Prelude L4-1958cc SOHC (1988)
Radio/Stereo: All Technical Service Bulletins
Radio - Poor Reception or Interference On AM Band
Bulletin No.
92-036
Issue Date
OCT 30, 1992
Model
1988-93 PRELUDE
1990-93 ACCORD
1993 DEL SOL
Applicable To
ALL
File Under
ACC
Poor Reception or Interference on AM Band
SYMPTOM
Customer complaint of unsatisfactory AM radio station reception, or a popping noise from the speakers when operating electrical equipment such as the
turn signals or brake lights.
NOTE:
Refer to the Honda PROformance tape "Radio Diagnosis" for troubleshooting information.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Poor ground connection between the antenna collar and car body.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Improve the ground connection and tighten the antenna assembly mounting nuts in the proper sequence.
1.
Use the appropriate special tool to remove the nut from the antenna base.
2.
Remove the spacer and bushing from the antenna base. Remove the antenna mast. Refer to section 23 of the appropriate service manual for the
proper procedure.
3.
Inspect the antenna mast and inside of the mast housing for corrosion. If no corrosion is found, clean the mast and housing with Honda Brake
Cleaner (P/N PC-HBC265) or equivalent. If either the mast or inside of the housing is corroded, replace the complete antenna assembly.
4.
Reinstall the mast as shown in the service manual.
5.
Remove the antenna motor mounting nuts and remove the antenna assembly from the trunk.
Accord Wagon shown. For other models, refer to section 23 of the appropriate service manual.