Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) Diesel Injector
Cross-Reference & Technical Specs
Authoritative technical specifications, verified Bosch part numbers, control valve stamping codes, nozzle spray orifices, and hold-down tightening torque for the Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC T diesel engine family.
All Verified Part Numbers for Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2)
The following 7 common-rail injector assemblies are calibrated for this engine family. Click any SKU to view individual test bench flow curves, sister cross-references, and vehicle applications.
Integrated Spill Valve / Solenoid Metering ValveNozzle Code: See Product DetailIntegrated Electromagnetic Spill Valve SolenoidNozzle Code: See Product DetailHigh-Frequency Solenoid Actuated Multi-Hole NozzleNozzle Code: See Product DetailIntegrated High-Speed Spill Control Solenoid ValveNozzle Code: See Product DetailIntegrated Spill Valve / Solenoid Metering ValveNozzle Code: See Product DetailIntegrated Spill Valve / Solenoid Metering ValveNozzle Code: See Product DetailIntegrated Spill Valve / Solenoid Metering ValveNozzle Code: See Product Detail| Part Number (SKU) | Primary OE Reference | Control Valve | Nozzle Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16790-59B-014, 16790-5AA-A01, 16790-5AA-A02 | Integrated Spill Valve / Solenoid Metering Valve | See Product Detail | |
| 16790-5R1-305, 296100-0080, GE190-025 | Integrated Electromagnetic Spill Valve Solenoid | See Product Detail | |
| 06160-5PA-305 | High-Frequency Solenoid Actuated Multi-Hole Nozzle | See Product Detail | |
| 16700-59B-014, GDP209, HM10025 | Integrated High-Speed Spill Control Solenoid Valve | See Product Detail | |
| 16010-59B-305, FJ1326, 16450-5AA-A01 | Integrated Spill Valve / Solenoid Metering Valve | See Product Detail | |
| 16010-5R1-305, 06160-5R1-305, FJ1236 | Integrated Spill Valve / Solenoid Metering Valve | See Product Detail | |
| HM10035, GDP301 | Integrated Spill Valve / Solenoid Metering Valve | See Product Detail |
Verified Vehicle Compatibility
| Make / Manufacturer | Vehicle Model & Platform | Engine Specification | Model Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | Civic 10th Gen | Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) | 2016-2021 |
| Honda | CR-V 5th Gen | Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) | 2017-2022 |
| Honda | Accord 10th Gen | Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) | 2018-2022 |
| Acura | CDX 1.5T | Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) | 2017-2021 |
| Honda | Fit GK5 1.5L | Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) | 2015-2020 |
| Honda | HR-V 1.5L | Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) | 2016-2022 |
| Honda | Vezel 1.5L | Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) | 2015-2021 |
| Honda | Civic X 1.5 Turbo | Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) | 2016-2021 |
| Honda | CR-V V 1.5 Turbo | Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) | 2017-2022 |
| Honda | Accord X 1.5 Turbo | Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) | 2018-2022 |
| Honda | Civic 10th Gen (FC/FK) | Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) | 2016-2021 |
| Honda | CR-V 5th Gen (RW) | Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) | 2017-2022 |
Installation, Tightening Torque & Re-torque Protocol
Strict torque compliance is mandatory on Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) common-rail cylinder heads. Over-torquing stretches the injector body or strips the head clamping threads, while under-torquing allows combustion blow-by past the copper sealing washer:
- Hold-down clamp bolt: 12 N·m (cold state). Always clean the cylinder head recess with an injector seat reamer.
- High-pressure rail flare nut: 25-30 N·m using a dedicated 17 mm line wrench.
- Return leak-off banjo bolt: 9-12 N·m with fresh copper washers on both sides of the banjo union.
After fitting replacement injectors on Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2), generate or program the cylinder-specific IMA calibration code into the engine ECU using an OEM-level scan tool (Bosch KTS, Renault CLIP, or VAG-COM) to prevent cylinder power imbalance and rough idle.
Technical Diagnostics FAQ for Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2)
What DTC fault codes indicate a failing injector on Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2)?
The most frequent fault codes are P0201 through P0204 (Injector Circuit Malfunction on Cylinders 1-4), P2146/P2149 (Injector Group Supply Voltage Error), and P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Low due to excessive internal leak-off). Measure solenoid coil resistance across the pins (0.5-1.5 Ω) and perform a graduated-bottle dynamic leak-back test to pinpoint the leaking cylinder.
Can sister SKUs within the Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) family be interchanged?
Not unless explicitly confirmed on the vehicle build plate. While sister SKUs share the same physical outer envelope and Integrated Spill Valve / Solenoid Metering Valve control valve, they differ in nozzle spray orifice angle and factory IMA flow calibration. Mixing sister SKUs on the same engine block can trigger rough idle, elevated exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), and MOT emissions failure.
Which specific Bosch injectors fit the Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) engine?
The verified genuine Bosch common-rail injectors engineered for the Honda 1.5L Earth Dreams VTEC Turbo & i-VTEC (L15B7 / L15BA / L15BE / L15B2) engine family are:
- Bosch 16790-59B-004 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 16790-59B-014, 16790-5AA-A01, 16790-5AA-A02) — Control Valve: Integrated Spill Valve / Solenoid Metering Valve,
- Bosch 16790-5R1-004 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 16790-5R1-305, 296100-0080, GE190-025) — Control Valve: Integrated Electromagnetic Spill Valve Solenoid,
- Bosch 16010-5PA-305 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 06160-5PA-305) — Control Valve: High-Frequency Solenoid Actuated Multi-Hole Nozzle,
- Bosch 16700-59B-004 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 16700-59B-014, GDP209, HM10025) — Control Valve: Integrated High-Speed Spill Control Solenoid Valve,
- Bosch 16010-59B-315 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 16010-59B-305, FJ1326, 16450-5AA-A01) —
- Bosch 16010-5R1-315 Common Rail Injector → (OE: 16010-5R1-305, 06160-5R1-305, FJ1236, 16010-5R1-316) —
- Bosch 16790-5LA-A01 Common Rail Injector → (OE: HM10035, GDP301) —