A05-071
December 16, 2005
Applies To: See VEHICLES AFFECTED
MIL Comes On With DTC P0973
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
Genuine Honda 28400-PRP-004 Solenoid Assembly A
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| Solenoid Cover Gasket: P/N | 28451-PRP-010 | H/C 7623077 |
| ATF Cooler Pipe Sealing Washers (12 mm), 2 required: P/N | 94109-12000 No products found. | H/C 0171868 |
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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.
- Prevents overheating, reducing elevated operating temperatures up to 40 degrees Farenheit - Optimizes total transmission performance
- Eliminates transmission fluid foaming and oxidation and reduces wear throughout the transmission
- Eliminates clutch chatter and torque converter shudder; Softens and modifies harsh shifts making them quicker in duration
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- Safe in most types of automatic transmission fluid, hydraulics, or power steering fluid systems. Safe for conventional and synthetic fluids.
- Dissolves and liquefies harmful gum and varnish buildup in fluid
- Cleans and lubricates valve bodies, shift actuators and solenoids. Helps to control moisture in fluid.
- Will not swell seals or harm gaskets, O-rings, or clutch material
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