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Engine - PGM-CARB Problem Code 1

88honda06

Model

88 PRELUDE S
Applicable To

49ST
File Under

ENGINE
Bulletin No.

88-020 Issue Date JUL 15, '88
PGM-CARB Problem Code 1
PROBLEM

The Check Engine warning light comes on and the PGM-CARB ECU indicates Problem Code 1 while accelerating in a high gear, either uphill or at a large throttle opening.


CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install the Jet Needle Set listed under PARTS INFORMATION.



PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the vacuum chambers on both carburetors, then remove both vacuum chambers.
2. Remove the vacuum piston spring and vacuum piston from each carburetor.

3. Remove the stopper, needle holder, and needle holder spring from each vacuum piston.

4. Remove the original jet needies (8HB) from both vacuum pistons and replace them with the new jet needles (8HBB).

NOTE:

^ Hold the vacuum piston upside down while reinstalling the needle holder and its spring.

^ If the vacuum spring collar falls out of the vacuum piston, make sure it's reinstalled with the flat side down.

5. Reassemble the carburetors in the reverse order of disassembly.
PARTS INFORMATION

Jet Needle Set: P/N 16012-PK1-305, H/C 2996080


WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation number: 122147

Flat rate time: 0.5 hour

Failed part: P/N 16012-PK1-661 H/C 2622470

Defect code: 030

Contention code: C99