Civic Hatchback L4-1493cc 1.5L SOHC (D15B2) TBI (1988)
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Recall - ECU Replacement
Model
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.
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If there is a recall completion mark, you need to do nothing.
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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