Civic Sedan L4-1.6L SOHC (VTEC) (1996)
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*1.
Locate and write down the throttle cable production lot number stamped on the cable.
2.
Does the lot number end in A?
YES - Continue to step 3.
NO - This vehicle is not affected. Center-punch the VIN and return the vehicle to the customer.
3.
The fifth character (A0-S01 -ExxxA) is the production year code, E for 1995 and F for 1996.
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If the cable was produced in 1995 (E), go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
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If the cable was produced in 1996 (F), continue to step 4.
4.
The three digits following the year are the date code for the date of production, 001 through 365.
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If the date code is from 001 through 162, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
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If the date code is 163 or greater, continue to step 5.
5.
Check the operation of the accelerator pedal.
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If the accelerator pedal does not move smoothly, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
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If the accelerator pedal moves smoothly, center-punch the VIN and return the vehicle to the customer.*
REPAIR PROCEDURE
