1997 Honda Prelude service bulletins & manufacturer communications
86 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Honda Prelude. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 86
- This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. T…DORE5C4S09 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 11, 2019
- Concerns with engine hesitation or stumble can be felt under light acceleration between 1,500 and 2,000 rpm. *yc updated 10/09/07. *nj98074 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 20, 2007
- Dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p1279, pgm tester software error. *sc804 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 16, 2004
- 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. *tt98066 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 3, 2004
- Type 1 immobi brake codes available on the interactive network (honda). *nm05012004 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2004
- Srs indicator on after body shop repair. Check for srs diagnostic trouble codes. Honda servicenews. April 2004. *tt04012004 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Honda diagnostic system locked, needs immobilizer release password. *nm204 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 16, 2004
- Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. Honda. Servicenews. *tt11012003 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Brake system indicator comes on and goes off. *tt03078 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 17, 2003
- Heater blower motor overheats or blows fuse. Various models including the 2004 insight and s2000. *tt1003 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2003
- Vehicle's emission type. *tt060103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Grade logic control information. *tt060103 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (abs) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes. *tt303 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 16, 2003
- Srs indicator on with no srs diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) set. *tt *jb020103 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Check (atf) automatic transmission fluid condition to diagnose (a/t) automatic transmissions. *tt *jb010103 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2003
- Straining the automatic transmission fluid (atf) to diagnose automatic transmissions. *tt1202 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 2002
- Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. Honda servicenews. *tt110102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Air conditioning (a/c) compressor out? Check blower motor operation. Honda servicenews. *tt110102 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Anti-lock brake system (abs) grunts when doing a self-check. *tt110102 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Reconnecting accessories after ignition switch recall. Honda october tech line information. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Clearing anti-lock brake system (abs) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). Honda october tech line information. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Grunt noise when accelerating after sitting. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Service information regarding immobilizer system (type 1). *tt00039 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 27, 2002
- Subject regarding automatic transmission shift problems - slippage, flare, hard upshift. *tt010402 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding customer complaints that the engine hesitates briefly when accelerating. *tt010402 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Customers may complain of a brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speeds. *tt302 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 16, 2002
- Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact. *slc5905 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 14, 2002
- Concerns with front suspension squeaking in cold weather. *tt010202 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Information on power door locks that may lock by themselves or may cycle twice to unlock and then lock themselves. *tt010102 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Experiencing a squeal noise at front suspension at low temperatures. *tt102 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Subject regarding power door locks cycle. *slc011001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Subject regarding power door locks cycle. *yd011001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Subject regarding power door locks cycle. *jb901 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 16, 2001
- Subject regarding parts to correct 5th gear grinding. *et01070 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 7, 2001
- Subject regarding fifth gear grinds during upshift. *et01070 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 7, 2001
- Subject regarding bulb check logic. *tt010601 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Product update regarding front balancer shaft oil seal. *tt00073 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 13, 2001
- Information on diagnosing clutch pressure switches when experiencing harsh or late upshifts and downshifts. *tt010201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2001
- Subject on regarding: bulb check logic. *et010101 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Information regarding: transmission/driveline. *et010101 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Subject on regarding: black smoke on hard acceleration. *et010101 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Subject on regarding: engine mechanical010101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Subject regarding rear suspension clunks. *tt00090 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 28, 2000
- Subject regarding campaign parts available for open ordering for front balancer shaft oil seal retainer kit. *tt011100 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 1, 2000
- A condition may exist where the transmission grinds when shifted into 5th gear. *tt95057 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 17, 2000
- Subject regarding the front balance shaft retainer product update. *tt161000 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 16, 2000
- 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 witho…00073 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 6, 2000
- Parts information bulletin regarding product update for the front balancer oil seal retainer kit. *ttA000036 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 5, 2000
- Brief information regarding complaints of steering wheel tilt. *tt051000 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 5, 2000
- Information pertaining to honda cellular telephone owners manual. *tt011000 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2000
- Letter to service manager regarding product update campaign - balancer shaft oil seal. *tt011000 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2000
- Subject regarding a leaking torque converter. *tt010400 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Information regarding complaints that the steering wheel column will not hold at set position. **mr031600 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 16, 2000
- Information on programming immobilizer keys. *tt010200 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Information on honing fiber reinforced metal (frm) cylinders. *tt010200 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Timing belt auto-tensioner oil. *tt010999 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Subject regarding service manual revisions and illustrations of the exhuast and intake shaft rocker orifices. *tt010999 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Brief information on what to look for when the doors lock erratically. *tt010999 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information on security system tripped sensor feature. *tt010999 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some customers may comment that the door is difficult to open from the inside on vehicles thru vin jhmbb6 ... Xc010811. *tt97052 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 20, 1999
- Concerns with moonroof rattling when open. *tt99048 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 8, 1999
- Vehicle may experience clunking noise from the truck area. *tt97048 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 23, 1999
- Subject on a/c not cooling properly. *tt99014 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 16, 1999
- On vehicles thru vin jhmbb6...wc003961 with manual transmission, the a/c suction line may rub against the radiator hose support bracket. *tt99001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 9, 1999
- Subject regarding atts sets dtc 79 or dtcs 79 and 41. *yc98002 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 20, 1998
- E-mail information regarding non-safety related problems. *tt100598 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 5, 1998
- Information on active torque transfer system (atts) indicator on with no diagnostic trouble codes. *tt011098 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 1998
- TIPS ON IMMOBILIZER. *TT011098 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Information concerning warped/ deformed upper windshield molding. *ak98066 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Clunking sound from the power window motor. *yc98030 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 7, 1998
- Information on abs diagnosis with pgm tester. *yc98600 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Vehicle experiencing a sqeaking sound coming from the area of the seat belt latch. *yc98016 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Feb 9, 1998
- Symptoms with the alloy wheel center cap missing. *yc98005 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 12, 1998
- Information regarding the transmission grinds when shifting into fifth grinds. *yc97101395057 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 13, 1997
- Difficulties opening door from the inside. *yc97052 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 25, 1997
- Fifth gear shift fork was not manufactured properly. *yc97080195057 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 18, 1997
- Atts heat shield rattle or buzzing. *jd97037 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 21, 1997
- Whistle from windshield. *jd97038 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 21, 1997
- Rattle from the rear headliner. *tw97030 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 31, 1997
- Atts light on/dtc 78: vehicle inventory update. *tw97024 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Visor mounting clips causing damage to moonroof seal. *twMSG15 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 7, 1997
- Radio anti-theft card missing from vehicle when deliverd to dealer. *twMSG14 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 7, 1997
- Some 1997 preludes no longer have a spring loaded flapper door. *twMSG013 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 5, 1997
- 1997 prelude no start/hard start in cold weather. TwA59 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 3, 1996