Service Bulletin 05-006

Applies To: 200105 Civic ALL May 6, 2005

200204 CR-V ALL

DTC P1298 Is Stored in the ECM/PCM

(Supersedes 05-006, dated February 25, 2005, to change the CR-V model-year range)

SYMPTOM WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

DTC P1298 (electrical load detector (ELD) circuit high In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
voltage) is stored in the ECM/PCM. Operation Number: 121195
Flat Rate Time: 0.4 hour
PROBABLE CAUSE Failed Part:
The electronic load detector (ELD) has a faulty solder Civic P/N 38250-S5A-A03
joint. H/C 7472277
CR-V P/N 38250-S9A-A01
H/C 6890594
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Defect Code: 06402
Replace the ELD.
Symptom Code: 01201
NOTE: Previously, if an ELD required replacement, you
Template ID: 05-006A
had to replace the under-hood fuse/relay box. To
reduce repair costs, replacement ELDs are now Skill Level: Repair Technician
available. Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty
expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by
the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
PARTS INFORMATION
Office. You must request consideration, and get a
Electronic Load Detector: decision, before starting work.
P/N 38255-S5A-003, H/C 7987571

2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved ATB 28878-29087 (0505) 1 of 3
CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by do-it-yourselfers, and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.
REPAIR PROCEDURE 5. Remove the lower cover from the fuse/relay box.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
audio unit. Write down the customers audio LOWER COVER
presets. (Pry off.)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the
battery.
3. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box cover.
4. Release the three clips, and remove the under-
hood fuse/relay box from the holder.
CR-V only: Release the wire harness clip from the
fuse/relay box holder
CIVIC:
CLIPS
FUSE
RELAY
BOX

TABS
(6 places.)

UNDERSIDE OF THE
FUSE RELAY BOX

6. Disconnect the 3P ELD connector.

HOLDER

CR-V:
WIRE
HARNESS
CLIP
(Disconnect.)

UNDERHOOD
FUSE/RELAY
BOX HOLDER
CLIPS

CLIP 3P ELD CONNECTOR

FUSE RELAY
BOX

HOLDER

2 of 3 05-006
7. Remove the four screws that hold the two fuses, 12. Reinstall the 3P ELD connector and the lower fuse/
and remove the fuses. relay box cover.
13. Reinstall the fuse/relay box onto its holder.
FUSE
CR-V only: Reinstall the wire harness clip onto the
(Retain.)
CIVIC: 80A holder.
FUSE CR-V: 100A 14. Reinstall the fuse/relay box cover.
(Retain.)
CIVIC: 40A 15. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
CR-V: 50A
16. Do the idle learn procedure:
Make sure all electrical items (A/C, audio unit,
defogger, lights, etc.) are off.
Start the engine and let it warm up to its normal
operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle
twice).
Let the engine idle (throttle closed and all
electrical items off) for 10 minutes.
17. CR-V only: Reset the power window control unit:
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Make sure the drivers window is fully closed.
Push down and hold the window switch until the
window goes all the way down.
Pull back and hold the window switch until the
window goes all the way up, then hold the switch
for at least 2 more seconds.
18. Enter the audio unit anti-theft code, and set the
clock. Enter the audio presets.

8. Release the tab that holds the ELD, and pull up on

the ELD to remove it.

ELD
ELD
(Replace.)
BUS BAR
(Retain.)

TAB

9. Remove the bus bar from the ELD, and insert the
bar into the new ELD.
10. Install the new ELD and bus bar into the fuse/relay
box.
11. Reinstall the two fuses.

05-006 3 of 3