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Warranty Extension: Accord, Odyssey, and Prelude Automatic Transmission
(Supersedes 02-062, dated May 28, 2004)
BACKGROUND
In certain vehicles, a higher than normal number of
automatic transmissions may have defects in material
or workmanship that could cause premature wear or
failure. To ensure that customers have adequate
warranty coverage, American Honda is increasing the
warranty on the transmission and the torque converter
to 7 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of 1999 Odysseys were mailed a notification
of the warranty extension. Owners of other affected
vehicles were mailed the notification in October 2002.
A copy of the notification is at the end of this service
bulletin.
This warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle
that has ever been declared a total loss, or any that
has been issued a salvage, branded, or similar title
under any state’s law. To check for vehicle eligibility,
you must do a VIN status inquiry on the iN.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If standard diagnostics confirm an internal problem with
the torque converter or the automatic transmission,
replace the affected unit.
September 16, 2003
03-062
Applies To: ALL
Seat Belt Slow to Retract
(Replaces 91-030, dated January 22, 1996)
SYMPTOM
The seat belt will not retract all the way, or retracts
slowly.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Dirt on the seat belt webbing and guide.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Clean the seat belts and guides with a mild soap and
water solution, or isopropyl alcohol. This applies only to
three-point active and passive seat belt systems, not to
motorized systems.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Required only for three-point passive seat belts.
Teflon Tape (ten pieces per package):
P/N 81496-SH3-505, H/C 4008041
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
This repair is covered by the Lifetime Seat Belt Limited
Warranty.
Three-Point Active Seat Belt
Three-Point Passive Seat Belt
Failed Part: P/N 818A0-SM1-A05ZB
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Three-Point Active Seat Belts
1. Use either isopropyl alcohol, or prepare a solution
of 5 ounces of mild dishwashing liquid in a gallon of
warm water.
Do not use strong cleaning solutions, upholstery
cleaners or commercial automotive interior
cleaners. They can affect the durability of the
webbing.
2. Soak a clean cloth in the cleaner. Insert the cloth
between the seat belt and metal loop on the upper
anchor. Use a credit card or similar item to help
insert the cloth into the loop. Work the cloth back
and forth to clean the dirt out of the inside of the
loop.
3. Pull the seat belt out fully. Soak a clean cloth in the
cleaner, and clean both sides of the seat belt
webbing. Dry the webbing thoroughly with a clean
cloth. Do not use a hair dryer or similar device.
4. Test the belt for proper retraction by pulling the
latch plate down to the floor of the vehicle and then
releasing it. The belt should retract fully in 4
seconds or less.
NOTICE
2 of 2 03-062
Three-Point Passive Seat Belts
1. Clean the metal loop in the upper anchor as
described for Three-Point Active Seat Belts.
2. Remove the door panel and the seat belt guide.
Refer to the appropriate service manual.
3. Soak a clean cloth in the cleaner, and clean both
sides of the seat belt webbing. Dry the webbing
thoroughly with a clean cloth. Do not use a hair
dryer or similar device.
4. Clean and dry the seat belt guide, then put a piece
of teflon tape on the inside. Use the teflon tape
specified in this service bulletin; other brands or
types of tape may eventually peel off and restrict
seat belt movement.
5. Install the seat belt guide and the door panel.
6. Test the belt for proper retraction by pulling the
latch plate down to the floor of the vehicle and then
releasing it. The belt should retract fully in four
seconds or less.
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