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1997 Honda Prelude

1997 Honda Prelude TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

There are also 5 Honda recalls » 3 defect investigations » 87 TSBs » for the Honda Prelude.

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.

STEERING:COLUMN

• TSB #051000 -- BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLAINTS OF STEERING WHEEL TILT. *TT (NHTSA ID #618928, OCTOBER 05 2000)
• TSB #031600 -- INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLAINTS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WILL NOT HOLD AT SET POSITION. **MR (NHTSA ID #613523, MARCH 16 2000)

SUSPENSION:FRONT

• TSB #5905 -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC (NHTSA ID #629541, FEBRUARY 14 2002)
• TSB #010202 -- CONCERNS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKING IN COLD WEATHER. *TT (NHTSA ID #631000, FEBRUARY 01 2002)
• TSB #102 -- EXPERIENCING A SQUEAL NOISE AT FRONT SUSPENSION AT LOW TEMPERATURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #629289, JANUARY 01 2002)
• TSB #011100 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN PARTS AVAILABLE FOR OPEN ORDERING FOR FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #615765, NOVEMBER 01 2000)

SUSPENSION:REAR

• TSB #00090 -- SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SUSPENSION CLUNKS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615735, NOVEMBER 28 2000)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

• TSB #03078 -- BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004798, OCTOBER 17 2003)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

• TSB #110102 -- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) GRUNTS WHEN DOING A SELF-CHECK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005871, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
• TSB #1002 -- CLEARING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005929, OCTOBER 16 2002)
• TSB #1002 -- GRUNT NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SITTING. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005927, OCTOBER 16 2002)
• TSB #98600 -- INFORMATION ON ABS DIAGNOSIS WITH PGM TESTER. *YC (NHTSA ID #602145, APRIL 01 1998)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

• TSB #804 -- DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P1279, PGM TESTER SOFTWARE ERROR. *SC (NHTSA ID #10014050, AUGUST 16 2004)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #A000036 -- PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE FOR THE FRONT BALANCER OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT (NHTSA ID #622540, OCTOBER 05 2000)
• TSB #010999 -- TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER OIL. *TT (NHTSA ID #608024, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #010999 -- SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE EXHUAST AND INTAKE SHAFT ROCKER ORIFICES. *TT (NHTSA ID #608023, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #98074 -- CONCERNS WITH ENGINE HESITATION OR STUMBLE CAN BE FELT UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION BETWEEN 1,500 AND 2,000 RPM. *YC UPDATED 10/09/07. *NJ (NHTSA ID #603961, APRIL 20 2007)
• TSB #010402 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT (NHTSA ID #636738, APRIL 01 2002)
• TSB #302 -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #631027, MARCH 16 2002)
• TSB #00073 -- PRODUCT UPDATE REGARDING FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #619921, MARCH 13 2001)
• TSB #010101 -- SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE MECHANICAL (NHTSA ID #623941, JANUARY 01 2001)
• TSB #161000 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE FRONT BALANCE SHAFT RETAINER PRODUCT UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #615783, OCTOBER 16 2000)
• TSB #00073 -- A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL MAY BACK OUT OF THE OIL PUMP HOUSING OVER TIME. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE OIL CAN BE RAPIDLY PUMPED OUT OF THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE IF CONTINUED TO (NHTSA ID #618908, OCTOBER 06 2000)
• TSB #011000 -- LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN - BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #618907, OCTOBER 01 2000)
• TSB #010200 -- INFORMATION ON HONING FIBER REINFORCED METAL (FRM) CYLINDERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #618958, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
• TSB #98002 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ATTS SETS DTC 79 OR DTCS 79 AND 41. *YC (NHTSA ID #602679, OCTOBER 20 1998)

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)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

• TSB #MSG013 -- SOME 1997 PRELUDES NO LONGER HAVE A SPRING LOADED FLAPPER DOOR. *TW (NHTSA ID #51086, FEBRUARY 05 1997)

