Battery Condition Monitor: Testing and Inspection
BCM Module Update
Special Tools Required
- Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) tablet tester
- Honda Interface Module (HIM) and an iN workstation with the latest HDS software version
- HDS pocket tester
- GNA600 and an iN workstation with the latest HDS software version
- MVCI unit with the latest control module (CM) update software installed
Any one of the above updating tools can be used.
The BCM module has the programs for the IMA battery condition monitor.
Update the BCM module if its program is not the latest.
NOTE:
- Make sure the updating tools has the latest HDS software version.
- To ensure the latest programs are installed, do a BCM module update whenever the BCM module is substituted or replaced.
- If you are using the HIM, select IMA motor and/or IMA battery in the HIM BCM module update menu.
- You can not update a BCM module with the program it already has. It will only accept a new program.
- Before you update the BCM module, make sure the vehicle's 12 V battery is fully charged.
- Do not turn the ignition switch to ACC (I) or LOCK (0) while updating the BCM module. If you do, the BCM module can be damaged.
- To prevent BCM module damage, do not operate anything electrical (audio system, brakes, A/C, power windows, door locks, etc.) during the update.
- If you need to diagnose the Honda interface module (HIM) because the HIM's red (#3) light came on or was flashing during the update, leave the ignition switch in ON (II) when you disconnect the HIM from the data link connector (DLC). This will prevent BCM module damage.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). Do not start the engine.
2. Connect the updating tool to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of dashboard.
3. Make sure the updating tool communicates with the vehicle, the BCM module, and the MCM. If it doesn't, troubleshooting the DLC circuit Testing and Inspection.
4. Do the BCM module update procedure as described on the HIM label and in the CM update system.