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1. 6P CONNECTOR Remove the steering column covers see step 4 on page 17 25 of the service manual Note how the ignition electrical switch harness routes to the fuse box you ll need to route the new switch harness the same way Make sure the ignition switch is turned to LOCK 0 Remove the screw from the side of the electrical switch cover ELECTRICAL SWITCH 02 031 Remove the screws from the electrical switch then remove and discard the switch and its harness Install the new electrical switch with the original screws and cover Route its harness to the fuse box the same way the discarded harness was routed 9 Connect the 6P connector 11 Install the steering column covers and the dashboard lower cover Center punch a completion mark above the eighth character of the engine compartment VIN Center punch here 1HGCG5XXXXHXXXXXX Procedure C 1998 00 Civics 1 Remove the drivers dashboard lower cover and the knee bolster see page 20 68 of the 1996 00 Civic Service Manual Disconnect the ignition switch harness 5P connector from the under dash fuse relay box and the 7P connector from the main wire harness 7P CONNECTOR 5P CONNECTOR Remove the steering column covers see page 17 37 of the service manual Note how the ignition electrical switch harness routes to the fuse box and main harness you ll need to route the new switch harness the same way Remove an2. Center punch here 2HKRL1XXXXHXXXXXX 02 031 Procedure G 1997 99 Preludes 1 Remove the steering column covers see page 17 21 of the 1997 99 Prelude Service Manual Make sure the ignition switch is turned to LOCK 0 Disconnect the 7P connector from the ignition switch body ELECTRICAL SWITCH v Or A G ene COVER 4 Remove the cover from the electrical switch then remove the screws Remove and discard the electrical switch and its harness 5 Install the new electrical switch with the original screws and cover 6 Connect the 7P connector Install the steering column covers Center punch a completion mark above the eighth character of the engine compartment VIN Center punch here JHMBB6XXXXHXXXXXX Example of Customer Letter Summer 2002 Important Safety Recall Ignition Switch Dear Accord Civic CR V Odyssey or Prelude Owner This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act 02 031 What is the reason for this notice Honda Motor Co Ltd has determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in the ignition switch on certain 1997 thru 2000 Honda automobiles Electrical contacts in the ignition switch can wear prematurely due to high electrical current passing through the switch Worn out ignition contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning Although the engine w
3. character of the engine compartment VIN Center punch here JHLRD1XXXXHXXXXXX 02 031 Procedure E 1997 98 Odysseys 1 N Remove the dashboard lower cover the knee bolster and the steering column covers See page 23 65 of the 1998 Odyssey Service Manual Disconnect the ignition switch harness 7P connector from the under dash fuse relay box Note how the ignition electrical switch harness routes to the fuse box you ll need to route the new switch harness the same way Make sure the ignition switch is turned to LOCK 0 Remove the screws from the electrical switch then remove and discard the switch and its harness aD MN Install the new electrical switch with the original screws Route its harness to the fuse box the same way the discarded harness was routed Connect the 7P connector Install the steering column covers the knee bolster and the dashboard lower cover Center punch a completion mark above the eighth character of the engine compartment VIN Center punch here JHMRA1XXXXHXXXXXX 5 of 7 Procedure F 1999 00 Odysseys 1 Remove the dashboard lower cover See page 20 68 of the 1999 02 Odyssey Service Manual Remove the driver s door sill molding and the left kick panel see page 20 57 of the service manual Remove the mounting nut and detach the clips from the driver s under dash fuse relay box Pull the fuse box away from the body DRIVER S UNDER DAS
4. H FUSE RELAY BOX 6P CONNECTOR Located on the back of the fuse box Disconnect the ignition switch harness 6P connector from the back of the fuse box Remove the steering column covers See page 17 25 of the service manual Note how the ignition electrical switch harness routes to the fuse box the main harness and the ignition switch body you ll need to route the new switch harness the same way 6 of 7 7 Disconnect the ignition switch harness 4P connector from the main harness Then disconnect its 5P connector from the ignition switch body 4P CONNECTOR IGNITION SWITCH ELECTRICAL BODY SWITCH 8 Make sure the ignition switch is turned to LOCK 0 9 Remove the screws from the electrical switch then remove and discard the switch and its harness 10 Install the new electrical switch with the original screws Route its harness to the fuse box the same way the discarded harness was routed NOTE To avoid harness damage make sure you route the 5P connector portion of the harness exactly the same way the original was routed 11 Connect the 5P connector to the ignition switch body the 4P connector to the main harness and the 6P connector to the fuse box 12 Install the fuse box 13 Install the door sill molding the kick panel the steering column covers and the dashboard lower cover 14 Center punch a completion mark above the eighth character of the engine compartment VIN
