Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0116 Stored In Memory

06-023

October 22, 2011

Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

MIL Comes On With DTC P0116
(Supersedes 06-023, dated July 23, 2011, to update the information by the asterisks)

REVISION SUMMARY

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

SYMPTOM

The MIL comes on with DTC P0116 (ECT sensor 1 range/performance problem).

PROBABLE CAUSE

The ECM/PCM misinterprets the engine coolant temperature input.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

2005-06 MDX - ALL
2005-06 RL - ALL
2005-06 RSX - ALL
2006TL - ALL
2006 TSX - ALL

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Use the HDS to update the ECM/PCM PGM-FI software.





SOFTWARE INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 125517

*Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour*

Failed Part: P/N 37820-RDJ-A77

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 03203

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.

DIAGNOSIS

Do the normal troubleshooting for DTC P0116 (ECT sensor range/performance problem):

^ Refer to the Fuel and Emissions section of the appropriate service manual or,

^ Online, enter P0116, then select DTC

Troubleshooting: P0116 from the list.

- If you find a problem, make the necessary repair. This bulletin does not apply.

- If you do not find any problems, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Update the ECM/PCM PGM-FI software with software version 2.005.004 or later. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-026, Updating Control Units/Modules.





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