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Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTCs P0301/P0305/Poss. P0300

03-033

November 8, 2011

Applies To:
2004 TL - ALL

MIL Comes On With DTCs P0300, P0301, and P0305
(Supersedes 03-033, dated July 23, 2011, to update the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)

REVISION SUMMARY

*Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the flat rate time was changed.*

SYMPTOM

The MIL is on, and DTCs P0301 and P0305 are set. DTC P0300 (random misfire) may also be set.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The ECM/PCM software incorrectly interprets sensor inputs, causing the codes to set.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Using the HDS, update the ECM/PCM.





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: P/N 37820-RDA-A51

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 03203

Skill Level: Repair Technician

DIAGNOSIS

Confirm the MIL is on. Using the HDS, inspect the Freeze Data and/or the on-board Snapshot Data.

Did DTCs P0301 and P0305 occur while the engine speed was over 4000 rpm?

Yes- Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

No- This service bulletin does not apply, continue with normal troubleshooting.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE:

^ Before you update an ECM/PCM, make sure the battery in the vehicle is fully charged.

^ To prevent ECM/PCM damage, do not operate anything electrical (audio system, brakes, A/C, power windows, moonroof, etc.) during the update.

1. Use the HDS to read and clear the DTCs.

2. Use the HDS to update the ECM/PCM:

^ If not already done, load software update 1.012.023 or later onto the HDS.





^ On the HDS screen, click on the red reprogramming icon.

^ In the System Selection menu, select PGM-FI, and click on the confirmation check mark.

^ In the screen that shows the new program, click on the confirmation check mark.

^ In the Confirm the Control Module Update screen, click Yes.

^ When the programming is complete, click on the confirmation check mark.

3. NOTE: Do not disconnect the HDS, and do not turn off the ignition switch

^ In the Updating Honda Control Modules with the HDS Tablet screen, click on the confirmation check mark.

^ Wait until the programming is complete; this programming sequence takes about 10 minutes.

4. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure:





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