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Disclaimer***Acura TL AWD V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # 10-041 Date: 101013


Disclaimer***Acura TL AWD V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # 10-041 Date: 101013



ABS/TCS - VSA Warning Lamp ON/No DTC's Set



10-041



October 13, 2010



Applies To:



2010 TL SH-AWD M/T - ALL



VSA System Indicator Is On With No DTC Stored; MID Indicates CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM



SYMPTOM



The VSA system indicator comes on, the MID indicates CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM, no AcuraLink message displays that an indicator



is on, and no DTCs are stored. The indicators go out after the engine is started.



PROBABLE CAUSE



The clutch pedal was repeatedly not released fully between 0-50 mph for three successive times while shifting, causing the VSA control unit to



incorrectly judge a clutch switch malfunction and fail to store DTC 118 (clutch pedal position switch B).



CORRECTIVE ACTION



Update the VSA control unit software with the HDS then do the VSA sensor neutral position memorization.



SOFTWARE INFORMATION



HDS Software Version:



2.023.009 (OCT 2010) or later.



HDS Control Module (CM) Update:



Database Update 17-SEP-2010 or later.



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 VSA software program ID and P/N are shown below. If the HDS is loaded with the latest software, and it displays No Update Needed



during the update, the software for this service bulletin is already installed.



WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION



The normal warranty applies.



Operation Number: 4135A1



Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour



Failed Part: P/N 57114-TK5-A55



Defect Code: 03214



167



Symptom Code: 03205



Skill Level: Repair Technician



REPAIR PROCEDURE



1. Update the VSA control unit software with the HDS. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-026, Updating Control Units/Modules.



NOTE:



If error code SD or 50 occurs afler the update process is completed, follow the instructions on the HDS. Turn the ignition switch OFF then



ON (II), and retry programming. If the update was successfully completed, the HDS will display "this vehicle does not need an update at this



time."



2. Do the VSA Sensor Neutral Position Memorization with the HDS, and follow the screen prompts.