Campaign - Improper Operation of Power Door Locks

Bulletin No.
95-039

Issue Date
OCT 10, 1995

Model
1994-95
PRELUDE

Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED

File Under
BODY

Product Update: Prelude Power Door Locks

BACKGROUND

Due to production differences, the dimensional layout of the power door lock system has some variance that may cause the system not to function as designed. To ensure proper operation and the intended level of security, the passenger's door key cylinder lock rod needs to be replaced.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1994:

Si - From VIN JHMBB2...RC007498 thru VIN RC009047
VTEC - From VIN JHMBB1...R0001521 thru VIN RC002041

1995:

Si, SE - Thru VIN JHMBB2...SC008887
VTEC - Thru VIN JHMBB1...SC001874

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail. The owner will be asked to take the car to a dealership for updating. Instructions on how to remove the fuse from the power door lock system will also be given, providing greater security until the owner is able to take the car to the dealership. The text of the customer letter is at the end of this service bulletin.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the key cylinder lock rod in the passenger's door with the new rod listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

1. Raise the window.





2. Remove the armrest pocket.





3. Remove the inner handle trim panel mounting screw. Carefully pry the trim panel outward to unclip it from the door panel, then slide it backward to unhook it. Disconnect the connectors for the door lock and window switches, then remove the trim panel.





4. Remove two screws and release the door panel clips with a clip remover. Remove the door panel by carefully pulling it up.





5. Remove the rain protector grommet. Peel the rain protector back to the bracket.





6. Remove the rod protector and the access hole





7. Put protective tape around the outside door handle. Remove the two mounting bolts and the clip screw, then pull the handle out of the door.





8. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod. Measure the distance "A" on the top of the outer handle rod, then unscrew the handle from the rod. Remove the handle from the door.





9. Remove the center channel.





10. Disconnect the inner handle rod from the inner handle. Disconnect the lock rod from the crank.





11. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the harness clip from the door.

12. Remove the three mounting screws, then remove the latch assembly from the door.





13. Remove the key cylinder lock rod. Install the new rod listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

14. Reinstall the latch assembly in the door. Reconnect the lock rod to the crank, and the inner handle rod to the inner handle.

15. Install the harness clip in the door and reconnect the electrical connector.

16. Reinstall the center channel.

17. Screw the outer handle onto the rod. Use your measurement from step 8 to position the rod. Connect the key cylinder lock rod to the outer handle. Install the outer handle in the door (2 bolts, 1 clip). Remove the protective tape.

18. Reinstall the rod protector and the access hole seal.

19. Reinstall the rain protector and grommet.

20. Install the power door lock fuse in the under-hood fuse box (if removed by customer). Connect the electrical connectors for the power windows and door locks to the inner handle trim panel. Verify the operation of the window and door locks.

21. Disconnect the electrical connectors to the inner handle trim panel. Install the door panel (2 screws).

22. Reconnect the electrical connectors, then install the inner handle trim panel in the door panel. Reinstall the armrest pocket.





23. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.





Example of Customer Letter

PARTS INFORMATION

Key cylinder lock rod:
P/N 7211 4-SS0-999, H/C 4919965

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation number: 748102
Flat rate time: 1.0 hour
Failed part: P/N 72110-SS0-A02
H/C 4337069

Defect code: 644
Contention code: J99
Template ID: 95-039A