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Service Bulletin

August19,2015

15-040
02230 Version 1

Firm 2nd to 3rd Gear Upshifts Under Certain Driving Conditions
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
2015
2015

Model
TLX
TLX

Trim
V62WD
V6 SH-AWD

VIN Range
19UUB3 ... FA000001 to 19UUB3 ... FA007800
19UUB2 ... FA000001 to 19UUB2 ... FA022024

SYMPTOM
Under certain driving conditions some client may experience a firmer-than-expected upshift from 2nd to 3rd gear.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The TCM software is not optimized for a consistent 2nd to 3rd upshift under all conditions.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the TCM software to get optimal performance out of the transmission, clear any DTCs, and do the PCM idle
learn procedure.
NOTE: After completing the software update, check the Idle Learning signal in the PGM-FI Data List. if it reads NOT
COMPLETE, check the Target Idle Torque Correction Learning Value, If it reads 65 N·m (47.9 lb-ft) you need to
update the PCM, Refer to Service Bulletin 15-038, Hesitation, Surge, High Idle, or Auto Idle Stop Does Not Work, for
software update information. If the value reads 12 N·m (8.8 lb-ft), complete the idle learn as according to the service
information.
SOFTWARE INFORMATION
NOTE: Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from a failure to update the HOS or MVCI are not covered under
warranty.
MVCI Control Module (CM) Update:
Application (FW) Version 3.01.42 or later
Database Update 04-Aug-2015 or later
HOS Software Version:
3.016.042 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 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.

CLIENT 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 Acura automobile dealer.

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For more information about updating the HDS, the MVCI, and vehicle systems, refer to Service Bulletin 01-026,
Updating Control Units/Modules.
Year/Model
2015 TLX
2015 TLX
2015 TLX
2015 TLX

Trim
2WD Base/Tech
2WD Advance
AWD Base/Tech
AWDAdvance

Program ID (or later)
J43150
J43160
L93150
L93170

Program P/N (or later)
28101-5J4-3150
28101-5J4-3160
28101-5L9-3150
28101-5L9-3170

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.
Operation
Number

Description

2235A2

Update the TCM software and clear
any DTCs.

0.2 hr

Do the PCM idle learn procedure.

0.1 hr

A
Defect Code:

03214

Symptom Code:

03216

Skill Level:

Repair Technician

Flat Rate Time

Template ID

Failed Part Number

15-040N

06280-5L9-A52

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1.

Update the TCM software with the MVCI. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-026, Updating Control Units/Modules.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with auto idle stop, the MVCI may indicate error code 56 during the update. If you
see the error code, open the hood, disable auto idle stop using the switch in the center console area, and retry the
update again leaving the hood open.

2.

Clear any stored DTCs with the HOS.

3.

Do the PCM idle learn procedure. Refer to the service information.
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