AboutAcura: 2013

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

1st Gen Acura TSX Technical Service Bulletins

I started to capture TSBs on this site, but it takes forever and there are other sites out there that do a better job. I don't want to reinvent the wheel, for example, AcuraZine has a comprehensive TSB list for the first generation Acura TSX.

Includes the following issues:

TSB 00-037 : Brake Disk Refinishing Guidelines Applies to all models

TSB 03-009 : 2004 Acura Paint Codes Applies to all 2004 models

TSB 03-010 : OBD II DTCs and Their Associated Monitors Applies to all OBD II equipped models

TSB 03-011 : 2004 TSX TQI and New Model Information Applies to all 2004 TSX models

TSB 03-012 : Immobilizer System (Type 4) Applies to all 2004 TSX models

TSB 03-013 : TL and TSX TQI of the DVD Navigational System with Voice Recognition Applies to all 2004 & 2005 TSX models with Navi

TSB 03-024 : 2004 Acura Paint Codes Applies to all 2004 models

TSB 04-004 : Updating the Honda Interface Module (HIM) Model 3557-0100-00 Applies to all models

TSB 04-012 : Product Update - Out of Specification Automatic Transmission Case Applies to 2004 TSX with VIN in the following range: JH4CL96..4C025689 to JH4CL96..4C028611

TSB 04-021 : Warranty Extension - Audio-HVAC Display is Dim or Dark Applies to all 2004 TSX models

TSB 04-024 : Buzzing from the Front Door Panels or Speakers Applies to 2004 TSX with VIN in the following range: JH4CL9...4C000001 to JH4CL9...4C016871

TSB 04-026 : Safety Recall - TSX Rear Wire Harness Applies to 2004 TSX with VIN in the following range: JH4CL9...4C000070 to JH4CL9...4C040281

TSB 04-041 : Moisture in the Headlight Applies to all 2004 TSX models

TSB 04-042 : Rattle from the A-Pillar Applies to all 2004 TSX models

TSB 05-014 : Child Seat Anchor Location Button is Missing Applies to all 2004-05 TSX models

TSB 05-015 : Rear Stabilizer Link is Broken Applies to all 2004-05 TSX models

TSB 05-018 : Navigation System DVD Information and Inspection Applies to all 2004-07 TSX models

TSB 05-032 : 2006 Acura Paint Codes, Exterior and Interior Color Code Locations Applies to all 2006 TSX models

TSB 05-041 : 2006 TSX - TQI of the DVD Navigation System with Voice Recognition Applies to all 2006 TSX models with Navi

TSB 05-046 : 2006 TSX - TQI and New Model Information Applies to all 2006 TSX models

TSB 06-001 : Audio, Navigation, and RES Unit In-Warranty Exchange, and Audio and DVD Player Out-of-Warranty Repair Applies to all models

TSB 06-002 : Front Subframe Removal Adapter Applies to all 2004-06 TSX models

TSB 06-007 : Right Rear Wheel Camber Out Of Specification Applies to the following TSX models: 2004 - all 2005 - VIN range from JH4CL9...5C000001 to JH4CL9...5C015076

TSB 06-016 : Trunk Lid Does Not Open Applies to all 2004-05 TSX models

TSB 06-018 : Driver's Seat Squeaks Applies to all 2006 TSX models

TSB 06-023 : MIL Comes On With DTC P0116 Applies to all 2006 TSX models

TSB 06-029 : XM Satellite Radio and Audio Accessories Play at the Same Time Applies to 2006 TSX models with VIN range from JH4C69...6C000007 to JH4C69...6C025147

TSB 06-034 : Vehicle Pulling or Drifting Applies to all models

TSB 06-042 : 2007 TSX - TQI and New Model Information Applies to all 2007 TSX models

TSB 06-046 : Tubeless Tire Repair Information Applies to all models

TSB 06-050 : Warranty Extension - Vehicle Warranty Mileage Applies to all models purchased between April 13, 2002 and November 7, 2006.

