Civic Hatchback L4-1.6L SOHC (16 Valve) (1996)
Idler Pulley: Customer Interest
A/C Idler Pulley - Growling Noise at Idle
00-003
May 9, 2000
Applies To:
1996 - 99 Civic - ALL
1996 - 97 del Sol ALL
1996 - 97 CR-V - ALL
Growl From A/C Idler Pulley
SYMPTOM
A growl from the A/C idler pulley at, or just above, idle.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The A/C idler pulley bearing is faulty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the A/C idler pulley.
PARTS INFORMATION
A/C Idler Pulley Kit (Civic CX, DX, LX, HX, EX; del Sol S, del Sol Si):
P/N 38950P2K-305, H/C 6254742
A/C Idler Pulley Kit (Civic Si, del Sol VTEC, CR-V):
P/N 38950-P3F-305, H/C 6334296
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
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.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the power steering belt
2.
Remove the power steering pump, and set it aside with its hoses connected.