today i dropped my car off at the dealership for them to check out my suspension because the feedback that i get from my steering wheel was suspicious. it turns out i have a bad tire on the rear driver side, they are hankook i bought from pep boys 2 weeks ago, i've already had to go back to them to replace a bad valve stem because it was leaking air. I will try and get my money back. Anyway, back to the story at the dealership. In january i receive a warranty letter from honda saying there was a recall on my emissions system, but i had already replaced my egr valve because of cel lighting up in car. It also stated in the letter that i am entitled to 1 free tuneup which includes:distrib cap, rotors, spark plugs, wires. So in the end i got that done for free from the dealership. i suggest anyone who receive this letter to go to the dealership and get a free tuneup. i definitely needed one since i have 128,xxx miles on my 95.

 

What years does this cover? only 95? I have a 94 and have recieved no such letter...
thanks!
sohc

 

also interested, 94 ex here

 

my car was covered because it was a 95 v6 model. the recall covers only certain years and model. you could read a lot more here: http://www.cartrackers.com/For....html

 

Just have a Honda service dept. run your VIN for completed recall/warranty info (if your vehicle applies) whether you received the letter or not.

Service bulletin 98-081:

2003 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved ATB 20148-24626 (0303) 1 of 7
CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment,
and training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume
this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an
authorized Honda automobile dealer.
March 18, 2003
98-081
Applies To: 1995 Accord V6 – ALL
1996 Models except Passport – ALL
1997 Models except Passport – ALL
Emissions Warranty Extension
(Supersedes 98-081, dated March 9, 1999)
BACKGROUND
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have
claimed that the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system in
the affected vehicles does not fully perform in the
manner that they believe is required. Specifically, they
believe the OBD system is not sensitive enough to
detect some engine misfire conditions.
In an effort to resolve this issue, American Honda has
agreed to extend the emissions warranty on all of the
affected vehicles and to provide emissions-related
services during the warranty period.
WARRANTY EXTENSION INFORMATION
American Honda is extending the emissions warranty
on all affected vehicles to 14 years or 150,000 miles,
whichever comes first. The basic terms of this
extended warranty are the same as given with the
original Federal and California emissions warranties.
Federal Emissions Warranties - The time and
mileage periods for the Emissions-related Design and
Defects Warranty and the Emissions Performance
Warranty are lengthened from 4 years or 50,000 miles
to 14 years or 150,000 miles. All other terms,
conditions, and exclusions still apply. All parts on the
Emissions Parts List are now covered for 14 years or
150,000 miles, so the 8/80 notations on certain parts
no longer apply.
California Emissions Warranties - The time and
mileage periods for the Emissions Control Systems
Defects Warranty and the Emissions Performance
Warranty are lengthened from 4 years or 50,000 miles
to 14 years or 150,000 miles. All other terms,
conditions, and exclusions still apply. All parts on the
Emissions Parts List are now covered for 14 years or
150,000 miles, so the 7/70 notations on certain parts
no longer apply.
File a claim under this extension if:
• The MIL comes on and the cause is traced to an
emissions-related component.
• The vehicle requires an emissions-related repair
because it failed a mandated emissions test.
• Any emissions-related component fails.
If you cannot find the labor operation number for a
particular emissions-related repair in the chart at the
back of this service bulletin, contact your local District
Parts and Service Manager (DPSM) or call Warranty
Dealer Support at 310-783-3240.
REPAIR TIME REQUIREMENTS
According to the terms of the agreement, American
Honda and the dealer have 45 days to resolve the
customer’s claim for repair under this warranty from the
date the customer first brings in the vehicle. If you
decide to refuse a customer’s claim for repair under
this warranty because you suspect accidental damage,
tampering, or lack of proper maintenance, notify your
DPSM immediately. This will allow American Honda to
thoroughly investigate the customer’s claim within the
45-day timeline.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
In addition to the warranty extension, the following
services are provided to owner’s of affected vehicles.
Between 50,000 miles and 75,000 miles - If an
affected vehicle comes in for service within this
mileage range, inspect the OBD system. Follow the
service manual procedure to retrieve any DTCs that
are set. Then, replace the affected part(s). This
inspection and any parts replacement are free of
charge to the owner.
Between 75,000 and 150,000 miles - At this time the
dealer should:
• Inspect the OBD system again, and replace any
parts that have caused a DTC to set.
• Replace the distributor cap, rotor, ignition wires, and
spark plugs.
• Change the oil and oil filter.
All of the above services are free of charge to the
owner. You must use Honda parts and fluids for this
service.
2 of 7 98-081
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
American Honda will send a letter to all owners of
affected vehicles notifying them of the terms of the
warranty extension. This will be done immediately.
American Honda will send letters to all owners of
affected vehicles, reminding them of the 50–75,000
mile OBD check, 5 years after the release of their
models. This will begin in the latter part of 1999 for the
1995 models, etc.
American Honda will send letters to all owners of
affected vehicles, reminding them of the 75–150,000
mile service, 9 years after the release of their models.
This will begin in 2005.

