017 Civic (Sport Touring 5-Door)
KL
KA
2018 Civic (Si 2-Door, 4-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
AMA050
37805-5AM-A05
2018 Civic (EX 2-Door) (EX-T 4-Door)
(M/T)
KA
PGM-FI
AAA110
37805-5AA-A11
2018 Civic (EX 2-Door) (EX-T 4-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
AAA720
37805-5AA-A72
TCM
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
PGM-FI
AAL720
37805-5AA-L72
TCM
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
PGM-FI
AAA820
37805-5AA-A82
TCM
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
PGM-FI
AAL820
37805-5AA-L82
TCM
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
PGM-FI
BAA510
37805-5BA-A51
TCM
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (EX 2-Door) (EX-T 4-Door)
KL
2018 Civic (Touring 2-Door) (EX-T
w/ Honda Sensing 4-Door)
KA
2018 Civic (Touring 2-Door) (EX-T
w/ Honda Sensing 4-Door)
KL
2018 Civic (EX-A with CVT 4-Door)
KA
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Year/Model
Emission
Code
Software
System
Program ID (or
later)
Program P/N (or
later)
2018 Civic (EX-A with CVT 4-Door)
KL
PGM-FI
BAL410
37805-5BA-L41
TCM
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (EX w/ Honda Sensing with CVT KA
4-Door)
PGM-FI
AJA620
37805-5AJ-A62
TCM
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (EX w/ Honda Sensing with CVT KL
4-Door)
PGM-FI
AJL620
37805-5AJ-L62
TCM
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (EX Navigation with CVT
4-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
AJA520
37805-5AJ-A52
TCM
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (EX Navigation with CVT
4-Door)
KL
PGM-FI
AJL520
37805-5AJ-L52
TCM
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (LX with M/T 5-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
ANA040
37805-5AN-A04
2018 Civic (LX with CVT 5-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
ANA540
37805-5AN-A54
TCM
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
PGM-FI
ANL540
37805-5AN-L54
TCM
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
PGM-FI
ANA750
37805-5AN-A75
TCM
CKA150
28101-5CK-A15
PGM-FI
ANL750
37805-5AN-L75
TCM
CKA150
28101-5CK-A15
PGM-FI
AN9540
37805-5AN-954
TCM
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
PGM-FI
ANB540
37805-5AN-B54
TCM
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
PGM-FI
ANA950
37805-5AN-A95
TCM
CKA150
28101-5CK-A15
PGM-FI
ANL950
37805-5AN-L95
TCM
CKA150
28101-5CK-A15
2018 Civic (LX with CVT 5-Door)
2018 Civic (LX w/ Honda Sensing 5-Door)
2018 Civic (LX w/ Honda Sensing 5-Door)
2018 Civic (EX, EX-L 5-Door)
2018 Civic (EX, EX-L 5-Door)
2018 Civic (EX w/ Honda Sensing 5-Door)
2018 Civic (EX w/ Honda Sensing 5-Door)
KL
KA
KL
KA
KL
KA
KL
2018 Civic (Sport with M/T 5-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
ANA150
37805-5AN-A15
2018 Civic (Sport with CVT 5-Door)
KA
PGM-FI
ANA640
37805-5AN-A64
TCM
CKC040
28101-5CK-C04
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Year/Model
Emission
Code
Software
System
Program ID (or
later)
Program P/N (or
later)
2018 Civic (Sport with CVT 5-Door)
KL
PGM-FI
ANL640
37805-5AN-L64
TCM
CKC040
28101-5CK-C04
PGM-FI
ANA850
37805-5AN-A95
TCM
CKC150
28101-5CK-C15
PGM-FI
ANL850
37805-5AN-L85
TCM
CKC150
28101-5CK-C15
2018 Civic (Sport Touring with CVT 5-Door) KA
2018 Civic (Sport Touring with CVT 5-Door) KL
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Reset maintenance minder main code A. Refer to the service information.
2. Drain and refill the engine oil. Do not replace the oil filter. (3.4 quarts)
3. Connect a fully charged jumper battery to the vehicle and leave it connected during the entire procedure to maintain
steady voltage.
4. Connect the i-HDS and click on the Body Electrical. From there, select HVAC and open Data List/Snapshot to
check if the A/C control unit has been updated. One of three options will appear; Not Complete, Completed, or Not
Applicable.
•
If it reads Completed or Not Applicable, skip to step 6.
•
If it reads Not Complete, go to step 5.
5. Update the A/C control unit.
NOTE
Make sure that both the power switch and ignition are OFF before you continue.
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5.1. Empty the glove box and lower it to expose the A/C control unit on the right-hand side.
5.2. Disconnect the 32 pin connector from the A/C control unit and plug in the sub cable.
5.3. Plug the A/C reflash sub cable to the A/C CPU reflash cable.
5.4. Plug the A/C CPU reflash cable to the tool.
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5.5. Connect the A/C CPU reflash cable to the OBD2 connector to supply power to the tool.
5.6. Turn the power switch to ON. A solid green LED should come on.
NOTE
If the green LED starts flashing, there might be an issue with the tool. Use a different or known good cable or
tool as needed and try again.
5.7. Once the solid green LED is on, press the black "start" button on the right-hand side to start the rewriting
process.
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5.8. A solid yellow LED should appear, which means that the tool is rewriting the A/C control unit.
NOTE
If the yellow LED is flashing, the vehicle may have been repaired previously or is ineligible for the repair, or the
sub cable is worn out. If the sub cable is worn out, replace it and try again. The 32 pin connector on the sub
cable is expected to last about 50 connections. If the yellow LED is still flashing after replacement of the sub
cable, refer to S/B 19-027, 2016-18 Civic 1.5L: Software Update with A/C Control Unit Replacement; DTC
P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, or P0172 for further instructions.
5.9. Once reprogramming is complete, a solid blue LED should come on.
NOTE
If the blue LED is flashing, the update has failed. Power off the tool and repeat the procedure again. If the
error is consistent, replace the sub cable and try again. The 32 pin connector on the sub cable is expected to
last about 50 connections..
5.10. Turn the tool OFF, disconnect it from the vehicle, connect the factory harness to the A/C control unit, and
install the glove box.
NOTE
If you have questions or concerns with the tool, please call Special Tools Hotline at (800) 346-6327.
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6. Update the PGM-FI and TCM software using the i-HDS J2534 rewrite software with the MVCI or DST-i. Refer to
Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.
NOTES
•
Never turn the ignition to OFF or ACCESSORY during the update. If there is a problem with the update, leave
the ignition turned to ON.
•
To prevent control unit damage, do not operate anything electrical (headlights, audio system, brakes, A/C,
power windows, door locks, etc.) during the update.
•
Do not use the MongoosePro VCI tool.
7. Reset the throttle position learned values by referencing the throttle body removal and installation in the service
information, then do the PCM idle learn procedure. Refer to service information for additional instructions.
NOTE
More information on this procedure can be found in the Tech2Tech video titled, A Look at PCM Idle Learn.
END
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