Recall - ECU Replacement
87honda02Model Applicable To File Under Bulletin No.
See VIN range ENGINE 87-031
'88 CIVIC under Affected Vehicles
Issue Date
Nov 13, '87
RECALL: '88 Civic ECU Replacement
PROBLEM
Some 1988 Honda Civic models equipped with automatic transmissions have been produced with an electronic fuel injection control unit that may cause the idle speed to increase by approximately 550 rpm while the automobile is stopped in gear. Although the vehicle can easily be held stationary with the brakes, the unexpected higher than normal idle could create the potential for loss of control and vehicle crash could occur.
AFFECTED VEHICLES 1988 Civics Equipped with Automatic Transmissions
3-Door DX (Japan): JHMED645*JS000029 - 008785
4-Door DX (Japan): JHMED364*JS000026 - 007865
4-Door LX (Japan): JHMED365*JS000029 - 007396
4-Door DX (USA): 1HGED364*JA000281 - 002258
4-Door LX (USA): 1HGED365*JA000188 - 002313
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Check for a recall completion mark above the seventh digit of the VIN on the firewall.
^ If there is a recall completion mark, you need to do nothing.
^ If there is a no recall completion mark, proceed to step 2.
2. Install a modified ECU (located under the front passenger's carpet) using the part listed under PARTS INFORMATION. See page 11-11 of the '88 Civic service manual for ECU removal and replacement procedures.
3. Start the engine and observe that the "Check Engine" light goes out. If it does; then the ECU is OK.
4. Center punch a recall completion mark above the seventh digit of the VIN on the firewall, (see below) and then apply a protective coating of grease on the VIN.
NOTE: Save the original shipping container, and use it when returning the old ECU.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be notified of this recall by mail, and a copy has been enclosed.
PARTS INFORMATION
Remanufactured units:
CA - H/C 2874667; P/N 37820-PM5-L91
49-ST - H/C 2874642; P/N 37820-PM5-A91
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation number: 121125
Flat rate time: 0.6 hour
Defect code: 225
Failed part #: CA - H/C 2696672; P/N 37820-PM5-L51
49-ST - H/C 2696649; P/N 37820-PM5-A51
Contention code: J06
NOTE: These claims may be transmitted via Honda Net DCS Quick-Claim format.
HONDA AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 100 WEST ALONDRA BOULEVARD, GARDENA, CALIFORNIA 90247 AUTOMOBILE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, P.O. BOX 80 - GARDENA, CALIF. CABLE ADDRESS - AMEHON, GARDENA, CALIFORNIA (213) 327-8280
November, 1987
Recall for the Replacement of the 1988 Civic Electronic Fuel Injection Control Unit
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Safety Act.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1988 Honda Civic cars equipped with automatic transmissions. Some of these vehicles have been produced with an electronic fuel injection control unit that may cause the idle speed to increase by approximately 550 rpm while the automobile is stopped in gear. Although the vehicle can easily be held stationary with the brakes, the unexpected higher than normal idle could create the potential for loss of control and vehicle crash could occur.
Our records show you may own this model vehicle. If so, please call your Honda dealer and make an appointment with the Service Department to have the electronic fuel control injection unit replaced free of charge. Parts are now available. The repair will take about one hour. Please plan on leaving your car at the dealership for half a day to allow the dealer some flexibility in scheduling other customers.
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from your Honda dealer, you may call the Honda Zone Office shown in your area of the map on the next page.
If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your car, free of charge, and within a reasonable time (60 days from the day you first take your car in for the repair appointment), you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 400 7th Street S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590, or call (800) 424-9393 (Washington, D.C. residents may call 366-0123).
If you no longer own the car, please fill out and return the enclosed postage-paid card.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause you.
Sincerely, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
ATB 2219 (8711)