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2003 Honda Element

2003 Honda Element TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

There are also 2 Honda recalls » 96 TSBs » for the Honda Element.

Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.

ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

• TSB #11012003 -- HUMMING OR GROWLING? CHECK THE WHEEL BEARINGS. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009272, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
• TSB #020103 -- INSTALL WHEEL BEARINGS CORRECTLY TO PREVENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001817, FEBRUARY 01 2003)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

• TSB #03033 -- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT CALIPERS WHEN FIRST APPLYING THE BRAKES AFTER A CHANGE IN DIRECTION. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 03-033, DATED 06/03/03. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002098, FEBRUARY 09 2004)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

• TSB #1003 -- TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. THIS INCLUDES 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004955, OCTOBER 16 2003)

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

• TSB #02012004 -- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR ON WITH ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 54 OR NO DTC(S). *TT (NHTSA ID #10009135, FEBRUARY 01 2004)

PARKING BRAKE

• TSB #08012004 -- NOISE FROM THE REAR WHEN BACKING UP. *SC (NHTSA ID #10014295, AUGUST 01 2004)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

• TSB #205 -- TIMESERT 11MM HEAD BOLT THREAD REPAIR KIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #10015293, FEBRUARY 16 2005)
• TSB #10162004 -- ACCESSORY BELT NOISE. *EH (NHTSA ID #10014491, OCTOBER 16 2004)
• TSB #09162004 -- ACCESSORY BELT NOISE. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013862, SEPTEMBER 16 2004)
• TSB #07012004 -- POOR A/C COOLING DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *EH (NHTSA ID #10014017, JULY 01 2004)
• TSB #06012004 -- BALANCER SHAFT BUZZ OR RATTLE IS NORMAL. *SC (NHTSA ID #10014187, JUNE 01 2004)
• TSB #11132003 -- ENGINE OIL LEAKAT THE HEAD COVER, THE REAR SEAL, OR THE OIL PAN. *EH (NHTSA ID #10010929, NOVEMBER 13 2003)
• TSB #9971 -- COOLANT IN THE ENGINE OIL PAN. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002091, JUNE 04 2003)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #08012005 -- TROUBLESHOOTING A STALLING ENGINE? TAKE A SNAPSHOT WITH THE HDS. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10018003, AUGUST 01 2005)
• TSB #05162005 -- ENGINE-CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *SC (NHTSA ID #10016295, MAY 16 2005)
• TSB #111303 -- REQUEST FOR VISIT. ENGINE OIL LEAKS AT THE HEAD COVER, THE REAR SEAL, OR THE OIL PAN. *TT LEAKS ANYWHERE IN THE ENGINE WATER PASSAGE, EXCLUDING THE RADIATOR. *MJ LEAKS AT THE OIL PUMP OR SPOOL VALVE ONLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005345, OCTOBER 26 2004)
• TSB #604 -- UPDATE ECM/PCM FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420, CATALYST BELOW THRESHOLD. *NM (NHTSA ID #10014141, JUNE 16 2004)
• TSB #1203 -- UPDATING REPLACEMENT ECM/PCM SOFTWARE. *NM (NHTSA ID #10014201, DECEMBER 16 2003)
• TSB #903 -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) AFTER JUMP-STARTING. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005017, SEPTEMBER 16 2003)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

• TSB #06282004 -- REQUEST FOR VISIT: ACCESSORY BELT NOISE. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10008038, JUNE 28 2004)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• TSB #11012003 -- HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009278, NOVEMBER 01 2003)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

• TSB #060103 -- VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002701, JUNE 01 2003)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

• TSB #03031 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 (CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD). *TT (NHTSA ID #10003479, JULY 08 2003)
• TSB #03031 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 (CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD) IS SET. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002097, JUNE 03 2003)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

• TSB #060105 -- SNAPPING, CRACKING NOISE AFTER SHUTTING ENGINE OFF. *JB (NHTSA ID #10018160, JUNE 16 2005)

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

• TSB #02012005 -- CHECKING THE SHORT-TERM FUEL TRIM WHEN A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0171 IS SET. *TT (NHTSA ID #10015277, FEBRUARY 01 2005)
• TSB #01012004 -- ETM FIX. FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009071, JANUARY 01 2004)

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

• TSB #03059 -- FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY AND LOW FUEL INDICATOR BLINKS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004702, SEPTEMBER 23 2003)

