Official Honda Reflash Information

[FIJIROB]

Originally Posted by bcdave

Thanks for your insite OrdnanceMarine!

I'll give that due consideration.

I must say it just doesn't feel right

Thanks again!

Dave

I went from an '07 Si - to an '08 Fit Sport 5-Speed Manual, which is DBW as well... and the car (Fit) drives like you would expect it to - feels natural. If you've never driven a Honda Fit manual - they are a dream, and super fun.

I never completely got used to the Si's rev hang, and was REALLY hoping that Honda had fixed it by now. I loved everything about my Si except for the 3rd gear and Rev Hang issues. I convinced myself that it must be an early production-year issue, and that near the end of the model, it would be fixed.

Perhaps I just don't understand the plus side of the hang - but I've just never ran into any othe car that has it. If you drive several cars - several manual transmission cars...you don't get used to it.

[OrdnanceMarine]

Originally Posted by FIJIROB

I went from an '07 Si - to an '08 Fit Sport 5-Speed Manual, which is DBW as well... and the car (Fit) drives like you would expect it to - feels natural. If you've never driven a Honda Fit manual - they are a dream, and super fun.

I never completely got used to the Si's rev hang, and was REALLY hoping that Honda had fixed it by now. I loved everything about my Si except for the 3rd gear and Rev Hang issues. I convinced myself that it must be an early production-year issue, and that near the end of the model, it would be fixed.

Perhaps I just don't understand the plus side of the hang - but I've just never ran into any othe car that has it. If you drive several cars - several manual transmission cars...you don't get used to it.

My guess is that it must be something to do with emissions. You might want to consider getting FlashPro which will totally and completely get rid of the rev hang that's the result of the injectors being left on longer than they should be. There's lots of other benefits to FlashPro that more than make it worth the money.

[Boost Logic]

so i called my local honda to make an appt to get the reflash, well its also the honda i bought my si from. Well they had no idea what the hell i was talking about. I'm kinda at a loss as what to do. does anybody have any info? any advice?

[Boost Logic]

Originally Posted by Boost Logic

so i called my local honda to make an appt to get the reflash, well its also the honda i bought my si from. Well they had no idea what the hell i was talking about. I'm kinda at a loss as what to do. does anybody have any info? any advice?

any body have any advice?

[OrdnanceMarine]

Originally Posted by Boost Logic

any body have any advice?

You'll have to pull the bulletin up and take your car in with it. Read up on it at 8th and you can always call Honda about it. Refer to the first page of this thread.

[Juicyjoint316]

I did this to my Fa5 and rev hang is eliminated and and throttle response is instant.

[SPLzero]

I have a question on Reflashing. I brought my 07 Fa5 in because I threw P2610. They told me It wouldn't cost anything unless I voided warranty somehow. I go to pick up my car and they charge me 75 dollar fee because they said honda wont pay for software updates under warranty and that honda will not replace the ECU unless it has the most updated software and still throws the code. I asked If next month it throws the same code will they refund my 75 dollars since the software wasn't the problem and he said NO.

Is it true that honda wont update the ECU even if thats the reason the CEL is on?

Im going to be calling honda customer service on monday.

[Lifeless_FG2]

I just made an appointment with my dealership today, unfortunately my car is a 2007, and experiences the described rev hang and surge, they told me since it's a bulletin, I have to pay for it. What the **** is that ****? I don't think I should have to pay them, to plug my car in and update it. My appointment is on Wednesday, so we will see how well they take me telling them I am not paying for a 30 minute plug and play operation. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[s1thl0rd]

hey guys,

I have an 09 Si, so from what I read on this thread, my car came equipped with the reflash from the factory. Unfortunately, my car still kind of bucks in the cold (and I can hear residual waviness in the engine for a few minutes after it has warmed up). It also shows a little bit of rev hang, though I suppose I have adjusted to it a little. I have an all stock engine, so do you think that buying Flashpro and tuning it to undo the rev hang and some of the bucking would be worth it? And then I would also have to adjust for any knock that may develop, correct? I'm a bit a noob when it comes to working on cars so I think I would need a professional to tune it for me, but your opinions would help.

[metalmatt]

I have rev hang and 1st gear surge pretty bad on my 2007 FA5.. am I eligible? I really want this done..

[taichi82]

I just bought a used 2006 Civic Si. Black on black . I notice when I pop the car into second gear, it surges as if I was stepping down the gas (even though I'm not). Will this flash resolve that issue? Also, since the car is out of warrenty, would the dealership still cover it?

Thanks.

[metalmatt]

Originally Posted by taichi82

I just bought a used 2006 Civic Si. Black on black . I notice when I pop the car into second gear, it surges as if I was stepping down the gas (even though I'm not). Will this flash resolve that issue? Also, since the car is out of warrenty, would the dealership still cover it?

Thanks.

Eh, mine does that too, and I have the rev hang issue. Try giving it a bit more gas to see if you can smooth it out. If not, you might have it checked out.

UPDATE on last post. I took it in to my honda dealership, nice guy (surprisingly) said he found nothing as far as a reflash for any civics (might have been BS) as far as the Si goes. He even ran my VIN. He said if I did want to do a voluntary reflash, provided the data was there, to which he said he won't know 100% until the car is hooked up - and from there, if it is, the reflash will be free. Provided I pay the 80$ for hooking it up in the first place =/

I politely declined. haha.

[johnq]

hi all.
I want to share a problem with my car, to see if anyone can help me.
my car turn on with no problem, but when I start up fails and shuts down ...
the model of my car is 2006 Honda cixic si

[K20-FA5]

YES!! my vin falls under the ones that need it! will be going to my dealer this week to get that fixed asap, hate that surge and hang

[K20-FA5]

ok so i went in to my dealership this morning, and apparently this only applies to the 06 model. the mechanic i spoke with went on the comp and looked up my VIN to see if anything for my car is aavailable, and there was nothing, but i do has rev hangs, i told him what they could do and he said leave the car for a day or 2 and they will drive it and see if i need it and all, i says hellls no, should i try to go to another dealermaybe or......?

[philstubbs]

i tried calling 2 dealerships today. one guy told me $97 to do it and the other had no clue what i was talking about and then proceeded to tell me i was making it up cause i read it on the internet. i have held multiple honda HP records, had my own performance shop and have done the dealership thing for quite a few years. i have no clue. time to call honda directly and skip the dealership

[Juicyjoint316]

Originally Posted by philstubbs

i tried calling 2 dealerships today. one guy told me $97 to do it and the other had no clue what i was talking about and then proceeded to tell me i was making it up cause i read it on the internet. i have held multiple honda HP records, had my own performance shop and have done the dealership thing for quite a few years. i have no clue. time to call honda directly and skip the dealership

How is calling American Honda going to solve u getting a pcm flash..jw

[philstubbs]

I see the reflash as Honda confirming a design flaw. Something like that should be fixed for free no matter the age or warranty status of the car. It's really a moot point for me now anyway. I should have my tax refund next week and I'm just going to get the Honda reflash to compliment my I/H/E. Kill 2 birds with one stone.

[SuperCivicssss27]

Does this apply to the 2011 Civics?? reply in PM plzz

[Masterbobo]

Originally Posted by SuperCivicssss27

Does this apply to the 2011 Civics?? reply in PM plzz

Same information just post it here please..

Does anyone own a 2011 and experience "rev hang" ???