Service Bulletin
November 27, 2014

14-064
ATB 00174-01200 REV2 (1411)

Product Update: IMA Battery Software Update
Supersedes 14-064, dated October 3, 2014; see Revision Summary.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2011−12 CR-Z
2010−12 Insight

Trim
ALL
ALL

VIN Range
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility

REVISION SUMMARY
Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION the text “The normal warranty applies” was removed.
BACKGROUND
The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a
memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. Additionally, DTC P0A7F (Battery Module Deterioration)
may be stored.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign.
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 used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be repaired
before they are sold.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the IMA battery control module software.

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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.

© 2014 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

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 (FW) Version 3.01.40 or later
Database update 21-July-2014 or later
HDS Software Version:
3.015.006 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 Recommended
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
2010 Insight
2011 Insight
2012 Insight
2011 CR-Z with M/T
2011 CR-Z with CVT
2012 CR-Z with M/T
2012 CR-Z with CVT

Program ID (or later)
BJA060
BJA620
BJA550
TWA120
TWA620
TWA040
TWA540

Program P/N (or later)
1K101-RBJ-A060
1K101-RBJ-A620
1K101-RBJ-A550
1K101-RTW-A120
1K101-RTW-A620
1K101-RTW-A040
1K101-RTW-A540

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Year/Model

Operation
Number

2011−12 CR-Z
2010−12 Insight
Skill Level:

1255A5

Description
Update the IMA
battery control
module

Flat Rate
Time
0.3 hr

Defect
Code
5MV00

Symptom
Code

Template
ID

Failed Part
Number

JK400

14-064A

1K000-RTW-A01

JK500

14-064B

1K000-RBJ-A07

Repair Technician

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REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Connect the MVCI and check for the latest version of the IMA battery software.
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If the software is older than the listed software and no DTC is stored, go to step 2.
If the software is older than the listed software and DTC P0A7F is stored, clear it, then go to step 2.
If the vehicle has the latest software installed and DTC P0A7F is stored, replace the IMA battery module.

2. Update the battery control module software with the MVCI. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-026, Updating Control/Units
Module.
3. For California residents only: Fill out a Vehicle Emissions Recall – Proof of Correction certificate, and use JK4 for
CR-Z or JK5 for Insight as the recall number. Give the certificate to your customer, and advise him or her to keep it
as proof that the product update was completed. Your customer will need to submit this certificate to the DMV only if
the DMV requests it. If you need more certificates, use reorder number Y0657.

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