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1997 Honda Accord TSBs

76 Accord Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Honda to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Accord problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 1997 Accord TSBs

SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 14 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629541
    • TSB Reference #5905

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629541

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #631000
    • TSB Reference #010202

    Description: CONCERNS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKING IN COLD WEATHER. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #631000

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #629289
    • TSB Reference #102

    Description: EXPERIENCING A SQUEAL NOISE AT FRONT SUSPENSION AT LOW TEMPERATURES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #629289

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #615765
    • TSB Reference #011100

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN PARTS AVAILABLE FOR OPEN ORDERING FOR FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615765

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 16 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10005929
    • TSB Reference #1002

    Description: CLEARING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005929

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619943
    • TSB Reference #010201

    Description: INFORMATION USED WHEN THE ABS CONTROL UNIT SETS A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-8 (ACCUMULATOR VOLUME PROBLEM). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619943

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #624159
    • TSB Reference #010101

    Description: INFORMATION ON REGARDING: BRAKES ABS DTC. *ET

    Repair Information for NHTSA #624159

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 16 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #615806
    • TSB Reference #161200

    Description: INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-8, ACCUMULATOR VOLUME. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615806

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618987
    • TSB Reference #010400

    Description: INFORMATION ON PREVENTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-3 AFTER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR WORK. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618987

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 05 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #622540
    • TSB Reference #A000036

    Description: PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE FOR THE FRONT BALANCER OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622540

    • Date Reported APRIL 13 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #604880
    • TSB Reference #98009

    Description: EXPERIENCING TICKING NOISE FROM THE VALVE TRAIN. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604880

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636738
    • TSB Reference #010402

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636738

    • Date Reported MARCH 16 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #631027
    • TSB Reference #302

    Description: CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #631027

    • Date Reported MARCH 13 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #619921
    • TSB Reference #00073

    Description: PRODUCT UPDATE REGARDING FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #619921

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 16 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #615783
    • TSB Reference #161000

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING THE FRONT BALANCE SHAFT RETAINER PRODUCT UPDATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #615783

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 06 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618908
    • TSB Reference #00073

    Description: 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 WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE IF CONTINUED TO

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618908

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618907
    • TSB Reference #011000

    Description: LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN - BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618907

    • Date Reported JANUARY 25 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #610304
    • TSB Reference #00019

    Description: EXHIBITING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0302, P0303, P0304, OR P0306. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610304

    • Date Reported MAY 12 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601697
    • TSB Reference #98042

    Description: CONCERNS OF OIL SEEPAGE FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601697

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10009278
    • TSB Reference #11012003

    Description: HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009278

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported APRIL 14 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52269
    • TSB Reference #A970013

    Description: THERMOSTAT AND GASKET KIT. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52269

    • Date Reported MARCH 24 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52393
    • TSB Reference #97025

    Description: TORQUE CONVERTER DOES NOT LOCK UP - A FAULTY THERMOSTAT KEEPS THE ENGIONE FROM REACHING NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE IN COLD WEATHER. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52393

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported AUGUST 18 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #52947
    • TSB Reference #97080195057

    Description: FIFTH GEAR SHIFT FORK WAS NOT MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #52947

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported AUGUST 07 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623341
    • TSB Reference #01070

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING PARTS TO CORRECT 5TH GEAR GRINDING. *ET

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623341

    • Date Reported AUGUST 07 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623292
    • TSB Reference #01070

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING FIFTH GEAR GRINDS DURING UPSHIFT. *ET

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623292

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 17 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618903
    • TSB Reference #95057

    Description: A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618903

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 13 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #54131
    • TSB Reference #97101395057

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO FIFTH GRINDS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #54131

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001790
    • TSB Reference #010103

    Description: CHECK (ATF) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION TO DIAGNOSE (A/T) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001790

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 16 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10002575
    • TSB Reference #1202

    Description: STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002575

    • Date Reported JULY 28 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #604201
    • TSB Reference #A980034

    Description: INFORMATION ON NEW POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES. TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604201

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10002699
    • TSB Reference #060103

    Description: GRADE LOGIC CONTROL INFORMATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10002699

    • Date Reported JULY 28 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #610229
    • TSB Reference #98040

    Description: CONCERNS WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, AND AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740 STORED IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #610229

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10009279
    • TSB Reference #11012003

    Description: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740, P0741 REPAIR TIPS. ANOTHER LOOK. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009279