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

• TSB #010201 -- INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCHES WHEN EXPERIENCING HARSH OR LATE UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #619937, FEBRUARY 01 2001)
• TSB #010101 -- INFORMATION REGARDING: TRANSMISSION/DRIVELINE. *ET (NHTSA ID #624054, JANUARY 01 2001)
• TSB #97080195057 -- FIFTH GEAR SHIFT FORK WAS NOT MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. *YC (NHTSA ID #52947, AUGUST 18 1997)

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• TSB #01070 -- SUBJECT REGARDING FIFTH GEAR GRINDS DURING UPSHIFT. *ET (NHTSA ID #623292, AUGUST 07 2001)
• TSB #01070 -- SUBJECT REGARDING PARTS TO CORRECT 5TH GEAR GRINDING. *ET (NHTSA ID #623341, AUGUST 07 2001)
• TSB #95057 -- A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR. *TT (NHTSA ID #618903, OCTOBER 17 2000)
• TSB #97101395057 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO FIFTH GRINDS. *YC (NHTSA ID #54131, OCTOBER 13 1997)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #010103 -- CHECK (ATF) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION TO DIAGNOSE (A/T) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001790, JANUARY 01 2003)
• TSB #1202 -- STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002575, DECEMBER 16 2002)
• TSB #010402 -- SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT PROBLEMS - SLIPPAGE, FLARE, HARD UPSHIFT. *TT (NHTSA ID #636755, APRIL 01 2002)

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

• TSB #060103 -- GRADE LOGIC CONTROL INFORMATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002699, JUNE 01 2003)
• TSB #97024 -- ATTS LIGHT ON/DTC 78: VEHICLE INVENTORY UPDATE. *TW (NHTSA ID #52394, MARCH 17 1997)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

• TSB #010400 -- SUBJECT REGARDING A LEAKING TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT (NHTSA ID #618985, APRIL 01 2000)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #303 -- TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001832, MARCH 16 2003)
• TSB #110102 -- KEYLESS ENTRY, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005881, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
• TSB #1002 -- RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005934, OCTOBER 16 2002)
• TSB #1002 -- KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005933, OCTOBER 16 2002)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

• TSB #A59 -- 1997 PRELUDE NO START/HARD START IN COLD WEATHER. TW (NHTSA ID #50683, DECEMBER 03 1996)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER

• TSB #00039 -- SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (TYPE 1). *TT (NHTSA ID #633590, AUGUST 27 2002)
• TSB #010999 -- INFORMATION ON SECURITY SYSTEM TRIPPED SENSOR FEATURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #608011, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #011098 -- TIPS ON IMMOBILIZER. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092378, OCTOBER 01 1998)

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

• TSB #98066 -- A CONDITION EXIST WHERE THE UPPER WINDSHIELD MOLDING IS WARPED OR DEFORMED. *TT THIS BULLETIN 00-064 REPLACED BULLETIN 98-066 DATED MARCH 28, 2000. *TT (NHTSA ID #610610, AUGUST 03 2004)
• TSB #98066 -- INFORMATION CONCERNING WARPED/\DEFORMED UPPER WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *AK (NHTSA ID #605650, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
• TSB #97038 -- WHISTLE FROM WINDSHIELD. *JD (NHTSA ID #52050, APRIL 21 1997)

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

• TSB #MSG15 -- VISOR MOUNTING CLIPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO MOONROOF SEAL. *TW (NHTSA ID #51096, FEBRUARY 07 1997)

AIR BAGS

• TSB #04012004 -- SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. HONDA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009018, APRIL 01 2004)
• TSB #020103 -- SRS INDICATOR ON WITH NO SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) SET. *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001811, FEBRUARY 01 2003)

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #99048 -- CONCERNS WITH MOONROOF RATTLING WHEN OPEN. *TT (NHTSA ID #606125, JUNE 08 1999)
• TSB #100598 -- E-MAIL INFORMATION REGARDING NON-SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605134, OCTOBER 05 1998)
• TSB #98030 -- CLUNKING SOUND FROM THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR. *YC (NHTSA ID #601137, APRIL 07 1998)
• TSB #97037 -- ATTS HEAT SHIELD RATTLE OR BUZZING. *JD (NHTSA ID #52051, APRIL 21 1997)

