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Updating Honda software

Oct. 8, 2024

On certain 2019 Honda HR-V vehicles, after applying a small amount of input to the steering wheel and letting go, the steering wheel may start to shimmy on its own.

Motor Age Staff

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Using the i-HDS, inspect the EPS (electronic power steering) software version. Update the EPS software using i-HDS software version 1.1.0.6 or later (database 07-MAY-2019 or later).

On certain 2019 Honda HR-V vehicles, after applying a small amount of input to the steering wheel and letting go, the steering wheel may start to shimmy on its own.

This occurs because the rotational resistance of steering column assemblies varies on some vehicles. This only occurs when the engine is on and the vehicle is at a complete stop.

Using the i-HDS, inspect the EPS (electronic power steering) software version. Update the EPS software using i-HDS software version 1.1.0.6 or later (database 07-MAY-2019 or later).

To update software you must use the MVCI or the DST-I interface in conjunction with the J2534 Rewrite PC application on the i-HDS. Program ID 39990-THX-A130 or later; program P/N 39990-THX-A13 or later.

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