2016 Honda Odyssey TSBs
131 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories
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Engine
42 bulletinsService Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge.
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Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the MIL to come on.
Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge.
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Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the MIL to come on.
Owner Notification Letter - the piston ring function can deteriorate due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge.
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Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to come on.
Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring wear and sticking from sludge.
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Oil from the crankcase adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire. This can set DTCs P0301 No. 1 cylinder misfire detected, P0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire detected, P0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire detected, P0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire detected, and cause the MIL to come on.
Dealer Message - Piston ring effectiveness may be reduced due to excessive wear and oil sludge build-up, which can cause...
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oil to adhere to the spark plug, potentially leading to carbon fouling and misfire triggering DTCs P0301 through P0304 and cause the MIL to come on.
Service Bulletin - The piston ring function deteriorates due to ring low wear toughness and sticking from sludge.
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Oil adheres to the spark plug leading to carbon fouling and misfire.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2014-2017 Odysseys and 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of the vehicle Check Engine Light (CEL) on with one or more of the DTC(s) listed below (in Qualifiers) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific Information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2014-2017 Odysseys and 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of the vehicle Check Engine Light (CEL) on with one or more of the DTC(s) listed below (in Qualifiers) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific Information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2014-2017 Odysseys and 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of the vehicle Check Engine Light (CEL) on with one or more of the DTC(s) listed below (in Qualifiers) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific Information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2014-2017 Odysseys and 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of the vehicle Check Engine Light (CEL) on with one or more of the DTC(s) listed below (in Qualifiers) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific Information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2014-2017 Odysseys and 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of the vehicle Check Engine Light (CEL) on with one or more of the DTC(s) listed below (in Qualifiers) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2014-2017 Odysseys and 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of the vehicle Check Engine Light (CEL) on with one or more of the DTC(s) listed below (in Qualifiers) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2014-2017 Odysseys and 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of the vehicle Check Engine Light (CEL) on with one or more of the DTC(s) listed below (in Qualifiers) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2014-2017 Odysseys and 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of the vehicle Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with one or more of the DTC(s) listed below (in Qualifiers) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2014-2017 Odysseys and 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of the vehicle Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with one or more of the DTC(s) listed below (in Qualifiers) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
Dealer Message - The May episode of Tech2Tech is now posted.
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We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month we're featuring "Replacing That Leaky Front Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve."
Service Bulletin - The front rocker arm oil control valve is leaking.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
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(AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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(AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Odysseys & 2014-2015 Pilots with a customer complaint of engine oil leak. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Servicenews article - We?re getting reports of the information display switching from the selected display to engine oil life by itself.
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So far, our investigation hasn?t shown any mechanical or electrical problems, so, to avoid unneeded troubleshooting and repair, a little dealer/customer education may be in order.
Servicenews article - We?re getting reports of the information display switching from the selected display to engine oil life by itself.
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So far, our investigation hasn?t shown any mechanical or electrical problems, so, to avoid unneeded troubleshooting and repair, a little dealer/customer education may be in order.
Tech line summary article - We?re getting reports of the information display switching from the selected display to engine oil life by itself.
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So far, our investigation hasn?t shown any mechanical or electrical problems, so, to avoid unneeded troubleshooting and repair, a little dealer/customer education may be in order.
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - WERE GETTING REPORTS OF THE INFORMATION DISPLAY SWITCHING FROM THE SELECTED DISPLAY TO ENGINE OIL LIFE BY ITSELF.
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SO FAR, OUR INVESTIGATION HASNT SHOWN ANY MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SO, TO AVOID UNNEEDED TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR, A LITTLE DEALER/CUSTOMER EDUCATION MAY BE IN ORDER.
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - IF THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING AND THERES ENGINE OIL MIXED IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, CHANCES...
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ARE THE CYLINDER HEAD MAY BE CRACKED. A CRACK MAY FORM UNDER THE FRONT AND/OR REAR CAMSHAFT AT THE JOURNALS AND IS A RARE OCCURRENCE.
