Engine, A/T Controls - Upshift Surge, Hesitation Or Judder
12-064September 27, 2012
Applies To:
2011 Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite - ALL
2012 Odyssey Touring and Touring Elite
- From VIN 5FNRL5. ..CB000001 thru 5FNRL5...CB000001 thru 5FNRL5...CB056992
Surge, Hesitation, or Judder on Upshifts
BACKGROUND
A surge, hesitation, or judder may be felt after the transmission shifts into 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the A/T software or the PGM-FI software, then if the vehicle is customer owned or previously owned, replace the ATF.
PARTS INFORMATION
Sealing Washer: P/N 90441-PK4-000
Drain Sealing Washer: P/N 90471-PX4-000
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Honda Genuine ATF DW-1: P/N 08200-9008 (Each vehicle that needs the ATF replaced will need 4 bottles).
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part: P/N 37820-RV0-A76
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 03217
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 2.18.04 or later
Database update 4-JUL-2012 or later
HDS Software Version:
3.005.007 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
1. Update the PGM-FI or the A/T software. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/ Modules.
^ If this is a customer owned or previously owned vehicle, go to step 2.
^ If the vehicle is new and/or unsold, do not change the ATF.
2. Start the engine, and let it warm up to operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), position the vehicle on a lift, and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the ATF filler bolt and the sealing washer.
4. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
5. Remove the drain plug and drain the ATF.
6. Reinstall the drain plug using a new drain sealing washer, and torque it to 49 N.m (36 Ib4t).
7. Lower the vehicle, then refill the transmission with 3.6 quarts of ATF DW-1 through the filler hole.
8. Install the ATF filler bolt using a new sealing washer, and torque it to 44 N.m (32 lb.ft).
9. Check that the fluid is filled to the proper level.
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