Service Bulletin

15-086

December 15, 2015

02936 Version 1

Vibration While Driving Under Light Acceleration
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2012–14
CR-V

Trim
ALL

VIN Range
ALL

BACKGROUND
A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration.
CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the A/T software and replace the ATF.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name

Part Number

Quantity

Drain Sealing Washer

90471-PX4-000

1

Part Name

Part Number

Quantity

ATF DW-1

08200-9008

3

REQUIRED MATERIALS

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation
Number

Description

Flat Rate
Time

Defect
Code

Symptom
Code

Template ID

Failed Part
Number

2235A5

Update the A/T software.
Replace the A/T fluid.

0.5 hr

03214

03217

15-086A

37820-R5A-305

Skill Level: Repair Technician

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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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 Version: V3.01.50 or later
Database update: 23-Nov-2015 or later
HDS Software Version:
3.017.012 or later
Before beginning the update, 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 Update
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
service bulletin is already installed.
For more information about updating the HDS, the MVCI, and vehicle systems, refer to Service Bulletin 01-023,
Updating Control Units/Modules.
Year/Model
Program ID (or later)
Program P/N (or later)
2012 AWD
5A3160
37805-R5A-3160
2012 2WD
5AA250
37805-R5A-A250
2013 AWD
5AA150
37805-R5A-A150
2013 2WD
5AA050
37805-R5A-A050
2014 AWD
5AA350
37805-R5A-A350
2014 2WD
5AA250
37805-R5A-A250
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Update the A/T software. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.
2. Start the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on). Position the vehicle on a
lift and turn the engine off.
3. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
4. Remove the ATF drain cover.
5. Remove the drain plug and drain the ATF.
6. Reinstall the drain plug using a new drain sealing washer and torque it to 49 N·m (36 lb-ft).
7. Lower the vehicle and remove the ATF dipstick (yellow loop) and refill the transmission with DW-1 fluid through the
filler hole.
8. Check that the fluid is filled to the proper level.

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
2WD

2.2 L (2.3 US qt) at change

AWD

2.6 L (2.7 US qt) at change

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