ACURA
B20-021
Manufacturer communications
- Publication date
- 2020-12-18
- Received by NHTSA
- 2020-12-23
- NHTSA record numbers
- 10184664
Manufacturer summary
Original wording in English
"Service Bulletin - The motor power inverter (MPI), also known as the intelligent inverter unit (IIU), may fail over time due to a defective solder joint. This failure may result in one or more of the following DTC(s): -P1440 (MPI Module Output Circuit Malfunction) -P1437 (MPI Module Short Circuit) -P15A5 (Motor Current Sensor Circuit Malfunction) -P0A78 (MPI Module Internal Circuit Malfunction) -P0AE1 (Bypass Contractor Malfunction) -P0A3C (Motor Control Module (MCM) Overheating) -P0A3F (Motor Rotor Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction) -P0DA8 (MPI Module Voltage Malfunction) -P1634 (MPI Module Signal Circuit Malfunction) -P0AEE (MPI Internal Circuit Malfunction) -P0A27 (High Voltage Contactor Stays Activated) American Honda is extending the warranty coverage of the motor power inverter (MPI) on these vehicles to 15 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first."
Reported code forms
Manufacturer wording
Source wording can vary by vehicle and suffix. It is shown as written, not as a universal diagnosis.
Acura
P0A27High Voltage Contactor Stays ActivatedAcura
P0A3FMotor Rotor Position Sensor Circuit MalfunctionAcura
P0A78MPI Module Internal Circuit MalfunctionAcura
P0AEEMPI Internal Circuit MalfunctionAcura
P0DA8MPI Module Voltage MalfunctionAcura
P1437MPI Module Short CircuitAcura
P1440MPI Module Output Circuit MalfunctionAcura
P15A5Motor Current Sensor Circuit MalfunctionAcura
P1634MPI Module Signal Circuit MalfunctionCheck vehicle applicability
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| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Acura | ILX HYBRID | 2013 |