Non-Specific Acura Technical Service Bulletins

TSB 88-016: Battery test procedure.

TSB 89-015: ATF Cooler Cleaner.

TSB 90-009: Automatic Transmission In-Warranty Exchange Program

TSB 96-009: Removal of Clear Guard Protective Film.

TSB 96-025: Navigation System Component In-Warranty Exchange/Out-of-Warranty Repair.

TSB 97-040: Keyless Remote Transmitter Information.

TSB 98-015: Special Tool Loan Program

TSB 99-010: Cutting Keys With the Exacta Key Code Cutter.

TSB 00-037: Brake Disc Refinishing Guidelines.

TSB 01-026: Updating the ECM/PCM (Revised 20 Sept 2005.

TSB 02-020: Initializing the OPDS Unit.

TSB 03-012: Immobilizer System (Type 4).

TSB 03-013: TQI of the DVD Navigation System With Voice Recognition.

TSB 03-023: TQI and New Model Information.

TSB 03-024: 2004 Acura Paint Codes.

TSB 03-033: MIL Comes On With DTCs P0301, P0305, and Possible P0300

TSB 05-003: 2005 Acura Paint Codes

TSB 05-014: Child Seat Anchor Locating Button Is Missing (Revised 06/07/2005)

TSB 05-018: Navigation System DVD Information

TSB 05-032: 2006 Acura Paint Codes, Exterior and Interior Color Code Locations (Revised 2/10/2006)

TSB 06-023: MIL comes on with DTC P0116

TSB 06-046: Tubeless Tire Repair Information

TSB 06-050: Warranty Extension: Vehicle Warranty Mileage

TSB 06-053: 2007 Acura Paint Codes, Exterior and Interior Color Code Locations

TSB 10-028: 2011 Acura Paint Codes

3rd Gen Acura TL Technical Service Bulletins

TSB 04-005: Driving Position Memory System Does Not Work.

TSB 04-006: Audio Unit Diagnosis. (Revised 10/19/2005)

TSB 04-015: ABS Indicator Comes On With DTCs 15, 16, 17, 43, and/or 44.

TSB 04-016: MIL Comes On With DTC P2195 or P2197.

TSB 04-019: Brembo Brakes Squeal With Light Application.

TSB 04-020: Safety Recall: CL and TL Automatic Transmission 2nd Gear Inspection.

TSB 04-034: Moonroof Wind Deflector Rattles.

TSB 04-036: HomeLink™ Unit Does Not Learn The Garage Opener Code

TSB 04-039: Headliner Sags at Moonroof Opening.

TSB 04-043: Rear Shelf Rattles.

TSB 05-013: Safety Recall: Fuse Box May Cause a No-Start or Stalling Condition.

TSB 05-016: Roof Console Bezel is Cracked or Broken

TSB 05-017: 5th Gear Vibration or Drone.

TSB 05-020: HandsFreeLink (HFL) System Does Not Work (Revised 09/23/2005)

TSB 05-025: Outside Air Temperature Gauge Reads Inaccurately

TSB 05-029: Product Update: DTC B1161 with Outside Air Temperature Displays Three Dashes (- - -), or Intermittent Dead Battery

TSB 05-033: Power Mirrors, Auto Dimming Mirror, Power Seat Position Memory, and Windshield Washer Do Not Work (Revised 10/14/2005)

TSB 05-034: 2006 TL: TQI and New Model Information

TSB 05-043: Safety Recall: Right Front Impact Sensor Is Loose

TSB 05-050: Premature Rear Tire Wear (supersedes TSB 05-076)

TSB 05-076: Premature Rear Tire Wear (superseded by TSB 05-050)

TSB 06-009: Power Window Main Switch Button is Damaged or Missing

TSB 06-012: Inside Rearview Mirror Is Loose

TSB 06-013: Long Crank Time or Hard Starting

TSB 06-024: High Mount Brake Light Cover Material Comes Loose

TSB 06-031: Front Door Glass Makes Noise or Stops When Going Up or Down

TSB 06-034: Vehicle Pulling or Drifting

TSB 06-035: 2007TL: TQI of the DVD Navigation System with Voice Recognition

TSB 06-036: 2007TL: TQI and New Model Information

TSB 06-040: Glove Box Rattles or Squeaks

TSB 06-043: Moonroof Glass Weatherstrip Is Damaged

TSB 07-005: 2004–06 TL: Front Brakes Squeal

TSB 07-006: Door Panel or B-Pillar Rattles, Ticks, or Buzzes

TSB 07-010: Music Link (For iPod) General Information and Symptom Troubleshooting

