NHTSA ID Number: 10152809
Manufacturer Communication Number: A18-137
TSB/Document Date: 2019-02-19
Summary
"Service bulletin - 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)."
28101-5CK-A04
PGM-FI
ANB540
37805-5AN-B54
TCU
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
PGM-FI
ANA150
37805-5AN-A15
2017 Civic (Sport 5-Door) (CVT) PGM-FI
ANA640
37805-5AN-A64
TCU
CKC040
28101-5CK-C04
PGM-FI
ANL640
37805-5AN-L64
TCU
CKC040
28101-5CK-C04
2017 Civic (Sport Touring 5Door)
PGM-FI
ANA850
37805-5AN-A85
TCU
CKC150
28101-5CK-C15
2018 Civic (Si 2-Door, 4-Door)
(M/T)
PGM-FI
AMA050
37805-5AM-A05
2018 Civic (EX 2-Door) (EX-T 4- PGM-FI
Door) (M/T)
AAA110
37805-5AA-A11
2018 Civic (EX 2-Door) (EX-T 4- PGM-FI
Door) (CVT)
TCU
AAA720
37805-5AA-A72
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (EX 2-Door) (EX-T 4- PGM-FI
Door)
TCU
AAL720
37805-5AA-L72
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (Touring 2-Door)
(EX-T w/ Honda
Sensing 4Door)
PGM-FI
AAA820
37805-5AA-A82
TCU
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (Touring 2-Door)
(EX-T w/ Honda
Sensing 4Door)
PGM-FI
AAL820
37805-5AA-L82
TCU
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2017 Civic (EX, EX-L 5-Door)
2017 Civic (EX, EX-L 5-Door)
2017 Civic (Sport 5-Door) (M/T)
2017 Civic (Sport 5-Door)
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Year/Model
Software
System
Program ID (or later)
Program P/N (or later)
2018 Civic (EX-A 4-Door)
PGM-FI
BAA510
37805-5BA-A51
TCU
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
PGM-FI
BAL410
37805-5BA-L41
TCU
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (EX w/ Honda![]()
Sensing 4-Door)
PGM-FI
AJA620
37805-5AJ-A62
TCU
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (EX w/ Honda![]()
Sensing 4-Door)
PGM-FI
AJL620
37805-5AJ-L62
TCU
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (EX Navigation 4Door)
PGM-FI
AJA520
37805-5AJ-A52
TCU
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (EX Navigation 4Door)
PGM-FI
AJL520
37805-5AJ-L52
TCU
GCA820
28101-5GC-A82
2018 Civic (LX 5-Door) (M/T)
PGM-FI
ANA040
37805-5AN-A04
2018 Civic (LX 5-Door) (CVT)
PGM-FI
ANA540
37805-5AN-A54
TCU
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
PGM-FI
ANL540
37805-5AN-L54
TCU
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
2018 Civic (LX w/ Honda
Sensing 5-Door)
PGM-FI
ANA750
37805-5AN-A75
TCU
CKA150
28101-5CK-A15
2018 Civic (LX w/ Honda
Sensing 5-Door)
PGM-FI
ANL750
37805-5AN-L75
TCU
CKA150
28101-5CK-A15
2018 Civic (EX, EX-L 5-Door)
PGM-FI
AN9540
37805-5AN-954
TCU
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
PGM-FI
ANB540
37805-5AN-B54
TCU
CKA040
28101-5CK-A04
2018 Civic (EX w/ Honda![]()
Sensing 5-Door)
PGM-FI
ANA950
37805-5AN-A95
TCU
CKA150
28101-5CK-A15
2018 Civic (EX w/ Honda
Sensing 5-Door)
PGM-FI
ANA950
37805-5AN-L95
TCU
CKA150
28101-5CK-A15
2018 Civic (Sport 5-Door) (M/T)
PGM-FI
ANA150
37805-5AN-A15
2018 Civic (EX-A 4-Door)
2018 Civic (LX 5-Door)
2018 Civic (EX, EX-L 5-Door)
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Year/Model
Software
System
Program ID (or later)
Program P/N (or later)
ANA640
37805-5AN-A64
TCU
CKC040
28101-5CK-C04
PGM-FI
ANL640
37805-5AN-L64
TCU
CKC040
28101-5CK-C04
2018 Civic (Sport Touring 5Door)
PGM-FI
ANA950
37805-5AN-A95
TCU
CKC150
28101-5CK-C15
2018 Civic (Sport Touring 5Door)
PGM-FI
ANL850
37805-5AN-L85
TCU
CKC150
28101-5CK-C15
2018 Civic (Sport 5-Door) (CVT) PGM-FI
2018 Civic (Sport 5-Door)
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Reset maintenance minder main code A. Refer to the service information.
2. Drain and refill the engine oil. Do not replace the oil filter.
3. Connect a fully charged jumper battery to the vehicle and leave it connected during the entire procedure to maintain
steady voltage.
4. Connect the i-HDS and click on the Body Electrical. From there, select HVAC and open Data List/Snapshot to
check if the A/C control unit has been updated. One of three options will appear; Not Complete, Completed, or Not
Applicable.
•
If it reads Completed or Not Applicable, skip to step 6.
•
If it reads Not Complete, go to step 5.
5. Update the A/C control unit.
NOTE
Make sure that both the power switch and ignition are OFF before you continue.
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5.1. Empty the glove box and lower it to expose the A/C control unit on the right-hand side.
5.2. Disconnect the 32 pin connector from the A/C control unit and plug in the sub cable.
5.3. Plug the A/C reflash sub cable to the A/C CPU reflash cable.
5.4. Plug the A/C CPU reflash cable to the tool.
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5.5. Connect the A/C CPU reflash cable to the OBD2 connector to supply power to the tool.
5.6. Turn the power switch to ON. A solid green LED should come on.
NOTE
If the green LED starts flashing, there might be an issue with the tool. Use a different or known good cable or
tool as needed and try again.
5.7. Once the solid green LED is on, press the black "start" button on the right-hand side to start the rewriting
process.
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5.8. A solid yellow LED should appear, which means that the tool is rewriting the A/C control unit.
NOTE
If the yellow LED is flashing, the vehicle may have been repaired previously, is ineligible for the repair, or the
sub cable is worn out. If the sub cable is worn out, replace it and try again. The 32 pin connector on the sub
cable is expected to last about 50 connections.
5.9. Once complete, a solid blue LED should come on, which means the procedure is complete.
NOTE
If the blue LED is flashing, the update has failed. Power off the tool and repeat the procedure again. If the
error is consistent, replace the sub cable and try again. The 32 pin connector on the sub cable is expected to
last about 50 connections..
5.10. Turn the tool OFF, disconnect it from the vehicle, connect the factory harness to the A/C control unit, and
install the glove box.
NOTE
If you have questions or concerns with the tool, please call Special Tools Hotline at (800) 346-6327.
NOTES
•
Never turn the ignition to OFF or ACCESSORY during the update. If there is a problem with the update, leave
the ignition turned to ON.
•
To prevent control unit damage, do not operate anything electrical (headlights, audio system, brakes, A/C,
power windows, door locks, etc.) during the update.
•
Do not use the MongoosePro VCI tool.
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6. Update the PGM-FI and TCM software using the i-HDS J2534 rewrite software with the MVCI or DST-i. Refer to
Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.
7. Reset the throttle position learned values by referencing the throttle body removal and installation in the service
information, then do the PCM idle learn procedure. Refer to service information for additional instructions.
NOTE
More information on this procedure can be found in the Tech2Tech video titled, A Look at PCM Idle Learn.
END
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TSB/Document ID: A18-137
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2019-02-01
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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