Ignition, Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTCs P0300-P0304

10-060

July 20, 2012

Applies To:
2008-10 Odyssey EX-L, Touring - ALL
*2011 Odyssey - From VIN 5FNRL5H..BB000001 thru 5FNRL5H..BB061689*

2008-11 Odyssey: MIL Comes On With DTC P0300 Thru P0304
(Supersedes 10-060, dated July 15, 2011, to revise the information marked by asterisks)

REVISION SUMMARY

*In Applies To, the ending VIN range was changed.*

SYMPTOM

One or more spark plugs may be fouled, and the MIL comes on with at least one of these DTCs: P0300 (random cylinder misfire detected), P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304 (No.1 thru No.4 cylinder misfire detected).

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace any fouled spark plugs, and update the PCM.

PARTS INFORMATION

2008-10 Odyssey
Spark Plug:
P/N 12290-R70-AO1

*2011 Odyssey
Spark Plug:
P/N 12290-R71-LO1*





NOTE:
To avoid an incorrect repair that would not be covered under warranty, use the software version listed above or a later version.





The updated PGM-FI software program IDs and P/Ns are listed. If the HDS or MVCI is loaded with the latest software, and it displays No Update Needed during the update, the software for this service bulletin is already installed.

SOFTWARE INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: P/N 12290-R70-A01

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 03203

Skill Level: Repair Technician

DIAGNOSIS





Inspect the Freeze Data or On Board Snapshot data using the HDS for DTCs P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304, and inspect the spark plugs in cylinders 1 thru 4 for carbon buildup.

Is at least one of the listed DTCs present, and is at least one spark plug fouled?

Yes - Go to REPAIR PROCEDURE. No - This service bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Replace any fouled spark plugs. Torque the plugs to 22 N.m (16 lb.ft).

2. Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.





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