Product Update: IMA Battery Software Update (14-064)

Publication date: 2014-11-27
Reference number: 14-064

PRODUCT UPDATE: IMA BATTERY SOFTWARE UPDATE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 14-064, Date of Issue: November 27, 2014

HONDA:

2010-2012 Insight; 2011-2012 CR-Z

Superceded Bulletin(s): 14-064, Date of Issue: October 3, 2014

NOTE: Supersedes 14-064, dated October 3, 2014; see Revision Summary.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Year	Model	Trim	VIN Range
2011-12	CR-Z	ALL	Check the iN VIN status for eligibility
2010-12	Insight	ALL	Check the iN VIN status for eligibility

REVISION SUMMARY

Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION the text "The normal warranty applies" was removed.

BACKGROUND

The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. Additionally, DTC P0A7F (Battery Module Deterioration) may be stored.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign.

Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible.

Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. These vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the IMA battery control module 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 21-July-2014 or later

HDS Software Version:

3.015.006 or later

Before beginning the repair, make sure that both the HDS and 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 Recommended 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 01-026, Updating Control Units/Modules .

SOFTWARE INFORMATION

Year/Model	Program ID (or later)	Program P/N (or later)
2010 Insight	BJA060	1K101-RBJ-A060
2011 Insight	BJA620	1K101-RBJ-A620
2012 Insight	BJA550	1K101-RBJ-A550
2011 CR-Z with M/T	TWA120	1K101-RTW-A120
2011 CR-Z with CVT	TWA620	1K101-RTW-A620
2012 CR-Z with M/T	TWA040	1K101-RTW-A040
2012 CR-Z with CVT	TWA540	1K101-RTW-A540

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Year/Model	Operation Number	Description	Flat Rate Time	Defect Code	Symptom Code	Template ID	Failed Part Number
2011-12 CR-Z	1255A5	Update the IMA battery control module	0.3 hr	5MV00	JK400	14-064A	1K000-RTW-A01
2010-12 Insight	1255A5	Update the IMA battery control module	0.3 hr	5MV00	JK500	14-064B	1K000-RBJ-A07

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Connect the MVCI and check for the latest version of the IMA battery software.
- If the software is older than the listed software and no DTC is stored, go to step 2.
- If the software is older than the listed software and DTC P0A7F is stored, clear it, then go to step 2.
- If the vehicle has the latest software installed and DTC P0A7F is stored, replace the IMA battery module.
Update the battery control module software with the MVCI. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-026 , Updating Control/Units Module .
For California residents only: Fill out a Vehicle Emissions Recall - Proof of Correction certificate, and use JK4 for CR-Z or JK5 for Insight as the recall number. Give the certificate to your customer, and advise him or her to keep it as proof that the product update was completed. Your customer will need to submit this certificate to the DMV only if the DMV requests it. If you need more certificates, use reorder number Y0657.