# Service bulletin SB\-12\-048

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10045879
- Published by NHTSA: 2012\-09\-19
- Manufacturer's number: SB\-12\-048
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-06\-19
- Replaces: SB\-12\-048\-E
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

## NHTSA's summary

HONDA: INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT AND REMOVAL OF JUNCTION BOARD FROM OLD IMA BATTERY AND NEW BATTERY MOUNTED BEFORE BATTERY IS INSTALLED. MODELS 2003\-11 CIVIC HYBRID, 2011\-12 CR\-Z, 2000\-06 INSIGHT, 2010\-12 INSIGHT. \*PE UPDATED 9/28/12. \*PE UPDATED 10/11/12. \*PE UPDATED 11/19/12. \*PE UPDATED 8/6/13. \*PE UPDATED 9/30/13. \*PE

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Electrical system, 12\-volt battery

## Vehicles listed

- 2003 to 2009 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
- 2011 HONDA CR\-Z
- 2003 to 2006 HONDA INSIGHT
- 2010 to 2012 HONDA INSIGHT

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [JK5\-14\-064](/bulletins/10193114.md), 2021-05-12, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The software controlling the IMA battery on your vehicle incorrectly maintains the battery and, over time, the battery develops a memory affect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. If the software is not updated, it is likely that the vehicle may set a code falsely indicating a deterioration of the battery of pack, or the battery level gauge may suddenly drop to empty and start charging unnecessarily.
- [JK4\-14\-064](/bulletins/10193025.md), 2021-05-12, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The software controlling the IMA battery on your vehicle incorrectly maintains the battery and, over time, the battery develops a memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. If the software is not updated, it is likely that the vehicle may set a code falsely indicating a deterioration of the battery pack, or the battery level gauge may suddenly drop to empty and start charging unnecessarily.
- [Service Bulletin](/bulletins/10142649.md), 2018-07-16, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Service bulletin \- Due to improvements in battery manufacturing efficiency, once stocks of original IMA batteries are depleted, new battery designs will be available for IMA battery replacement. Each battery type requires 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.
- [Service Bulletin](/bulletins/10118170.md), 2017-09-29, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Service bulletin\- The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. Additionally, DTC P0A7F \(Battery Module Deterioration\) may be stored.
- [Service Bulletin](/bulletins/10115168.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service bulletin \- To improve customer confidence, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on all 2009\-11 non\-PZEV Civic IMA battery modules to match the PZEV warranty, which is 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- [DLR MSG \- Warran](/bulletins/10115162.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Dealer message \- Today, January 30, 2014, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for all 2009\-11 Civic Hybrid vehicles for IMA batteries that may prematurely deteriorate, decreasing the capacity of the battery. To increase customer confidence, American Honda is extending the warranty on the IMA battery to 10 years from the original date of purchase, or 150,000 miles. Note that vehicles registered in certain states may already be eligible for a 10/150,000 warranty period; this warranty extension does not increase the warranty coverage on those vehicles beyond the original term.
- [WE \- A12\-077](/bulletins/10107355.md), 2017-06-21, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. "BACKGROUND AMERICAN HONDA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE IMA BATTERY MODULE FOR SOME 2003–08 CIVIC HYBRIDS AN ADDITIONAL 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST."
- [SB\-14\-064](/bulletins/10056630.md), 2015-01-21, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. HONDA: REPAIR PROCEDURE IS PROVIDED REGARDING THE UPDATING OF THE SOFTWARE FOR THE IMA BATTERY CONTROL MODULE. MODEL 20112 CR\-Z, 2010\-2012 INSIGHT. \*PE UPDATED 03/03/15\*LJ UPDATED 04/24/15\*LJ
- [SB\-12\-077](/bulletins/10051509.md), 2013-03-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. HONDA: WARRANTY COVERAGE HAS BEEN EXTENDED ON SOME VEHICLES FOR THE IMA BATTERY MODULE. MODELS 2003\-2008 CIVIC HYBRIDS. \*PE
- [SB\-10\-061](/bulletins/10040487.md), 2011-08-31, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. HONDA: HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY EXCHANGE INFORMATION. \*RM UPDATED 5/2/12 \*JS

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