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - WERE GETTING REPORTS OF THE INFORMATION DISPLAY SWITCHING FROM THE SELECTED DISPLAY TO ENGINE OIL LIFE BY ITSELF.
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SO FAR, OUR INVESTIGATION HASNT SHOWN ANY MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SO, TO AVOID UNNEEDED TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR, A LITTLE DEALER/CUSTOMER EDUCATION MAY BE IN ORDER.
"TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - IF THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING AND THERES ENGINE OIL MIXED IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, CHANCES...
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ARE THE CYLINDER HEAD MAY BE CRACKED. A CRACK MAY FORM UNDER THE FRONT AND/OR REAR CAMSHAFT AT THE JOURNALS AND IS A RARE OCCURRENCE. YOU CAN SEE THIS CRACK FROM VISUAL INSPECTION. IT CAUSES ENGINE OIL TO ENTER THE COOLING SYSTEM AND COOLANT TO ENTER THE ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM. REPLACE THE CYLINDER HEAD IF YOU FIND ITS CRACKED."
"DEALER MESSAGE - TODAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR, CO., INC.
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IS ANNOUNCING A PRODUCT UPDATE FOR 110 MODEL YEAR 2016 HONDA ODYSSEY VEHICLES TO PREVENT OR CORRECT POSSIBLE RUST AND CORROSION FROM THE LEFT SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR IN THE AFFECTED AREA. ANY AFFECTED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK SHOULD BE FIXED PRIOR TO SELLING."
"TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - IF THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING AND THERES ENGINE OIL MIXED IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, CHANCES...
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ARE THE CYLINDER HEAD MAY BE CRACKED. A CRACK MAY FORM UNDER THE FRONT AND/OR REAR CAMSHAFT AT THE JOURNALS AND IS A RARE OCCURRENCE. YOU CAN SEE THIS CRACK FROM VISUAL INSPECTION. IT CAUSES ENGINE OIL TO ENTER THE COOLING SYSTEM AND COOLANT TO ENTER THE ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM."
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - WHILE DRIVING UNDER STEADY CRUISE (BETWEEN 30 AND 65 MPH) OR LIGHT ACCELERATION, DOES THE ENGINE...
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INTERMITTENTLY RATTLE OR RUNS ROUGH WITH THE MIL BLINKING? SINCE THESE DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE LIKELY TO ACTIVATE VCM OPERATION, THE PROBABLE REASON FOR THESE SYMPTOMS IS STICKING VCM ROCKER ARMS.
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18 bulletinsHonda Job Aid - Tech Line Calling Guidelines Affected vehicles General Info.
Honda Job Aid - Tech Line Calling Guidelines Affected vehicles General Info.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2011-2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND...
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ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2011-2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND...
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ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2011-2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND...
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ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2011-2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND...
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ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2011-2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND...
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ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2011-2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND...
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ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2011-2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND...
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ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
TECH2TECH VIDEO - CREAK FROM THE B-PILLAR.
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PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE VIDEO SENT TO YOU ON A THUMB DRIVE OR DVD.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2011-2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND...
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ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2011-2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND ROW SEAT BOTTOM...
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ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. PLEASE SEND SPECIFIC PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE...
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SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND, PLEASE FORWARD THE SUSPECT PARTS TO AHM.
DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE 2ND ROW SEAT BOTTOM ADJUSTERS...
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NOT LOCKING, ALLOWING THE SEAT TO SLIDE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. PLEASE SEND SPECIFIC PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Body & Paint
15 bulletinsDo you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that won?t open or close by using the following? ?...
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Power sliding door main switch on the dash ? Keyless transmitter ? B-pillar switch (if equipped) ? Either inside or outside door handle Connect the HDS to the vehicle. Using the information from the power sliding door data list, follow the steps in the flowchart below to troubleshoot the problem.
Honda Job Aid - Power Sliding Door Troubleshooting.
Power Sliding Door Troubleshooting
Do you have an Odyssey in your shop that has a power sliding door that wont open or close by using the following? ...
