Battery - Kit For Repeated Failure
90honda04Model Applicable To
ALL
'88 CIVIC EXCEPT CRX Si
AND WAGON 4WD
File Under Bulletin No.
88-031
ELECTRICAL Issue Date NOV 18, '88
88 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.
2. Choose the necessary battery kit as outlined in the Parts Information section.
3. Replace the alternator pulley and belt (see Section 23 of the '88 Service Manual), and the crankshaft pulley (see Section 6 of the '88 Service Manual).
NOTE: For alternator belt adjustment, see 23- 76 of the '88 Service Manual.
4. Install the rear window defogger switch 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.
6. Check the condition of the battery as indicated in Service Bulletin 88-023, and make repairs if necessary.
PARTS INFORMATION
1988 Civics have two different size crankshaft pulley IDs, and these different sizes determine the battery kit needed. To determine the correct size pulley and battery kit, follow steps 1 thru 4.
1. Determine the origin of the vehicle by referring to the VIN, and then go to the appropriate Table (1A, 1B, 1C, or 1D).
2. Find the appropriate vehicle.
If it has an engine number UP TO one found in the Table (1A, 1B, 1C, or 1D); then it has a 22mm crankshaft pulley I.D. If the engine number comes AFTER the one found in the chart, then it has a 24 mm crankshaft pulley.
TABLE # 1A U.S. Manufactured Engines For U.S. Built Vehicles
VEHICLE ENGINE NUMBER
4dr DX & LX D15B2..1603765(KA)
D15B2..1201312(KL)
TABLE # 1B
U.S. Manufactured Engines For Canadian Built Vehicles
VEHICLE ENGINE NUMBER
3dr DX D15B2..450004(KA)
D15B2..1200052(KL)
3dr STD D15B1..1450004(KA)
D15B1..1200001(KL)
TABLE # 1C
Japanese Manufactured Engines For Japanese Built Vehicles
VEHICLE ENGINE NUMBER
3dr DX, CRX, Wagon D15B2..1331453(KA)
and 4dr (all) D15B2..1012994(KL)
3dr STD D15B1..1308434(KA)
D15B1..1001515(KL)
D15B..1303843(KA)
CRX HF D15B6..1000837(KL)
D15B6..1900188(KH)
TABLE # 1D
Japanese Manufactured Engines For U.S. Built Vehicles
VEHICLE ENGINE NUMBER
4dr DX & LX D15B2..1500189(KA)
D15B2..1101906(KL)
3. Determine the alternator manufacturer. Without removing the alternator, use a small mirror to see the label on the underside of the alternator.
4. Having determined both the specific alternator manufacturer and the crankshaft pulley ID, now use Table # 2 to determine the correct battery kit needed.
TABLE # 2 Required Battery Kit
ALTERNATOR CRANKSHAFT REQUIRED BATTERY
MANUFACTURER PULLEY I.D. KIT & PART NUMBER
Nippondenso 22mm Kit / 06310-PM5-A00
B
Nippondenso 24mm Kit / 06310-PM5-A10
C
Mitsubishi 22mm Kit / 06310-PM6-A00
D
Mitsubishi 24mm Kit / 06310-PM6-A10
E
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation number: 710160
Flat rate time: 1.3 hrs. includes installation of all battery kit parts and battery charging.
Combination (add):
A. 0.1 hrs. if equipped with A/C.
B. 0.2 hrs. if equipped with P/S.
C. 0.3 hrs. if battery is replaced.
Failed part: P/N 311 10-PEO-003 H/C 1605641
Defect code: 067
Contention code: B99