Prelude Type-SH L4-2157cc 2.2L DOHC H22A4 (VTEC) 16V (1998)
Front Door Interior Handle: All Technical Service Bulletins
Doors - Difficult to Open From Inside
97-052
July 20, 1999
Applies To:
1997-98 Prelude - ALL
1999 Prelude - thru VIN JHMBB6...XC010811
Door Is Difficult to Open From the Inside
(Supersedes 97-052, dated August 27, 1997)
SYMPTOM
One or both doors are difficult to open with the inside door handle.
PROBABLE CAUSE
*The inner handle rod is too long or the door is out of adjustment.*
CORRECTIVE ACTION
For 1997 models:
Check the inside door handle operation. Replace the inner handle rod with the part listed under PARTS INFORMATION and/or adjust the door fit as
needed.
*For 1998-99 models:
Inspect the fit of the doors and adjust as needed.*
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Failed part: Left door
- P/N 72171-S30-003
H/C 5206362
Right door - P/N 72131-S30-003
H/C 5206214
Defect code:
079
Contention code:
B01
Skill level:
Repair Technician
Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your
Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
PARTS INFORMATION
Inner handle rod:
Left - P/N 72171-S30-999, H/C 5644877
Right- P/N 72131-S30-999, H/C 5644869
*REQUIRED MATERIALS