A/T - PCM Update For Lock-Up Clutch Condition: Overview

12-029

June 8, 2012

Applies To:
2005-06 Odyssey EX-L and EX-L Touring - Check the iN VIN status for eligibility

Warranty Extension: PCM Update for Lock-Up Clutch Function

BACKGROUND

A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may
be felt while driving between 20-60 mph. To minimize
the opportunity for the judder to occur, a software
update for the transmission is available. To increase
customer confidence, American Honda is extending
the warranty on the torque converter in affected
vehicles to 8 years from the original date of purchase
or 105,000 miles, whichever comes first.

If a customer returns complaining about a judder after
the transmission software was updated, you must
capture a snapshot of the customers symptom, and
forward it to Tech Line for review. Any related repair
done without Tech Lines review will be subject to
debit.

For more information about capturing a snapshot, refer
to the following:

^ Torque Converter Clutch Shudder and Vibration Job
Aid

^ Tech2Tech segment: Interpreting Torque Converter
Judder Snapshot Data

For more information about how to send the snapshot
to Tech Line, refer to the Job Aid Sending Vehicle Data
to Tech Line.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation Number: 1255A2

Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour

Failed Part: 37820-RGM-A64

Defect Code: 5T200

Symptom Code: S3800

Skill Level: Repair Technician

SOFTWARE INFORMATION

NOTE:
Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from
a failure to update the HDS or MVCI are not covered
under warranty.

MVCI Control Module (CM) Update:
Application Version 2.17.04 or later
Database update 14-MAR-2012 or later

HDS Software Version:
3.003.006 or later

Before beginning the repair, make sure that both
the HDS and MVCI are updated as listed above

Do only the update listed in this service bulletin.

Check that the MVCI indicates the applicable program
ID listed below (or a later program ID) as the
Recommended Update when the update begins.
If the MVCI displays This vehicle does not need an
update at this time during the update, the software for
this service bulletin is already installed.
For more information about updating the HDS, the
MVCI, and vehicle systems, refer to Service Bulletin
01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

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





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