Fixing Voltage Problems in Honda Vehicles

This bulletin applies to 2017 Honda Accord V6, 2016-2017 Odyssey, 2016-2017 Pilot and 2017 Ridgeline vehicles. While driving, the customer may experience flickering interior/exterior light, multiple indicators coming on, jerky steering and/or other voltage-related fluctuations.

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Mike Mavrigian

Sept. 12, 2022

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The possible cause: the B+ sensing screw on the alternator may not be torqued properly.

Disconnect the battery negative cable and battery sensor. Remove the #4 spark plug ignition coil for better access.

Disconnect the alternator connector. Remove the three nuts holding the rear alternator cover and remove the cover.

Remove the rear alternator cover. Torque the B+ sensing screw to 1.5 ft-lb (2 Nm). Do not over-torque the screw.

Reinstall the cover to 3.3 ft-lb ( 4Nm).

Connect the negative battery cable and battery sensor to the negative battery post.

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Information courtesy of Mitchell 1

Information for Technical Service Bulletins comes from ProDemand, Mitchell 1's auto repair information software for domestic and import vehicles. Headquartered in San Diego, Mitchell 1 has provided quality repair information solutions to the automotive industry since 1918.

Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.