TSB 06-053 : 2007 Acura Paint Codes, Exterior and Interior Color Code Locations Applies to all 2007 TSX models

TSB 07-007 : Clarification of Acura Unibody Repair Policy Applies to all models

TSB 07-010 : Music Link (For iPod) General Information and Symptom Troubleshooting Applies to all models with accessory Music Link installed

TSB 07-016 : Product Update - Moisture in Headlight Applies to all 2004-05 TSX models

TSB 07-017 : Safety Recall - Fuel Pump Relay May Cause Engine No-Start or Stalling Applies to 2005 TSX models with VIN range from JH4CL9...5C018626 to JH4CL9...5C025175

TSB 07-021 : Front Brakes Judder Applies to all 2004-07 TSX models

TSB 07-025 : AC Leak Detection Applies to all models

TSB 07-027 : Updating the AcuraLink Control Unit Applies to all vehicles with AcuraLink

TSB 07-030 : 2008 TSX - TQI and New Model Information Applies to all 2008 TSX models

TSB 07-040 : 2008 Acura Paint Codes Applies to all 2008 models

TSB 07-041 : Brake Pedal is Low and Feels Soft Applies to all 2004-07 TSX models

TSB 07-050 : Service Manual Update:HFL (HandsFreeLink) General Troubleshooting Information Applies to all 2006-08 models with HandsFreeLink

TSB 07-057 : Low Tire Pressure Indicator Stays On, But All Tire Pressures Are OK Applies to the following TSX models: 2007 - all 2008 - VIN range from JH4CL9...8C000001 to JH4CL9...8C005018

TSB 07-059 : ATF Leak Detection Applies to all TSXs with automatic transmissions

TSB 08-011 : Front Door Glass Squeaks When Going Up or Down Applies to all 2004-08 TSX models

TSB 08-012 : MIL is On With DTC P1172 or P2A00 Applies to all 2004-06 TSX models

TSB 08-017 : 2009 TSX - TQI of the DVD Navigation System With Voice Recognition Applies to all 2009 TSX models

TSB 08-020 : 2009 TSX - TQI and New Model Information Applies to all 2009 TSX models

TSB 08-025 : Fuel Fill Door Is Hard To Open Applies to all 2009 TSX models

TSB 08-026 : Load Carrying Capacity Reduced Label Applies to all TSX models

TSB 08-027 : Beverage Holder Lid Will Not Open Applies to all 2009 TSX models

TSB 10-025: Power Steering Rack Squeaks Applies to all 2004-2008 TSX Models

Friday, October 18, 2013

Broken Images

Hi all, I'm discovering that a lot of old images are broken and don't show up anymore. I have been researching the net and it seems like Google did something go their Picasa and Blogger accounts. All the images exist in my Picasa account but their links have been changed (probably by Google). I have gone through and re-linked some of the images but can't imagine doing that with 500+ images. If anyone knows a better way of fixing this than manually re-linking, please comment below.

Thank you,
---David
www.AboutAcura.com

Thursday, August 22, 2013

On Track With The New NSX

From the moment it first turned a wheel at the 1994 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Acura NSX has always been right at home on a racetrack. So it is not surprising the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course played host to the very first high-speed, public appearance of a new NSX prototype. Preceding the Honda Indy 200—and broadcast live on NBC Sports—the Acura supercar lapped the undulating circuit at speed in front of thousands of cheering fans. The rolling NSX prototype maintains the beautiful styling and proportions of the concept car and adds the dynamic NSX enthusiasts have waited months for—the sound. The mid-mounted V6 did not disappoint, howling to redline several times. Slated for launch in 2015, the production NSX will be built just down the road from the Mid-Ohio track in Marysville, OH using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Acura NSX Teaser on Vine and Instagram

You have to wait to see the Acura NSX prototype August 4 at the Mid-Ohio Raceway for the Honda 200 IndyCar race, but you can catch a couple of teasers from Vine and Instagram now.

