Engine Controls - High Cold Start Idle/MIL ON/DTC P0507
06-040October 11, 2011
Applies To:
2003-04 Accord L4 - ALL
2003-04 Element - ALL
MIL Is On With PGM-FI DTC P0507 Stored and/or Idle Is Slightly Higher Than Expected After a Cold Start
(Supersedes 06-040, dated July 23, 2011, to revise the information marked by asterisks.)
REVISION SUMMARY
*Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the flat rate time was changed.*
SYMPTOM
The MIL is on with PGM-FI DTC P0507 stored, and/or the idle is slightly higher than expected when started cold.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The PCM software misinterprets inputs for the PGM-FI idle air control setting.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Use the HDS to update the ECM/PCM PGM-FI software.
SOFTWARE INFORMATION
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 125517
*Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour*
Failed Part: P/N 378-RAA-315
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 03203
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Update the PGM-FI software (refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules).
2. Verify the ECM/PCM PGM-FI software update repaired the vehicle by starting the engine and letting it idle for 3 minutes, then use the HDS to check the DTC P0507 in OBD STATUS.
^ In HDS, click on Honda Systems.
^ Click on PGM-FI.
^ Click on DTCs/Freeze Data.
^ Click on the magnifying glass on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
^ Check on the status of P0507
^ If the P0507 OBD STATUS shows "PASSED," return the vehicle to the customer.
^ If the P0507 OBD STATUS does not show "PASSED," continue with normal troubleshooting.
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