Service Bulletin 13-055

Applies To: 2013 Odyssey – From VIN 5FNRL5...DB057266 thru 5FNRL5...DB091670 August 5, 2014
2013 Pilot 2WD – From VIN 5FNYF3...DB014058 thru 5FNYF3...DB025447
2013 Pilot 4WD – From VIN 5FNYF4...DB025128 thru 5FNYF4...DB048530

MIL Comes On With One or More DTCs: P0301 thru P0304, P3400, or P3497
(Supersedes 13-055, dated July 19, 2013; see REVISION SUMMARY)

REVISION SUMMARY
2013 Odyssey vehicles were added.

SYMPTOM
The MIL comes on with one or more misfire DTC(s) P0301 thru P0304 (Number 1-4 cylinder misfire detected).
DTC P3400 (rocker arm oil pressure switch B) and/or P3497 (rocker arm oil pressure switch C) may also be stored.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
During a cold start, the engine oil pump outputs high oil pressure. DTCs P3400 and P3497 are set because of the
high oil pressure measured at the VCM spool valve. High oil pressure causes the VCM spool valves to activate,
causing cylinders 1 through 4 to go into cylinder cut mode even though the ECU did not activate the VCM spool
valve.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the relief valve spring.

PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE: To help clarify where new parts are used in the REPAIR PROCEDURE, the new part is listed in the
applicable step with a “>” symbol.

Part Name Part Number Quantity

Relief Valve Spring 15232-R70-A01 1
Drain Plug Washer (14 mm) 94109-14000 1
Pre-chamber Gasket 18393-SDB-A00 1
Exhaust Pipe Gasket 18212-SA7-003 2
Self-locking Nut (10 mm) 90212-SA5-003 9

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Part Name Part Number

Engine Oil (0W-20) (5 quarts required) 08798-9036

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Flat Rate Defect Symptom Template

Model Description Failed Part
Number Time Code Code ID
Odyssey 1111AH Replace the relief valve spring. 2.6 15232-R70-A01 03001 03203 13-055A
(Includes diagnosis time)
Pilot 1111AH Replace the relief valve spring. 2.6 15232-R70-A01 03001 03203 13-055B
(Includes diagnosis time)

Skill Level: Repair Technician

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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.
DIAGNOSIS 4. Remove the front secondary HO2S sensor from
1. Connect the HDS, and check for any of these exhaust pipe A.
DTCs: P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P3400,
and/or P3497.
HARNESS CLAMPS
• If one or more DTCs are set, go to step 2.
• If no DTCs are set, this bulletin does not apply.
Continue with normal troubleshooting.
2. Check the on-board snapshot (at time 0) or the
freeze frame data. Look at the ROCKER ARM OIL
PRESSURE value.
• If the value is greater than 92 psi, go to REPAIR FRONT SECONDARY HO2S
PROCEDURE.
• If the value is 92 psi or less, this bulletin does not
apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Pilot Only: Remove the front subframe stiffener.

5. Remove all nine nuts from exhaust pipe A, then

remove the pipe.
GASKETS
Replace.

FRONT SUBFRAME
STIFFENER

SELF-
LOCKING
NUTS
Replace.
SELF-
EXHAUST PIPE A LOCKING GASKET
NUTS Replace.
Replace.

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6. Remove the rear warm-up TWC bracket. 8. Remove the torque converter cover and the four
transmission bolts.

REAR WARM-UP
TWC BRACKET TORQUE
CONVERTER
COVER
7. Remove the CKP sensor cover and the bolts, then
disconnect the CKP sensor connector. 9. Remove the oil pan bolts.
10. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan
from the engine block at the points shown.

CKP SENSOR
CONNECTOR

CKP SENSOR
COVER

11. Remove the oil pan.

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12. Remove the oil pump sealing bolt, the relief valve 14. Insert one end of the new relief valve spring into the
spring, and the relief valve. valve and then the other end into the sealing bolt.
Insert the three parts into the oil pump and then
torque to 39 N•m (29 lb-ft).
> Relief valve spring

Reassemble.

OIL PUMP HOUSING

RELIEF VALVE
Clean.

NEW RELIEF
VALVE SPRING

SEALING BOLT
Clean.

RELIEF VALVE

RELIEF VALVE SPRING

Replace.
SEALING BOLT

13. Clean the sealing bolt and relief valve thoroughly.

NOTE: Apply Hondalock 2 to the threads. OIL PUMP HOUSING

SEALING BOLT
39 N.m (29 lb-ft)

15. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan
mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.
16. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.

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17. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0009 [preferred] or 20. Install the four transmission bolts, and torque them
P/N 08718-0004) to the oil pan mating surface of to 74 N•m (54 lb-ft). Install the torque converter
the engine block and to the inside edge of the cover.
threaded bolt holes. Install the oil pan within 5
BOLTS
minutes of applying the liquid gasket. 74 N.m (54 lb-ft)
NOTE:
• Apply a 2.5 mm (0.10 in) diameter bead of liquid
gasket along the broken line.
• If too much time has passed after applying liquid
gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue,
then reapply new liquid gasket.

TORQUE
CONVERTER
BOLTS COVER
12 N.m (8.9 lb-ft)

BEAD OF 21. Connect the CKP sensor connector, then install the
LIQUID GASKET CKP sensor cover and the bolt. Torque the bolts to
2.5 mm (0.10 in) 22 N•m (16 lb-ft).
BOLT
22 N.m (16 lb-ft)

18. Install the oil pan on the engine block.

19. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step,
torque all bolts, in the sequence shown below,
to 12 N•m (8.9 lb-ft).
NOTE: CKP SENSOR
CONNECTOR
• Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine
with oil.
• Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after
installing the oil pan.

9 5 1 3 7 11

CKP SENSOR
13 COVER
15
BOLTS
16 22 N.m (16 lb-ft)
17
18

14 12
10 6 2 4 8

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22. Install the rear warm-up TWC bracket. Torque the 24. Pilot Only: Install the front subframe stiffener.
bolts to 22 N•m (16 lb-ft).

REAR WARM-UP FRONT SUBFRAME

TWC BRACKET STIFFENER

25. Reinstall the front secondary HO2S sensor into

23. Install exhaust pipe A using new gaskets and new exhaust pipe A. Torque the bolt to 44 N•m
self-locking nuts. Torque the nuts to 33 N•m (33 lb-ft).
(25 lb-ft).
> Self-locking nuts (9 required)
HARNESS CLAMPS
> Exhaust pipe gaskets (2 required)
NEW
GASKETS
EXHAUST PIPE A

FRONT SECONDARY HO2S

44 N.m (33 lb-ft)

NEW SELF-
LOCKING NUTS NEW
33 N.m (25 lb-ft) NEW SELF- GASKET
LOCKING NUTS
33 N.m (25 lb-ft)
26. Refill the engine with the recommended engine oil.
27. Run the engine for at least 3 minutes, then recheck
the oil level and check for leaks.
28. Reset the Oil Life monitor.
• Connect the HDS.
• Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
• Go to BODY ELECTRICAL, and select
GAUGES, ADJUSTMENT, MAINTENANCE
MINDER, RESET, and RESETTING THE
ENGINE OIL LIFE. Then follow the prompts.

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