TSB 07-011: Rattle, Slapping, or Tapping From Moonroof While Driving

TSB 07-013: Whine From Speakers During HFL Use

TSB 07-017: Safety Recall: Fuel Pump Relay May Cause Engine No-Start or Stalling

TSB 07-026: Pinging, Rattling, or Squealing During Light Acceleration

TSB 07-028: Audio Button Panel Lights Do Not Work; Audio Unit Button Lights Stay On With the Key Off

TSB 07-035: Front Passenger's Seat Squeaks or Rattles

TSB 07-036: Audio System Will Not Play a DVD-A

TSB 07-038: No Sound From XM Satellite Radio or Delayed Song Title Display

TSB 07-039: 2007 Type-S TL! Knock or Clunk From the Rear Suspension

TSB 07-041: Brake Pedal Is Low and Feels Soft

TSB 07-043: Outer Door Handle Extension Falls Off

TSB 07-048: Driver’s Side Vent Rattles While Driving

TSB 07-049: Front Center Speaker Grille Rattles

TSB 07-050: Service Manual Update: HFL (HandsFreeLink) General Troubleshooting Information. Applies to all 2006-2008 Vehicles with HFL

TSB 07-060: Power Steering Moans or Whines

TSB 08-004: Driver's Seat Cushion Rocks or Is Loose

TSB 08-008: 2004-08 TL: Seat Back Panel Is Loose or Detached

TSB 08-013: 2004-05 TL: Safety Recall: Windshield Wiper Motor Does Not Work

TSB 08-016: 2004-08 TL: Safety Recall: Power Steering Feed Hose Leak

TSB 08-018: Transmission Grinds When Shifting Into 3rd Gear, Pops Out of 3rd Gear, or Is Hard to Shift Into 3rd Gear

TSB 08-021: Acuralink Message Cannot Be Read, There Is No XM Radio Or Traffic, Or XM Channels Are Wrong

TSB 08-031: Chirp From the Timing Belt Area

TSB 08-035: (2006-2008) DVD Read Error, or No Route Displayed, And navigation DVD is Scratched

TSB 08-043: (2007-2008 TL-S) MIL Comes on with ETC P0171 or P0174 (Fuel To lean)

TSB 08-049: (2004-2006 TL) NEW Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner Replacement Instructions

TSB 08-050: (2007-2008 TL Navigation) Time On display Change Randomly but Never by exactly 1 hr.

TSB 08-054: (2004-2008 TL) Poor AM or FM Reception

TSB 08-057: (2007-2008 TL) HFL Doesn't Work, Car hard to start or No start

TSB 09-001: (2008 TL) XM Notes are Duplicated; Wrong Map Colors When Off Route; Wrong Image Appears During Talk Button Tutorials; Off Road Tracking "Bread Crumbs" Disappear (first 1/2 mile) After Ignition Cycle

TSB 09-047: (2006–2008 TL) Door Mirror Does Not Work Properly

TSB 09-056: (2007-2008 TL) Fuel Cap Warning Message is on W/O DTC Code

TSB 10-008: (2007-2008 TL) Switchblade Key does Not Lock in Extended Position

TSB 10-014: (2004-2008 TL) Power Window Goes UP and REVERSES on it's Own, Is Slow to Open and Close, Or Squeals, Creaks, Clunks, or Clicks

TSB 10-017: (2004-2008 TL without Navigation) XM Information is Displayed, but there is NO sound

TSB 10-031: (2008 TL) In Florida, Navigation Unit Reboots When Destination Is Entered

TSB 10-035: (2007-2008 TL) Drive Belt Squeaks

TSB 11-004: (2004-2008 TL 6MT) Clutch Pedal Pops, Squeaks, or Clicks

TSB 11-007: (2004-2008 TL ALL) Knocking or Vibration While Driving

TSB 12-020: Safety Recall: 2007–08 TL Power Steering Feed Hose Leak

[Safety Recall] Fuse Box May Cause a No-Start or Stalling Condition

Safety Recall: Fuse Box May Cause a No-Start or Stalling Condition

Applies To: 2005 Acura TL
From VIN 19UUA65..5A012670 thru 19UUA65..5A013543
From VIN 19UUA66..5A012008 thru 19UUA66..5A015591

BACKGROUND

A loose terminal in the under-dash fuse/relay box may cause the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start. In the worst case, if the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.

