Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P1009 Set
09-006July 15, 2011
Applies To:
2007-08 RDX - ALL
2009 RDX - From VIN 5J8TB18..9A000001 thru 5J8TB18..9A006069
MIL Comes On With DTC P1009
(Supersedes 09-006, dated February 4, 2009, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)
REVISION SUMMARY
*Under WARRANTY CLAIM IN FORMATION, the flat rate time was changed because the MVCI updates control modules more efficiently.*
SYMPTOM
The MIL comes on with DTC P1009 (variable valve timing control [VTC] advance malfunction).
PROBABLE CAUSE
The PCM misinterprets inputs as a fault in the VTC system.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the PGM-FI software.
SOFTWARE INFORMATION
HDS Software Version:
2.016.015 (Jan 2009) (white) or later.
Control Module (CM) Update:
Database Update 18-DEC-2008 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 ID and P/N are shown below. If the HDS or MVCI is loaded with the latest software, and it displays No Update Needed during the update, the software for this service bulletin is already installed.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 125517
*Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour*
Failed Part: P/N 37820-RWC-A57
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 03203
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Update the PGM-FI software. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-026, Updating Control Units/Modules.
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