A/C - Warranty Extension on Condenser: Overview
97-036Applies To: 1994 Prelude - S from VIN JHMBAS...RC000001 thru RC099999 (except Si, VTEC)
1995 Prelude - S from VIN JHMBA8 ... SC000182 thru SC001963
- Si, SE from VIN JHMBB2 ... 50000356 thru SC004959
- VTEC from VIN JHMBB1 ... SC000109 thru 50001129
April 28, 1997
Warranty Extension: Prelude Air Conditioning Condenser
BACKGROUND
Driving conditions in certain parts of the U.S. may cause the A/C condenser to corrode, allowing the R-134a refrigerant to leak out. Those conditions are:
- Areas where corrosive road salt is used for snow and ice removal
- Areas where ocean air is combined with high heat and humidity
- Areas subject to acid rain
American Honda is conducting a Product Update Campaign to replace A/C condensers in Preludes in those areas. Refer to service bulletin 97-035, Regional Product Update Campaign: Prelude Air Conditioning Condense, for details.
Condenser corrosion is not likely in areas outside those shown in the Product Update Campaign service bulletin. In the interests of customer satisfaction, American Honda is extending the warranty to owners in the non Product Update areas to 5 years with no mileage limit. Refer to the map.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owners living in the shaded area of the map will be notified that the warranty on the A/C condenser has been extended. They will be advised to contact the dealer for repair only if the A/C system fails. An example of the customer letter is at the end of this service bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
If a customer brings in a Prelude in the affected VIN range with an A/C system failure, diagnose the problem. If the condenser is leaking, replace it and file a warranty claim using the information given.
PARTS INFORMATION
A/C condenser kit (includes 0-rings):
P/N 04801-SS0-000, H/C 5372396
Receiver/dryer:
P/N 80351-SS0-H91, H/C 4155321
PAG oil, 120 ml (use these numbers to order oil, but do not use them in the warranty claim):
Sanden - P/N 38897-P13-A01AH, H/C 5023627
Hadsys - P/N 38897-P0A-A01AH, H/C 5172663
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation number: 616103
Flat rate time: 2.3 hours
Failed part: P/N 80110-SS0-A11
H/C 4108429
Detect code: 727
Contention code: K21
Template ID: 97-036A
Parts and Materials: PAG Oil -
enter P/N 38899-020-999,
H/C 4949251 under Parts Used.
R-134a-enter P/N R134a-24,
H/C 5022397 under Parts Used.
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.