Recall - SRS Front Impact Sensor Replacement: Overview
05-035August 26, 2005
Applies To:
2005 Odyssey - From VIN 5FNRL38..5B400001 thru 5FNRL38..5B409694
- From VIN 5FNRL38..5B000001 thru 5FNRL38..5B075678
Safety Recall: Front Impact Sensor Corrosion Causes the SRS Indicator to Stay On
(Supersedes 05-035, dated July 30, 2005)
Updated information is shown with black bars and asterisks.
BACKGROUND
Some front impact sensors were insufficiently sealed during manufacturing. Over time, this can cause corrosion in the sensors and may result in a short circuit. If one or both sensors fail, the SRS indicator will stay on. Front impact sensor failure could cause a delay in or loss of frontal airbag deployment, which can increase the risk of injury in a frontal crash.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
*All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is shown in this service bulletin.*
Before beginning work, verify vehicle eligibility by checking at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on an IN VIN status inquiry.
In addition to these verification items, check for a punch mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means the front impact sensors have already been replaced.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. According to federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace both front impact sensors.
PARTS INFORMATION
Front Impact Sensor (Two required):
P/N 77930-SHJ-P81, H/C 8019911
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 7521D9
Flat Rate Time: 0.6 hours
Failed Part: P/N 77930-SHJ-A81
H/C 7720147
Defect Code: 5F500
Symptom Code: P8000
Template ID: 05-035A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. To keep the front airbags from deploying, turn the ignition switch off and remove the key.
2. Remove the front bumper:
^ Refer to page 20-210 of the 2005 Odyssey Service Manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword BUMPER, then select Front Bumper Removal/Installation from the list.
3. Remove the left or right front impact sensor:
^ Disconnect the engine compartment 2P connector from the sensor.
^ Using a Torx T30 bit, remove the two Torx bolts, then remove the sensor.
4. Install the sensor in the reverse order of removal, and torque the Torx bolts to 9.8 Nm (7.2 lb-ft).
5. Replace the other front impact sensor by repeating steps 3 and 4.
6. Reinstall the front bumper.
7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and watch the SRS indicator.
^ If the indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off, go to step 8.
^ If the indicator comes on but doesn't go off, troubleshoot the SRS for other possible problems, then go to step 8.
8. Center-punch a completion mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN.
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