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003228
    • TSB Reference #070103

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1361 AND DTC P1381 SET - SERVICE TIP. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003228

    • Date Reported JUNE 16 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10003200
    • TSB Reference #603

    Description: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1361, TDC SENSOR AND DTC P1381, CYP SENSOR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003200

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10005881
    • TSB Reference #110102

    Description: KEYLESS ENTRY, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005881

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 16 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10005934
    • TSB Reference #1002

    Description: RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005934

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 16 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10005933
    • TSB Reference #1002

    Description: KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005933

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 16 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10005932
    • TSB Reference #1002

    Description: SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005932

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #624549
    • TSB Reference #010701

    Description: SUBJECT ON REGARDING TACH FLUCTUATION AND/OR A/T DTC P0725. *ET

    Repair Information for NHTSA #624549

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630994
    • TSB Reference #010202

    Description: INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING MULTIPLE MISIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301, P0306). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630994

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #624549
    • TSB Reference #010701

    Description: SUBJECT ON REGARDING TACH FLUCTUATION AND/OR A/T DTC P0725. *ET

    Repair Information for NHTSA #624549

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #6092387
    • TSB Reference #011098

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL FIX FOR KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6092387

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10005920
    • TSB Reference #100102

    Description: LEAKAGE FROM MOONROOF GLASS WEATHERSTRIP. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005920

AIR BAGS

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001811
    • TSB Reference #020103

    Description: SRS INDICATOR ON WITH NO SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) SET. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001811

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10005879
    • TSB Reference #110102

    Description: DAMAGED CABLE REEL CAN CAUSE SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005879

STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #626808
    • TSB Reference #010901

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING WATER LEAKAGE DURING A CAR WASH. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #626808

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10005913
    • TSB Reference #100102

    Description: SOGGY FLOOR CARPET DURING CAR WASH. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005913

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 05 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605134
    • TSB Reference #100598

    Description: E-MAIL INFORMATION REGARDING NON-SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605134

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 29 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #54046
    • TSB Reference #97092997062

    Description: EXPERIENCING DISTORTION FROM THE FRONT SPEAKERS. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #54046

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 22 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #54047
    • TSB Reference #97092297060

    Description: CONCERNS WITH FRONT DOOR GLASS COMES OUT OF RUN CHANNEL. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #54047

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 06 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50572
    • TSB Reference #A65

    Description: ANNOUNCEMENT THAT LONGER MOUNTING BOLTS FOR INSTALLATION OF THE OPTIONAL REAR SPOILER ARE AVAILABLE AND WILL ALLEVIATE INSTALLATION PROBLEMS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50572

WHEELS

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 24 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #635787
    • TSB Reference #02057

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT GROWLING OR WHINING FROM ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR WHEELS WHEN DRIVING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #635787

    • Date Reported JANUARY 12 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #600715
    • TSB Reference #98005

    Description: SYMPTOMS WITH THE ALLOY WHEEL CENTER CAP MISSING. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #600715

WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

INTERIOR LIGHTING

EQUIPMENT

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013953
    • TSB Reference #05012004

    Description: AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013953

    • Date Reported JULY 16 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #637651
    • TSB Reference #107

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING OBDII ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS ON ISIS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #637651

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • Date Reported AUGUST 11 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #609928
    • TSB Reference #98058

    Description: CORROSION ON THE ANTENNA'A COZXIAL CONNECTOR IN THE BACK OF THE AUDIO UNIT CAUSING, POOR RADIO RECEPTION, WITH STATIC, NOTICED MOSTLY ON THE AM BAND. YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #609928

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 07 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51093
    • TSB Reference #MSG14

    Description: RADIO ANTI-THEFT CARD MISSING FROM VEHICLE WHEN DELIVERD TO DEALER. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51093

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 03 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51126
    • TSB Reference #97008

    Description: STATIC WHEN ADJUSTING THE RADIO VOLUME. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51126

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10005876
    • TSB Reference #110102

    Description: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR OUT? CHECK BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005876

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 16 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10005930
    • TSB Reference #1002

    Description: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005930

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 17 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50682
    • TSB Reference #A68

    Description: 97 ACCORD DX A/C BRACKET STUDS OMITTED. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50682

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618967
    • TSB Reference #011000

    Description: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO HONDA CELLULAR TELEPHONE OWNERS MANUAL. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618967

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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