RSX L4-2.0L (VTEC) (2002)
Exhaust Pipe Gasket: All Technical Service Bulletins
Exhaust - Noise During Hard Acceleration
04-018
June 18, 2004
Applies To:
2002-03 RSX - ALL
2004 RSX - From VIN JH4DC5...4S000001 thru JH4DC5...4S017610
Exhaust Noise During Hard Acceleration
SYMPTOM
During hard acceleration, exhaust noise or rattle comes from the engine compartment.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Compression of the exhaust gasket allows movement at the catalytic-converter-to-exhaust-manifold connection.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the flexible exhaust gasket.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number:
311115
Flat Rate Time:
0.6 hour
Failed Part:
P/N 18229-S6M-003 (RSX)
P/N 18229-S6M-A51 (Type-S)
Defect Code:
05401
Symptom Code:
04206
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
1.
Disconnect the secondary oxygen sensor and the air-fuel (A/F) sensor connectors from their sockets. (Refer to Section 9 of the 2002-04 RSX
Service Manual).