Service Bulletin
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2002 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved
ATB 24019 (0207)
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION:
The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” an d you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.
July 10, 2002
02-042
Applies To:
2000–01 S2000 – ALL
2002 S2000 – From VIN JHMAP1...2T000001 thru JHMAP1...2T006983
Product Update Campaign: S2000 Spark Plugs
BACKGROUND
Faulty spark plug gaskets can cause the spark plugs to
loosen. A loose spark plug can cause the engine to
misfire and the MIL to come on.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a
notification of this product update. An example of the
customer notification is at the end of this service
bulletin.
If any affected vehicles are in your new or used vehicle
inventory, repair them as described in this service
bulletin.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the spark plugs. Then, using the correction
labels included in the spark plug kit, update the spark
plug information in your customer’s S2000 Owner’s
Manual. You should also update your 2000
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02 S2000
Service Manual.
PARTS INFORMATION
Spark Plug Kit: P/N 06122-PCX-306, H/C 7230527
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation Number: 117109
Flat Rate Time: 0.6 hour
Failed Part:
P/N 06122-PCX-306
H/C 7230527
Defect Code: 5BP
Contention Code: L59
Template ID: 02-042A
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the ignition coil cover.
2. Remove the ignition coils.
3. Remove the spark plugs.
4. Install the new spark plugs, and torque them to
25 N
.
m (18 lb-ft).
5. Install the ignition coils, and torque the coil
mounting bolts to 12 N
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m (8.7 lb-ft).
6. Install the ignition coil cover, and torque the cover
bolts to 12 N
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m (8.7 lb-ft).
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NOTE: Step 7 has you or your service advisor updating
your customer’s S2000 Owner’s Manual with the
correction labels in the spark plug kit. If you don’t have
access to the owner’s manual, attach the correction
label sheet to the repair order, and have your service
advisor tell the customer what the labels are for.
7. Peel off the appropriate correction labels, and stick
them on the S2000 Owner’s Manual pages as
shown.
2000 and 2001 Owner’s Manuals, page 175:
2002 Owner’s Manual, page 181:
2000 and 2001 Owner’s Manuals, page 176:
2002 Owner’s Manual, page 182:
8. If not already done, update your 2000
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02 S2000
Service Manual, page 4-19, like this:
9. Center-punch a completion mark above the sixth
character of the engine compartment VIN.
Please use suitable size
sticker on the
Owner’s
Manual.
12294-PCX-306
25 N m (2.5 kgf m, 18 lbf ft)
25 N m (2.5 kgf m, 18 lbf ft)
18 lbf ft (25 N m, 2.5 kgf m)
PFR7G-11S
PK22PR-L11S
PFR7G-11S
PK22PR- L11S
Please use suitable size
sticker on the
Owner’s
Manual.
12294-PCX-306
25 N m (2.5 kgf m, 18 lbf ft)
25 N m (2.5 kgf m, 18 lbf ft)
18 lbf ft (25 N m, 2.5 kgf m)
PFR7G-11S
PK22PR-L11S
PFR7G-11S
PK22PR- L11S
Please use suitable size
sticker on the
Owner’s
Manual.
12294-PCX-306
25 N m (2.5 kgf m, 18 lbf ft)
5 N m (2.5 kgf m, 18 lbf ft)
18 lbf ft (25 N m, 2.5 kgf m)
:
PFR7G-11S
PK22PR-L11S
PFR7G-11S
PK22PR-L11S
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This portion of
the label will
not be used.
Center-punch here.
JHMAXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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July 2002
Product Update Campaign: S2000 Spark Plugs
Dear S2000 Owner:
This notice has been sent to inform you of a potential
problem with your car and what you need to do to have it
taken care of.
What is the problem.
Faulty spark plug gaskets may cause the spark plugs in
your car’s engine to loosen. A loose spark plug can
create an engine misfire and cause the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on the instrument panel to stay on.
What should you do.
Call any authorized Honda dealer, and make an
appointment to have your car updated. The dealer will
install new spark plugs, and update the spark plug
information in your S2000 Owner’s Manual, free of
charge. When you bring your car in, put the owner’s
manual on the passenger’s seat so the service advisor
can update the appropriate pages.
What to do if you feel this notice is in error.
Our records show that you are the current owner or
lessee of a 2000, 2001, or 2002 S2000 involved in this
update. If this is not the case, or the name/address
information is incorrect, please fill out and return the
included, postage-paid Information Change Card. We
will then update our records.
If you have questions.
If you have questions about this notice, or need
assistance with contacting a Honda dealer, please call
Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Division
Example of Customer Letter