Battery - Repeated Discharge

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Model Applicable To

'88-89 ALL MODELS
PRELUDE WITH A/C
File Under Bulletin No.
89-028
ELECTRICAL Issue Date

JAN 1990
'88-89 Prelude Low Charge Rate (Supersedes 89-028, dated December 15, 1989)
SYMPTOM

Repeated battery discharge on cars used for short, low speed trips during which there is a high electrical drain (A/C, headlights, and/or window defogger are continuously on).


CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install the appropriate battery kit listed under Parts Information.


'88 Preludes:

- Replace the rear defogger switch with the '89 type rear defogger/timer switch listed under Parts Information. See page 23-147 of '89 Service Manual for replacement procedure. '88 - 89 Preludes:

1. Disconnect both battery cables and remove the retaining bracket.


2. Remove the power steering drive belt.


3. Replace the alternator pulley and belt with parts from the kit. Refer to page 23-82 of the '88 Prelude Service Manual or page 23-86 of the '89 Prelude Service Manual.


4. Reinstall the power steering drive belt.


NOTE: For alternator and power steering belt adjustment, see page 22-25 of the '88 Prelude Service Manual or 22-29 of the '89 Manual.



5. Slide the battery shield down over the battery.
6. Install the retaining bracket and both battery cables.

7. Check the condition of the battery and service if necessary as indicated in Service Bulletin 88-023.

'88 Prelude::

'89 Prelude:

PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: Normal warranty applies.

Out-of-warranty: This repair, like any other 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.

Operation number: 118105

Flat rate time: '88 Prelude 1.2 hours '89 Prelude 0.9 hours

Failed P/N: 31141-PH1-004
H/C: 2116663

Defect code: 067

Contention code: B02