PCM Replacement

Special Tools Required 

• Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) tablet tester
• Honda Interface Module (HIM) and an iN workstation with the latest HDS software version
• HDS Pocket Tester
• GNA600 and an iN workstation with the latest HDS software version
• MVCI unit with the latest control module (CM) update software installed

Any one of the above updating tools can be used.

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
   Fig 1: Connecting Hds To Data Link Connector

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2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the PCM and all other vehicle systems. If it doesn't, go to the DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  . If you are returning from DLC circuit troubleshooting, skip steps 4 through  9,  17 through  19,  22, and  23, then do this after replacing the PCM:
   • Replace the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ) and the engine oil filter (see ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT ).
   • Clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE POSITION LEARNING CHECK ).
4. Select the PGM-FI system with the HDS.
5. Select the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
6. Select the ETCS TEST, then select the TP POSITION CHECK, and follow the screen prompts.
   NOTE: If the TP POSITION CHECK indicates FAILED, continue with this procedure.
7. Select the REPLACE PCM MENU, then select READ DATA, and follow the screen prompts.
   NOTE:

   • Doing this step copies (READS) the engine oil life data from the original PCM so you can later download (WRITES) it into the new PCM.
   • If the READ DATA indicates FAILED, continue with this procedure.
8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
9. Jump the SCS line with the HDS (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ).
10. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and the passenger's side kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
11. Remove the HandsFreeLink control unit (see HFL-NAVIGATION MICROPHONE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
12. Disconnect PCM connectors A, B, and C.
    NOTE: PCM connectors A, B, and C have symbols (A=□, B=Δ=, C=◦) embossed on them for identification.
    Fig 2: Identifying PCM Connectors

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13. Remove the bolts and the harness clips, then remove the PCM (A) with its bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Harness Clips With Torque Specifications

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14. Remove the PCM (A) from the bracket (B).
    Fig 4: Removing PCM From Bracket With Torque Specifications

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15. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
16. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
17. Manually input the VIN to the PCM with the HDS.
    NOTE: DTC P0630 VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch may be stored because the VIN has not been programmed into the PCM, ignore it, and continue this procedure.
18. If the READ DATA (engine oil life) failed in step  7, go to step  21. Otherwise, go to step 19.
19. Select the PGM-FI system with the HDS.
20. Select the REPLACE PCM MENU, then select WRITE DATA, and follow the screen prompts.
    NOTE: If the WRITE DATA indicates FAILED, continue this procedure.
21. Select the IMMOBI system with the HDS.
22. Enter the immobilizer PCM code that you got from the iN, and use the PCM replacement procedure in the IMMOBI Menu of the HDS; it allows you to start the engine.
23. If the TP POSITION CHECK failed in step  6, clean the throttle body (see THROTTLE POSITION LEARNING CHECK ), then go to step 24.
24. If the READ DATA failed in step  7 or the WRITE DATA failed in step  20, replace the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ) and engine oil filter (see ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 25.
25. Select the PGM-FI system, and reset the PCM with the HDS.
26. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see PCM UPDATE  ).
27. Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
28. Do the CKP pattern clear/CKP pattern learn procedure (see CKP PATTERN CLEAR/CKP PATTERN LEARN ).