5. HONDA Service Bulletin Applies To See VEHICLES AFFECTED Safety Recall Ignition Switch Supersedes 02 031 dated September 17 2002 BACKGROUND Electrical contacts in the ignition switch can wear prematurely due to high electrical current passing through the switch Worn out ignition contacts could cause the engine to stall without warning Although the engine will restart in most cases a vehicle that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash VEHICLES AFFECTED e 1997 Accord L4 e 1998 99 Accord L4 and V6 e 1998 00 Civic e 1997 99 CR V e 1997 00 Odyssey e 1997 99 Prelude Not every vehicle in the years and models listed 02 031 September 24 2002 PARTS INFORMATION Ignition Switch 1997 Accord P N 35130 SY8 305 L4 H C 7205255 1998 99 Accord P N 35130 S84 305 L4 and V6 H C 7204415 1998 00 Civic P N 35130 S04 305 H C 7205297 1997 99 CR V P N 35130 S10 306 H C 7205305 1997 Odyssey P N 35130 SX0 406 H C 7205263 1998 Odyssey P N 35130 SX0 305 H C 7205271 1999 00 Odyssey P N 35130 SOX 305 H C 7204423 1997 99 Prelude P N 35130 S30 305 H C 7205289 above is affected by this campaign Before beginning work verify that the vehicle is eligible by checking at least one of the following e The customer has a notification letter e The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report e The vehicle is shown as eligible on a DCS or iN Interactive Network VIN Status Inqui
6. case or the name address information is incorrect please fill out and return the included postage paid nformation Change Card We will then update our records If you paid to have a defective ignition switch replaced sometime in the past you may be eligible for reimbursement Refer to the attached Instructions for Reimbursement for eligibility requirements and the reimbursement procedure If you have questions If you have questions about this notice or need assistance with contacting a Honda dealer please call Automobile Customer Service at 800 999 1009 We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you Sincerely American Honda Motor Co Inc Honda Automobile Division 7 of 7
7. d discard the wire tie clips from the 7P connector main wire harness Part of the harness will be reused 3 of 7 6 Remove the secondary lock from the 7P connector SECONDARY LOCK Remove TERMINAL PIN TOOL SS SS P N 07JAZ 002020A BLU WHT M T A T WHT GRN A T WHT YEL AT _ A T Wire side of female terminals WHT BLU 7 Remove terminals 2 and 4 M T vehicles or terminals 2 4 5 6 and 7 A T vehicles from the 7P connector using the Terminal Pin Tool P N 07JAZ 002020A NOTE Terminals 2 and 4 have BLU WHT wires To avoid mixing them up label terminal 4 with a small piece of tape 8 Make sure the ignition switch is turned to LOCK 0 9 Remove the screws from the electrical switch then remove and discard the switch and its harness ELECTRICAL SWITCH 10 Install the new electrical switch with the original screws 4of7 11 Remove the secondary lock from the 7P connector of the new main harness NEW MAIN HARNESS SECONDARY LOCK Reinstall BLU WHT BLU WHT M T A T yt gt _WHT GRN J am Wire side of female terminals 12 Install the terminals you removed from the original 7P connector into the new 7P connector 13 Wrap both parts of the 7P main harness together with electrical tape 14 Attach the new wire tie clips to the main harness in the same position as the original ties 15 Route and attach the ignition switch harness and main harn
8. ess the same way the original harnesses were installed 16 Connect the 5P and 7P connectors 17 Install the steering column covers the knee bolster and the driver s dashboard lower cover 18 Center punch a completion mark above the eighth character of the engine compartment VIN Center punch here 2HGEJ6XXXXHXXXXXX 02 031 Procedure D 1997 99 CR Vs 1 7 Remove the driver s dashboard lower cover and the knee bolster See page 20 48 of the 1997 01 CR V Service Manual Disconnect the ignition switch harness 5P connector from the under dash fuse relay box and the 3P connector from the main wire harness 3P CONNECTOR 5P CONNECTOR Remove the steering column covers see page 17 20 of the service manual Note how the ignition electrical switch harness routes to the fuse box and main wire harness you ll need to route the new switch harness the same way Make sure the ignition switch is turned to LOCK 0 Remove the screws from the electrical switch then remove and discard the switch and its harness ELECTRICAL SWITCH Install the new electrical switch with the original screws Route its harness to the fuse box and main wire harness the same way the discarded harness was routed 8 Connect the 5P and 3P connectors 9 Install the steering column covers the knee bolster and the driver s dashboard lower cover 10 Center punch a completion mark above the eighth
