Honda Service News Bulletin Archive

[fijibluenewb]

I think maybe asterisking the really common issues that we have been seeing like the 3rd gear issues, and that annoying "pop" when you hit a bump from the front wheels would enable people to access it easy, and print the sheet to bring it to Honda when they ask for help. I plan on bringing mine in this weekend for those issues, and I'm just hoping I don't get blown off.

[Special Ringpop]

Absolutely. When I get home, I'll update that. There are a lot of things to dig, through.

Thanks for the suggestions!

[yacoub]

This is awesome and really helpful. Btw, the thread about TSBs doesn't actually have links to the TSBs, which is annoying. This thread is much more helpful since we can actually access the articles. Thanks again.

[Special Ringpop]

Glad you like it. I've got some major renovations planned for it so it is a lot easier to use. I know, as of now, they don't specify which one has Civic information on it, but I've been busy lately. I'll edit them and see what I can do to make it even better.

[stargate69]

Originally Posted by aki

"You must spread some imaginary Reputation around before giving it to Special Ringpop again."

?

[onesweetsivic]

so i just dropped my car off at the dealer for the 3rd gear issue, figuring they'd at least swap the mtf based on the 01/07 service issue listed above, and he's telling me i have to pay for it ($85). does that sound right to you?

he said, and i quote, "there are no tsb's for your car, that is a service note for technicians...the only tsb's for your car are the rear wheel bearing and passenger occupany sensor"

...i thought there were more than just those 2 anyway? or am i just really misinformed?

[ocspray]

Those are the two Safety Recalls for the Si; there are several other TSBs.

[onesweetsivic]

so basically this guy has his head up his ass? :P

[Special Ringpop]

Print off the January 2007 Honda Service News Bulletin I posted. I believe it is on page 3. The MTF swap is required.

[onesweetsivic]

Did that :] ...but his reply was, "This is just a news update for the techs...there are no tsb's to perform on your car. If you'd like, we can change the fluid for $85."

!!! I almost shoved the printout down his throat.


**edit** it was $85, my mistake :]

[Xenin]

$85???

i got mine done for like $60, in Canadian dollars. this is before the stronger Canadian dollar too.

[Special Ringpop]

Jesus. It took me the better part of the night/morning, but I updated the original post on the page to indicate all TSBs referring to the Honda Civic, past generation or current.

I have a few more tweaks that I'll be doing as I get some time, mainly to make it easier to find entries for the 8th Gen Civic (thinking of coding them in Blue).

Any thoughts, suggestions? It seems, according to my file manager, that these files are being downloaded A LOT. One of them had as many as 600 downloads. You guys should respond when you use them, just to make me feel like I didn't waste hours of my life compiling this.

Oh yeah, and March 2008 was added.

[DuH-ReL]

Thanks Special Ringpop for the update. I ALWAYS check back on this thread for any updates. I really appreciate your help and the time and energy you spend on maintaining the information.

[ocspray]

Mike, I appreciate what you've done so much, I'd let you drive my car so you could experience the glory of proper 3rd gear engagement.

Seriously, thanks again for digging these up and keeping them organized.

[Special Ringpop]

Haha, no problem guys. Just doing what I feel I should. If you have any other suggestions for the organization, feel free to let me know.

[0720Steve]

i just noticed my vin falls in between the range for the 3rd gear tsb (by 3) so i called honda and they gave me the whole "we must be able to reproduce it" bologna.....i guess i will just wait for it to get worse before i take it in.....don't want to get the run around. but i do want it documented just in case.

[Special Ringpop]

Keep bringing it in. Even if it annoys them, don't let them hang you by the balls.

[ocspray]

Ball hanging aside, he's right. Keep track of your visits, including who you spoke with and who drove your car. Also, try to figure out what makes the problem worse so it's easier to replicate on demand.

[forvisor]

Here is what I have come up with for all of the TSB’s for the 8th gen civics. I cannot grantee that this is all of them but it’s a good start. I started at in 05 and went to 08 as of last week sometime. There may be newer ones. I was able to create a program that would generate the urls for me then I was able to paste them into a downloading app. This is how I was able to get all TBS from 05 to 08, using the formula listed above.


Please let me know if there are any errors. I will be glad to edit the post.


