Hard Downshift or Clunk When Slowing Down to a Rolling Stop – 2014-2015 Honda Odyssey

A15-014
March 6, 2015
01485-01629 Version 2

 

Hard Downshift or Clunk When Slowing Down to a Rolling Stop

Supersedes 15-014, dated February 19, 2015, to revise the information highlighted in yellow.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

YearModelTrimVIN Range
2014OdysseyALLALL
2015OdysseyALL5FNRL5…FB000001 to 5FNRL5…FB070938

 

REVISON SUMMARY

  • Under AFFECTED VEHICLES, 2015 Model VIN Range was updated
  • Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the flat rate time, and failed part number were updated.

 

SYMPTOM

There is a hard downshift or clunk around 6–13 mph, often experienced when slowing down and accelerating at slow speeds or from a rolling stop.

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Under certain conditions, the PCM A/T software settings may cause the issue.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the PCM A/T software.

 

SOFTWARE INFORMATION

NOTE: Unnecessary or incorrect repairs resulting from a failure to update the HDS or MVCI are not covered under warranty.

MVCI Control Module (CM) Update:
Application (FW) Version 3.01.40 or later.
Database Update 12-Jan-2015 or later.

HDS Software Version:
3.015.033 or later.

Before beginning the repair, make sure that both the HDS and the MVCI are updated as listed above.

Do only the update listed in this service bulletin.

Check that the MVCI indicates the applicable program ID listed below (or a later program ID) as the Available Update when the update begins. If the MVCI displays This vehicle does not need an update at this time during the update, the software for this service bulletin is already installed.

For more information about updating the HDS, the MVCI, and vehicle systems, refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.

Year/ModelProgram ID (or later)Program P/N (or later)
2014–15 OdysseyV0A64037806-RVO-A640

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation NumberDescriptionFlat Rate TimeTemplate IDFailed Part Number
1255C1Update the PCM A/T software.  0.2 hr15-014A37820-RV0-A67

 

Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 03217
Skill Level: Repair Technician

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Update the PCM A/T software with the MVCI. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.

 

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