1998 Honda Prelude service bulletins & manufacturer communications
74 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Honda Prelude. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 74
- 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. T…DORE5C4S09 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 11, 2019
- Concerns with engine hesitation or stumble can be felt under light acceleration between 1,500 and 2,000 rpm. *yc updated 10/09/07. *nj98074 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 20, 2007
- Dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p1279, pgm tester software error. *sc804 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 16, 2004
- Concerns with warped or deformed windshield molding. *tt update. *tt00064 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 3, 2004
- 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. *tt98066 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 3, 2004
- Type 1 immobi brake codes available on the interactive network (honda). *nm05012004 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 2004
- Honda diagnostic system locked, needs immobilizer release password. *nm204 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 16, 2004
- Automatic transmission diagnostic trouble code p0740, p0741 repair tips. Another look. Honda servicenews. *tt11012003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. Honda. Servicenews. *tt11012003 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2003
- Brake system indicator comes on and goes off. *tt03078 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 17, 2003
- Heater blower motor overheats or blows fuse. Various models including the 2004 insight and s2000. *tt1003 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2003
- Vehicle's emission type. *tt060103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Grade logic control information. *tt060103 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (abs) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes. *tt303 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 16, 2003
- Srs indicator on with no srs diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) set. *tt *jb020103 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Check (atf) automatic transmission fluid condition to diagnose (a/t) automatic transmissions. *tt *jb010103 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2003
- Straining the automatic transmission fluid (atf) to diagnose automatic transmissions. *tt1202 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 2002
- Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. Honda servicenews. *tt110102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Air conditioning (a/c) compressor out? Check blower motor operation. Honda servicenews. *tt110102 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Anti-lock brake system (abs) grunts when doing a self-check. *tt110102 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Reconnecting accessories after ignition switch recall. Honda october tech line information. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Clearing anti-lock brake system (abs) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). Honda october tech line information. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Grunt noise when accelerating after sitting. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Service information regarding immobilizer system (type 1). *tt00039 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 27, 2002
- Subject regarding automatic transmission shift problems - slippage, flare, hard upshift. *tt010402 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Information on testing for interal leaks with diagnostic trouble code p1456 or p1457. *tt010402 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding customer complaints that the engine hesitates briefly when accelerating. *tt010402 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Customers may complain of a brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speeds. *tt302 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 16, 2002
- Customers may complain of a twang noise from the front suspension that sounds like a spring contact. *slc5905 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 14, 2002
- Concerns with front suspension squeaking in cold weather. *tt010202 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Information on troubleshooting multiple misire diagnostic trouble codes p0301, p0306). *tt010202 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 1, 2002
- Information on power door locks that may lock by themselves or may cycle twice to unlock and then lock themselves. *tt010102 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Experiencing a squeal noise at front suspension at low temperatures. *tt102 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Subject regarding malfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code p0133. *jg01093 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 30, 2001
- Subject regarding power door locks cycle. *slc011001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Subject regarding power door locks cycle. *yd011001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Subject regarding power door locks cycle. *jb901 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 16, 2001
- Subject regarding parts to correct 5th gear grinding. *et01070 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 7, 2001
- Subject regarding fifth gear grinds during upshift. *et01070 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 7, 2001
- Subject regarding bulb check logic. *tt010601 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 1, 2001
- Information on diagnosing clutch pressure switches when experiencing harsh or late upshifts and downshifts. *tt010201 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 1, 2001
- On some vehicles, the timing belt makes a flapping noise because its improperly tensioned. The noise is most noticeable between 1800 and 2600 rpm. *rc01010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 16, 2001
- Subject on regarding: bulb check logic. *et010101 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Information regarding: transmission/driveline. *et010101 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Subject on regarding: black smoke on hard acceleration. *et010101 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Subject on regarding: engine mechanical010101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Subject regarding rear suspension clunks. *tt00090 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 28, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp coming on with diagnostic trouble code p0740 (lock-up clutch does not engage) stored in the tcm. *tt00033 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 24, 2000
- A condition may exist where the transmission grinds when shifted into 5th gear. *tt95057 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 17, 2000
- Brief information regarding complaints of steering wheel tilt. *tt051000 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Oct 5, 2000
- Concerns with warped or deformed windshield molding. *tt00064 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 15, 2000
- Concerns with the malfunction indicator light on with diagnostic trouble code p0740 (lock-up clutch does not engage) stored in the ecm. *tt00033 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 27, 2000
- Subject regarding a leaking torque converter. *tt010400 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2000
- Information regarding complaints that the steering wheel column will not hold at set position. **mr031600 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 16, 2000
- Information on programming immobilizer keys. *tt010200 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Information on honing fiber reinforced metal (frm) cylinders. *tt010200 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Subject regarding main and rod bearing journal size marking. *tt010200 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Timing belt auto-tensioner oil. *tt010999 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Subject regarding service manual revisions and illustrations of the exhuast and intake shaft rocker orifices. *tt010999 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Brief information on what to look for when the doors lock erratically. *tt010999 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Information on security system tripped sensor feature. *tt010999 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Some customers may comment that the door is difficult to open from the inside on vehicles thru vin jhmbb6 ... Xc010811. *tt97052 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 20, 1999
- Concerns with moonroof rattling when open. *tt99048 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 8, 1999
- Vehicle may experience clunking noise from the truck area. *tt97048 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 23, 1999
- On vehicles thru vin jhmbb6...wc003961 with manual transmission, the a/c suction line may rub against the radiator hose support bracket. *tt99001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 9, 1999
- E-mail information regarding non-safety related problems. *tt100598 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 5, 1998
- Information on active torque transfer system (atts) indicator on with no diagnostic trouble codes. *tt011098 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 1998
- TIPS ON IMMOBILIZER. *TT011098 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 1998
- Information concerning warped/ deformed upper windshield molding. *ak98066 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 1998
- Clunking sound from the power window motor. *yc98030 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 7, 1998
- Information on abs diagnosis with pgm tester. *yc98600 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 1998
- Symptoms with the alloy wheel center cap missing. *yc98005 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 12, 1998