MIL Comes On With DTC P0973

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A05-071
December 16, 2005

Applies To: See VEHICLES AFFECTED

SYMPTOM

The MIL is on with DTC P0973 (short in shift solenoid valve A circuit).

PROBABLE CAUSE

Ferrous contamination on the contact area of the solenoid causes a short.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

2005 CR-V: UK-built
From VIN SHSRD6…5U300001 thru SHSRD6…5U307519
From VIN SHSRD7…5U300001 thru SHSRD7…5U343975

2005 CR-V: Japan-built
From VIN JHLRD6…5C000001 thru JHLRD6…5C015529
From VIN JHLRD7…5C000001 thru JHLRD7…5C051903

2005 Accord 2-door: US-built
From VIN 1HGCM7…5A000001 thru 1HGCM7…5A023737

2005 Accord 4-door: US-built
From VIN 1HGCM5…5A000001 thru 1HGCM5…5A155539

2005 Accord 4-door: Japan-built – ALL (VIN begins with JHM)

2005 Accord 4-door: Mexico-built – ALL (VIN begins with 3HG)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace shift solenoid A.

PARTS INFORMATION

Description	Part Number
Shift Solenoid A: P/N	28400-PRP-004	H/C 6734792
Solenoid Cover Gasket: P/N	28451-PRP-010	H/C 7623077
ATF Cooler Pipe Sealing Washers (12 mm), 2 required: P/N	94109-12000	H/C 0171868

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number:	2321D7
Flat Rate Time:	1.1 hours
Failed Part:	P/N 28400-PRP-004 H/C 6734792
Defect Code:	08103
Symptom Code:	03203
Template ID:	05-071A
Skill Level:	Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Replace shift solenoid A (blue wire in harness).

Refer to page 14-193 of the 2005–06 CR-V Service Manual, page 14-194 of the 2003–06 Accord Service Manual, or
Online, enter keyword Shift Solenoid Valve Replacement. For CR-V, select Shift Solenoid Valve Replacement (A/T). For Accord, select Shift Solenoid Valve Replacement (L4 Engine, A/T) from the list.

NOTE: Replace the solenoid cover gasket and the ATF cooler pipe sealing washers during installation.

Clear the DTC with the HDS, then test-drive the vehicle to ensure that the DTC does not recur.
Inspect for any automatic transmission fluid leaks related to the repair.