Antitheft - Security System Will Not Function

97-075

November 17, 1997

Applies To:
1998 Accord - 4-door EX (L4) thru VIN 1HGCG5...WA009942
(V6) thru VIN 1HGCG1...WA001926

Security System Will Not Function

SYMPTOM
When the vehicle is locked with either the key or the remote transmitter, the security system will not arm.

PROBABLE CAUSE
A faulty trunk latch switch.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Perform DIAGNOSIS and, if necessary, replace the trunk latch assembly with the one listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

PARTS INFORMATION

Trunk Latch Assembly:
P/N 74851-S84-A21, H/C 5444047

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation number: 823108
Flat rate time: 0.3 hour
Failed part: P/N 74851-S84-A21 H/C 5444047
Defect code: 068
Contention code: B01
Template ID: 97-075A
Skill level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS
1. Close the doors, and lock the vehicle with either the key or the remote transmitter.

NOTE: If you activate the security system with the remote transmitter within 1/2 second of closing the door, the system will not arm. Wait at least 1 second after closing the door to activate the security system with the remote transmitter.

2. Observe the security system LED indicator on the driver's door panel.

- If the LED blinks, the system is functioning properly.

- If the LED does not blink, continue with step 3.

3. Open the trunk, and disconnect the trunk latch 6P connector.

4. Relock the vehicle with either the key or the remote transmitter, and check for a blinking LED.

- If the LED blinks, the trunk latch switch is faulty; replace the trunk latch assembly.

- If the LED does not blink, disregard this service bulletin and continue with normal troubleshooting procedures.