Campaign - ABS Control Unit Replacement: Overview
03-015March 4, 2003
Applies To:
2002 CR-V-From VIN JHLRD7...2C000001 thru VIN JHLRD7...2C008519
Product Update: CR-V ABS Control Unit
(Replaces 02-018, ABS Indicator is On With DTCs 52, 53, 54, 61, or 81, dated March 19, 2002)
BACKGROUND
A faulty ABS control unit can cause the ABS indicator to come on with DTC 52 (motor stuck OFF), DTC 53 (motor stuck ON), DTC 54 (ABS fail-safe relay), DTC 61 (low IGI voltage), or DTC 81 (CPU diagnosis and ROM/RAM diagnosis).
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this product update campaign. An example of the customer notification is shown in this service bulletin.
Not all of the vehicles in the VIN range are affected by this campaign. Before beginning work, verify that the vehicle is eligible by checking at least one of these conditions:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN Status Inquiry on the iN.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the ABS control unit.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 413123
Flat Rate Time: 1.5 hours
Failed Part: P/N 57110-S9A-003 H/C 6894059
Defect Code: 5AB
Contention Code: L85
Template ID: 03-015A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Make sure you have the audio system anti-theft code. Record the radio station presets.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the power steering reservoir tank.
4. Pull up the lock on the ABS control unit 47P connector, then disconnect the connector.
5. Disconnect the six brake lines.
6. Remove the two 6 mm shoulder bolts and the 6 mm bolt, then remove the ABS modulator-control unit from the bracket.
7. Remove the two T25 Torx bolts from the motor cover, and remove the solenoid body. Discard the old ABS control unit.
8. Remove and discard the old motor connector. Insert the new motor connector into the new control unit. Make sure it is seated securely.
9. Install the new ABS control unit onto the solenoid body with the motor connector going through the body.
10. Install the motor onto the solenoid body. Make sure the motor connector pins are connected to the sockets on the motor.
11. Reinstall the two T25 Torx bolts. Torque them to 5.4 N.m (4 lb-ft).
12. Install the ABS modulator-control unit onto the bracket, then tighten the two 6 mm shoulder bolts and the 6 mm bolt. Torque them to 9.3 N.m (7 lb-ft).
13. Align the connecting surface of the ABS control unit 47P connector, then connect and lock the connector.
14. Connect the six brake lines. Torque them to 15 N.m (11 lb-ft).
15. Bleed the brake system, starting with the front wheels (see page 19-9 of the 2002 CR-V Service Manual).
16. Install the power steering reservoir tank.
17. Connect the battery negative cable.
18. Start the engine, and check that the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator go off.
19. Reinitialize the driver's window auto-up feature:
^ Make sure the driver's window is fully closed.
^ Push down and hold the window switch until the window is fully open.
^ Pull back and hold the window switch until the window is fully closed, then hold the switch for at least 2 more seconds.
20. Do the idle learn procedure:
^ Make sure all electrical items (A/C, audio unit, defogger, lights, etc.) are turned off.
^ Let the engine warm up to its normal operating temperature (the cooling fan cycles twice).
^ Let the engine idle with the throttle closed for 10 minutes.
21. Enter the audio system anti-theft code and the radio station presets. Set the clock.
22. Test-drive the vehicle, and check that the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator do not come on.
23. Center-punch a completion mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN.
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