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Power sliding door main switch on the dash Keyless transmitter B-pillar switch (if equipped) Either inside or outside door handle Connect the HDS to the vehicle. Using the information from the power sliding door data list, follow the steps in the flowchart below to troubleshoot the problem.
Service bulletin - The tailgate won?t open from the outside handle in temperatures near freezing or colder, but will open in warmer temperatures.
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There is an internal failure of the tailgate outer handle switch.
Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN.
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There are three spot welds inside the top of the driver?s side sliding door that were not properly finished with primer. The untreated metal is susceptible to corrosion.
Service bulletin - The tailgate won?t open from the outside handle in temperatures near freezing or colder, but will open in warmer temperatures.
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There is an internal failure of the tailgate outer handle switch.
Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN.
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There are three spot welds inside the top of the driver?s side sliding door that were not properly finished with primer. The untreated metal is susceptible to corrosion.
Service bulletin - During manufacturing, three spot welds inside the top of the driver?s side sliding door were not properly finished with primer.
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The untreated metal is susceptible to corrosion.
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2016 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the sliding door inop.
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To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2016 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the sliding door inop.
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To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2011-2016 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the sliding door inop.
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To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
"CUSTOMER LETTER - ON SOME 2016 ODYSSEY VEHICLES, THERE ARE THREE SPOT WELDS INSIDE THE TOP OF THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING...
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DOOR THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY FINISHED WITH PRIMER. THE UNTREATED METAL IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION."
"JOB AID - DO YOU HAVE AN ODYSSEY IN YOUR SHOP THAT HAS A POWER SLIDING DOOR THAT WONT OPEN OR CLOSE BY USING THE...
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FOLLOWING? POWER SLIDING DOOR MAIN SWITCH ON THE DASH KEYLESS TRANSMITTER B-PILLAR SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE CONNECT THE HDS TO THE VEHICLE. USING THE INFORMATION FROM THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DATA LIST, FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THE FLOWCHART BELOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM."
SERVICE BULLETIN - DURING MANUFACTURING, THREE SPOT WELDS INSIDE THE TOP OF THE DRIVERS SIDE SLIDING DOOR WERE NOT PROPERLY FINISHED WITH PRIMER.
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THE UNTREATED METAL IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION.
Electrical
12 bulletinsServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position.
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If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.
Service bulletin - While driving, the customer may experience flickering interior/exterior lights, multiple indicators...
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coming on, jerky steering and/or other voltage-related fluctuations. The B+ sensing screw on the alternator is not torqued properly.
Service bulletin - The power sliding door beeper sounds while the vehicle is in motion even though the sliding doors are fully latched.
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A bad crimp in the sliding door rear latch switch wire harness connector causes resistance fluctuations. These fluctuations can interfere with the power sliding door control unit, causing the beeper to sound when the doors are actually fully closed and latched. This issue can be intermittent and difficult to reproduce.
Servicenews Article - Anytime you release the rear latches on the second-row outer seats, make sure the seats are...
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securely latched when you put the seats back into position. This is particularly important when doing S/B 16-108, Safety Recall: Second Row (Both Outer) Seats, which requires removal of the second-row outer seats to install bracket and spring kits.
Service bulletin - The second-row center seat cup holder is loose or broken.
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The cup holder is coming out from the center seat due to insufficient strength of the hooks and clips that secure the tray to the seat frame.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A FAST...
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CLICKING NOISE FROM THE HVAC WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR THE HVAC IS STARTED. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE POWER SLIDING DOOR BEEPER SOUNDS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION EVEN THOUGH THE SLIDING DOORS ARE FULLY LATCHED.
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A BAD CRIMP IN THE SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH SWITCH WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR CAUSES RESISTANCE FLUCTUATIONS. THESE FLUCTUATIONS CAN INTERFERE WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CONTROL UNIT, CAUSING THE BEEPER TO SOUND WHEN THE DOORS ARE ACTUALLY FULLY CLOSED AND LATCHED. THIS ISSUE CAN BE INTERMITTENT AND DIFFICULT TO REPRODUCE.
THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING HONDA OF A DELAMINATION ISSUES WITHIN AN I.C.
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PRODUCED BY NXP AND ASSEMBLED INTO AIRBAG SENSOR SUPPLIED BY DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC. THIS DELAMINATION ISSUE MANIFESTS ITSELF AS AN OPEN CIRCUIT WITHIN THE SENSOR, CAUSING A DTC TO BE SET ON THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH A DECLARING AIRBAG LIGHT.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE STARTER NOT STARTING INTERMITTENTLY.
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TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A FAST...
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CLICKING NOISE FROM THE HVAC WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR THE HVAC IS STARTED. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A FAST...
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CLICKING NOISE FROM THE HVAC WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON OR THE HVAC IS STARTED. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING HONDA OF A DELAMINATION ISSUES WITHIN AN I.C.
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PRODUCED BY NXP AND ASSEMBLED INTO AIRBAG SENSOR SUPPLIED BY DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC. THIS DELAMINATION ISSUE MANIFESTS ITSELF AS AN OPEN CIRCUIT WITHIN THE SENSOR, CAUSING A DTC TO BE SET ON THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH A DECLARING AIRBAG LIGHT.
Brakes
9 bulletinsAmerican Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Odysseys & 2014-2015 Pilots with customer complaint of vibration...
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in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Odysseys & 2014-2015 Pilots with customer complaint of vibration...
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in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Background American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Odysseys & 2014-2015 Pilots with customer complaint...
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of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Background American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Odysseys & 2014-2015 Pilots with customer complaint...
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of vibration in the steering wheel while braking. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
SERVICE BULLETIN - A CREAK IS HEARD FROM THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN SURFACES OR DURING ACCELERATION AND BRAKING.
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THE SHEET METAL HAS A TOUCH POINT DEEP WITHIN THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 ODYSSEYS & 2014-2015 PILOTS WITH CUSTOMER...
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COMPLAINT OF VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2014-2016 ODYSSEYS & 2014-2015 PILOTS WITH CUSTOMER...
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COMPLAINT OF VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
SERVICE BULLETIN - A CREAK IS HEARD FROM THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN SURFACES OR DURING ACCELERATION AND BRAKING.
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THE SHEET METAL HAS A TOUCH POINT DEEP WITHIN THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR. TO REMEDY THIS CONDITION, SEPARATE THE SHEET METAL AT THE TOUCH POINT AT THE B-PILLAR ON AFFECTED SIDE ONLY.
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ARE YOU HEARING A CREAK FROM THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN SURFACES OR WHEN...
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ACCELERATING OR BRAKING? THIS NOISE MAY BE CAUSED BY A SHEET METAL TOUCH POINT IN THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
Infotainment
9 bulletinsServiceNews Article - Here's something you really ought to know about: When you play a DVD with 5.1 surround sound...
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(Dolby Digital), you'll hear the dialogue coming from just the front speakers. You won't hear it coming from any of the rear speakers.
Servicenews article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason...
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could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.
Servicenews article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason...
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could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.
Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink using an...
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iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). If the phonebook doesn?t download, customers will have trouble accessing phonebook contacts using the voice control system.
Tech line summary article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn?t responding to touch or is freezing up, the...
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reason could be there?s debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be
Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink using an...
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iPhone with iOS 11, Pandora doesn?t work on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). We think this may be due to some changes made to the Bluetooth stack on iOS 11.
Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink using an...
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iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD).
Service bulletin - Center Display Visor Is Loose or Falling Down - The dashboard area where the center display visor...
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clip attaches has part of the clip material missing, causing the center display visor to loosen or fall out.
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND: AFTERMARKET RADAR DETECTORS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE GPS ANTENNA MOUNTED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
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A COMMON ISSUE THATS BEEN REPORTED FROM THIS INTERFERENCE IS THE VEHICLE POSITION (VP) ICON ISNT IN THE RIGHT SPOT ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN.
