Service Bulletin

16-013

April 26, 2018

08946 Version 5

High Pressure Fuel Pump Chirps
Supersedes 16-013, dated November 14, 2017, to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
2016–18
Pilot
2017–19
Ridgeline
2018–19
Odyssey

Trim
ALL
ALL
ALL

VIN Range
ALL
ALL
ALL

REVISION SUMMARY
• Under AFFECTED VEHICLES, the 2018 Pilot, 2019 Ridgeline, and 2019 Odyssey was added.
• Under PARTS INFORMATION, a part number was revised.
SYMPTOM
There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
NOTE: This noise does not impact pump, engine function, or reliability.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the high pressure fuel pump.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name

Part Number

Quantity

Fuel Joint Pipe Set

16012-R9P-315

1

High Pressure Fuel Pump

16790-RLV-305

1

Retainer

17711-S0X-931

1

EGR Pipe Seal

17103-RLV-A01

2

Intake Manifold Gasket

17101-RLV-A01

6

Throttle Body Gasket

17102-RLV-A01

1

Intake Manifold Gasket

17065-R9P-A01

1

Intake Manifold Gasket

17055-R9P-A01

1

EGR Pipe Gasket

18716-RB0-G01

1

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.

© 2018 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved

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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation
Number

Description

Flat Rate
Time

Defect
Code

Symptom
Code

Template ID

Failed Part
Number

1211U6

Pilot and Ridgeline

1.6 hrs

03214

04201

16-013A

16790-5J6-305

1.1 hrs

03214

04201

16-013B

16790-5J6-305

Replace the high
pressure fuel pump.
1211U6

Odyssey
Replace the high
pressure fuel pump

Skill Level:

Repair Technician

DIAGNOSIS
1. With the hood open, listen for chirping with the engine warmed up.

•
•

If the noise is coming from the high pressure fuel pump, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
If the noise is not coming from the high pressure fuel pump, continue with normal troubleshooting.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Due to the high pressure, see service information.
2. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (DTC). See service information.
3. Remove the intake manifold and intake manifold base. See service information.
4. Remove the high pressure fuel pump cover.

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5. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover.

6. Disconnect the quick connect fitting.
7. Remove the fuel joint pipe.
8. Disconnect the high pressure fuel pump connector.

9. Remove the bolts by loosening them alternately, then remove the high pressure fuel pump and the roller.
10. Rotate the crankshaft and check the high pressure fuel pump cam for pits, scores, and excessive wear. If needed,
replace the rear camshaft.

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11. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC).
12. Install the roller onto the high pressure fuel pump cam.

13. Set the gauge on the roller and hold it, then set the dial to zero.
14. Rotate the crankshaft 720° and measure the three cam lobes height. If the cam lobes are excessively worn, replace
the rear camshaft.
NOTE: The high pressure fuel pump cam has three cam lobes. Cam Lobe Height Standard (New): 0.236 in
(6.0 mm)
15. Set the No. 1 piston at top dead center (TDC).
16. Check the position of the cam that drives the high pressure fuel pump as shown.

17. Coat the roller, O-ring, cam and around the bore of the lifter with clean engine oil.

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18. Install the roller and the high pressure fuel pump. Install the bolts loosely by hand in an alternate pattern. Connect
the connector.
NOTE: Failure to install a new fuel joint pipe will cause fuel leaks.
19. Lubricate the top of the new fuel joint pipe and the threaded area of the fuel rails and the high pressure fuel pump
with polyethylene glycol included in the new fuel joint pipe kit.
NOTE: Do not reuse the fuel joint pipe.

20. Tighten the fuel joint pipe nuts by hand until the end of the joint pipe is seated on the fuel rails and high pressure
fuel pump.

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21. Set the fuel joint pipe bracket on the cylinder head and loosely install the bolts
22. Tighten the high pressure fuel pump mounting bolts to the specified torque.

23. Tighten the fuel joint pipe bracket mounting bolts and the fuel joint pipe nuts to the specified torque in the numbered
sequence shown.
NOTE:
• A crowfoot-type special tool increases the torque applied by the torque wrench. Refer to Torque Specifications
for details on how to recalculate the torque wrench setting.
• Failure to tighten the fuel joint pipe nuts to the proper torque will cause a fuel leak.
24. Connect the quick-connect fitting and install the quick-connect fitting cover.
25. Set the power mode to ON, but do not start the engine. After the fuel pump runs for about two seconds, the fuel line
will be pressurized. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leakage.
26. Install the high pressure fuel pump cover and torque it to 12 N·m (9 lb-ft).

27. Install the intake base and intake manifold.
END

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