Vine: First for Acura fans. New NSX prototype. Right now. #AcuraNSX

Instagram: First for Acura fans. New NSX Prototype.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Third Gen Acura MDX Goes On Sale

The all-new 2014 MDX, the third generation of Acura's acclaimed 7-passenger luxury performance SUV, goes on sale at Acura dealerships nationwide, offering comfort, connectivity and performance every luxury customer wants at a price that no other luxury brand can match. Available for the first time in a new two-wheel drive model, pricing for the 2014 MDX begins with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $42,290*, a substantial $990 reduction in starting price versus the outgoing 2013 model.

The 2014 MDX adds a bevy of new standard features - including Smart Entry with Push Button Start, Jewel Eye™ LED headlights, exterior and interior LED lighting, Extended Slide second-row seating with One-Touch Walk-In for third-row access, an 8-inch On-Demand Multi-Information Display touchscreen, Expanded View Driver's Mirror, a powerful 432-watt Acura sound system, and an acoustic glass front windows and windshield.

New from the ground up, the 2014 MDX has a 2.8-inch longer wheelbase, and is lower and narrower for reduced frontal area and enhanced fuel efficiency. With high-strength steel, aluminum and magnesium comprising 64-percent of its body structure, the 2014 MDX is 275 pounds lighter than the previous model with the lightest published weight in its segment, which directly contributes to improved acceleration, nimble handling, and class-leading fuel economy ratings.

The 2014 Acura MDX is powered by a new 290-horsepower direct-injected i-VTEC 3.5 liter V-6 powertrain with fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management technology. Compared to the 3.7-liter engine it replaces, the 3.5-liter V-6 in the 2014 MDX offers an 8-percent increase in torque at engine speeds below 2,750 rpm for greater overall responsiveness. Due to improved operating efficiency, horsepower output per liter is up two percent and torque output per liter is up 4.4 percent compared to the previous model's engine. Together with the 2014 MDX's substantial reduction in curb weight, overall performance is enhanced, including quicker 0-60 mph times and 8-second quicker lap times on Germany's Nürburgring Nordschliefe (North Loop), where both the new and outgoing model were extensively tuned and tested.

The 2014 MDX is the third generation of Acura's top-of-the-line SUV to be designed, developed and engineered in North America. Production of the new MDX and its powertrain will take place at the company's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Alabama.

In designing the new MDX, Acura engineers built on the foundation of its excellent dynamic performance with a focus on three core values: class-leading fuel efficiency, new levels of luxury comfort, and top-level safety performance.

There are four MDX grades, each available with front-wheel drive or Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD):

The well-equipped MDX has standard leather trimmed first- and second-row seats with heating on the front row, Smart Entry with Push Button Start (front doors and rear hatch access), a 432-watt audio system with 8-speakers, 18-inch alloy wheels, Jewel Eye™ LED headlights, and more.
The MDX with Technology Package adds 19-inch alloy wheels, Smart Entry for all four doors, the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, a 501-watt Acura/ELS® Studio audio system with 10-speakers, Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Blind Spot Information (BSI) System and more.
The MDX with Technology and Rear Entertainment Package adds a 529-watt Acura/ELS® Studio audio system with 11-speakers and HD Radio™, a DVD rear entertainment system with 9-inch display, rear-passenger window sunshades, and other features.
The top-of-the-line MDX with Advance Package includes unique 7-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels, a 605-watt Acura/ELS® Studio audio system with 12-speakers, the Acura DVD Ultra-Wide Rear Entertainment System with 16.2-inch display, perforated Milano leather first- and second-row seating and ventilated front seats, front and rear parking sensors and remote engine start, along with Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Collision Mitigation Brake System, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow, and additional luxury features.

TRIM	MSRP*	EPA Ratings²
MDX	$42,290	20/28/23
MDX with Technology Package	$46,565	20/28/23
MDX with Technology and Entertainment Package	$48,565	20/28/23
MDX with Advance Package	$54,505	20/28/23
MDX with SH-AWD	$44,290	18/27/21
MDX with SH-AWD and Technology Package	$48,565	18/27/21
MDX with SH-AWD and Technology and Entertainment Package	$50,565	18/27/21
MDX with SH-AWD and Advance Package	$56,505	18/27/21

For more on the 2014 Acura MDX, click here for the press release.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

All-New 2014 Acura MDX Debuts at New York International Auto Show

Acura revealed the all-new 2014 Acura MDX at the 2013 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The 7 passenger SUV is built on a completely new platform and for the first time be offered in a front-wheel-drive configuration.