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

• TSB #010102 -- INFORMATION ON POWER DOOR LOCKS THAT MAY LOCK BY THEMSELVES OR MAY CYCLE TWICE TO UNLOCK AND THEN LOCK THEMSELVES. *TT (NHTSA ID #629305, JANUARY 01 2002)
• TSB #011001 -- SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *YD (NHTSA ID #626842, OCTOBER 01 2001)
• TSB #011001 -- SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *SLC (NHTSA ID #627498, OCTOBER 01 2001)
• TSB #901 -- SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *JB (NHTSA ID #626805, SEPTEMBER 16 2001)
• TSB #010999 -- BRIEF INFORMATION ON WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN THE DOORS LOCK ERRATICALLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #608016, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
• TSB #97052 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE ON VEHICLES THRU VIN JHMBB6 ... XC010811. *TT (NHTSA ID #610297, JULY 20 1999)
• TSB #97052 -- DIFFICULTIES OPENING DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. *YC (NHTSA ID #600465, AUGUST 25 1997)

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

• TSB #97048 -- VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE TRUCK AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #604289, FEBRUARY 23 1999)

WHEELS

• TSB #98005 -- SYMPTOMS WITH THE ALLOY WHEEL CENTER CAP MISSING. *YC (NHTSA ID #600715, JANUARY 12 1998)

SEATS

• TSB #98016 -- VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A SQEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE SEAT BELT LATCH. *YC (NHTSA ID #600263, FEBRUARY 09 1998)

EQUIPMENT

• TSB #010200 -- INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING IMMOBILIZER KEYS. *TT (NHTSA ID #618962, FEBRUARY 01 2000)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

• TSB #MSG14 -- RADIO ANTI-THEFT CARD MISSING FROM VEHICLE WHEN DELIVERD TO DEALER. *TW (NHTSA ID #51093, FEBRUARY 07 1997)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #1003 -- HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004956, OCTOBER 16 2003)
• TSB #110102 -- AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR OUT? CHECK BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005876, NOVEMBER 01 2002)
• TSB #1002 -- AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005930, OCTOBER 16 2002)
• TSB #99014 -- SUBJECT ON A/C NOT COOLING PROPERLY. *TT (NHTSA ID #604285, FEBRUARY 16 1999)
• TSB #99001 -- ON VEHICLES THRU VIN JHMBB6...WC003961 WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE A/C SUCTION LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE RADIATOR HOSE SUPPORT BRACKET. *TT (NHTSA ID #604287, FEBRUARY 09 1999)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

• TSB #011000 -- INFORMATION PERTAINING TO HONDA CELLULAR TELEPHONE OWNERS MANUAL. *TT (NHTSA ID #618967, OCTOBER 01 2000)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #05012004 -- TYPE 1 IMMOBI BRAKE CODES AVAILABLE ON THE INTERACTIVE NETWORK (HONDA). *NM (NHTSA ID #10013967, MAY 01 2004)
• TSB #204 -- HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM LOCKED, NEEDS IMMOBILIZER RELEASE PASSWORD. *NM (NHTSA ID #10014220, FEBRUARY 16 2004)
• TSB #010601 -- SUBJECT REGARDING BULB CHECK LOGIC. *TT (NHTSA ID #625124, JUNE 01 2001)
• TSB #010101 -- INFORMATION REGARDING: TRANSMISSION/DRIVELINE. *ET (NHTSA ID #624054, JANUARY 01 2001)
• TSB #010101 -- SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE MECHANICAL (NHTSA ID #623941, JANUARY 01 2001)
• TSB #010101 -- SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BLACK SMOKE ON HARD ACCELERATION. *ET (NHTSA ID #624030, JANUARY 01 2001)
• TSB #010101 -- SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BULB CHECK LOGIC. *ET (NHTSA ID #624293, JANUARY 01 2001)
• TSB #011098 -- INFORMATION ON ACTIVE TORQUE TRANSFER SYSTEM (ATTS) INDICATOR ON WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092380, OCTOBER 01 1998)
• TSB #97030 -- RATTLE FROM THE REAR HEADLINER. *TW (NHTSA ID #52395, MARCH 31 1997)