Engine Controls - MIL Comes On with DTC P0455

06-086

December 8, 2006

Applies To:
2006 Civic 2-Door - From VIN 2HGFG1...6H500001 thru 2HGFG1...6H531151
2006 Civic 4-Door - From VIN JHMFA1...68000001 thru JHMFA1...65005042
- From VIN 1HGFA1...6L000001 thru 1HGFA1...6L040939
- From VIN 2HGFA1...6H500001 thru 2HGFA1...6H513566

MIL Comes On With DTC P0455

(Supersedes 06-086, dated December 6, 2006, to update the information marked by the black bar)

SYMPTOM

The MIL comes on with DTC P0455 (evaporative emissions system large leak detected).

PROBABLE CAUSE

The ECM/PCM misinterprets FIP (fuel tank pressure) sensor input during high load and heavy throttle application, setting DTC P0455.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS and software version 2.005.004 or later.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 125517

Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour

Failed Part: P/N 37820-RNA-A07
H/C 8236044

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 03203

Template ID: 06-086A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

SOFTWARE INFORMATION





The updated PGM-FI software program IDs and P/Ns are listed below. Use this information during the update to verify the correct software.

DIAGNOSIS

1. Use the HDS to retrieve the DIG P0455 freeze data and/or the on-board snapshot.

2. Compare the MAP sensor voltage to the BARO sensor voltage:

^ If the two readings are within 0.05 volts of each other, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

^ If the two readings are not within 0.05 volts of each other, this service bulletin does not apply; continue with normal troubleshooting.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS and sofiware version 2.005.004 or later. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.





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