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2008 HONDA CIVIC

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Service bulletins

64 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

A18-066

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.

A07-078

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - There is a pop or clunk from the front suspension area when driving over bumps. This usually occurs after completing a tight (full lock) turn.

A21120B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in a rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time.

A20-016

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

A18-115

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. If you completed the repair described by this service bulletin on or before May 10, 2019, make sure to use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.

A18100B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall.

A18-052

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.

APaS09192017901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper engine ordering through iN.

APaS08172017901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - Beginning August 29, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will require proper engine ordering through iN. On July 19, 2017, a new applica??on was added to assist your dealership with this new process, which is similar to the current IMA ba??ery, audio, and A/T ordering. Without proper engine block ordering through iN, warranty claims will not be accepted.

A10-048

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service bulletin - On some 2006 - 08 and early production 2009 Civics, the engine (cylinder) block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. To increase customer confidence, American Honda is extending the warranty of the engine block to 10 years from the original date of purchase, with no mileage limit.

APaS06132017901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2008 Civic CNGs with a customer complaint of rough idle or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the misfire DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

A13-022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FUEL TANK.

A05-032

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

A15021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR BLINKS WITH FUEL IN THE TANK. THE PCM MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED.

AMV161001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TECH2TECH VIDEO - AIRBAG INFLATOR INSTALLATION TIPS. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE VIDEO SENT TO YOU ON A THUMB DRIVE OR DVD.

AMV161002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TECH2TECH VIDEO - AIRBAG INFLATOR INSTALLATION TIPS. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE VIDEO SENT TO YOU ON A THUMB DRIVE OR DVD.

TAKATA_HAWAII FL

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

TAKATA_HAWAII PO

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

TAKATA_FLORIDA D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

TAKATA_TEXT MESS

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

US VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

TAKATA_HAWAII NE

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

A15120C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - IS THE MIL ON WITH DTC P0606 (ECM/PCM PROCESSOR MALFUNCTION)? CHECK FOR AFTERMARKET SPARK PLUGS THAT INCLUDE A BUILT-IN CAPACITOR; THEY CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE THAT CAN SET THIS DTC. IF THE ENGINE HAS THAT TYPE OF SPARK PLUGS, SWAP THEM WITH A SET OF THE RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS. THEN, CLEAR THE DTC AND RETEST. IF THE DTC DOESN’T COME BACK, YOU’VE FOUND THE PROBLEM. LET THE SERVICE ADVISOR KNOW SO HE OR SHE CAN CONTACT YOUR CUSTOMER FOR DIRECTION. BUT IF IT DOES COME BACK . . . THEN CONTINUE WITH NORMAL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING.

WE - A12-077

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BACKGROUND AMERICAN HONDA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE IMA BATTERY MODULE FOR SOME 2003–08 CIVIC HYBRIDS AN ADDITIONAL 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

DLR MSG - HONDA

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-015, NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINE INSPECTION, HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING THE CNG FUEL TANK INSPECTION LABELS. THESE LABELS CAN BE ORDERED FROM HELM, INC. EITHER ONLINE AT HELMINC.COM OR BY CALLING 800-782-4356. ASK FOR PART NUMBER Y1041.

A06-015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL TANK IN ALL HONDA NATURAL GAS VEHICLES MUST BE INSPECTED FOR DETERIORATION OR DAMAGE EVERY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF HONDA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL LINES AND RELATED PARTS SHOULD BE INSPECTED TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE OK.

15-021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FUEL GAUGE OUT OF ORDER; LOW FUEL INDICATOR FLASHES WHILE THE TANK HAS FUEL*CN

Service Bulletin

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service bulletin - On some 2006-08 and early production 2009 Civics, the engine (cylinder) block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. To increase customer confidence, American Honda is extending the warranty of the engine block to 10 years from the original date of purchase, with no mileage limit.

SVC-14-058

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FEELS HEAVIER AND HARD TO TURN AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR SOME TO 10 YEARS FROM ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE OR 150,000. MODEL 2006-09 CIVIC SI. *PE

14-058

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION DUE TO ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WITH CODE DTC 32-09 OR 61-04. MODEL 2007-08 FIT. *LJ

DLR MSG - WE - C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - Today, September 23, 2014, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for all 2006-07 Civic Hybrid, 2006-09 Civic Si 2-door, 2007-09 Civic Si 4-door, and 2007-08 Fit. An issue with the electronic power steering is being addressed by this warranty extension. Resin contamination of a failsafe relay may cause increased resistance. Increased resistance can cause the EPS control unit to detect an open circuit in the harness, setting DTCs 39-02 and/or 61-04 and shutting power steering assist off. To increase customer confidence, American Honda is extending the warranty on the electric power steering control unit to 10 years from the original date of purchase, or 150,000 miles.

SB-09-043

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: THE STEERING FEELS HEAVY AND THERE IS A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THERE IS A MALFUNCTION OF THE POWER STEERING. *RM UPDATE 03/03/15*LJ

10-048

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA CIVIC: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE ENGINE CYLINDER BLOCK IS EXPERIENCING OVER HEATING ON 2006-09 CIVICS. *LJ

DLR MSG - Honda

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

DLR MSG - Stop S

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 Others ? Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-045, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-046, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, American Honda is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, American Honda will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for all potentially affected vehicles.

