Recall - ECM Update For MIL/DTC P2610: Overview

06-053

July 15, 2011

Applies To:
2006 Insight-From VIN JHMZE1...65000008 thru JHMZE1...65000499

Emissions Recall: MIL Comes On With DTC P2610
(Supersedes 06-053, dated August 17, 2006, to update information is shown with asterisks.

*REVISION SUMMARY

Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the flat rate time was changed because the MVCI updates control modules more efficiently.*

BACKGROUND

There are two internal timers inside the vehicle's ECM (engine control module). After the ignition is on for about 2.5 hours, the timers get out of sync, causing a diagnostic trouble code to set, even though there is not a problem with the vehicle. The MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) comes on with DTC P2610 (ECM ignition off internal timer malfunction).

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is shown in this service bulletin.

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 these verification items, check for a punch mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this campaign has already been completed.

A few of the vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new car inventory. These vehicles must be updated before they are sold or leased. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Use the HDS to update the PGM-FI software in the ECM.





SOFTWARE INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation Number: 125517

*Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour*

Failed Part: P/N 37820-PHM-A64
H/C 8471575

Defect Code: 5P200

Symptom Code: Q1500

Template ID: 06-053A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE:
^ Before you update the ECM software, make sure the vehicle's 12-volt battery is fully charged.

^ To prevent control module damage, do not operate anything electrical (audio system, brakes, A/C, etc.) during the update.

^ The HDS screen may go dark during the update. This does not mean the update is finished. Tap the screen and the display will show the current status of the update.

^ Unless you are directed by the HDS, do not disconnect the HDS or turn the ignition switch off during the update.

1. Verify that the correct software is loaded into the HDS by selecting the icon in the lower left corner of the HDS start-up screen.

^ If the software is 2.005.004 or later, go to step 2.

^ If the software version is earlier than 2.005.004, load the latest software, then go to step 2.

2. Use the HDS to update the PGM-FI software in the ECM with version 2.005.004 or later. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.





3. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.

4. *For California residents only: Fill out a Vehicle Emissions Recall - Proof of Correction certificate, and use Q15 as the recall number. Give the certificate to your customer, and advise him or her to keep this certificate as proof that the emissions recall was completed. Your customer will need to submit this certificate to the DMV only if the DMV requests it. If you need more Proof of Correction certificates, use reorder number Y0657.*





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