A/T Controls - Delayed Engagement After N To D Shift

08-060

July 21, 2011

Applies To:
2008 Accord V6 - ALL

Engagement of 1st Gear Is Delayed After Shifting Through N to D
(Supersedes 08-060, dated August 15, 2008, to update the information marked by asterisks)

REVISION SUMMARY

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

SYMPTOM

The engagement of 1st gear is delayed slightly after shifting through N to D.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The PCM shift logic makes the engagement time of 1st gear longer than necessary.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the PCM software with the HDS.

SOFTWARE INFORMATION

HDS Software Version: 2.015.006 (July 2008) or later

Control Module (CM) Update:

Application Version V6.13.04 or later

Database Update 10-JUL-2008 or later

NOTE:
If you use the incorrect HDS software version, the HDS may indicate that the vehicle does not need an update.





The updated PCM software program ID and PN are shown below, If this, or a later program ID, is the Current Program ID displayed during the update, the software for this service bulletin is already installed.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

*Operation Number: 1255A2

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour*

Failed Part: P/N 37820-R71-L59

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 03101

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Update the PCM transmission software with the HDS.

Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.





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