Fit L4-1.5L (2008)
Heater Core: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/C, Cooling System - Gurgling Noise From Dash Area
08-096
July 14, 2009
Applies To:
2007-08 Fit - ALL
Gurgle From Behind or Under the Dashboard
(Supersedes 08-096, dated December 12, 2008, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the Defect Code was changed.*
SYMPTOM
A gurgling noise occurs behind or underneath the dashboard at idle, under light acceleration, or during deceleration.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Air is trapped in the heater core.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Bleed the air from the cooling system.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2:
P/N 0L999-9011, H/C 7792401
(One bottle repairs about four vehicles.)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number:
1140A2
Flat Rate Time:
0.3 hour
Failed Part:
P/N 79110-TF0-G01
H/C 9102922
Defect Code:
03217
Symptom Code:
04201
Template ID:
08-096A
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
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Make sure there are no cooling system leaks, and make sure the radiator cap is OK. Leaks or a faulty cap can let air into the cooling system. A
leak between the hose fitting on the filler neck and the hose inside the coolant reservoir will cause the same condition. The radiator cap seals to
build pressure, and is vented to allow coolant to be drawn out of the reservoir into the radiator. If the hose to the reservoir or the reservoir leaks,
