This bulletin applies to 2016 Honda Odyssey and Pilot and 2017 Accord, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline. While driving, the customer may experience flickering interior/exterior lights, multiple indicators, possible other voltage-related fluctuations and jerky steering. The B+ sensing screw on the alternator may not be properly torqued.
This bulletin applies to 2016 Honda Odyssey and Pilot and 2017 Accord, Odyssey, Pilot and Ridgeline. While driving, the customer may experience flickering interior/exterior lights, multiple indicators, possible other voltage-related fluctuations and jerky steering. The B+ sensing screw on the alternator may not be properly torqued.
Disconnect and isolate the negative cable with the battery sensor from the battery. Remove the #4 spark plug ignition coil for better access. Disconnect the alternator connector. Remove the alternator rear cover and torque the B+ sensing screw to specified value of 1.5 ft.-lbs. (2 Nm) using a stubby Phillips #2 screwdriver. Do not over-torque.
Reinstall the alternator rear cover and tighten screws to 3.3 ft.-lbs. (4 Nm). Connect the negative cable and battery sensor to the negative battery post. Perform a DTC check and clear any DTCs.
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