Service Bulletin
February 1, 2019

18-137
Version 6

Product Update: 2016-18 Civic: Software and A/C Control Unit Update;
DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, or P0172
Supersedes 18-137, dated January 11, 2019, to revise the information highlighted in yellow
REVISION SUMMARY
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Under PARTS INFORMATION, parts were added

•

TOOL INFORMATION section was added

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Under WARRANTY INFORMATION, flat rate time was updated

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Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, information was updated

AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year

Model

Trim

VIN Range

2016

Civic

EX, EX-L, Touring (2-Door, 4Door)

Check the iN VIN status for eligibility.

2017

Civic

EX, Touring, Si (2-Door, 4Door)

Check the iN VIN status for eligibility.

2017

Civic

LX, LX With Honda Sensing,
Check the iN VIN status for eligibility.
EX, Sport, EX-L, Sport Touring
(5-Door)

2018

Civic

EX, Touring, Si (2-Door)

Check the iN VIN status for eligibility.

2018

Civic

EX, EX With Honda Sensing,
EX-T, EX-A, Si (4-Door)

Check the iN VIN status for eligibility.

2018

Civic

LX,LX With Honda Sensing,
EX, EX With Honda Sensing,
Sport, EX-L, Sport Touring (5Door)

Check the iN VIN status for eligibility.

BACKGROUND
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability issues which may result in DTCs P0300 (random
misfire detected), P0301 (No. 1 cylinder misfire detected), P0302 (No. 2 cylinder misfire detected), P0303 (No. 3
cylinder misfire detected), P0304 (No. 4 cylinder misfire detected), or P0172 (fuel system too rich).

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.
©

2019 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved

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CUSTOMER 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.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Reset the maintenance minder, and replace only the engine oil without replacing the oil filter. Clear any DTCs, and
update the PGM-FI, TCU, and A/C control unit software. Reset the throttle position learned values, and do the PCM idle
learn procedure.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
If you did Service Bulletin 18-137 prior to February 1st, 2019, use the Warranty Claim Information provided on
page 3 that is shaded in grey.
Use this warranty information if your dealership participates in the bulk oil program.
Operation
Number

Description

Flat Rate
Time

Defect
Code

Symptom
Code

Template
ID

Failed Part Number

1245B2

Reset the maintenance
minder. Update the
PGM-FI, TCU, and A/C
control unit software.
Replace the engine oil,
and do the throttle
position reset and the
PCM idle learn
procedure.

0.7 hr

6DV00

B3P00

A18137G

37805-5BA-A51

Use this warranty information if your dealership does not participate in the bulk oil program.
Operation
Number

Description

Flat Rate
Time

Defect
Code

Symptom
Code

Template
ID

Failed Part Number

1245B2

Reset the maintenance
minder. Update the
PGM-FI, TCU, and A/C
control unit software.
Replace the engine oil,
and do the throttle
position reset and the
PCM idle learn
procedure.

0.7 hr

6DV00

B3P00

A18137H

37805-5BA-A51

Skill Level: Repair Technician

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If you did Service Bulletin 18-137 prior to February 1st, 2019, use the Warranty Claim Information provided
below that is shaded in grey.
Use this warranty information if your dealership participates in the bulk oil program.

Use this warranty information if your dealership does not participate in the bulk oil program.

For your reference, these are the parts that were needed to complete the old repair procedure:
•

Non- Dual Zone A/C Control Unit, 79610-TBA-A51

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Dual Zone A/C Control Unit, 79610-TBC-A51

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PARTS INFORMATION
Part Name

Part Number

Quantity

Drain Plug Washer (14 mm)

94109-14000

1

TOOL INFORMATION
Part Name

Part Number

Quantity

A/C Control Unit Reflash Kit

070AL-TBAA100

1

NOTE
The box that the tool will arrive in has a part number of 070AL-TBAA1Z0. This box will contain two A/C Control Unit
Reflash Kits and two spare A/C Reflash Sub Cables (P/N 07AAJ-TBAA110) to be used for this campaign.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
Part Name

