Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTCs P0339/P0302/P0303

09-050

July 15, 2011

Applies To:
2008 Accord L4 - ALL
2009 Accord 4-door L4 - From VIN 1HGCP2...9A000001 thru 1HGCP2...9A114315
- From VIN JHMCP2...9C000001 thru JHMCP2...9C017331
2009 Accord 2-door L4 - From VIN 1HGCS1...9A000001 thru 1HGCS1...9A015888

MIL Comes On With DTC P0339 and Possible P0302 and P0303
(Supersedes 09-050, dated July 3, 2009, to revise the information marked by asterisks)

REVISION SUMMARY

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

SYMPTOM

The MIL comes on with DTC P0339 (crankshaft position sensor [CKP] intermittent interruption). DTCs P0302 and P0303 (No.2 and No.3 cylinder misfire detected) may also be stored.

PROBABLE CAUSE

If the engine is cranked with a low battery, the ECM/PCM may incorrectly judge the crankshaft sensor position.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS, and do the CKP pattern clear and learn procedure.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 125517

*Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour*

Failed Part: P/N 37820-R40-A56
H/C 8833287

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 03203

Template ID: 09-050A

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

HDS Software Version:
2.018.007 (May 2009)(black) or later

Control Module (CM) Update:
Application Version V6.1 7.03 or later Database Update 20-APR-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 below. If one of these, or a later program ID, is the current Program ID displayed during the update, the software for this service bulletin is already installed.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

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

2. Select CRANK PATTERN in the Adjustment Menu with the HDS.

3. Select CRANK PATTERN LEARNING with the HDS, and follow the screen prompts.





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