RSX L4-2.0L (VTEC) (2002)
Catalytic Converter: Customer Interest
Interior - Sulfur/Rotten Egg Smell in the Interior
03-031
July 13, 2004
Applies To:
2002-04 RSX (Except Type S) - ALL
Sulfur Smell in the Interior
(Supersedes 03-031, dated November 14, 2003)
Updated information is shown by asterisks and a black bar.
SYMPTOM
Sulfur or rotten egg smell in the interior.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Unsealed body seams are allowing a sulfur smell to enter the interior.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
On all 2002-03 models, seal the open body seams, install flaps on the tailgate drain holes, and replace the catalytic converter. On the 2004 model, only
replace the catalytic converter.
PARTS INFORMATION
Catalytic Converter: P/N 18160-PND-305
Pre-Chamber Gasket: P/N 18393-SH3-S00
Exhaust Flexible Gasket: P/N 18229-S6M-003
Flexible Joint Bolt (2 required): P/N 18231-SR3-A22
Self-Locking nuts (3 required): P/N 90212-5A5-003
Flap Seal: P/N 90856-56M-305
(One strip repairs four vehicles.)
Air Door Outlet: P/N 75450-56M-000
Grommet: P/N 91611-SS0-003
REQUIRED MATERIALS
3M Ribbon Sealer: 3M P/N 08612
(One roll repairs three vehicles.)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part:
P/N 18160-PND-A00
Defect Code:
07408
Symptom Code:
06006