Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 09012005 | 09/01/2005 | 10018467 | Troubleshooting tips for dtc p1381. *nm | 12/27/2005 | |
| 405 | 04/16/2005 | 10016353 | Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r. *tt | 09/08/2005 | |
| 704 | 07/16/2004 | 10014106 | Poor radio reception, seek-stop test. *sc | 04/28/2005 | |
| 04004 | 08/10/2004 | 04004 | 10008368 | Rough idle at cold start; malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on with diagnostic p0107 or p0108. *mj update. *tt | 07/29/2004 |
| 1002 | 10/16/2002 | 10005933 | Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 110102 | 11/01/2002 | 10005881 | Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. honda servicenews. *tt | 03/18/2004 | |
| 303 | 03/16/2003 | 10001832 | Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (abs) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 07/22/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 013100 | 01/31/2000 | 613529 | Service engineering wants to inspect all vehicles with (ohio manufactured or vins starting with 1) batteries that fail the battery tester load test under warranty. **mr | 07/20/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 07012004 | 07/01/2004 | 10014025 | Dtc p1381 set check the ignition coil shield. *eh | 04/27/2005 | |
| 161200 | 12/16/2000 | 615803 | Subject regarding p1381, cylinder position (cyp) sensor interruption. *tt | 01/31/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 010999 | 09/01/1999 | 608011 | Information on security system tripped sensor feature. *tt | 10/27/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 102 | 01/01/2002 | 629282 | Subject regarding diagnostic trouble codes p0171 or p0172 after injector replacement. *tt | 04/01/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 97009 | 02/08/2000 | 97009 | 610316 | This bulletin addresses concerns with the ignition switch not turning to the lock position, and they key cannot be removed. *tt | 04/25/2000 |
| 97009 | 01/26/1999 | 97009 | 604610 | Concerns with the ignition switch sometimes not returning to the lock position, and the key cannot be removed. *tt | 05/06/1999 |
| 97012 | 03/03/1997 | 52058 | Ignition key/switch binds or is hard to turn. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 00007 | 02/15/2000 | 610321 | Concerns with the cover for the under-dash fuse buox falls off. *tt | 04/25/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/15/2009 | 15000 | ||
| The vtec-e on my 1997 honda civic hx is not engaging at the proper times which is not only an annoyance when driving, but also a safety hazard when it engages at low speeds (which it should not do) in traffic launching you forward into the back ends of other vehicles. has caused (2) rearenders. | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 1 | ||
| I have a 97 civic dx and several times while driving the car will turn off and is to hard to control the wheels, when turns off there is no engine lights & the car dies totally and i try to turn the car on but it wont start i need to wait for about 5 minutes then i can turn the car again. i have been doing some research in the internet and it seems that i'm not the only one who have this problem and it seems to possible could be the ignition switch. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| While driving the vehicle, the engine just quits. there is no stuttering, stalling, or engine misfires, it quietly just quits. the radio, heater fan, brake lights still work but not the signal lights. this also happens when starting the vehicle. the problem started 1-2x a month and over a period of 7 months has now become an everyday occurrence. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2007 | 125000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda civic. while attempting to exit the vehicle, both of the rear electric doors would not open. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that an inspection would cost $150 and the repair would cost $500. the vehicle has not been repaired. the dealer information was unavailable. the current mileage was 126,000 and failure mileage was 125,000. updated 01/11/08. *lj updated *jb | |||
| 09/14/2004 | 68069 | 1 | |
| While driving, the vehicle struck a pot hole, and the passenger's side air bag deployed. however, the driver's seat belt did not lock, and passenger struck his face on the steering wheel. *ak the passenger air bag did not open and the check engine and the air bag light remained on. *sc | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Air bag sensor light came on and stayed on all day. took vehicle to dealership, who informed consumer that there was a defect in electrical system, and it will have to be replaced, or air bags will malfunction in a crash.*akvehicle owner has been sent a free service reminder for technical problems with on board diagnostic, that causes it to not comply with the federal clean air act. *jg | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 09/17/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| When driving headlights and insturment panal get really bright and go back to normal like they flicker bright have changed both alternator and battery and still does it. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle would not start in november of 2000. dealership tested battery to see if this was cause. mechanic replaced battery, and vehicle still would not start. mechanics then replaced entire alternator, and this corrected defect. there was approximately 28,000 miles on alternator when this occurred. *ak run channel and regulator for the power window was replaced. hood release snapped off when consumer pulled it. consumer is requesting partial reimbursement for the repairment of the alternator. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/17/2003 | 60000 | 1 | 09/07/2002 |
| 1- car has had problems with srs light for several years now 2- number of things done to fix and still not fixed - this is a completely stock vehicle from the factory- no moods! the dealer says with the srs light on the car absolutely has no airbags that will work. 3- changed the battery, took it into a dealer and he reset it, still not fixed. dealer says they can't do anything about it.*ak | |||