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #704 -- POP, GROAN OR CLICK NOISE FROM REAR WHEN BACKING. *SC (NHTSA ID #10014105, JULY 16 2004)
• TSB #604 -- SHIFT LEVER WON'T COME OUT OF PARK AFTER THROTTLE BODY R&R. *NM (NHTSA ID #10014146, JUNE 16 2004)
• TSB #06012004 -- REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOANS MOANS WITH BRAKES APPLIED AT LOW SPEED. (4WD) *SC (NHTSA ID #10014181, JUNE 01 2004)
• TSB #105 -- SHIFT LEVER WON'T COME OUT OF PARK. *SC (NHTSA ID #10014132, MAY 16 2004)
• TSB #1003 -- HUMMING, GROWLING SOUND FROM TRANSMISSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004953, OCTOBER 16 2003)

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

• TSB #903 -- HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005021, SEPTEMBER 16 2003)

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

• TSB #02002 -- SQUEAK OR TWANG CONDITION WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS PRESSED. *TT *MJ THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS BULLETIN DATED 3/16/2004. *TT (NHTSA ID #629094, JANUARY 11 2005)

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• TSB #204 -- 2ND TO 5TH OR 3RD TO 5TH GEAR UPSHIFT. *NM (NHTSA ID #10014230, FEBRUARY 16 2004)
• TSB #1003 -- MANUAL TRANSMISSION HARD TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004970, OCTOBER 01 2003)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #11162004 -- HARSH 3-2- AND OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT. *EH (NHTSA ID #10014512, NOVEMBER 16 2004)
• TSB #10012004 -- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013607, OCTOBER 01 2004)
• TSB #09162004 -- TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013844, SEPTEMBER 16 2004)
• TSB #04012004 -- REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009030, APRIL 01 2004)
• TSB #090103 -- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T) WHINE? MAKE SURE IT'S THE A/T BEFORE REPLACING IT. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005073, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

• TSB #060103 -- GRADE LOGIC CONTROL INFORMATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002699, JUNE 01 2003)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

• TSB #07012004 -- A/T STUCK IN PARK AFTER THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT. *EH (NHTSA ID #10014021, JULY 01 2004)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #06-009 -- WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ (NHTSA ID #10024565, FEBRUARY 05 2008)
• TSB #05034 -- HEADLIGHTS DIM OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298 IS STORED IN THE ECM/PCM. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017428, DECEMBER 14 2005)
• TSB #205 -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2646, P2647, P2649 OR P1009. *TT (NHTSA ID #10015291, FEBRUARY 16 2005)
• TSB #01162005 -- BANK 1 TOO LEAN. *EH (NHTSA ID #10014746, JANUARY 16 2005)
• TSB #04048 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0606. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011250, SEPTEMBER 03 2004)
• TSB #404 -- READING SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009053, APRIL 16 2004)
• TSB #02012004 -- CLEAN MODULATOR PUMP MOTOR GROUND FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51/53. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009144, FEBRUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #01012004 -- UPDATE REPLACEMENT CONTROL UNIT/MODULE SOFTWARE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009067, JANUARY 01 2004)
• TSB #12012003 -- ON-BOARD SNAPSHOT DATA IS CAPTURED WITH MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ON. *SC (NHTSA ID #10014311, DECEMBER 01 2003)
• TSB #03027 -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2A00 (P2900). *TT (NHTSA ID #10001627, MAY 06 2003)
• TSB #303 -- TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001832, MARCH 16 2003)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

• TSB #1003 -- JUMP-STARTING WITH IGNITION IN ON (II) CAN SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0606 - HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004964, OCTOBER 01 2003)

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

• TSB #06-084 -- WARRANTY EXTENSION: 2003-04 ELEMENT WINDSHIELD. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ (NHTSA ID #10024564, FEBRUARY 05 2008)
• TSB #04012004 -- WHAT CAUSED THAT WINDSHIELD CRACK. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009029, APRIL 01 2004)
• TSB #03028 -- CRACKS IN THE WINDSHIELD AT THE LOWER CORNER(S). *TT (NHTSA ID #10001628, MAY 06 2003)

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

• TSB #111403 -- REAR (TAILGATE) GLASS BROKEN. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005346, MAY 18 2004)

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

• TSB #040103 -- TROUBLESHOOTING WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE PROBLEMS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003136, APRIL 01 2003)

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

• TSB #040103 -- AIR CONDITIONING INDICATOR OFF IN DEFROST MODE - INFORMATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003133, APRIL 01 2003)

AIR BAGS

• TSB #02034 -- SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001552, APRIL 23 2004)

