Service Bulletin
February 16, 2017

15-024
05823 Version 3

Product Update: PCM Software Does Not Meet OBDII Regulations
Supersedes 15-024, dated June 26, 2015, to revise the information highlighted in yellow
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2015
TLX

Trim Level
L4 with 8-speed transmission

Vin Range
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility

REVISION SUMMARY
The recall number on the Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction certificate was changed.
BACKGROUND
The PCM software does not meet OBDII regulations.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the PCM software.
NOTE: This software update contains some shift quality changes. For more information on these changes, see
S/B 15-021, Transmission Slips or Shifts Hard When Cold.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles were sent a notification of this campaign.
You must do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new or used inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are
sold.
NOTE: For California dealers only, make sure to give your client a Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction
certificate. See REPAIR PROCEDURE for ordering information.
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 3.01.40 or later
Database update 25-May-2015 or later
HDS Software Version:
3.016.023 or later
Before beginning the repair, 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.
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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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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.
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 L4

Program ID
(or later)
A560

Program P/N
(or later)
37805-RDF-A560

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number

Description

Flat Rate Time

Template ID

Failed Part Number

1255A2

Update the PCM A/T software

0.2 hr

15-024N

37820-RDF-A54

Defect Code:

5YM00

Symptom Code: JQ800
Skill Level:

Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Update the PCM A/T software with the MVCI. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-026, Updating Control Units/Modules.
2. For California Residents Only: Fill out a Vehicle Emissions Recall - Proof of Correction certificate, and use JQ8
as the recall number. Give the certificate to your client, and advise them to keep it as proof that the product update
was completed. Your client will need to submit the certificate to the DMV only if the DMV requests it.
NOTE: If you need more certificates, contact Helm Inc. at 800-782-4356, and use reorder number Y0657.

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