NHTSA ID Number: 10057461
Manufacturer Communication Number: 13-042
TSB/Document Date: 2015-06-01
Summary
HONDA
2013 ACCORD, CIVIC , CROSSTOUR V6 2WD 4WD: THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REMOVE 2014 ACCORD PLUG-IN. THE MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P2176 DUE TO MISINTERPRETING THROTTLE POSITION SIGNALS SENSOR. *LJ
SB-10057461-4693
Service Bulletin
January 8, 2014
13-042
49461-01186 Version 2
MIL Comes ON With DTC P2176
(Supersedes 13-042, dated December 9, 2014, to revise the information highlighted in yellow)
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2013
Accord
Trim
ALL
VIN Range
ALL
2013
Civic
ALL Except Natural Gas
ALL
2013
Crosstour
V6 2WD
5J6TF1…DL000001 to 5J6TF1...DL001939
V6 4WD
5J6TF2…DL000001 to 5J6TF2...DL003311
REVISION SUMMARY
This bulletin was revised to remove 2014 Accord Plug-In.
SYMPTOM
The MIL comes on with DTC P2176 (throttle actuator control system idle position not learned).
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The PCM misinterprets the throttle position sensor signals and sets DTC P2176.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the PGM-FI software.
SOFTWARE INFORMATION
NOTE: Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from a failure to update the HDS or MVCI are not covered under
warranty.
MVCI Control Module (CM) Update:
Application (FW) Version 3.01.40 or later
Database Update 12-Nov-2014 or later
HDS Software Version:
3.015.023 or later.
Before beginning the repair, make sure that both the HDS and the MVCI are updated as listed above.
Do only the update listed in this service bulletin.
Check that the MVCI indicates the applicable program ID listed below (or a later program ID) as the Available
Updated when the update begins.
If the MVCI displays This vehicle does not need an update at this time during the update, the software for this
bulletin is already installed.
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.
© 2015 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved
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For more information about updating the HDS, the MVCI, and vehicle systems, refer to Service Bulletin 01-023,
Updating Control Units/Modules.
Accord L4
Accord V6
Civic
(except
Natural
Gas)
Civic Hybrid
Crosstour
V6
Program ID
(or later)
Program P/N
(or later)
A2A590
A2A690
A2A060
37805-5A2-A06
A2A160
37805-5A2-A16
A2A780
A2A880
A3L580
37805-5A3-L58
LX KL
A3L680
37805-5A3-L68
EX, EX-L,
EX-L Navi KL
Smart Entry
A3L780
37805-5A3-L78
LX-S KL
Sport KL
Paddle Shift
A3L880
37805-5A3-L88
EX, EX-L,
EX-L Navi KL
Paddle Shift/
Smart Entry
G0A570
37805-5G0-A57
EX-L KA
A/T
G0A670
37805-5G0-A67
Touring KA
A/T
G1L550
37805-5G1-L55
EX-L KL
A/T
G1L640
37805-5G1-L64
Touring KL
A/T
G0A760
37805-5G0-A76
EX-L KA
A/T
G1L740
37805-5G1-L74
EX-L KL
A/T
2-Door
4-Door
37805-5A2-A59
LX KA
37805-5A2-A69
EX, EX-L NAVI
KA
LX-S KA
LX, SPORT
KA
M/T
EX, EX-L,
EX-L Navi KA
EX KA
M/T
37805-5A2-A78
LX-S KA
Sport KA
Paddle Shift
37805-5A2-A88
EX, EX-L,
EX-L Navi KA
Paddle Shift/
Smart Entry
G2A050
37805-5G2-A05
EX-L
1AA090
37805-R1A-A09
DX, LX KA
DX, LX KA
1AA590
37805-R1A-A59
KA
KA
1YL410
37805-R1Y-L41
KL
1AA670
37805-R1A-A67
1YL960
37805-R1Y-L96
X0A140
37805-RX0-A14
W0A780
W0L760
Notes
Smart Entry
Smart Entry
6 M/T
KL
HF KA
HF KL
Si KA
Si KA
M/T
37805-RW0-A78
KA
37805-RW0-L76
KL
53A540
37805-R53-A54
EX, EX-L
A/T
2WD
53A750
37805-R53-A74
EX, EX-L
A/T
4WD
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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Model
Operation
Number
Accord L4
Flat Rate Time
Failed Part Number
125517
0.2 hr
37820-5A2-A82
Accord V6
125517
0.2 hr
37820-5G1-L55
Civic (except
Natural Gas)
125517
0.2 hr
37820-R1A-A58
Civic hybrid
125517
0.2 hr
37820-RW0-A78
Crosstour
125517
0.2 hr
37820-5A2-A53
Defect Code:
Description
Update the PGM-FI
software.
03214
Symptom Code: 03203
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
DIAGNOSIS
Review the PGM-FI freeze data with the HDS.
• If ECT Sensor 1 reads about 158° F (70° C), go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
• If ECT Sensor 1 does not read about 158° F (70° C), this service bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal
troubleshooting.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Update the PGM-FI software with the MVCI. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.
END
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