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Service Bulletin

July 25, 2015

15-038
02159 Version 1

Hesitation, Surge, High Idle, or Auto Idle Stop Does Not Work
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2015
TLX

Trim
V6 with A/T

VIN Range
ALL

SYMPTOM
The vehicle hesitates, surges, idles high, shifts hard, or auto idle stop does not work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The idle learn is unable to relearn its parameters when the CAN system is interrupted during an ECM, TCM, or control
unit update.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the PGM-FI software.
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 Version 3.01.42 or later
Database update 25-JUN-2015 or later
HOS Software Version:
3.016.033 or later
Before beginning the update, make sure that both the HDS and 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 01-026,
Updating Control Units/Modules.
Year/Model
Program ID
Program P/N
(or later)
(or later)
37805-5J2-A 750
2015 TLX AWD Tech
J2A750
37805-5J2-A850
2015 TLX AWD Advanced
J2A850
37805-5J2-A560
2015 TLX 2WD Tech
J2A560
37805-5J2-A660
2015 TLX 2WD Advanced
J2A660

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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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number

125517
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Description

Flat Rate Time

Template ID

Failed Part
Number

Update the PGM-FI software

0.2 hr

15-038N

37820-5J2-A84

Idle Learn - Add

0.1 hr

Defect Code:

03214

Symptom Code:

03217

Skill Level:

Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1.

Update the PGM-FI software with the MVCI. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-026, Updating Control Units/Modules.

2.

Do the idle learn procedure.

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