Recall - A/T/Ignition Switch Interlock Defect: Overview

05-018

April 15, 2005

Applies To:
1997-01 Prelude With A/T - ALL

Safety Recall: Key Is Removable With Shift Lever Out of Park

BACKGROUND

Limited batches of ignition switch interlock levers do not have sufficient surface hardness. An ignition switch with a defective interlock lever may wear excessively, making it possible to remove the key when the shift lever is out of Park. If the driver does not set the parking brake when parking, the vehicle could roll, and a crash could occur.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is shown in this service bulletin.

To verify vehicle eligibility, check at least one of these items:

^ The customer has a notification letter.

^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.

^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on an iN VIN status inquiry.

In addition to the bulleted verification items, check for a punch mark above the 15th character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means the key interlock has already been repaired.

Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. According to federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Inspect the interlock function of the ignition switch and, depending on whether or not the key can be removed, install the appropriate key interlock repair kit (A, B, or C).














PARTS INFORMATION





REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS

NOTE:
^ Use the interlock tool kit (minus the gauge block) from Service Bulletin 03-088, Safety Recall: Ignition Switch key Interlock

^ If additional tools are needed, order them separately as listed below.

REQUIRED MATERIALS





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Failed Part: P/N 35100-S84-A31
H/C 5435425

Defect Code: 5EE00

Symptom Code: P7100

Skill Level: Diagnostic Technician

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Set the parking brake, and turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

2. Press the brake pedal, and move the shift lever to any position other than Park.

3. Try to turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position and remove the key.

^ If you cannot remove the key, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE A.

^ If you can remove the key, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B.





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