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2016 Acura Rlx Hybrid TSBs

42 Technical Service Bulletins across 10 categories

Engine

16 bulletins
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Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to...

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the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

10211538

Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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is announcing a Product Update for certain ILX, RLX, RLX Hybrid, and TLX model years 2014-16 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed without bumper impact information.

10186657

ServiceNews Article - Do you have a slow tire leak, but there are no signs of sidewall damage or anything stuck in the...

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tread? While you're checking for leaks, check the valve stem; it could have oxidation buildup from road salt. This buildup can cause a poor seal, resulting in a slow leak.

10180017

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

10178469

Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.

10176782

Service Bulletin - The blower motor makes excessive noise, runs slowly, or intermittently stops working.

10145032

Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.

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The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

10136425

Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.

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The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp noise. NOTE: This noise does not impact the pump, engine function, or reliability.

10129337

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 RLXs & RLX Hybrids with a client complaint of musty smell coming from HVAC. To fully 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.

10127173

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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(AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 RLXs & RLX Hybrids with a client complaint of musty smell coming from HVAC. To fully 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.

10124269

Service bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up.

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The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

10108907

Service bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm.

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The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.

10108094

"SERVICE BULLETIN - WHEN THE VEHICLE SPEED IS SET BY THE CONVENTIONAL CRUISE CONTROL WHILE IN EV DRIVING MODE, THE...

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CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION WILL CANCEL ITSELF WHEN THE ENGINE COMES ON. NOTE: NO INDICATOR COMES ON OR MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND NO DTC IS STORED. CRUISING SPEED CAN BE RESUMED BY PRESSING THE RESUME BUTTON. A PROGRAM IS MISSING IN THE CURRENT PCM SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THE CANCELLATION FROM OCCURRING."

10106912

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AREA CHIRPS AFTER THE ENGINE IS WARM.

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THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IS MAKING A CHIRP.

10084336

SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - WHILE DRIVING UNDER STEADY CRUISE (BETWEEN 30 AND 65 MPH) OR LIGHT ACCELERATION, DOES THE ENGINE...

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INTERMITTENTLY RATTLE OR RUNS ROUGH WITH THE MIL BLINKING? SINCE THESE DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE LIKELY TO ACTIVATE VCM OPERATION, THE PROBABLE REASON FOR THESE SYMPTOMS IS STICKING VCM ROCKER ARMS.

10084259

SERVICE BULLETIN - REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WHEN THE AREA CHIRPS AFTER THE ENGINE IS WARM.

Transmission

7 bulletins
10219544

Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle.

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When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM, the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) system cannot properly clear the transmission permanent DTC as required.

10182477

Owner Notification Letter - When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number...

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transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM, the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) system cannot properly clear the transmission permanent DTC as required.

10180019

"Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of...

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the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear 5) -P074F (unable to engage gear 7) Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM, the OBD system cannot properly clear the transmission permanent DTC as required."

10152768

Service bulletin - The transmission judders, shudders, or surges while driving.

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The transmission fluid has deteriorated prematurely.

10142673

Service bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out.

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Premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.

10108806

Service bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out.

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Premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.

10098933

"SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - DO YOU HAVE A VEHICLE THAT HAS MULTIPLE INDICATORS ON OR WONT GO INTO GEAR AND THE MIL IS ON...

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WITH A/T DTC P26C3 (INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR PERFORMANCE)? THERE MAY BE DEBRIS IN THE REVERSE OR NEUTRAL SHIFT BUTTONS OF THE SHIFT BY WIRE (SBW) SHIFTER ASSEMBLY THATS CAUSING THEM TO STICK. TYPICAL DEBRIS ARE PARTICLES IN THE REVERSE SHIFT BUTTON OR STICKY RESIDUE IN THE NEUTRAL SHIFT BUTTON FROM SOMETHING THAT SPILLED."

Electrical

6 bulletins
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.

10129426

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]).

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The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.

10119591

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]).

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The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.

10117864

Service bulletin - Only remanufactured IMA battery modules are available for repair; new units are not available.

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Any internal failure requiring IMA battery module disassembly qualifies for this program.

10108370

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P0430 (FRONT BANK CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD [BANK 2]).

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THE PCM SOFTWARE MAY MISINTERPRET SENSOR INPUTS AS A DETERIORATED CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

10108040

"SERVICE BULLETIN - ONLY REMANUFACTURED IMA BATTERY MODULES ARE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR; NEW UNITS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

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ANY INTERNAL FAILURE REQUIRING IMA BATTERY MODULE DISASSEMBLY QUALIFIES FOR THIS PROGRAM. FOLLOW THE WARRANTY INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES GIVEN IN THIS SERVICE BULLETIN."

Body & Paint

5 bulletins
10211615

On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing.

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Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. No action is needed on vehicles that have been sold.

10193293

BACKGROUND On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing.

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Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. No action is needed on vehicles that have been sold. CORRECTIVE ACTION Attach the Monroney update label to the window area next to the Monroney label.

10191896

Basic Problem American Honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper...

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impact information on the Monroney label for the state of Hawaii. The Repair All vehicles affected and with the error on the Monroney label in dealer stock shall receive an additional sticker to be placed next to the Monroney label. The sticker includes the bumper impact compliance information required by Hawaii law.

10099521

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA HAD A COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ISSUE; AN OBSOLETE PROGRAM NAME CAUSING PRINTING OF NO BUMPER...

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IMPACT INFORMATION ON THE MONRONEY LABEL FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII.

10099503

SERVICE BULLETIN - ON THE MONRONEY LABEL, THE BUMPER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT IS MISSING.

Air Bags & Safety

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10142449

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators.

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American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.

10139576

Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles.

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This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed internally.

Steering

2 bulletins
10118013

Service bulletin -The steering intermittently pulls to the right while driving.

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The steering rack is intermittently self-generating a pull to the right because of an EPS programming issue.

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

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
10211608

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

Fuel System

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10180020

Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020...

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MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). Presence of these codes may prevent the vehicle from passing a smog test. Refer to your eResponsibility report or do an iN VIN status inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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10118011

Service bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 17-034, MIL Comes On with DTC P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst System...

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Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])

Other

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SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.