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2003 Honda Element Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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05/11/17 NHTSA ID: 10098946
TSB ID: A13-021

Service bulletin - the mil comes on with one of these dtcs: ? p2646/p2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low voltage). ? p2647/p2652 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit high voltage). note: the symptom may be intermittent a
09/23/13 NHTSA ID: 10052884
TSB ID: A-13-021

Honda: dtc p2646/p2651 or p2647/2652 may be set. the rocker arm oil pressure switch may need to be replaced. also included model civic si model year 2002-2005. *js
12/16/05 NHTSA ID: 10018160
TSB ID: 060105

Snapping, cracking noise after shutting engine off. *jb
12/13/05 NHTSA ID: 10018003
TSB ID: 08012005

Troubleshooting a stalling engine? take a snapshot with the hds. honda servicenews.
09/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10016295
TSB ID: 05162005

Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes. *sc
07/13/05 NHTSA ID: 10015277
TSB ID: 02012005

Checking the short-term fuel trim when a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171 is set.
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07/13/05 NHTSA ID: 10015293
TSB ID: 205

Timesert 11mm head bolt thread repair kit.
05/03/05 NHTSA ID: 10014491
TSB ID: 10162004

Accessory belt noise. *eh
04/29/05 NHTSA ID: 10014201
TSB ID: 1203

Updating replacement ecm/pcm software. *nm
04/29/05 NHTSA ID: 10014295
TSB ID: 08012004

Noise from the rear when backing up. *sc
04/28/05 NHTSA ID: 10014141
TSB ID: 604

Update ecm/pcm for diagnostic trouble code p0420, catalyst below threshold. *nm
04/28/05 NHTSA ID: 10014187
TSB ID: 06012004

Balancer shaft buzz or rattle is normal. *sc
04/27/05 NHTSA ID: 10014017
TSB ID: 07012004

Poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration. *eh
04/26/05 NHTSA ID: 10013862
TSB ID: 09162004

Accessory belt noise. *eh
12/16/04 NHTSA ID: 10010929
TSB ID: 11132003

Engine oil leakat the head cover, the rear seal, or the oil pan. *eh
09/21/04 NHTSA ID: 10009272
TSB ID: 11012003

Humming or growling? check the wheel bearings. honda. servicenews.
09/21/04 NHTSA ID: 10009278
TSB ID: 11012003

Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. honda. servicenews.
09/13/04 NHTSA ID: 10009135
TSB ID: 02012004

Anti-lock brake system (abs) indicator on with abs diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 54 or no dtc(s).
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09/09/04 NHTSA ID: 10009071
TSB ID: 01012004

Etm fix. fuel supply system. honda. servicenews.
07/20/04 NHTSA ID: 10008038
TSB ID: 06282004

Request for visit: accessory belt noise. *mj
02/23/04 NHTSA ID: 10005345
TSB ID: 111303

Request for visit. engine oil leaks at the head cover, the rear seal, or the oil pan. leaks anywhere in the engine water passage, excluding the radiator. *mj leaks at the oil pump or spool valve only.
01/26/04 NHTSA ID: 10005017
TSB ID: 903

Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) after jump-starting. tech line summary.
01/21/04 NHTSA ID: 10004955
TSB ID: 1003

Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. this includes 2004 insight and s2000.
12/31/03 NHTSA ID: 10004702
TSB ID: 03059

Fuel gauge reads empty and low fuel indicator blinks.
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10/21/03 NHTSA ID: 10003479
TSB ID: 03031

Malfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code p0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold).
09/11/03 NHTSA ID: 10002701
TSB ID: 060103

Vehicle's emission type.
08/13/03 NHTSA ID: 10002091
TSB ID: 9971

Coolant in the engine oil pan.
08/13/03 NHTSA ID: 10002097
TSB ID: 03031

Malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble code p0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold) is set.
08/13/03 NHTSA ID: 10002098
TSB ID: 03033

Clicking noise from front calipers when first applying the brakes after a change in direction. this bulletin supersedes 03-033, dated 06/03/03.
07/18/03 NHTSA ID: 10001817
TSB ID: 020103

Install wheel bearings correctly to prevent diagnostic trouble codes. *jb
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05/23/11 Engine NHTSA ID: 10037384
TSB ID: SB-08-17-10

Honda: the ignition lock becomes worn and allows the key to be removed in positions other than park. this could cause the vehicle to roll if it's not in park.
01/22/04 Engine NHTSA ID: 10004964
TSB ID: 1003

Jump-starting with ignition in on (ii) can set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0606 - honda servicenews.
08/02/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10039537
TSB ID: SB-06-041

Honda: the vehicle moves faster than expected with the transmission in gear, foot off the brake, and foot off the throttle. software is causing extra engine torque after a cold start.
05/04/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014512
TSB ID: 11162004

Harsh 3-2- and or 2-1 downshift. *eh
04/29/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014230
TSB ID: 204

2nd to 5th or 3rd to 5th gear upshift. *nm
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014105
TSB ID: 704

Pop, groan or click noise from rear when backing. *sc
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04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014132
TSB ID: 105

Shift lever won't come out of park. *sc
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014146
TSB ID: 604

Shift lever won't come out of park after throttle body r&r. *nm
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014181
TSB ID: 06012004

Rear differential moans moans with brakes applied at low speed. (4wd) *sc
04/27/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014021
TSB ID: 07012004

A/t stuck in park after throttle body replacement. *eh
04/26/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013844
TSB ID: 09162004

Transmission solenoid replacement criteria. *eh
04/22/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013607
TSB ID: 10012004

Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
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09/08/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10009030
TSB ID: 04012004

Repairing atf leaks under warranty. honda. servicenews. april 2004.
01/28/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10005073
TSB ID: 090103

Automatic transmission (a/t) whine? make sure it's the a/t before replacing it. 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.
01/21/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10004953
TSB ID: 1003

Humming, growling sound from transmission.
09/11/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10002699
TSB ID: 060103

Grade logic control information.
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03/27/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 629094
TSB ID: 02002

Squeak or twang condition when the clutch pedal is pressed. *mj this bulletin replaces previous bulletin dated 3/16/2004.
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128878
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - the recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or k
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128879
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - the recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or k
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128880
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - the recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or k
02/20/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128884
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - a manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to r
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128564
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pres
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02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128565
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive int
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128577
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. at this time, affected vins have not been determined.
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128578
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. at this time, affected vins have not been determined.
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.
12/07/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10124983
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
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12/07/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10124984
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive
10/26/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10120784
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - a manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to r
10/14/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10118840
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
09/28/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10118182
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
09/28/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10118198
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - a manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to r
09/28/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10118199
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive
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09/26/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10118031
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
08/25/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10115788
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive
08/25/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10115791
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing
08/25/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10115792
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressur
08/15/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10115160
TSB ID: Apostolakis Hond

Postcard - safety recall reminder for element driver airbag sic bulletin id 14-045.
08/15/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10115209
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
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07/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108578
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the passenger's (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing
07/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108579
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
07/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108580
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passengers airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure
07/12/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108531
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the passenger's (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing
07/12/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108532
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr
07/12/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108533
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive in
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07/12/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108534
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressur
07/10/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108445
TSB ID: HONDA - AIRBAG S

Customer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to repair airbag inflators, at no cost to you, in certain honda and acura vehicles (listed below). to see if your vehicle needs immediate
07/10/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108461
TSB ID: HONDA - AIRBAG S

Customer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to repair airbag inflators, at no cost to you, in certain honda and acura vehicles (listed below). to see if your vehicle needs immediate
06/29/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108122
TSB ID: A14-046

Service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 2003?05 civic, 2003?04 civic gx, and 2003?05 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041
06/29/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108127
TSB ID: A13-034

Service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2001?03 civic, 2001?02 civic gx, and 2003 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041, safety recall: fr
06/29/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108141
TSB ID: A14-040

As the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003 accord, 2002?03 civic, 2002?03 civic gx, and 2003 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041, safety recall: front pas
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06/29/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108142
TSB ID: A14-070

Service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 2001?05 civic, 2001?04 civic gx, and 2003?05 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041
06/29/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108257
TSB ID: A14-045

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal p
06/29/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108186
TSB ID: SERVICE BULLETIN

Service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle even if the vehicle was re
06/29/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108232
TSB ID: A15-040

Service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle even if the vehicle was re
06/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10107387
TSB ID: A14-046 - 7-1-15

Service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 2003?05 civic, 2003?04 civic gx, and 2003?05 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041
06/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10107442
TSB ID: A14-040 - 6-30-1

New and different inflators are available. you may receive a different part number than ordered, and the inflator may physically look different from previous replacement parts. as a result, there may be different installation instructions.
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06/21/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10107443
TSB ID: A14-070 -7-1-15

Service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 2001?05 civic, 2001?04 civic gx, and 2003?05 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041
06/19/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10107093
TSB ID: A14-040 - 8-15-1

Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casin
05/25/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10100701
TSB ID: A15-040

Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the driver?s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing
05/24/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10100688
TSB ID: A14-040

Service bulletin -in certain vehicles, the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing
05/24/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10100689
TSB ID: A14-046

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive
05/24/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10100690
TSB ID: A14-070

Service bulletin - certain honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressu
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05/19/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099909
TSB ID: HONDA - AIRBAG R

Poster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - english.
05/19/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099910
TSB ID: HONDA - AIRBAG R

Poster of listed honda vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - spanish.
05/19/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099815
TSB ID: A14-046

Service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 2003?05 civic, 2003?04 civic gx, and 2003?05 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041,
05/19/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099819
TSB ID: A14-070

Service bulletin - as the result of takata defect determinations and nhtsa directives, american honda has moved the 2003-05 accord, 2001?05 civic, 2001?04 civic gx, and 2003?05 civic hybrid from this airbag inflator campaign into sb 15-041,
05/19/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099821
TSB ID: A15-040

Service bulletin - american honda consolidated the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on decisions made by nhtsa. do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle even though the vehicle ma
05/19/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099822
TSB ID: A15-067

Service bulletin - american honda consolidated some models from the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on information from nhtsa. do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle. in certa
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05/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099402
TSB ID: A-PS-03312016-30

Dealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag
05/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099403
TSB ID: A-PS-03312016-30

Video - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag inflators
05/16/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099362
TSB ID: A15-067

Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the front passenger airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. if an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to
05/16/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099281
TSB ID: A15-067

Service bulletin - american honda consolidated some models from the previous airbag inflator campaigns into this current bulletin based on information from nhtsa. do an in vin status inquiry and, if indicated, repair the vehicle. in certa
05/16/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099283
TSB ID: A14-040

Service bulletin - this bulletin is replaced by s/b 15-067, safety recall: front passenger?s airbag inflator can be over-pressurized if you did the repair in service bulletin 14-040 on or before september 30, 2015 (ro date), use the warra
05/16/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099285
TSB ID: AIRBAG INFLATOR

Dealer message - on october 1, 2015, american honda, in compliance with a request from the nhtsa, will consolidate the following three national passenger's airbag inflator safety recall service bulletins. the bulletins will be consolidated
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12/14/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10086302
TSB ID: TAKATA_HAWAII NE

Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
06/16/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032953
TSB ID: SB-06-085

Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models
04/24/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10024565
TSB ID: SB-06-009

Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers srs. csc was received. *nj updated 9/12/12.
11/07/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10017428
TSB ID: 05034

Headlights dim or diagnostic trouble code p1298 is stored in the ecm/pcm.
07/13/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10015291
TSB ID: 205

Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2646, p2647, p2649 or p1009.
05/09/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014746
TSB ID: 01162005

Bank 1 too lean. *eh
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04/29/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014311
TSB ID: 12012003

On-board snapshot data is captured with mil (malfunction indicator lamp) on. *sc
03/09/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10012657
TSB ID: 04022

Hatch open indicator on rear interior light on or tailgate rattles. *eh
01/12/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10011250
TSB ID: 04048

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0606.
09/13/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009144
TSB ID: 02012004

Clean modulator pump motor ground for diagnostic trouble code 51/53. 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.
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09/08/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009048
TSB ID: 404

Audio, anti-theft codes. honda. tech line summary.
02/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10005351
TSB ID: 110303

Request for parts. throttle bodies. complaint of the accelerator sticking closed or difficult to depress.
10/09/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10003133
TSB ID: 040103

Air conditioning indicator off in defrost mode - information.
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.
07/22/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10001835
TSB ID: 303

Removing heater temp and mode knobs.
07/22/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10001836
TSB ID: 303

Air conditioner indicator not on in defrost mode.
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06/17/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10001627
TSB ID: 03027

Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p2a00 (p2900).
06/06/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10001552
TSB ID: 02034

Srs indicator comes on with srs diagnostic trouble codes 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. update.
12/16/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086381
TSB ID: TAKATA_TEXT MESS

Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086288
TSB ID: TAKATA_FLORIDA D

Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086291
TSB ID: TAKATA_HAWAII FL

Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086306
TSB ID: TAKATA_HAWAII PO

Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
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12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086308
TSB ID: TAKATA_TEXT MESS

Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
08/15/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10025523
TSB ID: 08-040

Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
04/29/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10024629
TSB ID: 08-008

Srs indicator comes on with srs dtc 3-1 or 4-1. *nj
04/24/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10024564
TSB ID: 06-084

Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension: 2003-04 element windshield. csc was received. *nj
06/27/07 Other NHTSA ID: 10021968
TSB ID: 06085

Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. 2002 through 2006 and some 2007 fit models. updated 8/18/08.
03/14/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10019417
TSB ID: 05075

Front seat-back makes a squeaking, chafing, or rubbing noise.
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11/14/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10017623
TSB ID: 05016

Child seat anchor locating button is missing.
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014116
TSB ID: 704

Accessory belt noise. *sc
04/27/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013953
TSB ID: 05012004

Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network. *nm
04/27/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013983
TSB ID: 05012004

Use the honda diagnostic system to read srs diagnostic trouble codes. *nm
04/27/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014015
TSB ID: 05012004

Front door inner sash trim removal and installation. *nm
04/27/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014078
TSB ID: 804

Accessory belt noise. *sc
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04/27/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014032
TSB ID: 07012004

S/m fix dtc p0420 troubleshooting. *eh
04/26/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013833
TSB ID: 09162004

Sending hds snapshot. *eh
03/09/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10012644
TSB ID: 03068

Door lock cylinder binds. update.
09/09/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10009052
TSB ID: 404

Can sidewinder locks be re-keyed. honda. tech line summary.
09/08/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10009029
TSB ID: 04012004

What caused that windshield crack. honda. servicenews. april 2004.
09/08/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10009031
TSB ID: 04012004

Wind noise from the roof rack. honda. servicenews. april 2004.
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08/04/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008529
TSB ID: 03090

Creak from the right side of the dash.
02/23/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10005346
TSB ID: 111403

Rear (tailgate) glass broken.
01/28/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10005075
TSB ID: 090103

Creaking or popping from tailgate area. honda servicenews.
01/28/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10005076
TSB ID: 090103

Noise from upper rear door latch. honda servicenews.
01/26/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10005028
TSB ID: 903

Roof rack load capacity. tech line summary.
01/08/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10004794
TSB ID: 03068

The key will not go into the door lock cylinder, or if it goes in, it will not turn. update.
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12/31/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10004699
TSB ID: 03056

Rattle from the a-pillar trim or corners of the dashboard.
10/09/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10003136
TSB ID: 040103

Troubleshooting windshield washer nozzle problems.
10/09/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10003139
TSB ID: 040103

Removing heater temperature and mode dials - handy tips.
10/09/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10003143
TSB ID: 040103

Power door locks cycle.
10/07/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10003050
TSB ID: 03050

Rear hatch trim panel is loose or falls off.
09/11/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10002704
TSB ID: 060103

Replacement roof rack inserts available.
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07/18/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10001816
TSB ID: 020103

Maintenance required indicator doesn't reset. *jb
06/17/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10001628
TSB ID: 03028

Cracks in the windshield at the lower corner(s).
06/17/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10001630
TSB ID: 03032

The driver's seat rocks back and forth during normal driving.
06/06/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10001561
TSB ID: 03026

Rear seat trim cover latch won't stay latched.

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Honda Element 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.