Battery - Premature Failure
89honda05Model Applicable To File Under
1986-89 ALL ELECTRICAL
ACCORD
Bulletin No.
87-017 Issue Date
SEPT 1, 1989
PROBLEM
The customer complains that the battery charge level is too low to crank the engine, yet testing indicates the starting and charging systems are operating normally.
CAUSE
The battery can be drained if the rear window defogger is left "on" all the time and the car is driven short distances at low engine speeds.
Also, batteries subjected to high underhood temperatures will experience reduced service life.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
'86 and 87:
1. Replace the existing defogger switch with a Rear Defogger Switch/Timer assembly which will shut off the defogger automatically after approximately 25 minutes.
2. Install a Battery Cover kit which will reduce the effects of high underhood temperatures.
3. Test the battery to make sure it is fully charged.
'88 and 89:
1. Install a Battery Cover kit which will reduce the effects of high underhood temperatures.
2. Test the battery to make sure it is fully charged.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies. Out-ot-warranty: This repair, like any repair performed after warranty expiration, may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager. You must request consideration, and get the DSM's decision, before starting work. Use the following claim information if DSM approval is received.
WARRANTY CLAIM ITEM OPS# FRT FAILED H/C DEFECT CONTENTION
(Hrs) CODE CODE
Defogger Switch/Timer; Replace 727110 0.3 2176626 067 B02
Battery Cover Kit; Install 728120 0.3 2175024 067 B02
PARTS INFORMATION
Defogger Switch/Timer Assembly P/N 35500-SE0-A11 H/C 2666428
Battery Cover Kit P/N 06377-SE3-A00 H/C 3352523