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Service Bulletin

12-064

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January 20, 2017

2011 Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite - ALL
2012 Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite
- From VIN 5FNRL5 ... CB000001 thru 5FNRL5 ... CB056992

Surge, Hesitation, or Judder on Upshifts
(Supersedes 12-064, dated September 27, 2012, to revise the information marked by the black bar)

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REVISION SUMMARY

SOFTWARE INFORMATION

Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the failed
part number was changed.

NOTE: Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from
a failure to update the i-HDS or MVCI are not covered
under warranty.

BACKGROUND

MVCI Control Module (CM) Update:
Application Version 3.01.50 or later
Database update 13-Apr-2016 or later

A surge, hestitation, or judder may be felt after the
transmission shifts into 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear.

i-HDS Software Version:
3.019.012 or later

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Before beginning the repair, make sure that both
the i-HDS and MVCI are updated as listed above.

Update the A!T software or the PGM-FI software, then
if the vehicle is customer owned or previously owned,
replace the ATF.

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
Recommended Update when the update begins.

PARTS INFORMATION
Sealing Washer: PIN 90441-PK4-000
Drain Sealing Washer: PIN 90471-PX4-000

If the MVCI displays This vehicle does not need an
update at this time during the update, the software for

REQUIRED MATERIALS

this service bulletin is already installed.

Honda Genuine ATF DW-1: PIN 08200-9008
(Each vehicle that needs the ATF replaced will need 4
bottles).

For more information about updating the i-HDS, the
MVCI, and vehicle systems, refer to Service Bulletin
01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Year/Model

Software
System

The normal warranty applies.
OP#

Description

1255Cl
A

•

Update the A/T or PGM-FI software.

0.2

Replace the ATF.

0.3

Failed Part:

PIN 37805-RV0-405

Defect Code:

03214

Symptom Code:

03217

Skill Level:

Repair Technician

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Skill Level

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REPAIR

FRT

Program

ID
(or later)

Program P/N
(or later)

2011-12
Odyssey
(6A/T)*

AIT

V03050

37806-RV0-305

2011-12
Odyssey
(6A/T)**

PGM-FI

V04050

37805-RV0-405

*Keihin PCMs contain separate software programs for
the PGM-FI and A/T systems. Update only the A/T
system on these vehicles.
**Continental PCMs contain only one software program
that contains the software for both the PGM-FI and
A!T systems. Update the PGM-FI system on these
vehicles. For more information about these PCMs
and how they're different from PCMs by Keihin, refer
to the ServiceNews article "New PCM Supplier for
Odysseys and Pilots."

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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.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Update the PGM-FI or the A/T software. Refer to
Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/
Modules.
• If this is a customer owned or previously owned
vehicle, go to step 2.
• If the vehicle is new and/or unsold, do not
change the ATF.

2.

Start the engine, and let it warm up to operating
temperature (the radiator fan comes on), position
the vehicle on a lift, and tum the engine off.

3. Remove the ATF filler bolt and the sealing washer.
4. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely
supported.
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, then refill the transmission with
3.6 quarts of ATF DW-1 through the filler hole.
8.

Install the ATF filler bolt using a new sealing
washer, and torque it to 44 N·m (32 lb-ft).

9.

Check that the fluid is filled to the proper level.

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