Engine Controls - Engine Ping On Acceleration
08-071September 12, 2008
Applies To:
2007 08 Odyssey - See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Engine Pings During Moderate to Heavy Acceleration
SYMPTOM
The engine pings during moderate to heavy acceleration.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The knock sensor may have been damaged during engine assembly.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2007 Odyssey - ALL
2008 Odyssey
LX, EX:
Production Line 1 -
From VIN 5FNRL38x.8B000001 thru 5FNRL38x.8B037706
Production Line 2 -
From VIN 5FNRL38x.8B400001 thru 5FNRL38x.8B410388
NOTE:
x equals 2 or 4
EX-L, Touring:
Production Line 1 -
From VIN 5FNRL38x.8B000001 thru 5FNRL38x.8B037448
Production Line 2 -
From VIN 5FNRL38x.8B400001 thru 5FNRL38x.8B409144
NOTE:
x equals 6, 7, 8, or 9
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the knock sensor.
PARTS INFORMATION
Knock Sensor (All 2007 models, 2008 LX/EX models)
P/N 30530-P8F-A01, H/C 5878319
Knock Sensor (2008 EX-L, Touring models)
P/N 30530-RNA-A01, H/C 8046898
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 121188
Flat Rate Time: 1.5 hours
Failed Part: P/N 30530-P8F-A01
H/C 5878319
Defect Code: 03217
Symptom Code: 09117
Template ID: 2007 ALL models - 08-071A
2008 EX, LX - 08-071A
2008 EX-L, Touring - 08-071B
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.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Replace the knock sensor:
- Refer to 2007-2008 Odyssey Service Manual, or
- Online, enter keyword KNOCK, and select Knock Sensor Replacement from the list.
2. Drive the vehicle using moderate to heavy acceleration to verify that the engine doesn't ping anymore.
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