Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 Accord 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.

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #5905

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #629541

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #010202

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #631000

      CONCERNS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKING IN COLD WEATHER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #102

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #629289

      EXPERIENCING A SQUEAL NOISE AT FRONT SUSPENSION AT LOW TEMPERATURES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #011100

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615765

      SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN PARTS AVAILABLE FOR OPEN ORDERING FOR FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #03078

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004798

      BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF. *TT Read More »

    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:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    • TSB #1002

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005929

      CLEARING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010201

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619943

      INFORMATION USED WHEN THE ABS CONTROL UNIT SETS A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-8 (ACCUMULATOR VOLUME PROBLEM). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010101

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624159

      INFORMATION ON REGARDING: BRAKES ABS DTC. *ET Read More »

    • TSB #161200

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615806

      INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-8, ACCUMULATOR VOLUME. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010400

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618987

      INFORMATION ON PREVENTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-3 AFTER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR WORK. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #A000036

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #622540

      PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE FOR THE FRONT BALANCER OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98009

      Date Announced:
      APR 13, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604880

      EXPERIENCING TICKING NOISE FROM THE VALVE TRAIN. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • 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 #00073

      Date Announced:
      MAR 13, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619921

      PRODUCT UPDATE REGARDING FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #161000

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615783

      SUBJECT REGARDING THE FRONT BALANCE SHAFT RETAINER PRODUCT UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00073

      Date Announced:
      OCT 06, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618908

      A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL MAY BACK OUT OF THE OIL PUMP HOUSING OVER TIME. Read More »

    • TSB #011000

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618907

      LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN - BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00019

      Date Announced:
      JAN 25, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610304

      EXHIBITING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0302, P0303, P0304, OR P0306. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98042

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601697

      CONCERNS OF OIL SEEPAGE FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. *YC 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:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #A970013

      Date Announced:
      APR 14, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52269

      THERMOSTAT AND GASKET KIT. *JD Read More »

    • TSB #97025

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52393

      TORQUE CONVERTER DOES NOT LOCK UP - A FAULTY THERMOSTAT KEEPS THE ENGIONE FROM REACHING NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE IN COLD WEATHER. *TW Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #01070

      Date Announced:
      AUG 07, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623292

      SUBJECT REGARDING FIFTH GEAR GRINDS DURING UPSHIFT. *ET Read More »

    • TSB #01070

      Date Announced:
      AUG 07, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623341

      SUBJECT REGARDING PARTS TO CORRECT 5TH GEAR GRINDING. *ET Read More »

    • TSB #95057

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618903

      A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #97101395057

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54131

      INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO FIFTH GRINDS. *YC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #010103

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001790

      CHECK (ATF) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION TO DIAGNOSE (A/T) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT *JB Read More »

    • TSB #1202

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002575

      STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #A980034

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604201

      INFORMATION ON NEW POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES. TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #060103

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002699

      GRADE LOGIC CONTROL INFORMATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98040

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #610229

      CONCERNS WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, AND AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740 STORED IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #11012003

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009279

      AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740, P0741 REPAIR TIPS. ANOTHER LOOK. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #070103

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003228

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1361 AND DTC P1381 SET - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #603

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003200

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1361, TDC SENSOR AND DTC P1381, CYP SENSOR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #110102

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005881

      KEYLESS ENTRY, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1002

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005932

      SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1002

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005933

      KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1002

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005934

      RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • TSB #010701

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624549

      SUBJECT ON REGARDING TACH FLUCTUATION AND/OR A/T DTC P0725. *ET Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #010202

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630994

      INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING MULTIPLE MISIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301, P0306). *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #010701

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624549

      SUBJECT ON REGARDING TACH FLUCTUATION AND/OR A/T DTC P0725. *ET Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #011098

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092387

      SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL FIX FOR KEYLESS ENTRY CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #100102

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005920

      LEAKAGE FROM MOONROOF GLASS WEATHERSTRIP. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • 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 #110102

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005879

      DAMAGED CABLE REEL CAN CAUSE SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #204

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014248

      WATER LEAK AT DOORS AND/OR FLOOR. *NM Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    • TSB #010901

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #626808

      INFORMATION REGARDING WATER LEAKAGE DURING A CAR WASH. *YH Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #100102

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005913

      SOGGY FLOOR CARPET DURING CAR WASH. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #100598

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605134

      E-MAIL INFORMATION REGARDING NON-SAFETY RELATED PROBLEMS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #97092997062

      Date Announced:
      SEP 29, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54046

      EXPERIENCING DISTORTION FROM THE FRONT SPEAKERS. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • TSB #A65

      Date Announced:
      DEC 06, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50572

      ANNOUNCEMENT THAT LONGER MOUNTING BOLTS FOR INSTALLATION OF THE OPTIONAL REAR SPOILER ARE AVAILABLE AND WILL ALLEVIATE INSTALLATION PROBLEMS. *TW Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #02057

      Date Announced:
      SEP 24, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #635787

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT GROWLING OR WHINING FROM ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR WHEELS WHEN DRIVING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98005

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600715

      SYMPTOMS WITH THE ALLOY WHEEL CENTER CAP MISSING. *YC Read More »

    WHEELS:HUB

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

    • TSB #97016

      Date Announced:
      APR 28, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52054

      MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE SEATS HARD TO RELEASE.. *JD Read More »

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #011098

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092376

      INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING THE CEILING LIGHTS. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #05012004

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013953

      AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM Read More »

    • TSB #107

      Date Announced:
      JUL 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #637651

      SUBJECT REGARDING OBDII ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS ON ISIS. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #1102

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

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

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    • TSB #404

      Date Announced:
      APR 16, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009048

      AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #98058

      Date Announced:
      AUG 11, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #609928

      CORROSION ON THE ANTENNA'A COZXIAL CONNECTOR IN THE BACK OF THE AUDIO UNIT CAUSING, POOR RADIO RECEPTION, WITH STATIC, NOTICED MOSTLY ON THE AM BAND. YD Read More »

    • TSB #MSG14

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51093

      RADIO ANTI-THEFT CARD MISSING FROM VEHICLE WHEN DELIVERD TO DEALER. *TW Read More »

    • TSB #97008

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51126

      STATIC WHEN ADJUSTING THE RADIO VOLUME. *TW Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #011000

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618967

      INFORMATION PERTAINING TO HONDA CELLULAR TELEPHONE OWNERS MANUAL. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #110102

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005876

      AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR OUT? CHECK BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #1002

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005930

      AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #A68

      Date Announced:
      DEC 17, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50682

      97 ACCORD DX A/C BRACKET STUDS OMITTED. *TW Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #010103

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

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

    • TSB #010101

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624040

      INFORMATION REGARDING: DTC P0133. *ET Read More »

    • TSB #98040

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602359

      CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #048

      Date Announced:
      MAR 14, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52038

      1997 ACCORDS THAT PULL OR DRIFT. *JD Read More »