The initial shakedown of the was nearly a disaster. On its first high-speed run, the fuel injection system (adapted from a motorcycle) failed at 7,000 rpm, causing a backfire that blew the intake manifold apart. Driver Ronnie Bucknum (Honda’s first American F1 driver) reportedly exited the car, looked at the mangled engine, and said: “This thing is trying to kill me.”

A: No. It was a pure racing testbed with no lights, mirrors, or muffler.

It refers to a failure in Electromagnetic Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A .

However, its DNA is unmistakable. The lessons learned from the 16-01’s brittle, high-revving V12 directly informed the engine, which powered Honda to its first F1 podium in 1965. Two years later, John Surtees won the 1967 Italian Grand Prix in a Honda RA300—a car whose engine architecture traced directly back to the 16-01.

Performing the service indicated by code 16-01 preserves the integrity of the AWD system, ensuring that power is transferred to the rear wheels safely when traction is lost.

**Parts/Fluids Needed:

This bulletin is commonly referenced in Honda/Acura owner circles for certain models from the mid-2010s. Here’s what it typically covers: