Battery - Kit For Repeated Battery Failure

90honda04
Model Applicable To

'86 and '87 ALL
CIVIC

File Under Bulletin No.
88-032
ELECTRICAL Issue Date NOV 18, '88

86/87 Civic Low Charge Rate

SYMPTOM

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

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install the appropriate battery kit listed under Parts Information.

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

2. Choose the necessary battery kit as outlined in the Parts Information section.

Automatic Transmission Vehicles:
3. Replace the alternator pulley and belt (see Section 25 of the 86/87 Service Manual), and the crankshaft pulley (see Section 6 of the 86/87 Service Manual).

The new crankshaft pulley has 6 timing-related grooves, and each groove pertains to a specific model. To determine the correct groove on the new pulley, use the old pulley as a guide (find the red mark), and mark the appropriate timing mark groove on the new pulley with a dab of red paint.

NOTE: For alternator belt adjustment, see 25- 39 of the '86/87 Service Manual.

Manual and Automatic Transmission Vehicles:

4. Install the redesigned rear window defogger switch and subcord from the battery kit.




5. Slide the battery shield down over the battery, so the tabs are resting on top of the battery; then reconnect both battery cables, and install the retaining bracket.

6. Check the condition of the battery and make repairs if necessary, as indicated in Service Bulletin 88-023.


PARTS INFORMATION

Battery Kit Chart

Transmission/ Required
H/C P/N
Vehicle Type Battery Kit

Automatic Kit A 3101078 06310-PE1-A00

Manual
Kit F 3101128 06310-PE1-A10
(except CRX Si)

CRX Si KKH 3101144 06310-PE1-A30


WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation number: 710155

Flat rate time:

Automatic Transmission Vehicles - 1.1 hrs.

Combination (add):

A. 0.1 hrs. if equipped with A/C.
B. 0.3 hrs. if equipped with P/S.
C. 0.3 hrs. if battery is replaced

Manual Transmission Vehicle - 0.5 hrs.

Combination (add):

A. 0.3 hrs. if battery is replaced

Failed part: P/N 31110-PE0-003 H/C 1605641

Defect code: 067

Contention code: B99