Power Door Locks - Intermittently Lock Themselves

98-035

April 21, 1998

Applies To: 1998 Civic - See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Power Door Locks Intermittently Lock Themselves

SYMPTOM

The power door locks intermittently lock themselves.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Moisture gets onto the microprocessor in the power door lock control unit.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

Ohio-built models:

4-door - thru VIN 1HGEJ...WL022553
2-door - thru VIN 1HGEJ...WL055066

Canadian-built models:

Thru VIN 2HGEJ....WH566389

Japan-built models: ALL

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the power door lock control unit.

PARTS INFORMATION

Power Door Lock Control Unit:

P/N 38380-S01-A01, H/C 4777686

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation number: 748100

Flat rate time: 0.6 hour

Failed part: P/N 38380-501-A01
H/C 4777686

Defect code: 032

Contention code: B01

Template ID: 98-035A

Skill level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the driver's door panel. Refer to section 20 of the 1996-98 Civic Service Manual.





2. Disconnect the 12P connector from the power door lock control unit.

3. Remove the control unit.

4. Install a new control unit, and reinstall the 12P connector.

5. Test the power door locks to make sure they operate normally.

6. Reinstall the driver's door panel in the reverse order of removal.