CLIENT NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. An example of the client notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
Not all vehicles within the VIN ranges are affected. To verify vehicle eligibility, check at least one of these items:
• The client has a notification letter.
• The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
• The vehicle is shown as eligible on aniN VIN status inquiry.
In addition to the bulleted verification items, check for a punch mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means the vehicle has already been repaired.
Most vehicles affected by this campaign are in your new vehicle inventory. According to federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.

PARTS INFORMATION
Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box: P/N 38200-SEP-A03

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

OP#	Description	FRT	Template ID
7471A0	Replace fuse box	0.4	05-013A
7417A0 A	Replace fuse box Add for vehicles with navigation	0.4  0.2	05-013B

Failed Part: P/N 38200-SEP-A02

Defect Code: 5DS00
Symptom Code: P7400
Skill Level: Repair Technician 

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Replace the under-dash fuse/relay box:
NOTE: Do not use pliers to remove the relays.
• Refer to page 22-73 of the 2004–05 TL Service Manual, or
2. If the vehicle has a factory-installed navigation system, do the navigation system setup. Refer to Navigation System Setup at PDI in service bulletin 03-013, TL and TSX: TQI of the DVD Navigation System With Voice Recognition.
3. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.

Example of Client Letter

April 2005

Safety Recall: Engine Does Not Start or Stalls While Driving

Dear TL Owner:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

What is the reason for this notice?
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., has decided that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2005 model year TLs. A loose terminal in the main fuse box may cause the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start. In the worst case, if the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.

What should you do?
Call any authorized Acura dealer, and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. The dealer will replace the main fuse box. This work will be done free of charge. Please plan to leave your vehicle for half a day to allow the dealer flexibility in scheduling.

Who to contact if you experience problems.
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from your Acura dealer, you may write to:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Acura Client Services

Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746

If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your vehicle, without charge, within a reasonable period of time (60 days from the date you first contact the dealer for a repair appointment), you may submit a complaint to:

Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590

Or call the toll-free Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236.

What to do if you feel this notice is in error.
Our records show that you are the current owner or lessee of a 2005 TL involved in this campaign. If this is not the case, or the name/address information is not correct, please fill out and return the enclosed, postage-paid Information Change Card. We will then update our records.

If you already paid to have the main fuse box replaced, please call Acura Client Services at (800) 382-2238 for assistance.

Lessor Information.

Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within 10 days.

If you have any questions about this notice or need assistance with locating an Acura dealer, please call Acura Client Services at (800) 382-2238.

We apologize for any inconvenience this campaign may cause you.

Sincerely,

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Automobile Division 

Properly Set ATF Dipstick to Avoid Starter Motor Failure

Currently Applies To: ’03 and later MDX and ’04 and later TL

Did you know that if you don’t properly set the ATF dipstick, you can wind up with a starter motor failure? Sounds a bit far-fetched, but it’s true! The reason is the ATF dipstick’s location; it’s next to the starter motor.


If you don’t properly set the dipstick in its tube, ATF can spill out and soak the starter motor. That fluid will eventually work its way into the motor components, causing this sort of damage:



So, whenever you need to remove the ATF dipstick, always make sure you properly reset it by pushing it all the way back into the tube. If you don’t, you could wind up with a failed starter motor.

[Source] September 2009 Acura ServiceNews

[TSB] 3rd Gear Problems for some Hondas & Acuras

SYMPTOM
The 6-speed manual transmission grinds when shifting into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift into 3rd gear.

NOTE: These symptoms can be intermittent and sometimes more noticeable in colder climates.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or 3-4 shift sleeve.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the 3rd gear set.

