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2001 Honda Insight Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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11/06/13 NHTSA ID: 10053545
TSB ID: SB-99-075

Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1456 and p1457. dealers are to run evap function test to find if there is a leak so the vehicle can be repaired.
04/29/05 NHTSA ID: 10014232
TSB ID: 204

Grunt noise after sitting for several hours. *nm
04/26/05 NHTSA ID: 10013840
TSB ID: 09162004

Poor fuel economy. *eh
04/26/05 NHTSA ID: 10013779
TSB ID: 1102

Anti-lock braking system (abs) or tcs diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 51 and/or 53 troubleshooting. honda tech line summary.
09/21/04 NHTSA ID: 10009278
TSB ID: 11012003

Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. honda. servicenews.
03/18/04 NHTSA ID: 10005915
TSB ID: 100102

Fuel economy display accuracy. honda servicenews.
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03/18/04 NHTSA ID: 10005927
TSB ID: 1002

Grunt noise when accelerating after sitting. honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included.
03/18/04 NHTSA ID: 10005871
TSB ID: 110102

Anti-lock brake system (abs) grunts when doing a self-check.
01/21/04 NHTSA ID: 10004955
TSB ID: 1003

Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. this includes 2004 insight and s2000.
10/09/03 NHTSA ID: 10003142
TSB ID: 040103

Service manual fix - fuel gauge sending unit test.
09/11/03 NHTSA ID: 10002701
TSB ID: 060103

Vehicle's emission type.
09/05/03 NHTSA ID: 10002571
TSB ID: 1202

Diagnostic trouble code p1164 oxygen sensor range or p1486 t/stat range.
07/22/03 NHTSA ID: 10001837
TSB ID: 303

Fuel gauge test correction. service manual is incorrect.
07/21/03 NHTSA ID: 10001828
TSB ID: 303

Diagnostic trouble code p1600 (69), p1601 (69).
07/18/03 NHTSA ID: 10001798
TSB ID: 010103

Rear brake shoe kits now available. *jb
07/18/03 NHTSA ID: 10001797
TSB ID: 010103

New engine control module (ecm) fixes diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1164 or p1486 problems. *jb
06/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10001629
TSB ID: 03030

Product update - insight parking brake lever.
04/10/03 NHTSA ID: 10000993
TSB ID: 03001

Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p1457 - evap bypass solenoid valve failure.
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12/09/02 NHTSA ID: 637994
TSB ID: 502

Information on retrieving ima diagnostic trouble codes, sae or honda codes.
11/13/02 NHTSA ID: 636738
TSB ID: 010402

Subject regarding customer complaints that the engine hesitates briefly when accelerating.
11/13/02 NHTSA ID: 636753
TSB ID: 010402

Information on testing for interal leaks with diagnostic trouble code p1456 or p1457.
05/01/02 NHTSA ID: 631027
TSB ID: 302

Customers may complain of a brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speeds.
02/08/02 NHTSA ID: 627503
TSB ID: 011101

Subject regarding inoperative auto stop. *slc
12/18/01 NHTSA ID: 626767
TSB ID: 1001

Subject regarding vehicles with type ii immobilizer system, starter motor will crank but the engine will not start. *slc
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10/31/01 NHTSA ID: 623919
TSB ID: 010101

Subject on regarding: engine electrical auto idle stop inoperative in cold weather.
07/06/01 NHTSA ID: 619968
TSB ID: 220301

Information to service managers and technicians regarding brake noise complaints.
05/09/01 NHTSA ID: 618961
TSB ID: 010200

Information on inoperative fuel consumption display (fcd).
01/31/01 NHTSA ID: 615801
TSB ID: 161200

Information pertaining to the fuel saving auto stop feature.
06/21/17 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10107371
TSB ID: A15070B - 7-2-15

Service news article - planning on using a leak check dye to help find a leak? here?s the current list of vehicles that you shouldn?t use dye on.
08/31/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10040496
TSB ID: SB-01-098

Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 2001 insight with cvt. there is a software update.
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04/24/08 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10024568
TSB ID: 07-049

Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension: cvt start clutch judder. csc was received. *nj
03/28/08 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10024235
TSB ID: 07-050

Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension: cvt drive belt slippage -- on affected vehicles, the cvt (continuously variable transmission) drive belt may slip during acceleration. csc was receiv
03/18/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10005904
TSB ID: 100102

No ima assist, no auto idle stop feature. honda servicenews.
01/26/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10005021
TSB ID: 903

Hard to engage 1st gear, grinds into reverse. tech line summary.
01/22/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10004970
TSB ID: 1003

Manual transmission hard to shift into 1st gear, grinds into reverse. honda servicenews.
02/06/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 627332
TSB ID: 01098

Subject regarding pcm software with cvt delays misfire detection for 20 seconds after a cold start. *slc
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12/18/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 626844
TSB ID: 011001

Information regarding a product update campaign for the pwertrain control module in vehicles equipped with the continuously variable transmission (cvt). *jg
12/18/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 626755
TSB ID: 291001

Subject regarding the pcm software with cvt delays misfire detection for 20 seconds after a cold start. *slc
12/17/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 626693
TSB ID: 01098

Subject regarding product update on power control module software. *jg
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128559
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Stop S

Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and oth
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128531
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
06/15/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10038350
TSB ID: SB-04-028

Honda: see document search button for owner letter. battery system light comes on with trouble codes stored. models 2000-2004 insight. updted 5/14/13.
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01/05/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10026884
TSB ID: SB-08-062

Honda: hybrid batteries can be affected and damaged by excessively high temperatures.
05/02/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10024665
TSB ID: 06-027

Warranty extension: ima battery. *nj
04/24/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10024563
TSB ID: 06-026

Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. product update: premature ima battery module failure. csc was received. *nj
04/24/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10024567
TSB ID: 06-057

Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension: insight ima battery module. csc was received. *nj updated 3/8/13.
04/26/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013808
TSB ID: 1102

Srs warning on after body shop repair. honda tech line summary.
04/26/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013805
TSB ID: 1102

Odometer accuracy. honda tech line summary.
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09/13/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009140
TSB ID: 02012004

Speedo/odo read excessive speed and distance. honda. servicenews.
09/09/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009053
TSB ID: 404

Reading srs diagnostic trouble codes. honda. tech line summary.
09/09/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009067
TSB ID: 01012004

Update replacement control unit/module software. honda. servicenews.
09/08/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009018
TSB ID: 04012004

Srs indicator on after body shop repair. check for srs diagnostic trouble codes. honda servicenews. april 2004.
08/17/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008710
TSB ID: 04028

Ima system indicator on with ima diagnostic trouble code 77 (p1477) or diagnostic trouble code 78 or diagnostic trouble code 78 (p1449). *mj
07/29/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008373
TSB ID: 04015

Safety recall: combination light switch. *mj update.
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10/21/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10003477
TSB ID: 00070

Ima battery module in-warranty exchange program.
07/29/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10001976
TSB ID: 120102

Srs indicator comes on after body shop repair. *jb
07/22/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10001832
TSB ID: 303

Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (abs) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes.
07/18/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10001811
TSB ID: 020103

Srs indicator on with no srs diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) set. *jb
06/06/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10001551
TSB ID: 01013

When you use the auto function to lower the window, the window goes down only 3 or 4 inches. the window goes down all the way if you push the power window switch lightly and hold it. including the 2003 model.
03/27/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10000691
TSB ID: 02081

Emissions recall - the engine control module (ecm) does not correctly identify all malfunctions of the air/fuel ratio sensor. because of this, the vehicle does not meet state and federal emissions regulations.
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09/23/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 633561
TSB ID: 02035

Ima (integrated motor assist) system indicator on with diagnostic trouble code p1448 stored in the mcm memory.
09/23/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 633554
TSB ID: 01013

When you use the auto function to lower the window, the window goes down only 3 or 4 inches. the window goes down all the way if you push the power window switch lightly and hold it.
04/25/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 630886
TSB ID: 8471

Customer complaints of very little or no ima battery assist and/or stalls after a stop and does not restart when put into gear.
04/10/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 629959
TSB ID: 202

On some vehicles, the ima battery loses charge overnight.
02/06/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 627333
TSB ID: 011201

Subject regarding inoperative auto idle stop function . *slc
02/06/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 627264
TSB ID: 271101

Some vehicles power demands on the ima battery module can exceed output, causing permanent damage to the battery. *slc
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11/15/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 624872
TSB ID: 160601

Brief information regarding inoperative auto idle stop after air conditioner installation.
11/08/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 624696
TSB ID: 160601

Information regarding heating a/c and / or climate control panel installation.
11/07/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 624547
TSB ID: 010701

Subject on regarding installing the climate control panel.
11/07/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 624541
TSB ID: 010701

Subject on regarding auto idle stop inoperative after a/c installation.
11/01/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 624202
TSB ID: 010101

Information on regarding: battery level gauge operation.
10/31/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 623937
TSB ID: 010101

Subject on regarding: ima battery and long terms storage.
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07/06/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619941
TSB ID: 010201

Subject regarding ima battery and long term storage.
07/06/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619942
TSB ID: 010201

Information regarding battery level gauge operation.
05/07/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 618895
TSB ID: 01013

When you use the auto function to lower the window, the window goes down only 3 or 4 inches. the window goes down all the way if you push the power window switch lightly and hold it.
04/24/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10051966
TSB ID: SB-12-01-2012

Honda: product update for a manufacturing problem with the roof molding may allow the roof molding to come loose.
08/15/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10025523
TSB ID: 08-040

Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
03/13/07 Other NHTSA ID: 10021129
TSB ID: 1006

Stalls with electrical load after body shop repair. dtc p1588 and/or p1589 stored. p1163 and/or surge, jerks, bucks between 20-60 mph. tire pressure monitoring system dtc 32, 34, 36, 38, 41.
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04/29/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014220
TSB ID: 204

Honda diagnostic system locked, needs immobilizer release password. *nm
03/18/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10005900
TSB ID: 100102

Hood closing tips revisited. honda servicenews.
10/10/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10003199
TSB ID: 603

Information regarding the emergency response guide.
07/18/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10001793
TSB ID: 010103

Searching isis for diagnostic trouble code information. *jb
09/23/02 Other NHTSA ID: 633655
TSB ID: 230402

Information regarding the electronic control unit offered as a fix for malfunction indicator light on with code p1164 or p1486 is ineffective.
09/23/02 Other NHTSA ID: 633626
TSB ID: 02035

On some vehicles with manual transmission, the ima (integrated motor assist) system indicator is on and diagnostic trouble code 63 or p1448 is set.
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11/16/01 Other NHTSA ID: 625124
TSB ID: 010601

Subject regarding bulb check logic.
11/08/01 Other NHTSA ID: 624673
TSB ID: 061601

Information regarding pgm tester software version sn131.
11/05/01 Other NHTSA ID: 624388
TSB ID: 010701

Information on: which models have seat belt tensioners.
11/02/01 Other NHTSA ID: 624293
TSB ID: 010101

Subject on regarding: bulb check logic.
11/01/01 Other NHTSA ID: 624213
TSB ID: 010101

Subject on regarding:mileage displays on insight.
05/09/01 Other NHTSA ID: 618962
TSB ID: 010200

Information on programming immobilizer keys.
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05/09/01 Other NHTSA ID: 618975
TSB ID: 011000

Subject regarding insight integrated motor assist (ima) system warranty coverage.
04/02/01 Other NHTSA ID: 617883
TSB ID: 010101

Information on vehicles exhibiting inoperative auto idle stop indicator in cold weather. *rc
01/30/01 Other NHTSA ID: 615774
TSB ID: 181200

Ahm techline is currently investigating occurrences of malfunction indicator light diagnostic trouble code p1164.

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Honda Insight TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.