Service Bulletin

Applies To:

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December 18, 2009

See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Keyless Remote Works Intermittently Or Not At All

SYMPTOM

PARTS INFORMATION

The keyless remote works intermittently or not at all.

Keyless Remote Module:

Accord
P/N 72147-TA0-A03, H/C 9375098
Pilot
P/N 72147-SZA-A03, H/C 9372327
Pilot (Touring Model Driver 1)
P/N 72147-SZA-A13, H/C 9372335
Pilot (Touring Model Driver 2)
P/N 72147-SZA-A23, H/C 9372343

PROBABLE CAUSE
There is an excessive gap between the keyless
remotes printed circuit board and its lower cover.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2008 Accord 4-Door ALL
2009 Accord 4-Door L4
From VIN 1HGCP2...9A000001 thru
1HGCP2...9A174234
From VIN JHMCP2...9C000001 thru
JHMCP2...9C018121

TOOL INFORMATION
HDS with software version 2.019.009 or later.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

2009 Accord 4-Door V6

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

From VIN 1HGCP3...9A000001 thru

1HGCP3...9A045872
From VIN 5KBCP3...9B001001 thru
5KBCP3...9B502866

Operation Number: 7451A8

2010 Accord 4-Door V6

From VIN 5KBCP3...AB000001 thru
5KBCP3...AB005102
2009 Pilot ALL
2010 Pilot
From VIN 5FNYF4...AB000001 thru
5FNYF4...AB014917

Flat Rate Time:

0.2 hour

Failed Part:

P/N 72147-TA0-A01 (Accord)

H/C 9375098
P/N 72147-SZA-A03 (Pilot)
H/C 9372327

Defect Code:

03217

Symptom Code:

01201

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.

2010 Pilot (Touring model)

From VIN 5FNYF4H8.AB000001 thru
5FNYF4H8.AB014946
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the keyless remote module. Use the HDS to
rewrite the transponder code into the immobilizer
control unit.

2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by do-it-yourselfers, and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE: To program the new keyless remote module
using the HDS, you need these items:
The customers programmed ignition key that has
the bad keyless remote.
First password. (This five-character code is available
on the iN. Go to SERVICE, select Vehicle
Information from the left column, then select
Immobilizer Code Inquiry.)

1. Using a # 0 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw

from the transmitter. Remove the back cover, then
use a small piece of tape to hold the module
temporarily in place during the programming steps.

# 0 PHILLIPS
SCREWDRIVER

HDS with software 2.019.009 or later.

NOTE: Make sure the market, the date, and the time
on the HDS setup screen are correct. Select the F12
key in the upper right corner to get the Set-up Details
screen. Make sure Market is set to USA. Select the
time display in the lower right corner to get the Date/
Time Properties pop-up window. Make sure the date
and time are correct. For details, refer to the HDS
Set-up Instructions, listed under Tool Information in
ISIS.
BACK COVER

KEYLESS
REMOTE
MODULE
TAPE

(To hold the

module in place.)

2. Connect the HDS to the DLC (data link connector).

3. Insert the customers programmed ignition key into
the ignition switch, and turn the ignition switch to
ON (II). Turn on the HDS.
4. At the screen prompts, enter the VIN and the
odometer reading, then verify the correct date and
time.
5. From the System Selection Menu screen, select
IMMOBI.
6. From the Immobilizer Test Mode Menu screen,
select Immobilizer Setup.

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7. From the Immobilizer Test Mode Menu screen,

select Add and Delete Keys.
8. From the Add and Delete Keys screen, select Add
1 Key.
9. From the Add 1 Key screen, select Begin to Add 1
Key.

10. From the first password screen, enter the first

password, then follow the screen prompts.
NOTE: When you reach the step that asks you to
install the new key, you must exchange the old and
new keyless modules and turn the ignition switch to
ON (II) within 17 seconds. If you dont do this within
17 seconds, you will need to redo the entire
procedure.

0 Seconds
START
1 Remove the old
keyless module.

2 Insert the new

keyless module.

II (On)

17 Seconds
FINISHED
3 While holding the new module in place,
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

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11. Start the vehicle, and make sure the immobilizer

indicator goes out and the engine keeps running.
Remove the key from the ignition switch, and make
sure the keyless remote door lock functions are
working.
12. Disconnect the HDS.

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