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Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0171 Stored

10-006

July 20, 2011

Applies To:
2005-06 Odyssey EX-L/EX-L Touring with J35A7 (VCM) engine - ALL

2005-06 Odyssey: MIL Comes On With DTC P0171
(Supersedes 10-006, dated January 29, 2011, to revise the information marked by asterisks)

REVISION SUMMARY

*Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the flat rate time was changed because the MVCI updates control modules more efficiently.*

SYMPTOM
The MIL comes on with DTC P0171 (rear bank [bank 1] fuel system too lean).

PROBABLE CAUSE
The PCM misinterprets inputs as a lean fuel condition.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS.

SOFTWARE INFORMATION

HDS Software Version:
2.020.022 or later.

Control Module (CM) Update:
Database Update 25-DEC-2009 or later.

NOTE:
To avoid an incorrect repair that would not be covered under warranty, use the software version listed above or a later version.





The updated PGM-FI software program IDs and P/Ns are shown. If the HDS is loaded with the latest software, and it displays No Update Needed during the update, the software for this service bulletin is already installed.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 125517

*Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour*

Failed Part: P/N 37820-RGM-A73

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 03203

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.





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