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2018 Acura Rdx TSBs

56 Technical Service Bulletins across 7 categories

Engine

43 bulletins
11019894

Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate...

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holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock-up piston. The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing D and sets DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off.

11019892

Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate...

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holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock-up piston. The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing D and sets DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off.

11017329

Service Bulletin - The lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston.

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The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing D and set DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck OFF.

11017327

Dealer Message - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications.

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As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock-up piston. The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the MIL not illuminating. D flashes and Transmission Overheat message appears setting DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck OFF.

10251152

Service Bulletin - The lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston.

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The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing D and set DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck OFF.

10248978

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on during vehicle operation due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve...

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spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).

10247626

Service Bulletin - Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks.

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This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).

10245558

Service Bulletin - The lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston.

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The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the transmission indicator flashing D and set DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck OFF.

10241888

Service Bulletin - The lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock up piston.

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The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and set DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck OFF.

10241881

Dealer Message - Torque converters may not have been manufactured to proper specifications.

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As a result, the torque converter lock-up clutch cannot provide adequate holding force due to pressure bleeding down through a crack in the lock-up piston. The reduced lock-up clutch capacity results in the MIL illuminating and set DTC P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck OFF.

10211102

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10210096

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10209092

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10208407

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10208095

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10206804

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10206450

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10205468

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10203819

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10203637

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202919

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202330

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202328

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202289

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202040

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202039

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10202038

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view camera screen when the vehicle is in reverse. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10201456

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10200856

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10200855

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view camera screen when the vehicle is in reverse. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10200542

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10200424

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the rear view camera loose or hanging. Clients may also notice a shaky image or a skewed angle view on the rear view camera screen when the vehicle is in reverse. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10180017

Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.

10145902

Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018-19 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10145425

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018-19 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10145407

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10145404

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10145397

Engineering request for investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10144389

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10144372

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10143695

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2018 RDXs with a client complaint of the front brake noise when applying the brake lightly. The noise can be described as squeak or squeal. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10127174

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (driver?s airbag area) when turning or driving. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

10123194

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of a noise coming from the steering wheel (driver?s airbag area) when turning or driving. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Infotainment

5 bulletins
10143346

Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the...

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reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.

10143213

Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the...

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reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.

10142624

Service bulletin - The navigation system may show inaccurate location due to GPS signal loss.

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There is interference in the antenna that causes GPS signal loss.

10129341

Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink using an...

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iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). If the phonebook doesn?t download, clients will have trouble accessing phonebook contacts using the voice control system.

10129340

Tech line summary article - debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel.

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Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature, this issue can be intermittent, especially in cold weather.

Brakes

3 bulletins
10156626

Service Bulletin - The front brakes squeal when lightly applied.

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There may also be vibration through the steering wheel while braking.

10156624

Service Bulletin - This bulletin replaces S/B 16-002, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder (2013-16 RDX).

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This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-009, Front Brake Noise and/or Front Brake Judder. If you completed work pursuant to S/B 17-049 on or before March 28, 2019, make sure to use the warranty claim information provided below.

10149640

"Service bulletin - There is front brake noise during light brake pedal application.

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A vibration may also be felt through the steering wheel while braking. 2013-15 RDX and early 2016 RDX: Inspect the front brake discs for the proper date stamp. Then, either install new brake discs and pads, or refinish the front brake discs, and install new pads. Late 2016 RDX, 2017 RDX, and early 2018 RDX: Refinish the front brake discs, and install the new front brake pads."

Steering

2 bulletins
10181084

Service Bulletin - While driving, the steering wheel rattles when you turn it.

10115767

Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering.

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The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull

Lighting

1 bulletin
10213560

Dealer message - American Honda is investigating a potential quality concern with RDX Accessory Cross Bar kit.

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Due to this investigation, American Honda is requesting all dealers to return any uninstalled inventory to American Honda for investigation and validation by the supplier.

Software & Calibration

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10211608

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

Electrical

1 bulletin
10160873

ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position.

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If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.