SB-10-083

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: THERE ARE NEW BATTERY SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE UPDATES. *RM UPDATED 3/06/12. *PE UPDATED 02/26/2014 *JS

A-PAS-09132013-9

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - ON AUGUST 13, 2013, AMERICAN HONDA ANNOUNCED TWO WARRANTY EXTENSIONS FOR SOME 2006-2011 CIVIC VEHICLES. THE WARRANTY EXTENSIONS COVER THE REFINISHING OF HOOD, ROOF, AND TRUNK AS NEEDED.

A-AHP-09092013-9

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DEALER MESSAGE - ON JUNE 14, 2013, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, AMERICAN HONDA ANNOUNCED A LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR SOME 2006-07 CIVIC, AND 2006-08 CIVIC HYBRID VEHICLES. THE WARRANTY EXTENSION COVERS THE REAR UPPER (CONTROL) ARMS IN VEHICLES WHERE PREMATURE REAR TIRE WEAR CAN BE ESTABLISHED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT.

SB-012-08

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: DUE TO A CLICKING OR CLACKING NOISE, WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. MODEL 2006-2012 CIVIC. *PE

IN-2006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: A CLICKING OR CLACKING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, IN SOME VEHICLES. MODELS 2006-2012 CIVIC. *PE

HSN-1305

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FROM FRONT SPEAKERS ONLY. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. *PE

SB-13-022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ARE NO LONGER BEING REPLACED TOGETHER AND IF FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE IS REPLACED, THEN REINSTALL ORIGINAL FUEL TANK. MODELS 1998-11 CIVIC GX, 2012-13 CIVIC. *PE UPDATED 04/15/2013. *KB

SB-12-049

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BLUE PAINT OR BLACK PAINT, LEADING EDGE OF FRONT FENDERS AND ON HOOD, MAY CRACK AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS BEEN ISSUED. MODELS 2006-12 CIVIC. *PE

SB-10-061

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY EXCHANGE INFORMATION. *RM UPDATED 5/2/12 *JS

07-078

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: WHEN MAKE TIGHT TURN, WOULD HEAR OR FEEL A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE, AFTER DRIVING OVER BUMPS, COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *PE

SB-12-002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE

SB-01-005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WARRANTY INFORMATION. *RM

SB-09-029

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH TROUBLE CODES STORED DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. 2006-2008 CIVIC HYBRID. *RM

08-014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AFTER AUTO IDLE STOP. (HYBRID ONLY) *NJ UPDATED 7/29/11. *PE

SB-09-009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

SB-11-005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: THE CLUTCH PEDAL POPS OR SQUEAKS WHEN IT IS PRESSED. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. *RM UPDATED 7/29/11. *PE

SB-08-003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: REPEATEDLY SHIFTING BETWEEN R AND D AT HIGH WHEEL SPEED WHEN STUCK IN SNOW CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. *RM

AER-10100C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION. INSPECTING CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES (4 DOOR, VIN STARING WITH 1HG) THAT ARE WITH IN WARRANTY AND HAVE A COMPLAINT THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR IS INOPERATIVE, SLOW OR INTERMITTENT. *PE

SB-10-034

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE BATTERY MAY PRE-MATURELY FAIL AND IT IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM

SB-10-075

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA VEHICLE: ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER. THERE IS PAINT OVERSPRAY IN THE GASKET GROOVE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER. *PE

SB-10-001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: THE SRS INDICATOR IS ON, AND DTC 32-10 (OPEN IN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG INFLATOR) IS STORED. THIS PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT, THE SRS PORTION OF THE FLOOR WIRE HARNESS HAS A POOR CRIMP IN IT. *PE *RM

SB-08-044

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ENGINE OVERHEATS OR LEAKS COOLANT. THE ENGINE BLOCK IS CRACKING AT THE COOLANT PASSAGES. INSTALL A NEW ENGINE BLOCK ASSEMBLY. *PE

SB-09-028

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: CLUNKING, POPPING, OR CLICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING BOLTS ARE NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY. *PE

SB-08-057

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: THE ADVANCED HYDRAULIC BOOSTER (AHB)BRAKE SYSTEM MAKES A PRONOUNCED SHORT, BUZZY GRUNT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED. *PE

SB-08-062

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: HYBRID BATTERIES CAN BE AFFECTED AND DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVELY HIGH TEMPERATURES. *PE

12-22-08

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: SRS INDICATOR ON WITH SRS DTCS 81-63, 85-63, OR 81-79. JUST REPLACED THE SRS UNIT AND NOW THE SRS INDICATOR I S ON WITH ONE OR MORE OF THESE SRS DTCS. THE WRONG PART MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED EVEN THOUGH BOX INDICATE CORRECT ONE. *PE

08-020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HONDA: TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR, POPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR, OR IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR. *PE UPDATED 4/8/11. *PE

08-040

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE

08-013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P0456 (EVAP SYSTEM VERY SMALL LEAK DETECTED). *NJ

120107

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CORRECTLY TO PREVENT OIL PUMP DAMAGE. *NJ

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