Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid (2008)
Battery, Hybrid Drive: All Technical Service Bulletins
Hybrid System - IMA Battery Software/Hardware Updates
10-083
Applies To:
2005-07 Accord Hybrid - ALL
2003-05 Civic Hybrid - ALL
2006-08 Civic Hybrid - ALL
January 7, 2011
IMA Battery Software And Hardware Updates
(Supersedes 10-083, dated December 23, 2010, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
In the IMA Software Chart, the program P/Ns and identifiers for the 2005-07 Accord Hybrid were changed.*
BACKGROUND
Due to improvements in battery manufacturing efficiency, once stocks of original IMA batteries are depleted, a new battery design will be available for
IMA battery replacement. Both battery types require that its battery control software be matched to its IMA battery type. Failure to match the software
with the battery will result in reduced IMA battery life.
In addition, if the battery condition monitor (BCM) or the motor control module (MCM) is replaced or reprogrammed, matching IMA battery software
must be installed in that control module to maximize the IMA battery's life.
This service bulletin includes these subjects:
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Identifying IMA battery types
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Determining correct IMA software and matching it to the IMA battery
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Installing IMA battery software
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Replacing BCM/MCM hardware and updating its software
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Checking for an IMA battery/software mismatch DTC
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
None. This service bulletin is for information purposes only.
IDENTIFYING IMA BATTERY TYPES
To identify an IMA battery type, use this information:
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An original IMA battery type does not have a 3-character battery code label attached to its outer case.
Original IMA Battery Type:
(Example shown for a 2006-08 Civic Hybrid)
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A new IMA battery type has a 3-character battery code label attached to its outer case.
New IMA Battery Type:
(Example shown for a 2006-08 Civic Hybrid)
New-type IMA batteries are shipped with an instruction package that includes an extra battery code label. This peel-off label has the same 3-character
battery code found on the battery case. This code is used to update the BCM's or MCM's software, matching the vehicle's IMA control unit to the IMA
battery being installed.
