NHTSA ID Number: 10118565
Manufacturer Communication Number: B17-011
TSB/Document Date: 2017-10-12
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.
Service Bulletin
17-011
October 6, 2017
07455 Version 3
Product Update: TLX 9-Speed Transmission Warmer
Supersedes 17-011, dated September 22, 2017, to revise the information highlighted in yellow
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2015–16
TLX
Trim
All with 9-speed A/T
VIN Range
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
REVISION SUMMARY
Under PARTS INFORMATION, several parts were added or removed. Additionally, some part numbers were changed.
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.
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
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 vehicle and based on your inspection, do one of the following:
• The transmission warmer is outside the affected date. No further action is needed.
• Replace the transmission warmer.
• Replace the transmission, radiator, thermostat, coolant reserve tank, all of the coolant hoses, ECT sensor (1 and 2)
O-rings (engine coolant temperature sensor), and flush the cooling system.
• Replace the short block, cylinder heads, transmission, radiator, thermostat, coolant reserve tank, all of the coolant
hoses, ECT sensor (1 and 2) O-rings (engine coolant temperature sensor), water passage, water connecting pipe,
and flush the heater core.
NOTE: Photos are required every time a transmission is replaced – see page 17. Any transmission replacement
claims that do not include the required photos may be subject to debit.
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
Vehicle is OK. No
further action
needed.
Good
Check the ATF warmer date.
No Good
Remove the ATF warmer and check
for leaks.
Does ATF warmer leak?
No
REPAIR PROCEDURE A
Replace the ATF warmer.
The repair is complete.
No
REPAIR PROCEDURE
A and B
- Replace transmission,
radiator, and hoses.
- Flush engine.
Yes
Did the engine overheat?
Yes
REPAIR PROCEDURE A and C
- Replace engine, transmission,
radiator, and hoses.
- Flush heater core.
End
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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Inspection Only (You cannot combine this LON with any others)
Operation
Number
2185B4
Description
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
Inspect the transmission
warmer manufacturing
date. Use this information
when the ATF warmer
date is outside affected
range and no further
action is needed.
0.2 hr
6ZF00
KG200
B17011A
06200-5J4-A71
Inspection and do REPAIR PROCEDURE A Only
Operation
Number
2180B2
Description
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
Inspect the vehicle and do
REPAIR PROCEDURE A
only.
2.1 hrs
6ZF00
KG200
B17011B
06200-5J4-A71
Replace: ATF Warmer
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Inspection and do REPAIR PROCEDURE A and REPAIR PROCEDURE B
NOTE: Photos must be submitted with any warranty claim where the transmission is replaced – see page XX. Any
transmission replacement claims that do not include the required photos may be subject to debit.
Operation
Number
2180B3
Description
Transmission
Replacement
Number
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
2WD BASE/TECH Inspect the vehicle and
start at REPAIR
PROCEDURE A and
also do REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
06200-5J4-A71RM
10.5
hrs
6ZF00
KG200
B17011C
06200-5J4-A71
06200-5J4-A81RM
10.5
hrs
6ZF00
KG200
B17011D
06200-5J4-A71
06200-5L9-A72RM
10.9
hrs
6ZF00
KG200
B17011E
06200-5J4-A71
06200-5L9-A81RM
10.9
hrs
6ZF00
KG200
B17011F
06200-5J4-A71
- Replace:
transmission, radiator,
and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes photos,
updating PCM/TCM,
idle learn and
alignment
2180B3
2WD ADV - Inspect the
vehicle and start at
REPAIR PROCEDURE
A and also do REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
- Replace:
transmission, radiator,
and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes photos,
updating PCM/TCM,
idle learn and
alignment
2180B4
AWD BASE/TECH Inspect the vehicle and
start at REPAIR
PROCEDURE A and
also do REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
- Replace: transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes photos,
updating PCM/TCM, idle
learn and alignment
2180B4
AWD ADV - Inspect the
vehicle and start at
REPAIR PROCEDURE
A and also do REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
- Replace: transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush engine
- Includes photos,
updating PCM/TCM, idle
learn and alignment
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Inspection and do REPAIR PROCEDURE A and REPAIR PROCEDURE C
NOTE: Photos must be submitted with any warranty claim where the transmission is replaced – see page 17. Any
transmission replacement claims that do not include the required photos may be subject to debit.
Operation
Number
2180B5
Description
Transmission
Replacement
Number
Flat
Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part
Number
2WD BASE/TECH Inspect the vehicle
and start at
REPAIR
PROCEDURE A
and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE C.
06200-5J4A71RM
12.7
hrs
6ZF00
KG200
B17011G
06200-5J4-A71
06200-5J4A81RM
12.7
hrs
6ZF00
KG200
B17011H
06200-5J4-A71
- Replace: engine,
transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush heater core
- Includes photos,
updating
PCM/TCM, idle
learn and alignment
2180B5
2WD ADV - Inspect
the vehicle and start
at REPAIR
PROCEDURE A
and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE C.
- Replace: engine,
transmission,
radiator, and hoses
- Flush heater core
- Includes photos,
updating
PCM/TCM, idle
learn and alignment
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Inspection and do REPAIR PROCEDURE A and REPAIR PROCEDURE C
2180B6
AWD BASE/TECH Inspect the vehicle
and start at REPAIR
PROCEDURE A
and do REPAIR
PROCEDURE C Replace: engine,
transmission,
radiator, and hoses
06200-5L9A72RM
13.1
hrs
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