NHTSA ID Number: 10118215
Manufacturer Communication Number: B17-010
TSB/Document Date: 2017-10-04
Summary
Service bulletin - Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement. These vehicles previously had the transmission replaced because the transmission warmers leaked. In rare cases, these vehicles may have also overheated but because the issue was under investigation, a standard repair procedure hadn?t been developed. Further action is needed before the vehicle is completely repaired.
Service Bulletin
17-010
September 22, 2017
06889 Version 2
Product Update: MDX 9-Speed Transmission Warmer (Transmission
Previously Replaced for Transmission Warmer Leaking)
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2016
MDX
Trim
All
VIN Range
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
BACKGROUND
Some 9-speed transmission warmers were improperly manufactured and allow the engine coolant and ATF to mix. If the
fluids mix, the engine and transmission may be permanently damaged and require replacement. These vehicles
previously had the transmission replaced because the transmission warmers leaked. In rare cases, these vehicles may
have also overheated but because the issue was under investigation, a standard repair procedure hadn’t been
developed. Further action is needed before the vehicle is completely repaired.
Make sure you review this bulletin in its entirety before starting. There are multiple repairs available and the correct one
for the vehicle you are working on is based on your inspection and client interview responses.
CLIENT NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be sent 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 new or used vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before
they are sold.
SERVICE ADVISOR
Ask the client if the vehicle overheated, for example, if the MID showed a message Stop Driving Engine Temperature
Too Hot or there was steam from under the hood. Other signs include coolant leaking from the radiator cap or the
coolant reserve tank.
OR
The vehicles in this campaign had the transmission previously replaced. The vehicle may have overheated due to the
warmer leaking on the previous repair; ask the client if the vehicle overheated before the transmission was replaced.
This will help your technician decide what repair needs to be done.
Write down the client responses on the RO.
NOTE: Any engine replaced without this documentation on the signed RO will be subject to debit.
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.
© 2017 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the warmer, and based on your inspection and interview with the client, do one of the following:
• Replace the transmission warmer, replace the radiator, coolant hoses, thermostat, coolant reserve tank,
2 ECT sensor (1 and 2) O-rings, and flush the cooling system.
• Replace the transmission, radiator, coolant hoses, thermostat, coolant reserve tank, 2 ECT sensor (1 and 2)
O-rings, and flush the cooling system.
• Replace the short block, cylinder heads, radiator, thermostat, coolant reserve tank, all of the coolant hoses, 2 ECT
sensor (1 and 2) O-rings, water passage, water connecting pipe, and flush the heater core.
• Replace the radiator, coolant hoses, thermostat, coolant reserve tank, 2 ECT sensor (1 and 2) O-rings, and flush
the cooling system.
• Replace the short block, cylinder heads, transmission, radiator, thermostat, coolant reserve tank, all of the coolant
hoses, 2 ECT sensor (1 and 2) O-rings, water passage, water connecting pipe, and flush the heater core.
The flowchart below provides a summary to help navigate the inspection and repair procedure. Make sure you read the
service bulletin steps thoroughly for the detailed repair information.
Start
REPAIR PROCEDURE A
- Replace radiator and
hoses
- Flush engine
No
Did the vehicle
overheat?
Good
Check the ATF warmer date.
Yes
No Good
REPAIR PROCEDURE B
Replace the engine,
radiator, and hoses
-Flush heater core
Remove the ATF warmer and
check for leaks.
REPAIR PROCEDURE A
- Replace the ATF warmer if the
date is within affected range.
- Flush engine
No
Does ATF warmer leak?
No
Did the vehicle overheat?
Yes
REPAIR PROCEDURE B
- Replace engine, radiator, and
hoses.
- Replace the ATF warmer if the
date is within affected range.
- Flush heater core
Yes
Did the vehicle overheat?
No
REPAIR PROCEDURE C
- Replace transmission, radiator,
and hoses.
- Flush engine.
Yes
REPAIR PROCEDURE D
- Replace engine, transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush heater core
End
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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
NOTE:
• Very few engine blocks should be replaced because of overheating. Replaced engine blocks may be called in to
validate damage to the original block.
• Replacement of the engine block and/or transmission requires DPSM authorization.
Inspection and REPAIR PROCEDURE A - ALL
Operation
Number
2185A9
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
Inspect the ATF warmer
manufacture date, check
engine for overheating
and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE A
3.7 hrs
6ZF00
KG600
17-010M
06200-5NB-A58
3.7 hrs
6ZF00
KG600
17-010N
06200-5NB-A58
- Replace radiator and
hoses
- Flush engine
2185A9
Inspect the ATF warmer
manufacture date, check
engine for overheating
and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE A
- Replace radiator and
hoses
- Flush engine
A
Add if ATF warmer
tested because of
manufacture date.
