Accord CU2 engine Pinging Sound

[autoglymer]

Fyi ... the repair procedure (recall) for engine pings during moderate to heavy acceleration consists of the following in this case:

1. Replacement of knock sensor.
Note: Knock sensor replacement requires intake manifold removal, which requires top-up of cooling system reservoir with Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.

2. Update the PGM-FI software with the HDS.

3. Update the A/T software with the HDS.

Do you have the TSB for this?????? Especially for the Euro model as I'm not sure if the part number for the sensor and PGM is the same for TSX / JDM/ Euro model

The TSB 09-041 I have is for Acura TSX. However, the corrective action to resolve the engine pings during moderate to heavy acceleration for CU2 should be same. Seems like MBM is not carrying out the right procedure; KM would be laughing if they're reading this thread. I suppose these are the calculated risks that we take when we decide buy from PI. If u look on the bright side, Honda reassures that there is no harm to the engine and guarantee the engine will have no ill effect - I swear I've heard this before even on my old ES5, which was bought from KM:
http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-a ... eing_fixed

Action (1) and (2) needs to be carried out. Action (3) needs to be done if ur CU2 is an auto-box.

Here're are the parts information for corrective action (Acura TSX):

Knock Sensor: P/N 30530-RL5-A01
Intake Manifold Gasket (four required): P/N 17115-R40-A01

Failed Part: P/N 37820-RL5-A51 <- this could be the failed knock sensor?

Software information (Acura TSX):

HDS Software Version: 2.019.009 (August 2009) (gray) or later
Control Module (CM) Update:
Application Version V6.18.06 or later.
Database Update 05-AUG-2009 or later.

[lingamair]

Ah ok. I gave MBM the Acura TSB in Dec, so *hopefully* they will follow the instructions on it and fix as stated.

Heard from the Aust guys that some folks are still facing the pinging due to incorrect installation.

Anybody else called up MBM to do the fix yet?

[jackalcleo]

Ah ok. I gave MBM the Acura TSB in Dec, so *hopefully* they will follow the instructions on it and fix as stated.

Heard from the Aust guys that some folks are still facing the pinging due to incorrect installation.

Anybody else called up MBM to do the fix yet?

i think they never carry out the step 2 & 3

Now how do we know the part number for the 2 software upgrade and DOES MBM knows how to do the electronic thingly

[ultaman]

I think contacting MBM doesn't have much effect. What I did is by sending an official email to Vincar and voice out as MBM always say waiting for Vincar instructions

I ding dong here and there and FYI I started this correspondences with both parties since last year Nov.

1) Contact Vincar officially to Audrey Ng [[email protected]] she need to instruct MBM to go ahead with the checks and ordering of knock sensor

Manager
Administration
VinCar Pte Ltd
Mobile: +65 9875-1119
DID: +65 6590-9975
Tel: +65 6474-1119
Fax: +65 6479-1911

2) MBM will do what was told by Vincar and do the necessary follow up.

Today MBM change out 1 item knock sensor with p/n : 30530-R40-A01 (FOC for parts & labour so no complain)

After the change i notice as follow base on my butt feel

1) Throttle response seems to change (diffcult to describe)
2) My knocking sound appear on 2 range (2000-3000rpm) & (high rpm while overtaking) Seems like the lower range are now not so audible. I do hear some knocking sound around 4000 - 5000 rpm now.

as such i do not see them reset the ECU so i will monitor it for 1 month and see how it goes.

I trying to find out this part number 30530-R40-A01. Is this the original part for CU2 or the correct part for this problem? I just hope that don't just change for me a new sensor (which is the same as orginal) to stop me from pestering them!!!

Hey Bro, Thanks for all the help. I'm going to Send vincar the email now and ask them to rectify this problem.

[James_Low]

Hi CU bros,

hope the power of forum will assist u in getting the problem solved....btw, where is bro James???? He should be leading u guys to charge at VinXXX cos he knows the No.1 & No.2 man in the company!!

And bro James also bought a CU2 from them.....may be he is too busy modding his ride!! haha....

Cheers!

Bro, recently too busy with works so never post any reply... If there is a need for me to speak to VinXXX, let me know... Seriously hor, i think my car too nosiy liao, i cant hear anything except for my tires noise... hahaha...

[James_Low]

hi bro, anyone interested in meeting up tomorrow at paya ubi? i will be going over to mcwell at 12pm... anyone free for coffee?

[lingamair]

hi bro, anyone interested in meeting up tomorrow at paya ubi? i will be going over to mcwell at 12pm... anyone free for coffee?

Come for the photoshoot la.. 4.30pm at Kallang carpark F i think.

[silvermail]

Hey bros,

I'm wondering if anyone has their pinging issues resolved via the recall already?

[Orangetee]

Hey Silvermall,

I went to have the knock sensors replaced and software upgraded @ MBM. Engine still pings. Not sure if it's worth your effort to 'rectify' this.

[silvermail]

Thanks for the response bro - read from the forums that Australia Accords are still having problems even after the reflash and knock sensors replacement. This sucks big time for a Honda..

[hybenz]

Ah ok. I gave MBM the Acura TSB in Dec, so *hopefully* they will follow the instructions on it and fix as stated.

Heard from the Aust guys that some folks are still facing the pinging due to incorrect installation.

Anybody else called up MBM to do the fix yet?

hello,does anyone know an official site for the list of acura technical service bulletins? I only have this list of Acura TSB but I can't find pinging issues there. I need a formal documentation for my dealer in order for them to fix my car. I lack necessary details like service bulletin numbers.

[lingamair]

This should help .. http://216.55.161.45/b09-041.pdf