NHTSA ID Number: 10153446
Manufacturer Communication Number: A19-012
TSB/Document Date: 2019-02-21
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) or a whirling noise coming from the engine compartment.
Service Bulletin
19-012
February 15, 2019
Version 1
2016-18 Civic 1.5L: Software Update with A/C Control Unit Update;
DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, or P0172
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Year
Model
VIN Range
2016-18
Civic
ALL with 1.5L Engine
ALL
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) or a whirling noise
coming from the engine compartment.
NOTE
Check the VIN of the vehicle to see if 18-137 applies. If it applies, go to 18-137 and perform the procedure. If it has
already been completed and misfire DTCs are set, go to SPARK PLUG INSPECTION PROCEDURE.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
There is a problem with the ECU software.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If 18-137 applies, perform that affected bulletin first. If 18-137 does not apply and misfire or fuel system too rich DTCs
are set, do REPAIR PROCEDURE A. If there is a whirling noise coming from the engine compartment, do REPAIR
PROCEDURE B.
In some cases, misfire DTCs may return. If that happens, go to SPARK PLUG INSPECTION PROCEDURE.
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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WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
NOTES
•
DTC is required with claim submission.
•
Since the templates below do not include oil, Non-Bulk oil and Bulk oil dealers must add the correct
information into the Required Material section of your claim.
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
1245A7
Reset the maintenance
minder. Update the
PGM-FI and TCU
software. Replace the
oil and do a throttle
position reset and PCM
idle learn procedure
(A/C control unit
replacement not
necessary).
0.6 hr
03214
09107
A19012A
37805-5PA-A85
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
1245A6
Reset the maintenance 0.8 hr
minder. Update the
PGM-FI and TCU
software. Replace the
oil and do a throttle
position reset and PCM
idle learn procedure.
Replace the A/C control
unit (Dual Zone).
03214
09107
A19012B
37805-5PA-A85
Operation
Number
Description
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
1245A6
Reset the maintenance 0.8 hr
minder. Update the
PGM-FI and TCU
software. Replace the
oil and do a throttle
position reset and PCM
idle learn procedure.
Replace the A/C control
unit (Non Dual Zone).
03214
09107
A19012C
37805-5PA-A85
Flat Rate
Time
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NOTE
Use the following template if the spark plugs were replaced.
Since the templates below do not include oil, Non-Bulk oil and Bulk oil dealers must add the correct information
into the Required Material section of your claim.
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
1245A6
Reset the maintenance
minder. Update the
PGM-FI and TCU
software. Replace the
oil and do a throttle
position reset and the
PCM idle learn
procedure. Replace the
A/C control unit (Dual
Zone).
0.8 hr
03214
09107
A19012D
37805-5PA-A85
A
Spark plugs (All except 0.2 hr
Si)(inspection or
replacement).
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
1245A6
Reset the maintenance
minder. Update the
PGM-FI and TCU
software. Replace the
oil and do a throttle
position reset and the
PCM idle learn
procedure. Replace the
A/C control unit (Dual
Zone).
0.8 hr
03214
09107
A19012E
37805-5PA-A85
A
Spark plugs (Si only)
(inspection or
replacement).
0.2 hr
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Since the templates below do not include oil, Non-Bulk oil and Bulk oil dealers must add the correct information
into the Required Material section of your claim.
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
1245A6
Reset the maintenance 0.8 hr
minder. Update the
PGM-FI and TCU
software. Replace the
oil and do a throttle
position reset and PCM
idle learn procedure.
Replace the A/C control
unit (Non Dual Zone).
03214
09107
A19012F
37805-5PA-A85
A
Spark plugs (inspection
or replacement).
0.2 hr
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
1245A7
Reset the maintenance
minder. Update the
PGM-FI and TCU
software. Replace the
oil and do a throttle
position reset and PCM
idle learn procedure.
(A/C control unit
replacement not
necessary).
0.6 hr
03214
09107
A19012G
37805-5PA-A85
A
Spark plugs (inspection
or replacement).
0.2 hr
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
117160
Spark plugs (All except 0.3 hr
Si). (Inspection only)
(Admin Included)
03214
09107
A19012H
12290-5PA-A01
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
117160
Spark plugs (Si only).
(Inspection only)
(Admin Included)
0.3 hr
03214
09107
A19012I
12290-5PA-A01
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
117160
Spark plugs (All except 0.3 hr
Si). (Inspect and
replace) (Admin
Included)
03214
09107
A19012J
12290-5PA-A01
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Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
117160
Spark plugs (Si only).
(Inspect and replace)
(Admin Included)
0.3 hr
03214
09107
A19012K
12290-5PA-A01
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
Failed Part Number
03214
09107
A19012L
37805-5PA-A85
NOTE
Use the following template if the camshafts were only inspected.
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
1105C0
Remove valve cover and 0.7 hr
inspect camshafts. (No
replacement required.)
NOTE
Use the following template if the camshafts and rocker arm assembly were replaced.
Since the templates below do not include oil, Non-Bulk oil and Bulk oil dealers must add the correct information
into the Required Material section of your claim.
Civic (2-Door, 4-Door) (All Except Si)
Operation
Number
Description
Flat Rate
Time
Defect
Code
Symptom
Code
Template
ID
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