1999 Honda Prelude
1999 Honda Prelude TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
There are also 4 Honda recalls » 3 defect investigations » 66 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
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUSPENSION:REAR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #01010 -- ON SOME VEHICLES, THE TIMING BELT MAKES A FLAPPING NOISE BECAUSE ITS IMPROPERLY TENSIONED. THE NOISE IS MOST NOTICEABLE BETWEEN 1800 AND 2600 RPM. *RC (NHTSA ID #617866, JANUARY 16 2001)
- TSB #010999 -- SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE EXHUAST AND INTAKE SHAFT ROCKER ORIFICES. *TT (NHTSA ID #608023, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #010999 -- TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER OIL. *TT (NHTSA ID #608024, 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 #010101 -- SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE MECHANICAL (NHTSA ID #623941, JANUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #010200 -- INFORMATION ON HONING FIBER REINFORCED METAL (FRM) CYLINDERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #618958, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #010200 -- SUBJECT REGARDING MAIN AND ROD BEARING JOURNAL SIZE MARKING. *TT (NHTSA ID #618952, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- TSB #060103 -- VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002701, JUNE 01 2003)
- TSB #01093 -- SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0133. *JG (NHTSA ID #626688, OCTOBER 30 2001)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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)
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- TSB #01070 -- SUBJECT REGARDING PARTS TO CORRECT 5TH GEAR GRINDING. *ET (NHTSA ID #623341, AUGUST 07 2001)
- TSB #01070 -- SUBJECT REGARDING FIFTH GEAR GRINDS DURING UPSHIFT. *ET (NHTSA ID #623292, 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)
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)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #11012003 -- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740, P0741 REPAIR TIPS. ANOTHER LOOK. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009279, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- 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 -- KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005933, OCTOBER 16 2002)
- TSB #1002 -- RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005934, OCTOBER 16 2002)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
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)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- TSB #00064 -- CONCERNS WITH WARPED OR DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *TT UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003052, AUGUST 03 2004)
- 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 #00064 -- CONCERNS WITH WARPED OR DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *TT (NHTSA ID #614079, AUGUST 15 2000)
AIR BAGS
STRUCTURE:BODY
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)
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
EQUIPMENT
- TSB #010200 -- INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING IMMOBILIZER KEYS. *TT (NHTSA ID #618962, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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)
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 -- SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BLACK SMOKE ON HARD ACCELERATION. *ET (NHTSA ID #624030, JANUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #010101 -- SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE MECHANICAL (NHTSA ID #623941, JANUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #010101 -- SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BULB CHECK LOGIC. *ET (NHTSA ID #624293, JANUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #010101 -- INFORMATION REGARDING: TRANSMISSION/DRIVELINE. *ET (NHTSA ID #624054, JANUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #00033 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740 (LOCK-UP CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE) STORED IN THE TCM. *TT (NHTSA ID #618904, OCTOBER 24 2000)
- TSB #00033 -- CONCERNS WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740 (LOCK-UP CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE) STORED IN THE ECM. *TT (NHTSA ID #614086, JUNE 27 2000)