Campaign - A/T Replacement
04-020September 10, 2004
Applies To: 2004 Accord 4-Door L4 - From VIN JHMCM56...40030817 thru JHMCM56...40032630
Product Update:
Out-of-Specification Automatic Transmission Case
(Supersedes 04-020, dated April 23, 2004)
Updated information is shown by asterisks and a black bar.
BACKGROUND
American Honda is announcing a product update campaign to replace the automatic transmission in certain Japan-built Accords. On affected vehicles, the transmission case is out of specification. This could eventually cause the transmission to fail.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
Not all vehicles within the affected VIN range have an out-of-specification transmission case. 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 a VIN status inquiry.
In addition to those verification items, check for a punch mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means the transmission has already been inspected/replaced.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new car inventory. These vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this update, do a VIN status inquiry.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this product update. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
*Owners will also be sent a reminder postcard, letting them know that Honda's free offer to inspect and, if needed, replace the transmission expires on December 31, 2004. After that, the normal warranty applies.*
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the transmission case casting number, and install a new transmission if needed.
PARTS INFORMATION
Transmission Assembly:
P/N 06210-RCL-L01, H/C 7750656
A/T Installation Kit:
P/N 06212-RCL-999, H/C 7757131
(Includes torque converter 0-ring, and several
other replacement parts needed for A/T
installation.)
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Honda Genuine Transmission Fluid [1][2]ATF-Z1:
P/N 08200-9001, H/C 6512628
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Failed Part: P/N 21210-RCL-010
H/C 7245418
Defect Code: 5DH
Symptom Code: P27
Skill Level: Repair Technician
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Check the casting number on the transmission case. You can see the number through the open area between the radiator and the transmission. From the front of the vehicle, the number appears upside-down.
^ If the number is "RCL-1," go to step 2.
^ If the number is "RCL-2," go to step 2 of UPDATE PROCEDURE.
*2. Go to the Warranty Automatic Transmission Order page on the iN.
^ From the iN main menu, click on SERVICE.
^ Click on Warranty A/T Order.
^ Enter the vehicle model and year, then click on the Search button.
^ Next to the Search button, click on Warranty Automatic Transmission Order.
3. Fill out the dealer, vehicle, and customer information fields. In the Customer's Complaint box, key in SERVICE BULLETIN 04-020."*
*4. Select No for all questions in all categories.
5. Select Normal for [1][2]ATF color.
6. Click on the Submit button to submit the order.
7. 0nce you receive the replacement transmission and an installation kit, go to UPDATE PROCEDURE.*
UPDATE PROCEDURE
*1. Install the replacement transmission and torque converter:
^ Refer to pages 14-207 thru 14-225 of the 2003-2005 Accord Service Manual.
^ In ISIS, enter keyword "Trans removal," and select Automatic Transmission Removal (L4 Engine, A/T). Also, enter keyword "Trans install," and select Automatic Transmission Installation (L4 Engine, A/T).*
NOTE:
^ When refilling the transmission, use Honda Genuine Transmission Fluid [1][2]ATF-Z1.
^ Follow all instructions in the service manual, including the engine idle learn procedure and the road test.
^ After the road test, recheck the [1][2]ATF level, and add fluid if needed.
2. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.
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