Steering
8 bulletinsPopping or clicking when turning the steering wheel
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering.
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The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. The covering comes right off.
OEM TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE STEERING SHAFT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AND ARE NOW BEING USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE VMI STEERING EXTENSION.
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THIS SB NOTIFIES THE TECHNICIANS TO ENSURE THE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE STEERING EXTENSION HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH AT THE FACTORY. THIS WILL BRING THE VAN INTO CONFORMANCE WITH VMI UPDATED PROCESSES
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUE TO POP OR CLICK WHEN TURNING AFTER DOING S/B 16-024, POPPING...
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OR CLICKING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL? WERE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE COUNTERMEASURES TAKEN TO ELIMINATE THE CONTAMINATION CAUSING THIS NOISE WERENT EFFECTIVE.
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUE TO POP OR CLICK WHEN TURNING AFTER DOING S/B 16-024, POPPING...
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OR CLICKING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL? WERE AWARE OF THIS CONCERN AND HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE COUNTERMEASURES TAKEN TO ELIMINATE THE CONTAMINATION CAUSING THIS NOISE WERENT EFFECTIVE.
OEM TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE STEERING SHAFT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AND ARE NOW BEING USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE VMI STEERING EXTENSION.
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THIS SB NOTIFIES THE TECHNICIANS TO ENSURE THE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE STEERING EXTENSION HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH AT THE FACTORY. THIS WILL BRING THE VAN INTO CONFORMANCE WITH VMI UPDATED PROCESSES
SERVICE BULLETIN - CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS IS CAUSING A POPPING OR LOCKING NOISE WHEN TURNING...
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THE STEERING WHEEL.
SERVICE BULLETIN - POPPING OR CLICKING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL DUE TO CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN BEARINGS.
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THE TECHNICIAN IS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN.
Suspension
5 bulletinsAmerican Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2016 Odysseys with a customer complaint of a squeaking noise from the...
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front the suspension when going over bumps. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Background American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2016 Odysseys with a customer complaint of a squeaking...
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noise from the front the suspension when going overbumps. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015-2016 ODYSSEYS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF A...
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SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT THE SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION FROM THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS CAUSED BY DAMPER OIL CONTAMINATION TO THE BUMP STOP.
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REPLACE BOTH FRONT RUBBER BUMP STOPS TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION.
DEALER MESSAGE - INVESTIGATION ON SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS.
Transmission
5 bulletinsService bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph.
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The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph.
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The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
Dealer message - Every Service Bulletin requires you to take an HDS snap shot and use the job aid or Tech2Tech to...
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confirm the judder/shudder is coming from the torque converter.
Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph.
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The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph.
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The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter was not causing the judder and the transmission is not damaged by this judder.
Software & Calibration
3 bulletinsRecall Information update: Service Bulletin NSS300 #2
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to update the firmware in the affected vehicles VMI computer.
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This allows for more amperage to draw the Powerkneel up allowing the up-limit switch to be tripped consistently. If the up limit switch is not engaged, a vehicle may not come out of park or the conversion may not operate properly next time it is deployed
Service Bulletin sent to all dealers to update the firmware in the affected vehicles VMI computer.
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This allows for more amperage to draw the Powerkneel up allowing the up-limit switch to be tripped consistently. If the up limit switch is not engaged, a vehicle may not come out of park or the conversion may not operate properly next time it is deployed
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
2 bulletinsService Bulletin sent to all dealers to inspect L-track bolts for correct torque and to incorporate torque check as part...
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of regular maintenance
Dealer message - The August episode of Tech2Tech is now posted.
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We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month, we're featuring ?Safety Recall: Left (Driver) Side Second Row Seat Recliner Does Not Lock??
Lighting
1 bulletinFog Light Lenses look melted or discoloredf?- All models with fog lights affected vehicles
Air Bags & Safety
1 bulletinFront Passenger's Airbag Inflator Collection - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.
HVAC & Climate
1 bulletin"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available.
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-Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"