Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 Prelude 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: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 »

    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 »

    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 #061301

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624570

      INFORMATION REGARDING BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL LABOR OPERATION . *ET 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 #010200

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618958

      INFORMATION ON HONING FIBER REINFORCED METAL (FRM) CYLINDERS. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    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 »

    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 »

    WHEELS:HUB

    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 »