Campaign - A/T, No Reverse Condition/PROM Update: Overview
03-042December 2, 2003
Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED
Product Update: No-Reverse Condition
(Supersedes 03-042, dated October 7, 2003)
Updated information is shown with asterisks and black bars.
BACKGROUND
If a vehicle is stuck in snow and the transmission is shifted several times between a forward drive gear and reverse (at wheel speeds above 12 mph), a no-reverse condition can develop.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
Not all vehicles within the VIN ranges are affected by this product update. Before beginning work on a vehicle, verify its eligibility by checking at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on an iN VIN status inquiry.
* In addition to the bulleted verification items, check for a punch mark above the ninth character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means the no-reverse condition has already been corrected.*
If any affected vehicles are in your new or used inventory, repair them as described in this service bulletin.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this product update. The customer notification may also contain information on other product updates. An example of the customer notification for this no-reverse product update is shown in this service bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the PCM with the Honda Interface Module (HIM).
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 125518
Flat Rate Time: 0.4 hour
Failed Part: P/N 37820-RAA-A54
H/C 7284607
Defect Code: 5CR
Contention Code: L99
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. If not already done, load the July 2003 or later iN network CD onto the iN master terminal. Loading instructions were included along with the CD's mailing.
2. Update the PCM with the HIM (see service bulletin 01-023, Using the Honda interface Module to Update Control Units/Modules).
3. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the vehicle's data link connector (DLC). Use the HDS to clear any body electrical codes that may have been set during the PCM update.
4. Cycle the ignition switch to LOCK, and then to ON (II). Use the HDS to see if the body electrical codes have returned.
^ If the codes have returned, do the appropriate troubleshooting procedure(s) in the 2003 Accord Service Manual, then go to step 5.
^ If the codes are gone, go to step 5.
5. Make sure all electrical accessories (A/C, radio, lights, etc.) are off, then start the engine, and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle twice).
6. Let the engine idle for 10 minutes.
7. Center-punch a completion mark above the ninth character of the engine compartment VIN.
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