Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 Insight are official communications between Honda & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

    • TSB #010103

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001798

      REAR BRAKE SHOE KITS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT *JB Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

    • TSB #1003

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004955

      TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. THIS INCLUDES 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    • TSB #204

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014232

      GRUNT NOISE AFTER SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS. *NM Read More »

    • TSB #1102

      Date Announced:
      NOV 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013779

      ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 51 AND/OR 53 TROUBLESHOOTING. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #110102

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005871

      ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) GRUNTS WHEN DOING A SELF-CHECK. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1002

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005927

      GRUNT NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SITTING. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #SB-99-075

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053545

      HONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO RUN EVAP FUNCTION TEST TO FIND IF THERE IS A LEAK SO THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #1006

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021129

      STALLS WITH ELECTRICAL LOAD AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. DTC P1588 AND/OR P1589 STORED. P1163 AND/OR SURGE, JERKS, BUCKS BETWEEN 20-60 MPH. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM DTC 32, 34, 36, 38, 41. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #303

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001828

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1600 (69), P1601 (69). *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #502

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637994

      INFORMATION ON RETRIEVING IMA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, SAE OR HONDA CODES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010402

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636738

      SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #302

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #631027

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #626767

      SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH TYPE II IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM, STARTER MOTOR WILL CRANK BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START. *SLC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #11012003

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009278

      HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #010402

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636753

      INFORMATION ON TESTING FOR INTERAL LEAKS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1456 OR P1457. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #04002

      Date Announced:
      FEB 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011094

      FUEL FILL CAP BINDS AND POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1456. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 04-002, DATED 02/30/04. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03001

      Date Announced:
      JAN 28, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000993

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 - EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #100102

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005915

      FUEL ECONOMY DISPLAY ACCURACY. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

    • TSB #SB-99-075

      Date Announced:
      AUG 09, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053545

      HONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO RUN EVAP FUNCTION TEST TO FIND IF THERE IS A LEAK SO THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *KB Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

    • TSB #040103

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003142

      SERVICE MANUAL FIX - FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT TEST. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #303

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001837

      FUEL GAUGE TEST CORRECTION. SERVICE MANUAL IS INCORRECT. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #100102

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005904

      NO IMA ASSIST, NO AUTO IDLE STOP FEATURE. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #07-049

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024568

      HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: CVT START CLUTCH JUDDER. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #903

      Date Announced:
      SEP 16, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005021

      HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #1003

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004970

      MANUAL TRANSMISSION HARD TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #07-050

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024235

      HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: CVT DRIVE BELT SLIPPAGE -- ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION) DRIVE BELT MAY SLIP DURING ACCELERATION. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    • TSB #A15070B - 7-2-15

      Date Announced:
      JUL 02, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10107371

      SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - PLANNING ON USING A LEAK CHECK DYE TO HELP FIND A LEAK? HERE?S THE CURRENT LIST OF VEHICLES THAT YOU SHOULDN?T USE DYE ON. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #06-057

      Date Announced:
      DEC 08, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024567

      HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: INSIGHT IMA BATTERY MODULE. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ UPDATED 3/8/13. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #04028

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008710

      IMA SYSTEM INDICATOR ON WITH IMA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 77 (P1477) OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 78 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 78 (P1449). *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #404

      Date Announced:
      APR 16, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009053

      READING SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #02012004

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009140

      SPEEDO/ODO READ EXCESSIVE SPEED AND DISTANCE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01012004

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009067

      UPDATE REPLACEMENT CONTROL UNIT/MODULE SOFTWARE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #303

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001832

      TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #8471

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630886

      CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF VERY LITTLE OR NO IMA BATTERY ASSIST AND/OR STALLS AFTER A STOP AND DOES NOT RESTART WHEN PUT INTO GEAR. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #SB-04-028

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038350

      HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BATTERY SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM MODELS 2000-2004 INSIGHT. UPDTED 5/14/13. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SB-08-062

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026884

      HONDA: HYBRID BATTERIES CAN BE AFFECTED AND DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVELY HIGH TEMPERATURES. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #06-027

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024665

      WARRANTY EXTENSION: IMA BATTERY. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #06-026

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024563

      HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. PRODUCT UPDATE: PREMATURE IMA BATTERY MODULE FAILURE. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #00070

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003477

      IMA BATTERY MODULE IN-WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #202

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #629959

      ON SOME VEHICLES, THE IMA BATTERY LOSES CHARGE OVERNIGHT. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

    • TSB #SB-04-028

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038350

      HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BATTERY SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM MODELS 2000-2004 INSIGHT. UPDTED 5/14/13. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #SB-06-085

      Date Announced:
      MAY 09, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032953

      HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT ON 12/29/07. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SB-07-036

      Date Announced:
      OCT 11, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041726

      HONDA: MIL WILL COME IF 3-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER OR NOX ADSORPTIVE 3-WAY CATALYST IS DETERIORATED DUE TO SENSOR INPUTS BEING MISINTERPRET BY SOFTWARE. *PE Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #01013

      Date Announced:
      APR 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001551

      WHEN YOU USE THE AUTO FUNCTION TO LOWER THE WINDOW, THE WINDOW GOES DOWN ONLY 3 OR 4 INCHES. THE WINDOW GOES DOWN ALL THE WAY IF YOU PUSH THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH LIGHTLY AND HOLD IT. INCLUDING THE 2003 MODEL. Read More »

    • TSB #01013

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633554

      WHEN YOU USE THE AUTO FUNCTION TO LOWER THE WINDOW, THE WINDOW GOES DOWN ONLY 3 OR 4 INCHES. THE WINDOW GOES DOWN ALL THE WAY IF YOU PUSH THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH LIGHTLY AND HOLD IT. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #DLR MSG - Honda

      Date Announced:
      AUG 06, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128531

      Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated. Read More »

    • TSB #DLR MSG - Stop S

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10128559

      Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. Read More »

    • TSB #04012004

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009018

      SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. HONDA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #020103

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001811

      SRS INDICATOR ON WITH NO SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) SET. *TT *JB Read More »

    • TSB #120102

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001976

      SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *TT *JB Read More »

    • TSB #1102

      Date Announced:
      NOV 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013808

      SRS WARNING ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

    • TSB #100102

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005900

      HOOD CLOSING TIPS REVISITED. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    • TSB #SB-12-01-2012

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051966

      HONDA: PRODUCT UPDATE FOR A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE ROOF MOLDING MAY ALLOW THE ROOF MOLDING TO COME LOOSE. *KB Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #1006

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021129

      STALLS WITH ELECTRICAL LOAD AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. DTC P1588 AND/OR P1589 STORED. P1163 AND/OR SURGE, JERKS, BUCKS BETWEEN 20-60 MPH. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM DTC 32, 34, 36, 38, 41. *KB Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #1102

      Date Announced:
      NOV 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013805

      ODOMETER ACCURACY. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #08-040

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025523

      LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #A07-030

      Date Announced:
      JAN 23, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10186009

      "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye" Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #06085

      Date Announced:
      MAY 09, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021968

      WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB 2002 THROUGH 2006 AND SOME 2007 FIT MODELS. UPDATED 8/18/08. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #204

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014220

      HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM LOCKED, NEEDS IMMOBILIZER RELEASE PASSWORD. *NM Read More »

    • TSB #603

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003199

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010103

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001793

      SEARCHING ISIS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INFORMATION. *TT *JB Read More »

    • TSB #230402

      Date Announced:
      APR 23, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633655

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OFFERED AS A FIX FOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH CODE P1164 OR P1486 IS INEFFECTIVE. *TT Read More »