| 09/17/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| When driving headlights and insturment panal get really bright and go back to normal like they flicker bright have changed both alternator and battery and still does it. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle would not start in november of 2000. dealership tested battery to see if this was cause. mechanic replaced battery, and vehicle still would not start. mechanics then replaced entire alternator, and this corrected defect. there was approximately 28,000 miles on alternator when this occurred. *ak run channel and regulator for the power window was replaced. hood release snapped off when consumer pulled it. consumer is requesting partial reimbursement for the repairment of the alternator. *slc | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1997 | ||
| Battery failed. mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 09/17/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| When driving headlights and insturment panal get really bright and go back to normal like they flicker bright have changed both alternator and battery and still does it. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| Fuse box cover failed. *yc | |||
| 10/22/1998 | 2 | ||
| When driving the engine check light keeps coming on, and consumer had a fuse replaced and the engine check light is still coming on. *ak | |||
| 07/23/1997 | |||
| Headlamps/dashlight voltage fluctuates. | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 12/31/1996 | ||
| Daytime running light module burned up. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 12/31/1996 | ||
| Daytime running light module burne dup, possible fire hazard. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle was accidentially shut off due to design of ignition key system, easily engaged without knowledge. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| After recall repair of the ignition switch, 02 120 000, it malfunctioned again. the consumer was able to remove the keys from the ignition without the vehicle being in the park gear. *nlm | |||
| 10/04/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated had ignition switch recall 02v120000 remedied on 10/4/02. since then can start vehicle fine, but intermittenly have to use excessive force to turn vehicle off. switch will not turn. ts | |||
| 11/15/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Hansel honda stated two months ago when we had the engine check light problem, that it was a faulty engine module. the car has had two start problems for which hansel honda stated it may be due to the module but was still back ordered. with the second start problem, one of the service staff stated it may be the module problem but stated they were having problems getting the part. the other service person that very same day, stated it probably wasn't the module and that the part was still on backorder due to high incidence and requests other than hansel honda for replacement module for the defective part. he stated they couldn't guarantee whether the problems with the engine starting was due to the module or not, but that the car was safe to drive for now. hansel honda stated the manufacturer was a problem not them and still couldn't determine when the part would be available. i asked them if so many hondas had been reported to the dealers, why they haven't been recalled. he said he didn't know. as mentioned earlier, it has been 2 months since the part was initially ordered. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The design/location of the ignition switch almost caused an accident, the vehicle turned off while driving. | |||
| 02/06/1997 | 1 | ||
| Location of ignition switch is too low, causing driver's knee to turn ignition key to the off position. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/07/2007 | 112000 | 1 | 03/07/1997 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda civic. the failure mileage was 112000 and the current mileage was 113000. the vehicle was having trouble shifting from first to second gear and the engine light turned on. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer replaced the 02 sensor and stated that the transmission needed to be flushed and the linear solenoid needed to be replaced. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| After highway driving 2.5 hours, smoke appeared from under hood and car misfired repeatedly. air conditioner system non-functional; hall honda attributes to cooling fan failure but is reluctant to repair under extended warranty claiming problem is related to previous accident damage three years ago although another manager from same dealership disagrees. *ak | |||
| 07/21/1998 | 3 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Vehicle was experiencing check engine light illumination, dealer repaired wiring system however after repair the vehicle began to surge as well, additional wiring repairs in the harness completed, the dealership did not do wiring repairs properly and harness was broken with several other problems, vehicle continues to experience problems due to damaged wiring harness. *mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Scott honda mailed a post card to my home in feb 2ooo for car recall. upon calling hoinda the lease agent put me on hold and spoke to the service dept. she then proceeded to say that i would not have engine problems until my car reached betwen 60,000-70,000 miles. she stated that the engine would rumble and the engine light woudl come on due to faulty wiring,etc. i expalined that my car was service and the engine lihgt came on during my inspection and that i spent 450.00 on getting my car rewired etc.. she explained that there was something else wiht the car and it would occur at a higher milage and to bring my car in. i asked her waht to due in case i don't experience problems or if i lost my recall postcard . she stated that it was no problem and to call the dealership mgr. and that he would honor the situation and give me a new postcard.. upon my enigine light turing on...and my contacting honda serive the gentleman was rather scarastic and rude and accused me of not taking car of my car as well as stating that he knew of no recalls for a 1997 civic. would someone be so kind as to investigate this situation?? hondas are reliable cars and the engine should not have probelems @ 3 years old. in addition, my air conditioner and heating system only lasted approx. 2/12/ years. there must be something electronically wrong with this model. thank you for your assistance. sincerely, deidre l. adore. *ak | |||