s2k spark plug recall

HondamakesS2000s · 09-03-2009, 06:45 AM

hi all, how can i tell is the spark plug recall for my 2001 s2k was done. the tech is "suppose" to make a marking over the engine vin # but i do not see anything on mine and the tech very well might not have made the marking.

dingleberries · 09-03-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HondamakesS2000s

hi all, how can i tell is the spark plug recall for my 2001 s2k was done. the tech is "suppose" to make a marking over the engine vin # but i do not see anything on mine and the tech very well might not have made the marking.

If you want out find out if the service has been performed all you have to do is go into a honda dealership(if there honest) or call honda north america(best option) give them your vin and they will tell u . I had mine done about a month ago i dont think they put any kind of mark over my vin

s2kx2 · 09-03-2009, 08:01 AM

This recall is years old. Did you buy the car new or used? Either way, I would take it to Honda (perhaps someone here could provide you with the TSB or recall number). I know my 2001 had its plugs replaced on this recall in early 2002. It was said to be related to spark plugs disintegrating inside the engine leading to total failure. Pretty serious. Good luck.

gomarlins3 · 09-03-2009, 09:31 AM

You can do it yourself. All it was was a tightening of the spark plugs (higher torque setting of about 5 lbs- 13 to 18 I think) and then a sticker put into your owner's manual to reflect the new torque specs.

desmo4 · 09-03-2009, 11:13 AM

That's what I thought. I check them about every 20k just because it's a high revving engine.

Jonathan

HondamakesS2000s · 09-04-2009, 08:10 AM

honda ckecked by vin and says it was done, can anyone provide me with the new specs? I just want to make sure it was done.

gomarlins3 · 09-04-2009, 12:17 PM

I did a search of the site and found this:
http://s2000.com/forums/off-topic/49...e-recalls.html

Torque set to 18 lbs.

tcgearing · 11-28-2009, 07:04 PM

just had to replace my engine due to this. $10025.58 later i won't let that get by again

s2kx2 · 11-28-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tcgearing

just had to replace my engine due to this. $10025.58 later i won't let that get by again

What! .... What happened ... did the plugs disintegrate inside your head?

red00s2k · 01-10-2010, 10:06 AM

call the dealer and give him the vin3 and he will tell you if it was done.

09-03-2009, 06:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
HondamakesS2000s Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD (HoCo) Posts: 89	s2k spark plug recall hi all, how can i tell is the spark plug recall for my 2001 s2k was done. the tech is "suppose" to make a marking over the engine vin # but i do not see anything on mine and the tech very well might not have made the marking.

09-03-2009, 08:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
s2kx2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 680	This recall is years old. Did you buy the car new or used? Either way, I would take it to Honda (perhaps someone here could provide you with the TSB or recall number). I know my 2001 had its plugs replaced on this recall in early 2002. It was said to be related to spark plugs disintegrating inside the engine leading to total failure. Pretty serious. Good luck. __________________ "Political Correctness is a pathetically ignorant doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous agenda filled revisionist mainstream media, which holds forth fallacy as fact that it is entirely possible to pick up a piece of shit by the clean end."

09-03-2009, 09:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,693	You can do it yourself. All it was was a tightening of the spark plugs (higher torque setting of about 5 lbs- 13 to 18 I think) and then a sticker put into your owner's manual to reflect the new torque specs. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name. Last edited by gomarlins3; 09-03-2009 at 12:00 PM.

09-03-2009, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,299	That's what I thought. I check them about every 20k just because it's a high revving engine. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Samco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-350Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

09-04-2009, 12:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 4,693	I did a search of the site and found this: http://s2000.com/forums/off-topic/49...e-recalls.html Torque set to 18 lbs. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

09-04-2009, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
HondamakesS2000s Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD (HoCo) Posts: 89	honda ckecked by vin and says it was done, can anyone provide me with the new specs? I just want to make sure it was done.

11-28-2009, 07:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
tcgearing Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: chandler,az Posts: 3	just had to replace my engine due to this. $10025.58 later i won't let that get by again

01-10-2010, 10:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
red00s2k Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 58	call the dealer and give him the vin3 and he will tell you if it was done.

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