Hondata Introduces Reflash for the 2016 Civic 1.5T Turbo

[gotVTEC]

Sounds like you got the Hondata reflash from CorSport. The ECU relearn is not the issue - all our ECUs have to re-learn every time the battery is disconnected/discharged and it just "fine tunes" to the engine it's mated with. Make sure everything was put back together correctly when you installed the SRI. The high idle, if not just from a cold start, implies there may be an air leak downstream of the SRI. (This is assuming nothing was damaged handling the ECU during removal and reinstallation.) Next step is to see if the engine/ECU is throwing a code, or remove SRI and see if problem still exists.

Got it from blacktrax actually. Had to ship my ECU to Hondata though. High idle is normal now. Another thing I thought of is there was a recent article on the home page here titled "5 Things you should never do with CVT". The first comment said to add - Don't press the gas until the car goes into "gear" and that seems to be the issue. I've been able to avoid the issue by waiting a fraction of a second after letting off the brake before applying gas. I'll try disconnecting the ECU today for a while then plugging it back in and then report back if the issue persists.

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[MGZ]

@gotVTEC How was the service at blacktrax? Have you been there before? Thinking about going to them if I get this done in the future.

 

[gotVTEC]

@gotVTEC How was the service at blacktrax? Have you been there before? Thinking about going to them if I get this done in the future.

Blacktrax service was great. Really just had to fill out the paperwork and pay for the ECU flash there. Before I left the tech showed me how to remove the ECU. Really easy. Just two 10mm bolts and unlatch the plugs. I asked about dyno service but they said their Dyno wasn't able to do CVT runs so they referred me to DNR in Hayward but I haven't had time to follow up on that yet. As far as the stalling/stuttering issue, I am happy to report that since I have "rebooted" the ECU I am unable to reproduce the issue.

 

[hoodlum]

Honda seems to be concerned with the CVT handling additional torque. The new Sport 6MT has an increase of 15 lb/ft of torque to 177 lb/ft, yet the CVT Sport is limited to 162 lb/ft. I wonder if the CVT can handle additional torque over the long term.

http://hondanews.com/releases/all-n...ack-arrives-this-fall-in-north-america?page=2

"180 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque in the Sport and the all-new Sport Touring grade with CVT and 180 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft. of torque in the Sport with 6-speed manual."

 

[Quicksipper]

Honda seems to be concerned with the CVT handling additional torque. The new Sport 6MT has an increase of 15 lb/ft of torque to 177 lb/ft, yet the CVT Sport is limited to 162 lb/ft. I wonder if the CVT can handle additional torque over the long term.

http://hondanews.com/releases/all-n...ack-arrives-this-fall-in-north-america?page=2

"180 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque in the Sport and the all-new Sport Touring grade with CVT and 180 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft. of torque in the Sport with 6-speed manual."

Thanks for the link!

 

[chrisliese]

Honda seems to be concerned with the CVT handling additional torque. The new Sport 6MT has an increase of 15 lb/ft of torque to 177 lb/ft, yet the CVT Sport is limited to 162 lb/ft. I wonder if the CVT can handle additional torque over the long term.

http://hondanews.com/releases/all-n...ack-arrives-this-fall-in-north-america?page=2

"180 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque in the Sport and the all-new Sport Touring grade with CVT and 180 horsepower and 177 lb.-ft. of torque in the Sport with 6-speed manual."

I dont think the difference is because of the fear the CVT will break. They are using the same CVT in the accord V-6 which has over 200 in HP and ib-ft. Plus that is all flywheel numbers.

 

[Rokkas]

I dont think the difference is because of the fear the CVT will break. They are using the same CVT in the accord V-6 which has over 200 in HP and ib-ft. Plus that is all flywheel numbers.

When I check on Honda's website, the accord v6 is listed with an automatic transmission, not a CVT.

 

[Quicksipper]

When I check on Honda's website, the accord v6 is listed with an automatic transmission, not a CVT.

If they are using the 4 cylinder CVT accord, that engine only puts out about 185hp that's right up there with ours...the sport is 189 (4cyl)

 

[michaelnyden]

When I check on Honda's website, the accord v6 is listed with an automatic transmission, not a CVT.

This is most likely done for marketing reasons, bell housing mating or packaging reasons, or powerband reasons more than anything else. I seriously doubt Honda has put a cvt in our cars that is maxed out of the box, Honda has never done that with anything I have found.

 

[Specvspeedfreak]

No. When FlashPro is released, you will be able to go to a Hondata dealer that has a dealer FlashPro to have your ECU reprogrammed.

Not sure if this has been answered already but will the reflashed ecu pass CA smog?

 

[sporting]

https://www.hondata.com/reflash-category/reflash-2016-civic
Product not found!

 

[kshawn]

whats up with that...?

 

[procivic]

As far as I know, it is still available: http://www.procivic.com/pages-product_car_part_info/product-943/index.html

However, the FlashPro will be out pretty soon, so just keep that in mind. If you have the money to spend on the FlashPro, I would go that route.

 

[dc2turbo]

As far as I know, it is still available: http://www.procivic.com/pages-product_car_part_info/product-943/index.html

However, the FlashPro will be out pretty soon, so just keep that in mind. If you have the money to spend on the FlashPro, I would go that route.

i have been told its coming out soon too. $695 for it. I believe you can buy it now and just wait for the software update.

 

[CEXT]

This is most likely done for marketing reasons, bell housing mating or packaging reasons, or powerband reasons more than anything else. I seriously doubt Honda has put a cvt in our cars that is maxed out of the box, Honda has never done that with anything I have found.

I think is is for powerband reasons. The CVT can hold RPM at peak torque and adjust the ratio to optimize power delivery based on situation. The manual has to rev up to that powerband, so if there's not enough torque, the engine will feel like it's bogging. You need a broader torque curve to make manual more fun to drive. Also, I agree it's also for marketing. If someone is buying a sporty car, paper performance numbers matter.

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