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Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
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Product Improvement: 2022 Pilot, Ridgeline PGM-FI Idle Stop Software Update
11
2022
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29
2022
DATE: March 11, 2022
TO:
All Honda Sales, Service, & Parts Managers, and Personnel
FROM: Brad Ortloff, Manager of Auto Campaigns and Recalls
Re:
Product Improvement: 2022 Pilot, Ridgeline PGM-FI Idle Stop So ware Update
Today, March 11, 2022, American Honda is announcing a product improvement campaign (PIC) for certain
2022 Pilot TrailSport and Ridgeline vehicles to update the PGM-FI so ware that affects the idle stop
opera on under certain condi ons. Perform an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your
inventory are affected.
American Honda requests that all vehicles be updated prior to sale to ensure customer confidence and
sa sfac on.
BACKGROUND
American Honda is providing this so ware for affected vehicles to update the PGM-FI so ware. This
change corrects so ware se ngs that inhibit idle stop func onality a er a certain number of start
cycles, thus ensuring that your vehicle will maintain fuel economy performance. This so ware also
includes MID messaging consistent with these changes, with instruc ons to visit the dealer for
maintenance (as appropriate).
REPAIR
Update the PGM-FI so ware.
SOFTWARE
So ware will be available at me of launch.
PARTS
There are no parts needed for this campaign.
TOOLS
There are no special tools needed for this campaign.
SERVICE BULLETIN
Service Bulle n 22-007, Product Improvement: 2022 Mul -Model PGM-FI Idle Stop So ware Update,has posted
to the Service Informa on System (SIS) as of March 11, 2022. It includes so ware, repair, and warranty
informa on related to this campaign.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
There is no customer no fica on planned for this PIC.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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This PIC so ware update is to be performed during any service visit regardless of their reason for a
visit. Please advise the customer of this PIC at the me of their visit.
As always, be sure to perform an iN VIN status inquiry for all vehicles passing through your dealership
to determine eligibility for any open campaigns.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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