A05-032.pdf ALL- Navigation system information and inspection- informational
A05-041.pdf ’06-all - Civic audio Unit Diagnosis -informational
A05-042.pdf – ‘06 Civic Sedan, Coupe: PDI and New Model Information
A05-044.pdf – ’06-’08 Civic with Navi and Hybrid with Navi- PDI of the DVD Navigation System With Voice Recognition
A05-047.pdf ’06 all- Paint Codes
A05-055.pdf - 2006 Civic Hybrid: PDI and New Model Information
A05-061.pdf - Safety Recall: 2006 Civic Accelerator Pedal Inspection
A05-066.pdf – ’01-’06 ALL- Universal Front Subframe Removal Adapter
A06-001.pdf – ALL - Audio, Navigation, and RES Unit In-Warranty Exchange, and Audio and DVD Player Out-of-Warranty Repair
A06-002.pdf - ’06 2-door Safety Recall: ODS Unit Does Not Suppress Airbag Deployment, and DTC 82-12 or 83-22 Is Stored
A06-006.pdf – ’06 2-door EX- Rear Shelf Rattles When Playing the Audio System
A06-007.pdf – ’06 2 and 4 door. SRS Indicator Stays On, and DTC 86-16 Is Stored
A06-008.pdf- ’06 - Immobilizer-Keyless Control Unit or ECM/PCM Cannot Be Rewritten
A06-011.pdf- ’06-’08 Civic all - Immobilizer System (Type 6)
A06-013.pdf- ’06 Hybrid- Product Update: Gauge Control Module Displays Erratic Average Fuel
Mileage
A06-014.pdf- ’06-07 4-door and hybrid - Front Door Glass Comes Out of the Channel
A06-020.pdf- ’06 4 and 2 door - Engine Oil Leaks and Power Steering Fluid Leak
A06-028.pdf- ’06 GX 2006 Civic GX: PDI and New Model Information
A06-031.pdf – ’06 See Affected - Front Seat Clicks When Sliding or Does Not Slide
A06-034.pdf – ‘06 See Affected- Keyless Remote Intermittently Does Not Unlock the Passengers’ Doors
A06-036.pdf – ’06 See Affected- Immobilizer Indicator Is Blinking, Engine Won’t Start
A06-048.pdf – ’06 ALL- MIL Comes On With DTC P0116
A06-052.pdf – ’06 SI- Engine RPM Does Not Immediately Drop When Shifting Gears, Vehicle
Surges When Driving in 1st Gear
A06-059.pdf – ’06 See Affected- Buzzing From the Engine at Low RPM
A06-060.pdf – ’06 See Affected- Rattle From Right-Front of Vehicle When Driving Over Bumps
A06-068.pdf – ALL - Vehicle Pulling or Drifting
A06-069.pdf – ’06 2-door- Safety Recall: Rear Window or Quarter Glass Rattle or Looseness
A06-070.pdf – ’06 2 door and SI- Product Update: SRS Indicator Stays On, and DTC 86-25 Is Stored
A06-071.pdf – ’07 Sedan and coupe- PDI info
A06-072.pdf – ’08 ALL- TPMS Sensor Tool Usage
A06-075.pdf – ’07 hybrid all- PDI info
A06-076.pdf – ’07 GA ALL- PDI info
A06-080.pdf – ’06 4-door See Affected- Roof Molding Is Stained
A06-082.pdf – ALL- Tubeless Tire Repair Information
A06-086.pdf – ’06 and ’07 See Affected- MIL Comes On With DTC P0455
A06-089.pdf – ’07 ALL- Pint codes
A07-004.pdf – ’06 & ’07 See Affected- Front Seat Cushion Cover Is Loose
A07-008.pdf – ALL- Clarification of Honda Unibody Repair Policy
A07-009.pdf – ’06 hybrid all- Safety Recall: DC-DC Converter Output Cable Is Pinched by IPU Lid
A07-012.pdf – ALL- Music Link (For iPod) General Information and Symptom Troubleshooting
A07-030.pdf – ALL with A/C- A/C Leak Detection
A07-041.pdf – ’06 hybrid ALL- Occasional High Engine RPM During Deceleration
A07-043.pdf – ’06 4-door- Popping Noise While Turning
A07-044.pdf – ’08 ALL- Paint Codes
A07-048.pdf – ’08 sedan and coupe- PDI info
A07-066.pdf – ’06 & ’07 See Affected- Safety Recall: Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor and O-Ring Inspection
A07-058.pdf - 2008 Civic GX: PDI and New Model Information
A07-061.pdf – ’06 & ’07 See Affected - Safety Recall: Brake Pedal Position Switch May Fail
A07-062.pdf – ’06 & ’07 See Affected- Poor A/C Performance During Acceleration
A07-071.pdf – ’06 & ’07 See Affected- Windshield Wipers Intermittently Do Not Park or Turn Off
A07-077.pdf – ’06 & ’07 All with AT- Brake Pedal Feels Hard in the Mornings or in Cold Weather
A07-078.pdf – ’06 & ’07 coupe and SI 2 and 4 door- Pop or Clunk From the Front Suspension While Driving Over a Bump After Turning
A07-081.pdf – ’98 thru ’07 GX- Safety Recall: Fuel Tank Thermal Insulator
A07-085.pdf – ALL - ATF Leak Detection
A08-001.pdf – ALL except SI- Uneven or Rapid Rear Tire Wear
A08-003.pdf – ALL- Update the PCM When Replacing the Transmission
A08-009.pdf – ’08 hybrid PDI info
A08-013.pdf – ’07 & ’08 See Affected- MIL Comes On With DTC P0456
A08-014.pdf – ’07 & ’08 hybrid - Harsh Transmission Engagement After Auto Idle Stop
A08-015.pdf – ’06 SI all - 2006 Civic Si: MIL Comes On With DTC P0420
A08-020.pdf – ’06 thru ’08 ALL - Transmission Grinds When Shifting Into 3rd Gear, Pops Out of 3rd Gear, or Is Hard to Shift Into 3rd Gear

EDIT removed the formula

[ocspray]

While I appreciate that information wants to be free, having universal access to Honda's servers virtually guarantees they'll be taken down and reorganized, if not passworded. I don't have the time or desire to maintain a database like Special Ringpop has created, but that seems a much better way to keep public access flowing to the TSB library than having thousands of hits that no Honda admin could possibly miss.

Maybe I'm completely wrong about Honda not wanting TSBs freely distributed (and them footing the server and bandwidth bills), but I doubt it. ALLDATA and Helm certainly can't like it. BTW, here's a free way to see a list of recalls and TSBs, but you'll have to pay for access to the actual files...or google them.