Recall - Power Window Master Switch Short Circuit: Overview
10-008April 30, 2010
Applies To:
2007-08 Fit - ALL
Safety Recall: Power Window Master Switch May Not Work (Supersedes 10-008, dated March 15, 2010, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, step 10 now shows more examples of PCB moisture damage and corrosion.*
BACKGROUND
Under severe conditions, water or other liquid may enter the drive's window and reach the power window master switch on the door panel. Liquid in the switch can damage the switch's printed circuit board (PCB), causing the switch to fail. In rare cases, the damaged PCB creates a short circuit that overheats the switch connectors and melts them, leading to a possible fire.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
To verify vehicle eligibility, you must check at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition, check for a punch mark above the fifth character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this campaign has already been completed.
Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your used vehicle inventory. As a matter of federal law, these vehicles must be repaired before they are sold.
Should an unrepaired vehicle cause an injury or damage because of the recalled item, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party, and will be required to defend and indemnify American Honda for any resulting claims. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the power window master switch. Depending on what you find, do one of these actions:
^ Apply a protective skirt to the original switch.
^ Install a new switch with a protective skirt.
^ Replace the driver's door wire harness, and install a new switch with a protective skirt.
PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE:
Most affected vehicles will only require a protective skirt for the power window master switch. Less than 10 percent of affected vehicles will require a power window master switch kit. And less than 1 percent of affected vehicles will require a drivers door wire harness.
Power Window Master Switch Protective Skirt:
P/N 35751-SAA-305
Power Window Master Switch Kit:
P/N 35752-SAA-406ZA
(Includes switch and switch protective skirt)
Driver's Door Wire Harness:
Base Model - P/N 32751-SLN-A00
Sport Model- P/N 32751-SLN-A10
TOOL INFORMATION
KTC Trim Tool Set: T/N SOJATP2O14
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part: P/N 35750-SLN-A01ZA
Defect Code: 5W500
Symptom Code: R2800
Skill Level: Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Check the operation of all switches on the power window master switch:
^ If all the switches are working, go to step 2.
^ If any of the switches don't work, troubleshoot that function, repair the problem, then go to step 2. If the problem is in the power window master switch, get a power window master switch kit, then do steps 2 thru 6 and steps 13 thru 23.
2. Remove the driver's door grip cover:
^ Using the appropriate trim tool, pry out the front bottom edge of the grip cover while pushing up the clips.
^ Release the clips from the power window switch panel.
^ From front to rear, pry out along the edge of the cover to release the hooks.
^ Release the rear hook, while pulling the cover forward.
3. Disconnect the 3P and 20P connectors from the switch.
4. Remove the power window master switch cover from the switch panel.
5. Remove the power window master switch from the switch cover (three screws).
6. Check for corrosion or melting on the switch side and the harness side of the 3P and 20P connectors:
^ If there is no corrosion on the terminals and no melting on the connectors, go to step 7.
^ If any of the terminals have corrosion, or if any of the connectors are melted, replace the driver's door wire harness, then get a power window master switch kit, and go to step 13.
7. Remove the main switch button from the power window master switch body.
8. Using a small, flat-tip screwdriver, separate the two halves of the switch case:
^ Insert the screwdriver into the clip slots in the bottom edge of the switch case to release the eight clips in the order shown below (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H).
^ Remove the bottom half of the switch case.
^ Be careful not to damage the clips or the switch case.
9. Remove the lower half of the switch case, then remove the printed circuit board (PCB) from the top half of the switch case by pushing the main switch area with a flat-tip screwdriver.
NOTE:
^ Handle the PCB only by its edges, and only with clean hands.
^ If you touch the surface of the PCB, it cannot be reused.
10. Holding the PCB by its edges, check the top and bottom surfaces for moisture damage or corrosion.
NOTE: The moisture damage or corrosion can be on any part of the PCB.
Do you see moisture damage or corrosion on any part of the PCB?
Yes - The power window master switch will not be reused. Get a power window master switch kit, and go to step 13.
No - Go to step 11.
11. On the PCB, make sure the poles for the two lighted switches are centered as shown.
12. Insert the PCB into the top half of the switch case, then reassemble the switch case, making sure that all eight clips are secure. Reattach the main switch button.
13. Using a dry paper towel, remove any oil or dust from the sides of the switch. Do not use water or solvents.
14. Apply a protective skirt to the sides of the switch. NOTE: The skirt prevents moisture from entering the switch by sealing the tab slots in the sides of the switch case and by surrounding the switch with a moisture barrier.
^ Starting in the middle of the switch case, attach the skirt by firmly pressing its sealant onto the case.
^ Continue applying the skirt around the entire case. To firmly attach the skirt sealant, press down on the entire length of it with the flat side of a flat-tip screwdriver. Make sure there are no gaps between the sealant and the case, especially in the corner areas.
15. Install the switch on the switch cover (three screws).
16. Reinstall the switch cover to the switch panel.
17. Connect the 3P and 20P connectors to the switch.
18. Reinstall the driver's door grip cover in the reverse order of removal. NOTE: When you reinstall the cover, insert the rear hook first, then work forward to secure the remaining hooks.
19. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
20. Open the driver's window all the way. When the window reaches the bottom, hold the switch in the DOWN position for 2 seconds.
21. Close the driver's window all the way. When the window reaches the top, hold the switch in the UP position for 2 seconds.
22. Make sure the door lock switch works. If it doesn't, recheck your work.
23. Center-punch a completion mark above the fifth character of the engine compartment VIN:
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