9. ill restart in most cases if your engine stalls while driving in traffic or at highway speeds you re at risk of being involved in a crash Difficulties starting the engine for example hard to start stalls immediately after starting etc may indicate that the ignition switch is failing What should you do Call any authorized Honda dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired The dealer will install an improved ignition switch free of charge Please plan to leave your vehicle at the dealership for half a day to allow the dealer flexibility in scheduling Who to contact if you experience problems If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from your Honda dealer you may write to American Honda Motor Co Inc Automobile Customer Service Mail Stop 500 2N 7A 1919 Torrance Blvd Torrance CA 90501 2746 If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your vehicle without charge within a reasonable period of time 60 days from the date you first contact the dealer for a repair appointment you may submit a complaint to Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 Or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline at 888 327 4236 What to do if you feel this notice is in error Our records show that you are the current owner or lessee of a Honda automobile involved in this recall If this is not the
10. kill Level CUSTOMER INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools equipment R and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle These procedures should not be attempted by do it yourselfers and you should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle or that your vehicle has the condition described To determine whether this information applies contact an REPAIR authorized Honda automobile dealer REPAIR PROCEDURE e Use Procedure A on 1997 Accords L4 e Use Procedure B on 1998 99 Accords L4 and V6 e Use Procedure C on 1998 00 Civics e Use Procedure D on 1997 99 CR Vs e Use Procedure E on 1997 98 Odysseys e Use Procedure F on 1999 00 Odysseys e Use Procedure G on 1997 99 Preludes Procedure A 1997 Accords L4 1 Remove the dashboard lower cover the knee bolster and the steering column covers see the 1997 Accord Service Manual page 23 75 steps 2 and 3 2 Disconnect the 7P and 8P connectors from the ignition switch body 8P CONNECTOR SWITCH BODY J aT 7P CONNECTOR 3 Remove the steering column holder mounting bolts and nuts Lower the steering column GOLDER e MOUNTING NUTS 16 N m 12 Ib ft MOUNTING BOLTS 38 N m 28 Ib ft 2of7 10 Center punch both shear bolts on the ignition switch body and drill off each bolt head with a 5 mm 3 16 in drill bit Be careful not t
11. o damage the switch body A Remove the shear bolts from the ignition switch body and discard them Then separate the switch body from the steering column Remove the screws from the electrical switch then remove the electrical switch from the ignition switch body Discard the electrical switch ELECTRICAL SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH BODY Install the new electrical switch with the original screws Hold the ignition switch body up to the steering column and loosely install the new shear bolts Insert the key in the ignition switch Make sure the key turns freely and the steering column lock works correctly Tighten the shear bolts until their hex heads twist off SHEAR BOLT Piim TWIST OFF PORTION 02 031 11 Raise the steering column and install it with its mounting bolts and nuts Torque the bolts to 38 Nm 28 Ib ft and the nuts to 16 Nm 12 lb ft 12 Connect the 7P and 8P connectors 13 Install the steering column covers the knee bolster and the dashboard lower cover 14 Center punch a completion mark above the eighth character of the engine compartment VIN Center punch here 1HGCD5XXXXHXXXXXX Procedure B 1998 99 Accords L4 and V6 1 Remove the dashboard lower cover see page 20 84 of the 1998 02 Accord Service Manual Disconnect the ignition switch harness 6P connector from the driver s under dash fuse relay box
12. ry TOOL INFORMATION Terminal Pin Tool P N 07JAZ 002020A H C 3087749 part of Terminal Pin Tool Set P N 07JAZ 002000A H C 3087715 WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION Description FRT Template ID CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION Replace ignition switch All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a 1997 Accord L4 05 02 031A notification of this campaign An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service 1998 99 Accord L4 and V6 0 4 02 031B bulletin 1998 00 Civic 0 6 02 031C 1997 99 CR V 0 4 02 031D CORRECTIVE ACTION 1997 Odyssey 0 4 02 031E Replace the electrical ignition switch 1998 Odyssey 0 4 02 031F NOTE Reinstalling aftermarket parts security 1999 00 Odyssey 0 7 02 031G systems alarms audio systems etc connected to the 1997 99 Prelude 0 5 02 031H ignition wiring is not covered under this campaign lf a customer wants a non Honda part reinstalled the shop Operation Number 725108 that installed the part or the customer must do the work and assume liability In addition the customer is Failed Part He E responsible for all costs associated with the non Honda part and its installation If you have any questions Defect Code 5B0 the 0 is a zero about this please contact your District Service Contention Code L55 Manager na Skill Level Repair Technician 2002 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved ATB 23830 24526 0209 1 of 7 S
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