# 2017 Honda Odyssey FCW FAILURE **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** odyssey, honda\ **Created:** [December 10, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863 "2022-12-10T19:14:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Catoctin-Monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863/1 "2022-12-10T19:14:42Z")
Was driving 55 mph when RPM went to 5 and FCW Failure flashed and lost power—and chugged until I got to 20 mph. Pulled over to look up and managed to turn FCW off in vehicle settings. Made it home thankfully. How do I know if turning it off corrected the error? ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863/2 "2022-12-10T19:25:30Z")
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)\* If the camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror detects a vehicle in front of you when your vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or higher—and it determines there is a likelihood of a frontal collision—the system provides you with visual and audible warnings. If you do not brake in time or take preventive action, BRAKE flashes in the display or the FCW indicator blinks, and a beep sounds continuously. Changing Settings Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections. 1. Press the SETTINGS button. 2. Select Vehicle Settings. The vehicle must be in Park (P). 3. Select Driver Assist System Setup 4. Select Forward Collision Warning Distance. 5. Select Long, Normal, Short, or Off. 6. Press the BACK button to exit the menu. Important Safety Reminder FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy of the system will vary based on weather, speed, extreme interior heat, and other factors. FCW does not include a braking function. It is always your responsibility to safely operate the vehicle and avoid collisions. ---
**Author:** ![Catoctin-Monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863/3 "2022-12-10T19:29:13Z")
Thank you. I read the same and turned FCW off. I don’t recall any vehicle near me at the time, but for now it is turned OFF. Will see what happens 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863/4 "2022-12-10T19:39:45Z")
I’ll bet that was a surprise! I better read my manual, glad you seem to be good for now. ---
**Author:** ![Catoctin-Monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863/5 "2022-12-10T19:42:15Z")
Yes Indeed it shocked me!! Thankfully, nobody slammed into me!! Was scary 😦 ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2022, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863/6 "2022-12-10T19:53:49Z")
You should give the dealer a call and see if there is a software update. if there is it may solve the problem of it happening in the future. ---
**Author:** ![Catoctin-Monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863/7 "2022-12-10T20:05:46Z")
Will do!!! Thanks 😊 ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863/8 "2022-12-10T20:20:23Z")
> [@weekend-warrior](#): > > give the dealer a call and see if there is a software update +1 Additionally, I suggest that the OP check his front camera to ensure that there isn’t any debris blocking the lens. ---
**Author:** ![Catoctin-Monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863/9 "2022-12-10T22:53:22Z")
Excellent suggestion!!! ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863/10 "2022-12-11T21:01:52Z")
Cleaning the windshield in that area might help. Some vehicles use radar gadget for that function too, not sure how your vehicle is configured. On some there’s a radar unit that gets damaged b/c of a minor collision bending the front grill. ---
**Author:** ![Catoctin-Monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2022, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-honda-odyssey-fcw-failure/187863/11 "2022-12-11T21:46:30Z")
I did clean windshield and there has been no damage to the front grill or hood or bumper. We are calling dealer tomorrow as suggested to inquire about a software upgrade. I am still amazed that my defensive driving kicked in as simultaneously I threw on hazards, checked all around us—nobody there—and at 20 mph looked for a firm shoulder to pull over. I felt like we were in a “Danger Will Robinson” episode. Several times earlier ice from overhead lines had fallen, but this happened a good 45 minutes later. Am still shocked 😳