Powertrain:

Powered by an all-new direct-injected 24 value 3.5 liter i-VTEC V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
290 HP and 267 lb-ft torque
6 speed automatic transmission with Sport Mode and Sequential SportShift Paddle Shifters
SH-AWD or front-wheel-drive
SH-AWD EPA = 18/27/21 mpg, front-wheel-drive EPA = 20/28/23 mpg (city/highway/combined)
Tuned and tested on the Nurburgring
All-new Integrated Dynamic System (IDS) with Sport, Normal, and Comfort modes, which adjusts steering effort, throttle response, SH-AWD and active sound to suite the tastes of the driver

Body & Styling:

The body applies more than 55% advanced lightweight materials resulting in a reducing 275 pounds from the previous model
Standard 18 inch wheels, 19 inch for Technology and Advance package

Interior:

Leather-trimmed interior, silver plated accents, LED overhead and cabin accent lighting, along with new optional luxury features, such as Smart Entry, second-row sunshades, remote engine start, and auto-linked air conditioning and climate-controlled seats
Power and heated front seats
One-Touch Walk-In feature: fold and slide the 2nd row seats automatically with a touch of a button
Rear cargo capacity is improved and includes a new underfloor storage area

Technology:

Acura JewelEye LED headlights
AcuraLink™ cloud-based connected car system offers an assortment of media, convenience, information and security features via an embedded cellular system and compatible web-enabled smartphones
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera and available Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow, Blind Spot Information (BSI), and Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
And much more...

Click here for the full press release.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Acura at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show

2014 Acura MDX Prototype

There will be a new MDX design for 2014.
Acura is calling it a "prototype" because it's not 100% finished yet.
Although, it's completely redone it looks like a beefed up RDX with the new RLX LED lights. Overall, it doesn't look bad. I still don't like the beak grill, but I'm a broken record hopeful that Acura will hear my cries.
Expect the usual 3.5 liter V6 (no power figures yet), technology standard, and SH-AWD. The twist though is this generation of MDX will have the first front wheel drive version.

Next Evolution of NSX Concept

Acura is continuing to tease us with the Acura NSX Concept.
The car maker is giving us a glimpse of what the interior could look like.

Launch Plan and Pricing for 2014 Acura RLX Flagship

Acura's new RLX Flagship will debut in dealerships on March 15, 2013 with an MSRP is starting at $48,450.
Features include 310 HP V6 direct-injected SOHC i-VTEC, most spacious passenger cabin in its class, Acura's new Precision All-Wheel Steer and Jewel Eye LED headlights, fuel economy of 20/31/24 mpg.
In February, every Acura dealer nationwide will feature 2 2014 Acura RLX sedans ahead of the March 15 sale date so that clients can experience the car in what Acura is calling the "Destination RLX" client experience program.
"A version of RLX featuring Acura's new Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive® (Sport Hybrid SH-AWD®) technology, producing 370 horsepower with expected EPA fuel-economy ratings of 30 city/30 highway/30 combined, will debut later in 2013."
The 2014 Acura RLX will be available in five grades – the well-equipped RLX, the RLX with Navigation, the feature-packed RLX with Technology package, the RLX with Krell Audio package, and the top-of-the-line RLX with Advance package.

TRIM

MSRP*

RLX

$48,450

RLX with Navigation

$50,950

RLX with Technology Package

$54,450

RLX with Krell Audio Package

$56,950

RLX with Advance Package

$60,450

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

1st Gen Acura TSX Technical Service Bulletins

Acura MDX Technical Service Bulletins

Non-Specific Acura Technical Service Bulletins

3rd Gen Acura TL Technical Service Bulletins

2nd Gen Acura TSX Technical Service Bulletins