Honda Maintenance Codes
No matter if you’re behind the wheel of a Honda sedan or SUV, you’ll rely on Honda service codes to help you stay up to date on your vehicle’s maintenance so it can continue to run at its best on Brandon roads. With so many different components of your vehicle that need to be routinely inspected or even unexpectedly fixed, it’s crucial to understand the various Honda maintenance codes so you know which part of your vehicle needs service. These codes are also an indication of how much work needs to be done. Learn more about the Honda service codes and more from the certified technicians at Tampa Honda.
Honda Service Codes
When it comes to understanding your Honda maintenance codes, they can be classified as Service A or Service B with the former indicating that you simply need an oil change or filter change, while the later indicates that further work is needed on your vehicle. These will also have sub-Honda service codes that note the issue and will let you know exactly the service, replacement, or inspection needed. If your check engine light comes on, this can be caused by many factors, so your Honda OBD1 codes will come in handy to recognize what component of your engine needs fixing. Take a look at the various Honda maintenance codes and what they mean below:
Honda Service Codes
- Service A – Change Oil and Filter
- Service B – Replace the engine oil and oil filter. Perform front and rear brake cleaning and lubrication. Adjust parking brake. Perform in-depth inspection of the brake components.
Honda Service Subcodes
- 0 – Perform multi-point inspection
- 1 – Tires need a rotation service
- 2 – Replace the cabin and engine air filters
- 3 – Replace the transmission fluid
- 4 – Replace spark plugs, timing belt (if equipped) and adjust valves
- 5 – The engine coolant needs replacing
- 6 – If equipped, rear differential fluid needs replacing
- 7 – Replace brake fluid
Honda OBD1 Codes
- 1- Heated oxygen sensor A
- 2 – Oxygen content B
- 3 – Manifold Absolute Pressure
- 4 – Crank position sensor
- 5 – Map Sensor
- 6 – Engine coolant temperature
- 7 – Throttle position sensor
- 8 – Top dead center sensor
- 9 – No.1 cylinder position sensor
- 10 – Intake air temperature sensor
- 12 – Exhaust recirculation system
- 13 – Barometric pressure sensor
- 14 – Idle air control valve or bad
- 15 – Ignition output signal
- 16 – Fuel Injector
- 17 – Vehicle speed sensor
- 19 – A/T lock-up control solenoid
- 20 – Electric load detector
- 21 – V-TEC control solenoid
- 22 – V-TEC pressure solenoid
- 23 – Knock sensor
- 30 TCM Signal A
- 31 TCM Signal B
- 41 – Heated oxygen sensor heater
- 43 – Fuel supply system
- 45 – Fuel supply metering
- 48 – Heated oxygen sensor
- 54- Crankshaft Speed Fluctuation
- 61 – Primary Front heated oxygen
- 63 – Secondary Rear heated oxygen
- 65 – Rear heated oxygen
- 67 – Catalytic converter system
- 70 – Automatic transaxle
- 71 – Misfire detected cylinder 1
- 72 – Misfire detected cylinder 2
- 73 – Misfire detected cylinder 3
- 74 – Misfire detected cylinder 4
- 75 – Misfire detected cylinder 5
- 76 – Misfire detected cylinder 6
- 80 – Exhaust recirculation system
- 86 – Coolant temperature sensor
- 90 – Evaporative Emission Control Leak
- 91 – Fuel Tank Pressure Circuit
- 92 – Evaporative emission control
Honda Maintenance Minder Codes and Schedules
Another reason why you’ll appreciate your Honda CR-V or Honda Civic maintenance code is because they will also help you stay on track with your Honda maintenance schedule. This detailed guide notes which maintenance and services your vehicle needs after you’ve driven it for a certain amount of miles so it can continue to run at its best. Having the percentage of your Honda maintenance minder codes displayed while you drive will come in handy so you’ll know exactly when to bring your car in for an oil change and much more. Here’s a quick breakdown of the Honda service schedules for the CR-V and Civic:
Honda CR-V & SUV Maintenance Schedule
- 7,500 – 22,500 – 37,500 – 52,500 – 67,500 – 82,500 miles: At these mile intervals you’ll need to check and replace fluids, have an oil and filter change, inspect tire treads, check tire pressure, rotate tires, perform a brake inspection, and lubricate throttle linkage.
- 15,000 – 45,000 – 75,000 – 105,000 miles: Within these mileage marks you’ll need the following: lubrication of chassis and all hinges, replace oil drain plug, replace oil gasket, replace windshield wipers, and replace spark plugs as needed, rotate and balance wheels, inspect undercarriage, inspect shocks and struts, inspect and adjust clutch pedal, check a/c and heater operation, replace air conditioning filter, service transmission, inspect park brake, re-torque drive shaft, check lights interior lamps, and exterior lamps, check steering systems, steering gear box, and steering wheel, check fuel systems, check differential oil, and check brake linings and hoses.
- 30,000 – 60,000 – 90,000 – 120,000 miles: At these intervals, you’ll need the services above as well as other essential maintenance such as service PCV valve, inspect fuel tank cap gasket, fuel lines, and connections, service transmission, service battery and clean cables, replace differential oil, inspect transfer case oil, inspect air elements, inspect all exterior and interior lamps, lubricate propeller shaft, lubricate wheel bearings, propeller shaft flex coupling inspection, check battery and clean terminals, road test and quality control.
Honda Civic & Cars Maintenance Schedule
- 7,500 – 22,500 – 37,500 – 52,500 – 67,500 – 82,500 miles: At these mileage markers, you should bring your Civic in for the following: Oil and filter change, brake inspection, throttle linkage lubrication, fluid level check and replacement, tire wear and pressure inspection, and tire rotation.
- 15,000 – 45,000 – 75,000 – 105,000 miles: These mile markers require all of the above services, plus lubrication of chassis and hinges, replacement of the oil drain plug, wheel balancing, undercarriage and shocks inspection, clutch pedal adjustment, a/c and heater inspection, transmission service, parking brake check, spark plug replacement, windshield wiper replacement, drive shaft bolt re-torque, and inspection of the lights, steering systems, fuel systems, differential oil, and brake linings.
- 30,000 – 60,000 – 90,000 – 120,000 miles: All of the above will be performed again, and your Civic will also need the PCV valve serviced, battery service and cable cleaning, differential oil replacement, fuel tank cap gasket inspection, fuel lines inspection, transfer case oil check, air elements inspection, check all exterior and interior lamps, lubrication of the propeller shaft and wheel bearings, propeller shaft flex coupling inspection, and road test.
Schedule Your Honda Service at Tampa Honda
Now that you have a better understanding of your Honda maintenance codes, you can count on our expert team of service technicians to get you back on Wesley Chapel roads in no time. Explore more helpful service tips where you can learn more best practices for taking care of your Honda. Save on your next visit when you take advantage of our many Honda service discounts and coupons, along with our stock of OEM Honda parts and accessories. Contact us today for more information on the Honda service codes and to schedule your next visit at our Honda service center near Brandon!