2004 Honda Element Technical Service Bulletins

116 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Honda Element. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10128880Jun 26, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
• 10128879Jun 26, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
• 10128878Jun 24, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
• 10052884Jul 16, 2013Engine. Honda: dtc p2646/p2651 or p2647/2652 may be set. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may need to be replaced. Also included model civic si model year 2002-2005.
• 10039537Jul 21, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: the vehicle moves faster than expected with the transmission in gear, foot off the brake, and foot off the throttle. Software is causing extra engine torque after a cold start.
• 10037384Aug 4, 2010Electrical system. Honda: the ignition lock becomes worn and allows the key to be removed in positions other than park. This could cause the vehicle to roll if it's not in park.
• 10025523May 31, 2008Equipment. Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
• 10032953May 9, 2008Electrical system. Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. No models listed.
• 10021968May 9, 2008Other or unknown. Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb 2002 through 2006 and some 2007 fit models. Updated 8/18/08.
• 10024629Feb 5, 2008Seat belts. Srs indicator comes on with srs dtc 3-1 or 4-1.
• 10024564Feb 5, 2008Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension: 2003-04 element windshield. Csc was received.
• 10019417Dec 21, 2005Seats. Front seat-back makes a squeaking, chafing, or rubbing noise.
• 10017428Dec 14, 2005Electrical system. Headlights dim or diagnostic trouble code p1298 is stored in the ecm/pcm.
• 10018003Aug 1, 2005Engine cooling. Troubleshooting a stalling engine? Take a snapshot with the hds. Honda servicenews.
• 10018021Jul 1, 2005Electrical system. Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Honda service news.
• 10018176Jun 16, 2005Electrical system. Alternator condition ( no or low output).
• 10018160Jun 16, 2005Engine cooling. Snapping, cracking noise after shutting engine off.
• 10016305May 16, 2005Engine cooling. Engine-alternator/no or low output.
• 10016295May 16, 2005Engine cooling. Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
• 10016355Apr 16, 2005Electrical system. No or low alternator output - dealer visit request.
• 10016353Apr 16, 2005Electrical system. Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r.
• 10016346Apr 16, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission fluid (atf) leaks. Honda tech line summary.
• 10015300Feb 16, 2005Engine cooling. Dealer request visit for any adverse engine condition with the alternator (no or low output) that is the root cause.
• 10015294Feb 16, 2005Engine cooling. Timesert 14mm drain plug thread repair kit.
• 10015293Feb 16, 2005Engine cooling. Timesert 11mm head bolt thread repair kit.
• 10015291Feb 16, 2005Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2646, p2647, p2649 or p1009.
• 10015277Feb 1, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. Checking the short-term fuel trim when a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171 is set.
• 10014754Jan 16, 2005Engine cooling. Alternator condtion.
• 10014753Jan 16, 2005Engine cooling. Oil pump or spool valve only oil leak.
• 10014746Jan 16, 2005Electrical system. BANK 1 TOO LEAN.
• 10018089Dec 16, 2004Electrical system. Alternator condition (no or low output) dealer visit request.
• 10018088Dec 16, 2004Engine cooling. Oil pump or spool valve (only) oil leaks - dealer visit request.
• 10014527Nov 16, 2004Engine cooling. Alternator condition no or low output.
• 10014524Nov 16, 2004Engine cooling. Oil pump or spool valveonly oil leaks.
• 10014512Nov 16, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Harsh 3-2- and or 2-1 downshift.
• 10014491Oct 16, 2004Engine cooling. Accessory belt noise.
• 10014484Oct 16, 2004Engine cooling. Oil pump or spool valve only oil leak.
• 10013607Oct 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
• 10013862Sep 16, 2004Engine cooling. Accessory belt noise.
• 10013854Sep 16, 2004Suspension. Pulls left or right .
• 10013849Sep 16, 2004Engine cooling. Oil leak at pump or pressure relief valve.
• 10013844Sep 16, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission solenoid replacement criteria.
• 10013833Sep 16, 2004Equipment. Sending hds snapshot.
• 10011250Sep 3, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0606.
• 10014078Aug 16, 2004Equipment. Accessory belt noise.
• 10014066Aug 16, 2004Suspension. Pulls left or right.
• 10014063Aug 16, 2004Engine cooling. Engine oil leaks.
• 10014295Aug 1, 2004Brakes. Noise from the rear when backing up.
• 10014116Jul 16, 2004Body and structure. Accessory belt noise.
• 10014113Jul 16, 2004Suspension. Pulls left or right.

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