Honda S2000 Clutch Buzz

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Service Bulletin 00-054

Applies To: 2000–01 S2000 – ALL November 27, 2001

Buzzing From the Engine or Transmission While Decelerating


(Supersedes 00-054, dated March 20, 2001)

SYMPTOM WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION


While decelerating in 3rd or 2nd gear, a buzzing or In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
rattling comes from the engine or transmission Operation Number: 213113
between 4,000 and 3,000 rpm. This noise sounds
similar to a heat shield rattle, and it goes away if you Flat Rate Time: 4.8 hours
press lightly on the accelerator pedal or disengage the Failed Part: P/N 22200-PCX-005
clutch. H/C 6234132
Defect Code: 042
PROBABLE CAUSE Contention Code: B07
Template ID: 00-054A
Gear backlash in the transmission.
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty
BACKGROUND
expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by
Clearance between transmission gears (backlash) is the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You
normal and sometimes audible. In an S2000, this noise must request consideration, and get a decision, before
is more noticeable since the transmission is between starting work.
the seats instead of up front in the engine
compartment. When the vehicle decelerates, its
weight, together with the pulses from the engine, REPAIR PROCEDURE
excites the transmission gears, causing them to buzz
1. Remove the transmission (see pages 13-5 through
or rattle.
13-11 of the service manual).
The four springs in the clutch disc hub act as a damper.
The clutch disc listed in this service bulletin is an 2. Replace the clutch disc (see pages 12-7 through
improved version of the countermeasured disc 12-11).
released a year ago. Extensive testing has shown it to 3. Reinstall the transmission (see pages 13-66
be quieter than any previous S2000 clutch discs.
through 13-72).
If your customer had the previous clutch disc installed
but still complains of deceleration noise, install the 4. Test-drive the vehicle to make sure it operates
clutch disc listed in this service bulletin. normally.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the clutch disc with the improved clutch disc.

PARTS INFORMATION
Clutch Disc: P/N 22200-PCX-055, H/C 6855126

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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.

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