Civic Sedan L4-1493cc 1.5L SOHC (D15B2) TBI (1989)
Battery: Technical Service Bulletins
Electrical - ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Info.
09-045
February 12, 2011
Applies To:
ALL Honda Vehicles
ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Information
(Supersedes 09-027, dated June 30, 2009, to revise the information marked by the asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
Under SOFTWARE VERSION, the method to check the current software was updated.*
INTRODUCTION
The software for the ED-18 Battery Analyzer (or tester) is updated periodically to fix software bugs and enhance the tool's function. To help you update
the ED-18 tester more quickly, American Honda no longer distributes CDs for the tester. You can now use the Midtronics ED-18 update wizard to
download software and firmware to your ED-18 tester using a PC and the Internet. It is extremely important to use the latest ED-18 software to ensure
that the current battery testing procedures are used.
Honda introduced a new policy to ensure that ED-18 testers are updated promptly. The ED-18 software must now be updated within 3 days of receiving
notification from an iN message or other Honda communication. If an out-of-date version is used, any battery replacements may not be covered under
warranty.
ED-18 UPDATE REQUIREMENTS
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ED-18 Battery Analyzer:
ED-18 Version 1: P/N INBED18LLH
ED-18 Version 2: P/N INB17191840
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RS232 (25 pin to 9 pin) interface cable:
P/N MTR130112A*
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7/64" hex wrench: P/N INBi7191270*
*Both the R5232 interface cable and the hex wrench
were included with the ED-18 update that was
shipped to dealerships in November 2008.
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A fully charged 12-volt automotive battery, any size
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Internet access
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An IBM-compatible PC:
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Windows 95 operating system or higher (Windows 2000 or XP is preferred)
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CD ROM
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R5232 (9 pin) serial port, or an R5232 to USB
Adapter (P/N MTRA164)
(Some newer computers do not have an R5232
port. You will need to order the R5232 to USB
adapter to update your ED-18 testers.)
To order the ED-18 Battery Analyzer version 2, the interface cable, the R5232 to USB adapter, or the hex wrench, go to the Honda Tool and Equipment
catalog on the iN (select Service > Service Bay > Tool and Equipment > Online Catalog), or call.
NOTE:
The ED-18 Battery Analyzer version 1 is no longer available for purchase.
SOFTWARE VERSION