Windows - Power Switch Buzzes or Auto-Down Inoperative
Bulletin No.96-024
Issue Date
May 6, 1996
Model
1995-96 PRELUDE
Applicable To
See VEHICLES
AFFECTED
File Under
BODY
Power Window Switch "Buzzes" or Auto-Down Feature Does Not Work
SYMPTOM
The driver's power window auto-down feature does not work, or the driver's power window switch buzzes when pressed.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The driver's side power window motor is malfunctioning.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1995: All
1996 VTEC: Thru VIN JHMBB1 . . . TC000515
1996 SI: Thru VIN JHMBB2 . . . TC002486
1996 S: Thru VIN JHMBA8 . . . TC001224
PARTS INFORMATION
Power Window Motor (driver's side):
P/N 72255-SS0-A01, H/C 3949062
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 or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
Operation number: 744161
Flat rate time: 1.0 hour
Failed part: P/N 72255-SS0-A01
H/C 3949062
Defect code: 032
Contention code: B01
Template ID: 96-024A
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the driver's side power window motor (see PARTS INFORMATION).
1. Open the driver's window, leaving about 60 mm of the window exposed.
2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio (Si and VTEC), record the radio station presets, and disconnect the negative battery terminal.
3. Remove the armrest pocket.
4. Release the inner handle trim panel:
^ Pry out the cap, then remove the screw.
^ Release the five clips from the door panel.
^ Slide the trim panel rearward to release its inner hook.
^ Disconnect the power window switch connector, the power window switch light connector, and the power door lock switch connector; then remove the trim panel from the door panel.
NOTE:
The S model does not have a power door lock switch connector.
5. Remove the two door panel screws, release the nine clips with a clip remover, and take the panel off the door without bending the panel.
6. Remove the rain protector rear grommet and the door bracket (three screws), then carefully peel the rain protector forward to expose the window regulator mounting bolts.
7. Loosen the two glass mounting bolts, and slide the glass guide forward to release it from the glass. Then pull up on the glass, and support it with two window holders (Snap-On P/N YA6390), or use two pieces of 1-1/2-inch-wide (or wider) masking tape.
NOTE:
Occasionally, check the holders (or tape) to make sure the window stays in place.
8. Mark a line around the original position of the rear roller guide bolt with a scribe.
9. Remove the two roller guide bolts and the two lower regulator mounting bolts; then loosen the two upper regulator mounting bolts.
10. Disconnect the power window motor connector, and remove the regulator through the opening in the middle of the door.
11. Remove the power window motor from the regulator (three bolts). Attach the new power window motor to the regulator using the same three bolts.
12. Grease the moving parts of the regulator with general purpose grease.
13. Reinstall the regulator and the window in reverse order, making sure that you attach the rear roller guide bolt in the original position that you marked in step 8.
14. Tighten the four regulator mounting bolts and the two roller guide bolts to 8 N.m (6 lb-ft). Tighten the two glass mounting bolts to 6 N.m (4 lb-ft).
15. Reinstall the rear bracket, the rain protector, the door panel, the switch connectors, the inner handle trim, and the armrest pocket.
NOTE:
The door panel is easier to reinstall if you remove the power mirror trim first.
16. Reconnect the battery, and test the operation of the power windows.
17. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio (Si and VTEC), then set the radio station presets and the clock.