2.1 hrs
- Includes replace or
install ATF warmer
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Inspection and REPAIR PROCEDURE B - 2WD
Operation
Number
2185B0
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
2WD - Inspect the ATF
warmer manufacture
date, check engine for
overheating and do
REPAIR PROCEDURE B
12.2 hrs
6ZF00
KG600
17-010O
06200-5NB-A58
6ZF00
KG600
17-010P
06200-5NB-A58
-Replace engine,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush heater core
- Includes updating
PCM/TCM, idle learn,
and alignment
A
2185B0
Add if the ATF warmer
was tested and
reinstalled.
0.9 hr
2WD - Inspect the ATF
warmer manufacture
date, check engine for
overheating and do
REPAIR PROCEDURE B
12.2 hrs
-Replace engine,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush heater core
- Includes updating
PCM/TCM, idle learn,
and alignment
A
Add if the ATF warmer
was tested and
replaced.
0.9 hr
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Inspection and REPAIR PROCEDURE B - AWD
2185B1
AWD - Inspect the ATF
warmer manufacture
date, check engine for
overheating and do
REPAIR PROCEDURE B
12.6 hrs
6ZF00
KG600
17-010Q
06200-5NB-A58
6ZF00
KG600
17-010R
06200-5NB-A58
- Replace engine,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush heater core
- Includes updating
PCM/TCM, idle learn,
and alignment
A
2185B1
Add if the ATF warmer
was tested and
reinstalled.
0.9 hr
AWD - Inspect the ATF
warmer manufacture
date, check engine for
overheating and do
REPAIR PROCEDURE B
12.6 hrs
- Replace engine,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush heater core
- Includes updating
PCM/TCM, idle learn,
and alignment
A
Add if the ATF warmer
was tested and
replaced.
0.9 hr
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Inspection and REPAIR PROCEDURE C – 2WD
NOTE:
• Very few engine blocks should be replaced because of overheating. Replaced engine blocks may be called in to
validate damage to the original block.
• Replacement of the engine block and/or transmission requires DPSM authorization.
Operation
Number
2185B2
Description
Transmission
Replacement
Number
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
2WD - Inspect the
ATF warmer
manufacture date
and check engine
for overheating
and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE C
06200-5NB-A58RM
10.5
hrs
6ZF00
KG600
17-010S
06200-5NB-A58
06200-5NB-A58RM
10.5
hrs
6ZF00
KG600
47-010S
06200-5NB-A58
- Replace
transmission,
radiator, and
hoses
-Flush engine
- Includes
updating
PCM/TCM, idle
learn, and
alignment
2185B2
2WD - Inspect the
ATF warmer
manufacture date
and check engine
for overheating
and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE C
- Replace
transmission,
radiator, and
hoses
-Flush engine
- Includes
updating
PCM/TCM, idle
learn, and
alignment
A
Add if the vehicle
has an accessory
external
transmission
cooler with
REPAIR
PROCEDURE C
0.9 hr
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Inspection and REPAIR PROCEDURE C – 2WD with ACC
2185B2
2WD with ACC Inspect the ATF
warmer
manufacture date
and check engine
for overheating
and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE C
06200-5NB-A68RM
10.5
hrs
6ZF00
KG600
57-010S
06200-5NB-A58
06200-5NB-A68RM
10.5
hrs
6ZF00
KG600
27-010S
06200-5NB-A58
06200-5NB-A68RM
0.9 hr
- Replace
transmission,
radiator, and
hoses
-Flush engine
- Includes
updating
PCM/TCM, idle
learn, and
alignment
2185B2
2WD with ACC Inspect the ATF
warmer
manufacture date
and check engine
for overheating
and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE C
- Replace
transmission,
radiator, and
hoses
-Flush engine
- Includes
updating
PCM/TCM, idle
learn, and
alignment
A
Add if the vehicle
has an accessory
external
transmission
cooler with
REPAIR
PROCEDURE C
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Inspection and REPAIR PROCEDURE C – 2WD with ACC and Idle-stop
2185B2
2WD with ACC
and Idle-stop Inspect the ATF
warmer
manufacture date
and check engine
for overheating
and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE C
06200-5NB-A78RM
10.5
hrs
6ZF00
KG600
67-010S
06200-5NB-A58
06200-5NB-A78RM
10.5
hrs
6ZF00
KG600
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