SEAT BELTS

• TSB #08-008 -- SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DTC 3-1 OR 4-1. *NJ (NHTSA ID #10024629, FEBRUARY 05 2008)

STRUCTURE

• TSB #704 -- ACCESSORY BELT NOISE. *SC (NHTSA ID #10014116, JULY 16 2004)
• TSB #05012004 -- FRONT DOOR INNER SASH TRIM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. *NM (NHTSA ID #10014015, MAY 01 2004)
• TSB #040103 -- REMOVING HEATER TEMPERATURE AND MODE DIALS - HANDY TIPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003139, APRIL 01 2003)

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #03090 -- CREAK FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DASH. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008529, DECEMBER 23 2003)
• TSB #03056 -- RATTLE FROM THE A-PILLAR TRIM OR CORNERS OF THE DASHBOARD. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004699, SEPTEMBER 08 2003)

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

• TSB #090103 -- CREAKING OR POPPING FROM TAILGATE AREA. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005075, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

• TSB #03050 -- REAR HATCH TRIM PANEL IS LOOSE OR FALLS OFF. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003050, AUGUST 26 2003)

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

• TSB #404 -- CAN SIDEWINDER LOCKS BE RE-KEYED. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009052, APRIL 16 2004)

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

• TSB #03068 -- DOOR LOCK CYLINDER BINDS. UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10012644, OCTOBER 29 2004)
• TSB #03068 -- THE KEY WILL NOT GO INTO THE DOOR LOCK CYLINDER, OR IF IT GOES IN, IT WILL NOT TURN. *TT UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004794, APRIL 20 2004)
• TSB #090103 -- NOISE FROM UPPER REAR DOOR LATCH. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005076, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
• TSB #040103 -- POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003143, APRIL 01 2003)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

• TSB #110303 -- REQUEST FOR PARTS. THROTTLE BODIES. COMPLAINT OF THE ACCELERATOR STICKING CLOSED OR DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005351, NOVEMBER 03 2003)

SEATS

• TSB #03032 -- THE DRIVER'S SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH DURING NORMAL DRIVING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001630, NOVEMBER 03 2006)
• TSB #05075 -- FRONT SEAT-BACK MAKES A SQUEAKING, CHAFING, OR RUBBING NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019417, DECEMBER 21 2005)

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

• TSB #03026 -- REAR SEAT TRIM COVER LATCH WON'T STAY LATCHED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001561, APRIL 08 2003)

INTERIOR LIGHTING

• TSB #04022 -- HATCH OPEN INDICATOR ON REAR INTERIOR LIGHT ON OR TAILGATE RATTLES. *EH (NHTSA ID #10012657, APRIL 13 2004)

EQUIPMENT

• TSB #05012004 -- AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM (NHTSA ID #10013953, MAY 01 2004)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

• TSB #404 -- AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009048, APRIL 16 2004)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #303 -- AIR CONDITIONER INDICATOR NOT ON IN DEFROST MODE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001836, MARCH 16 2003)
• TSB #303 -- REMOVING HEATER TEMP AND MODE KNOBS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001835, MARCH 16 2003)

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

• TSB #04012004 -- WIND NOISE FROM THE ROOF RACK. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009031, APRIL 01 2004)
• TSB #903 -- ROOF RACK LOAD CAPACITY. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005028, SEPTEMBER 16 2003)
• TSB #060103 -- REPLACEMENT ROOF RACK INSERTS AVAILABLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002704, JUNE 01 2003)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

• TSB #08-040 -- LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE (NHTSA ID #10025523, MAY 31 2008)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

• TSB #09162004 -- SENDING HDS SNAPSHOT. *EH (NHTSA ID #10013833, SEPTEMBER 16 2004)
• TSB #804 -- ACCESSORY BELT NOISE. *SC (NHTSA ID #10014078, AUGUST 16 2004)
• TSB #07012004 -- S/M FIX DTC P0420 TROUBLESHOOTING. *EH (NHTSA ID #10014032, JULY 01 2004)

CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

• TSB #05016 -- CHILD SEAT ANCHOR LOCATING BUTTON IS MISSING. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017623, MAY 17 2005)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #06085 -- WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB 2002 THROUGH 2006 AND SOME 2007 FIT MODELS. UPDATED 8/18/08. *PE (NHTSA ID #10021968, MAY 09 2008)
• TSB #05012004 -- USE THE HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO READ SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *NM (NHTSA ID #10013983, MAY 01 2004)
• TSB #020103 -- MAINTENANCE REQUIRED INDICATOR DOESN'T RESET. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001816, FEBRUARY 01 2003)

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