Splash shield knocks off the A/C belt (TSB 95-033)
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What causes "Splash shield knocks off the A/C belt (TSB 95-033)" on the Honda Civic EG (1992-1995) and Civic del Sol (1993-1997), and how is it fixed?
The lower splash shield catches on parking blocks and is pushed into the belt. Fix: Modify the shield per the bulletin (trim its ribs and cut slots) or fit the listed shield.
Symptoms
The A/C belt comes off after the car noses into a parking stop.
Cause
The lower splash shield catches on parking blocks and is pushed into the belt.
Fix (summary)
Modify the shield per the bulletin (trim its ribs and cut slots) or fit the listed shield.
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- Recall 93V-208: wrong passenger airbag inflator (1994, 31 cars)
- Recall 95V-203: del Sol passenger airbag retainer tabs drilled wrong (1994)
- Shake on light braking at 35-45 mph (TSB 92-031)
- Premature tire tread wear (TSB 93-029)
- Knock from the front end: stabilizer bushing moves (TSB 93-030)
More for this car
- All Honda Civic EG (1992-1995) and Civic del Sol (1993-1997) fitment answers · EG common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- Honda TSB 95-033: Splash shield knocks off the A/C belt (1992-95 Civic with A/C) — American Honda (service bulletin) via Operation CHARM (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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