VEHICLES AFFECTED
2003–07 Accord V6 with M/T: ALL

2008 Accord V6 with M/T 2-Door:
From VIN 1HGCS218.8A000001
thru 1HGCS218.8A003478

2006–07 Civic Si 2-Door: ALL

2008 Civic Si 2-Door:
From VIN 2HGFG215.8H700001
thru 2HGFG215.8H701973

2007 Civic Si 4-Door: ALL

2008 Civic Si 4-Door:
From VIN 2HGFA555.8H700001
thru 2HGFA555.8H702465

2003 Acura 3.2CL with M/T

2002-06 Acura RSX with six-speed

2004-08 Acura TL with M/T

[Source] AutoBlog.com

Link to Honda PDF / Link to Acura PDF

[TSB] Acura TL Moans When Engine Is Cold

Acura TL Power Steering Moans or Whines

TSB: 07-060

Applies To: 2004-07 Acura TL (ALL)

SYMPTOM
A moan or whine is heard when turning the steering wheel when the engine is cold. There may be air bubbles or foam in the power steering reservoir. The noise usually goes away when the engine warms up.

PROBABLE CAUSE
Air enters the power steering pump through the inlet joint O-ring.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the O-ring on the power steering pump inlet joint.

PARTS INFORMATION
O-ring: P/N 91345-RDA-A01

REQUIRED MATERIALS
Acura Power Steering Fluid: P/N 08206-9002 (One container repairs about 12 vehicles.)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 5121B5
Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour
Failed Part: P/N 91345-PAA-A01
Defect Code: 07408
Symptom Code: 04201
Template ID: 07-060A
Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the right side engine compartment cover (7 clips and 1 bolt).

2. Remove the bolt holding the inlet joint to the power steering pump housing.

3. Place a shop towel under the pump inlet.

4. Twist the inlet joint back and forth until it is loose, then carefully disconnect the joint and point the hose upward to minimize fluid loss.

5. Remove the inlet joint O-ring.


6. Apply power steering fluid to a new O-ring, and install it on the inlet joint.

7. Install the inlet joint, and torque its bolt to 11 N.m (8 lb-ft).

8. Top off the power steering fluid, if needed. Start the engine, and let it idle. Confirm that the noise is gone and that the system is operating properly.

9. Install the right side engine compartment cover.

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Safety Recall: 2005-08 Acura RL Power Steering Feed Hose Leak

AFFECTED VEHICLE:
2005 - 2008 Acura RL



BACKGROUND:
Unexpectedly high heat deterioration and bending stress can cause the power steering feed hose to crack, resulting in a leak. A leak from the feed hose can drip P/S fluid onto drivetrain components and the catalytic converter below, causing a burning odor and possibly smoke. The low fluid level resulting from the leak may also cause the power steering pump to whine.

CLIENT NOTIFICATION:
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign the week of December 17, 2007.

Some vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. According to federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it. In addition, check for a punch mark above the fifth character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means the power steering feed hose kit was already installed at the port, and the vehicle is ready to be sold or leased.

CORRECTIVE ACTION:
Install a power steering feed hose kit.



PARTS INFORMATION:
Power Steering Feed Hose Kit (Contains P/S feed hose, hose bracket, pressure switch O-ring, and extra trim clips):
P/N 06535-SJA-A01

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Acura Precision Crafted Power Steering Fluid (Each vehicle may require up to three 12 oz. bottles):
P/N 08206-9002A

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION:
Operation Number: 5121D3
Flat Rate Time: 1.3 hours
Failed Part: 06535-SJA-A01
Defect Code: 5LR00
Symptom Code: Q6500
Template ID: 07-061A
Skill Level: Repair Technician

ACURA'S LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGERS


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SIDE NOTE RELATED TO ACURA TL'S:
Although, it's not a full on recall, there has been some reported problems with the 2004 Acura TL having a power steering problem. The symptom is the vehicle makes a horrible noise during cold starts. My cousin had to take his almost out of warranty 2004 Acura TL automatic in to the dealer so they can replace the power steering pump (under warranty). Someone on the Acurazine.com forum noted to make sure that the power steering hose also gets replaced when having this service done.

[UPDATE] This Acura TL issue is now officially a technical service bulletin (TSB).