Service Bulletin
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2002 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved
ATB 24201 (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,” and 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 30, 2002
02-046
Applies To:
2000–02 S2000 – ALL
Reverse or 5th Gear Is Difficult to Select
SYMPTOM
Shifting into reverse or 5th gear is difficult.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Moisture in the shifter housing has caused the
mechanical reverse lockout assembly to corrode and
stick.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remove, clean, and lubricate the shift lever.
PARTS INFORMATION
Silicone Grease:
P/N 08798-9013, H/C 4642294
(One tube will repair about 50 vehicles.)
Urea Grease:
P/N 08798-9002, H/C 3720984
(One container will repair about 20 vehicles.)
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 212202
Flat Rate Time: 1.2 hours
Failed Part:
P/N 54205-S2A-003
H/C 6238828
Defect Code: 030
Contention Code: B99
Template ID: 02-046A
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty
expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by
the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a
decision, before starting work.
DIAGNOSIS
The reverse lockout may bind in either the up position
or the down position, making reverse or 5th gear
difficult to select.
• If reverse or 5th gear, but not both, are difficult to
select, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
• If reverse and 5th gear are both difficult to select,
troubleshoot other causes.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the center console. Refer to page 20-76 of
the 2000–02 S2000 Service Manual.
2. To remove the boot holder (white ring), look for the
arrowheads on the inside diameter of the holder;
they indicate the locations of the retaining clips
underneath. To release each clip, insert a hook tool
under the arrowhead, and lift slightly while
releasing the lock tab on the clip with a flat-tip
screwdriver.
3. Pull up and remove the boot holder and the shift
boot.
LOCK TAB
SHIFT
BOOT
BOOT
HOLDER
