Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 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.

    STEERING:COLUMN

    • TSB #051000

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618928

      BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLAINTS OF STEERING WHEEL TILT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #031600

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #613523

      INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLAINTS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WILL NOT HOLD AT SET POSITION. **MR Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #DORE5C4S09

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10165333

      This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. Read More »

    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 »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #00090

      Date Announced:
      NOV 28, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #615735

      SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SUSPENSION CLUNKS. *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:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    • 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 »

    • 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 #98600

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602145

      INFORMATION ON ABS DIAGNOSIS WITH PGM TESTER. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #804

      Date Announced:
      AUG 16, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10014050

      DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P1279, PGM TESTER SOFTWARE ERROR. *SC 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 »

    • TSB #010999

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608023

      SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE EXHUAST AND INTAKE SHAFT ROCKER ORIFICES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010999

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608024

      TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER OIL. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #98074

      Date Announced:
      APR 20, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #603961

      CONCERNS WITH ENGINE HESITATION OR STUMBLE CAN BE FELT UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION BETWEEN 1,500 AND 2,000 RPM. *YC UPDATED 10/09/07. *NJ 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 #00073

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

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

    • TSB #010101

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623941

      SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE MECHANICAL 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 »

    • TSB #98002

      Date Announced:
      OCT 20, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602679

      SUBJECT REGARDING ATTS SETS DTC 79 OR DTCS 79 AND 41. *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:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    • TSB #MSG013

      Date Announced:
      FEB 05, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51086

      SOME 1997 PRELUDES NO LONGER HAVE A SPRING LOADED FLAPPER DOOR. *TW Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #010201

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619937

      INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCHES WHEN EXPERIENCING HARSH OR LATE UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010101

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624054

      INFORMATION REGARDING: TRANSMISSION/DRIVELINE. *ET Read More »

    • TSB #97080195057

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52947

      FIFTH GEAR SHIFT FORK WAS NOT MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. *YC Read More »

    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 #010402

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #636755

      SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT PROBLEMS - SLIPPAGE, FLARE, HARD UPSHIFT. *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 #97024

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52394

      ATTS LIGHT ON/DTC 78: VEHICLE INVENTORY UPDATE. *TW Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #010400

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618985

      SUBJECT REGARDING A LEAKING TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • 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 #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:
      #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 #A59

      Date Announced:
      DEC 03, 1996
      NHTSA ID:
      #50683

      1997 PRELUDE NO START/HARD START IN COLD WEATHER. TW Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #00039

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633590

      SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (TYPE 1). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010999

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608011

      INFORMATION ON SECURITY SYSTEM TRIPPED SENSOR FEATURE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #011098

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092378

      TIPS ON IMMOBILIZER. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #98066

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #610610

      A CONDITION EXIST WHERE THE UPPER WINDSHIELD MOLDING IS WARPED OR DEFORMED. *TT THIS BULLETIN 00-064 REPLACED BULLETIN 98-066 DATED MARCH 28, 2000. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #98066

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605650

      INFORMATION CONCERNING WARPED/\DEFORMED UPPER WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #97038

      Date Announced:
      APR 21, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52050

      WHISTLE FROM WINDSHIELD. *JD Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #MSG15

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51096

      VISOR MOUNTING CLIPS CAUSING DAMAGE TO MOONROOF SEAL. *TW Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • 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 »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #99048

      Date Announced:
      JUN 08, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606125

      CONCERNS WITH MOONROOF RATTLING WHEN OPEN. *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 #98030

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601137

      CLUNKING SOUND FROM THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #97037

      Date Announced:
      APR 21, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52051

      ATTS HEAT SHIELD RATTLE OR BUZZING. *JD Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #010102

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #629305

      INFORMATION ON POWER DOOR LOCKS THAT MAY LOCK BY THEMSELVES OR MAY CYCLE TWICE TO UNLOCK AND THEN LOCK THEMSELVES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #011001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #626842

      SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *YD Read More »

    • TSB #011001

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627498

      SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *SLC Read More »

    • TSB #901

      Date Announced:
      SEP 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #626805

      SUBJECT REGARDING POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE. *JB Read More »

    • TSB #010999

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608016

      BRIEF INFORMATION ON WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN THE DOORS LOCK ERRATICALLY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #97052

      Date Announced:
      JUL 20, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610297

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE ON VEHICLES THRU VIN JHMBB6 ... XC010811. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #97052

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #600465

      DIFFICULTIES OPENING DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • TSB #97048

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604289

      VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE TRUCK AREA. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #98005

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

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

    SEATS

    • TSB #98016

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600263

      VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A SQEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE SEAT BELT LATCH. *YC Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #010200

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #618962

      INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING IMMOBILIZER KEYS. *TT Read More »

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

    • TSB #MSG14

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

      RADIO ANTI-THEFT CARD MISSING FROM VEHICLE WHEN DELIVERD TO DEALER. *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 #1003

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004956

      HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT Read More »

    • 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 #99014

      Date Announced:
      FEB 16, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604285

      SUBJECT ON A/C NOT COOLING PROPERLY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99001

      Date Announced:
      FEB 09, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604287

      ON VEHICLES THRU VIN JHMBB6...WC003961 WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE A/C SUCTION LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE RADIATOR HOSE SUPPORT BRACKET. *TT Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #05012004

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013967

      TYPE 1 IMMOBI BRAKE CODES AVAILABLE ON THE INTERACTIVE NETWORK (HONDA). *NM Read More »

    • TSB #204

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

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

    • TSB #010601

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625124

      SUBJECT REGARDING BULB CHECK LOGIC. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010101

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623941

      SUBJECT ON REGARDING: ENGINE MECHANICAL Read More »

    • TSB #010101

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624030

      SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BLACK SMOKE ON HARD ACCELERATION. *ET Read More »

    • TSB #010101

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624054

      INFORMATION REGARDING: TRANSMISSION/DRIVELINE. *ET Read More »

    • TSB #010101

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624293

      SUBJECT ON REGARDING: BULB CHECK LOGIC. *ET Read More »

    • TSB #011098

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #6092380

      INFORMATION ON ACTIVE TORQUE TRANSFER SYSTEM (ATTS) INDICATOR ON WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #97030

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #52395

      RATTLE FROM THE REAR HEADLINER. *TW Read More »