Part Number

Quantity

0W-20 (Bulk Oil Participants) (gallons)

FS020-BAS-N0L

1

0W-20 (Non-Bulk Oil Participants) (quarts)

08798-9063

4

A/C Reflash Sub Cable

07AAJ-TBAA110

1 (One sub cable will repair
about 50 vehicles)

NOTE
The A/C Reflash Sub Cable is listed under MATERIAL INFORMATION section so that dealers can receive the correct
reimbursement for each repair. Each repair can be reimbursed for 1/50th of the price of a replacement sub cable.
Dealers deciding not to use a template to file claims can be reimbursed for the sub cable by selecting "OTHERS" in the
Material Type drop-down, enter the part number (P/N 07AAJ-TBAA110), a quantity of one, and $0.24 in the unit price
field. If you are experiencing issues stated in the REPAIR PROCEDURE, order a new sub cable through the parts
system, which will be good up to 50 uses.

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SOFTWARE INFORMATION
NOTE
Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from a failure to update the i-HDS are not covered under warranty.
i-HDS Software Version: 1.004.060 or later
J2534 Software Information:
•

PC Application Version 1.1.0.6 or later

•

Database update 27-DEC-2018 or later

Before beginning the repair, make sure that both the i-HDS and J2534 software are updated as listed above.
Do only the update listed in this service bulletin.
To update the software, you must use the MVCI or the DST-i interface in conjunction with the J2534 Rewrite PC
application on the i-HDS.
For more information about updating the i-HDS, the MVCI, and vehicle systems, refer to service bulletin 01-023,
Updating Control Units/Modules.
Year/Model

Software
System

Program ID (or later)

Program P/N (or later)

2016 Civic (EX 2-Door, 4-Door)

PGM-FI

AAA580

37805-5AA-A58

TCU

CGA080

28101-5CG-A08

2016 Civic (Touring 2-Door, 4Door)

PGM-FI

AAA680

37805-5AA-A68

TCU

CGA080

28101-5CG-A08

2016 Civic (EX 2-Door, 4-Door)

PGM-FI

AAL590

37805-5AA-L59

TCU

CGA080

28101-5CG-A08

2016 Civic (Touring 2-Door, 4Door)

PGM-FI

AAL690

37805-5AA-L69

TCU

CGA080

28101-5CG-A08

2017 Civic (EX 2-Door, 4-Door)
(M/T)

PGM-FI

AAA070

37805-5AA-A07

2017 Civic (EX 2-Door, 4-Door)
(CVT)

PGM-FI

AAA580

37805-5AA-A58

TCU

CGA080

28101-5CG-A08

2017 Civic (EX 2-Door, 4-Door)

PGM-FI

AAL590

37805-5AA-L59

TCU

CGA080

28101-5CG-A08

2017 Civic (Touring 2-Door, 4Door)

PGM-FI

AAA680

37805-5AA-A68

TCU

CGA080

28101-5CG-A08

2017 Civic (Touring 2-Door, 4Door)

PGM-FI

AAL690

37805-5AA-L69

TCU

CGA080

28101-5CG-A08

2017 Civic (Si 2-Door, 4-Door)
(M/T)

PGM-FI

AMA050

37805-5AM-A05

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Year/Model

Software
System

Program ID (or later)

Program P/N (or later)

2017 Civic (LX 5-Door) (M/T)

PGM-FI

AMA040

37805-5AN-A04

2017 Civic (LX 5-Door) (CVT)

PGM-FI

ANA540

37805-5AN-A54

TCU

CKA040

28101-5CK-A04

2017 Civic (LX w/Honda
Sensing 5-Door)

PGM-FI

ANA750

37805-5AN-A75

TCU

CKA150

28101-5CK-A15

2017 Civic (LX 5-Door)

PGM-FI

ANL540

37805-5AN-L54

TCU

CKA040

28101-5CK-A04

PGM-FI

AN9540

37805-5AN-954

TCU

CKA040