Window - Noise While Raising or Lowering Window

Bulletin No.
91-001

Issue Date
NOV 13, 1992

Model [NEW]
1988-93
PRELUDE
ACCORD
CIVIC

Applicable To
ALL

File Under
BODY

Creaking Noise From the Window Regulator
(Supersedes 91-001, dated November 15, 1991)

SYMPTOM

A creaking sound from the regulator while raising or lowering the window.

PROBABLE CAUSE

A noisy spiral spring.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the spiral spring with the new part listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Remove the window regulator as described in the appropriate service manual.





2. Remove and replace the spiral spring as follows:

^ Turn the regulator drive to bring the arms close together.

Using a flat-tip screwdriver, pry the hooked end of the spiral spring away from the regulator.

^ Slide the new spiral spring over the slit pin of the regulator. Use the flat-tip screwdriver to hook the outer end of the spring to the locating tab.





3. Lubricate the plastic slides with White Lithium Grease (P/N 08732-0005). Apply multipurpose grease to the spiral spring as shown. [NEW]

4. Reinstall the window regulator, and reassemble the door.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager. You must request consideration, and get the DSM's decision, before starting work.

Operation number:
826115

Flat rate time:
Accord & Civic:
0.8 hour
Prelude:
1.0 hour

A: With passive
restraint system add
0.2 hour
(CRX, Accord Coupe, Accord 3-Door and Civic 3-Door)

Failed part:
P/N 72212-SH3-J01
H/C 3497005

Defect code:
042

Contention code:
B07





PARTS INFORMATION