 

is this for people only in california?

 

no, this is for all 50 states bc it was agreed upon with epa and california.

 

id like a free tuneup...1 less thing i have to do this spring

 

Thanks for this link. I have a free tuneup and oil change scheduled for Friday for my 97 accord with 120,000 miles. Now if the dealer doesn't screw this up I'll be a happy man. Again thanks for those that posted this information.

 

what about us poor canadians?

 

Excellent. I have never seen the complete service bulletin. I'm ripping this for my emission thread.

 

will they still take your car if you have any mods?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CD7power &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">will they still take your car if you have any mods?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Depends on the dealer

 

Well I got my free tune up and oil change just as advertized. Dealer did a nice job. Happy with the dealer service for this. Received new wires,dist cap, rotor and spark plugs. Also oil change with new filter. Thank you govtec,cv7vtec and this site.

 

What if your car has over 150k miles ????

Is this for the v6 only ??

 

gotta call them

 

94 cars are older than 10 years so they will not be affected. I think (not sure) the the emmissions warranty is 10 years or 150K miles.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by govtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">today i dropped my car off at the dealership for them to check out my suspension because the feedback that i get from my steering wheel was suspicious. it turns out i have a bad tire on the rear driver side, they are hankook i bought from pep boys 2 weeks ago, i've already had to go back to them to replace a bad valve stem because it was leaking air. I will try and get my money back. Anyway, back to the story at the dealership. In january i receive a warranty letter from honda saying there was a recall on my emissions system, but i had already replaced my egr valve because of cel lighting up in car. It also stated in the letter that i am entitled to 1 free tuneup which includes:distrib cap, rotors, spark plugs, wires. So in the end i got that done for free from the dealership. i suggest anyone who receive this letter to go to the dealership and get a free tuneup. i definitely needed one since i have 128,xxx miles on my 95. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I got my free tune-up and oil change at 130k miles. Hell yeah! I was gonna buy both (badly needed) real soon anyways. govtec, thanks a million for the thread! My car runs its best now for free

 

i got mines today but they told me i needed some other repairs:
Rocher arm seals leaking oild, #2 cylinder? oil leak in my #2 cylinder? Quoted $205
P/S flush ? power steering flush?
Top end inj clean? carbon build up on my fuel injectors ?Quoted $120
tell me if they are what i think they are and do u think the price seems right?
Got my free tuneup @ Spirit Honda

 

When you call the HONDA Dealer, What do you say ???

 

i just said that i read a forum that said that they were giving free tune ups and oil changes due to a emmisions warrenty for 96 adn 97 and if it was true. I just ask them to scan my vin number and they said bring it in for the tune up.

 

Well I just called the HONDA Service dept near my house & they told me my 95 doesn't qualify & my wifes 96 doesnt have enought miles to be checked yet.
They say the 96 has to have over 75,000 miles. mines only has 63,000 miles.
The guy told me that it does qualify but call back when I hit 75K miles.

 

that some low mile on ur accord

 

thanks, I'm sure every dealer tech is just thrilled to get his 4/10s warranty flatrate pay for spending an hour or more doing this emissions tune up.

 

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I printed the info and sat it on their desks "Hey, this is what I found online, I'm ready when you are"