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PCM Removal and Installation (2016-18): Installation

NOTE:
  • If you are removing the PCM, skip the procedures of using the HDS.
  • If you are substituting the PCM, skip the procedures of WRITE DATA.
  1. PCM - Install
    GHH73318Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the PCM (D)

    2. Connect PCM connectors A, B, and C.

  2. PCM Cover - Install
    GHH73319Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  3. SCS - Open
      1. Exit the SCS mode with the HDS.

    Procedure After Replacing PCM 

  4. VIN - Input
      1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode. 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

    2. Manually input the VIN to the PCM with the HDS.

  5. WRITE DATA (Engine Oil Life) - Select
      NOTE:  If the READ DATA (engine oil life) failed in "READ DATA (Engine Oil Life) - Select", skip this procedure.

    1. Select the REPLACE PCM MENU, then select WRITE DATA, and follow the screen prompts.

  6. WRITE DATA (ATF Life) - Select
      NOTE:  If the READ DATA (ATF life) failed in "READ DATA (ATF Life) - Select", skip this procedure.

    1. Select the A/T SYSTEM with the HDS

    2. Select the REPLACE TCM/PCM MENU, then select WRITE DATA, and follow the screen prompts.

  7. Other Procedures for PCM Replacement - Do
      1. If the READ DATA (engine oil life) failed in "READ DATA (Engine Oil Life) - Select", replace the engine oil and the engine oil filter .
    2. If the READ DATA (ATF life) failed in "READ DATA (ATF Life) - Select", replace the ATF .
  8. Keyless Access System - Registration
  9. DTC - Clear
      1. Clear the Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
  10. PCM - Update
  11. PCM - Idle Learn
  12. CKP Pattern - Clear/Learn