2015 Honda Odyssey Service and Repair Manual

Engine and Drivetrain

• 3.5L 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC V6 Engine (J35Y8): Full mechanical teardown parameters, cylinder head rebuilding, internal torque limits, and multi-stage Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) component servicing.
• Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI): Sequential multi-port fuel delivery mapping, high/low fuel pressure testing, fuel rail layouts, and electronic throttle body indexing.
• Engine Cooling System: Radiator structural replacement, mechanical thermostat ratings, water pump routing, and electronic cooling fan control circuits.
• Exhaust and Emissions Control: Catalytic converter efficiency diagnostic tracking, secondary air injection networks, and multi-bank heated oxygen sensor circuit analysis.
• 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (BY7A): Hydraulic schematic routing, complete multi-clutch pack rebuilding guides, valve body assembly procedures, and electronic torque converter lock-up solenoid service.
• Drivetrain Components: Front-wheel-drive CV axle shafts tracking, intermediate shafts support bearings, and active control engine mount testing.

Chassis and Suspension

• Front MacPherson Strut Suspension: Coil spring replacement paths, lower control arm pivot bushing tracking, and stabilizer bar link adjustments.
• Rear Multi-Link Suspension: Independent trailing arm alignment, coil spring extraction pathways, and rear gas-pressurized damper service parameters.
• Variable Assist Power Rack and Pinion Steering: Hydraulic power pump benchmarking, fluid flush specs, system pressure adjustments, and steering gear configurations.
• Wheel Alignment Specifications: True factory target markers for manual tracking, covering precise toe-in, camber tracking, and caster offsets.
• Wheel Hub and Bearings: Hub carrier matching, front and rear press-fit wheel bearing replacement protocols, and spindle locking nut torque charts.

Braking Systems

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Pinpoint testing routines for the high-pressure four-channel modulator system assembly and wheel speed sensors.
• Brake Hydraulic System: Tandem master cylinder benchmarks, multi-wheel split-diagonal brake bleeding sequences, and caliper slide pin maintenance.
• Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA): Electronic yaw rate tracking networks, lateral acceleration sensors, and traction control valve pulse matrices.
• Parking Brake Assembly: Floor-pedal-actuated mechanical cable routing adjustments, equalizer balancing, and rear internal drum-in-disc shoe replacement.
• Brake Component Inspection: Precise structural minimum wear thresholds for front and rear brake rotors and pad friction replacement steps.

Electrical and Wiring

• Complete Factory Wiring Diagrams: Full structural mapping tracking vehicle harness architecture, block-to-block connector pins, and local chassis ground paths.
• Charging and Starting Infrastructure: High-output intelligent alternator management setups, starter motor solenoid bench tracking, and battery maintenance indices.
• Body Multiplex Control System (MICU): Central gateway unit parameter monitoring, power door sliding networks, smart key entry systems, and interior convenience programming.
• Power Distribution Network: Engine compartment main fusible link blocks, dashboard under-hood panels, and main fuel pump relay mapping.
• Lighting Infrastructure: Multi-reflector halogen headlight setups, high-intensity discharge (HID) arrays (for select upper trims), and interior theater illumination routing.
• Premium Audio and Telematics: Bluetooth HandsFreeLink configurations, touch-screen Display Audio setups, hard disk drive (HDD) navigation matrices, and factory rearview camera sensor paths.

Air Conditioning and HVAC

• Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control: Multi-zone electric blend door actuators, dashboard interface command arrays, and solar/humidity sensor diagnostics.
• HVAC Core Componentry: Under-dash evaporator shell extraction paths, auxiliary rear heater core line routing, and multi-speed blower motor resistance charts.
• Refrigerant Recovery and Servicing: Precise factory definitions for R134a weight parameters, synthetic PAG compressor oil ratios, and magnetic clutch spacing specifications.

Body and Interior

• Modular Cabin Layout: Magic Seat 60/40 split fold-flat mechanism service, multi-configuration middle row track repairs, center console disassembly paths, and factory HondaVAC integrated vacuum cleaner servicing.
• Power Conveniences: Dual power sliding side door track motor sync steps, pinch-sensor wiring, and smart key power tailgate latch alignments.
• Exterior Shell and Glass: Windshield replacement guidelines, bumper unbolting profiles, weatherstrip paths, and power sunroof tracking loops.
• Supplemental Restraint System (SRS): Advanced front multi-stage airbags, side-curtain deployment sensors, smart weight sensors, and clock spring indexing.

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

• On-Board Diagnostic (OBD2) Protocols: Direct diagnostic data reader communication pathways, freeze-frame data lookups, and clear fault memory workflows.
• SCS Self-Diagnostic Mode Retrieval: Step-by-step diagnostic strategies using standard jumper wire flash-code loops via the 16-pin DLC connector.
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): LaneWatch blind-spot monitoring calibration, Forward Collision Warning (FCW) parameters, and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) camera indexing

Common Error Codes Covered

Engine Codes

• P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 1 Circuit High Voltage
• P0300: Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0420: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P1456: Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Control System Leakage Detected (Fuel Tank System)
• P2A00: Air-Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Sensor 1) Circuit Range/Performance Problem

Transmission Codes

• P0730: Incorrect Gear Ratio Malfunction
• P0751: Shift Solenoid A Performance or Stuck Off
• P0842: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low
• P1753: Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Lock-up Solenoid Valve A Failure

ABS and Chassis Codes

• Code 11-11: Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Open or Short Circuit
• Code 51-11: VSA Pump Motor Lock Circuit Malfunction
• Code 53-11: VSA Pump Motor Relay Continuously On Fault

Network Communication Codes

• U0100: Lost Communication with ECM / PCM
• U0101: Lost Communication with TCM (Transmission Control Module)
• U1290: Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus Hardware Communication Interruption

Body Control Codes

• B1240: BCM Climate Control Air Mix Motor Circuit Malfunction
• B1C70: Driver Airbag Inflator Circuit Open or High Resistance Malfunction
• B2260: Left Power Sliding Door Pulse Sensor Circuit Failure

This manual is ideal for:

• Professional automotive workshops
• Independent repair garages
• Mobile mechanics
• Automotive technicians
• Vehicle owners performing DIY repairs
• Automotive training institutions