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2018 Acura Rlx Hybrid TSBs

13 Technical Service Bulletins across 7 categories

Transmission

4 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.

Engine

3 bulletins
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.

Infotainment

2 bulletins
10171748

Service Bulletin - There is a high-pitched sound from the speakers while on a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) call.

10171548

Service Bulletin - There is a high-pitched sound from the speakers while on a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) call.

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
10211608

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

Fuel System

1 bulletin
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.

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.

Tires & Wheels

1 bulletin
10155388

ServiceNews Article - This article replaces "Don't Worry About the Brown Dust on the Wheels," posted in December 2017.

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On some arriving vehicles, are you seeing brown dust covering the wheels? Don't worry; it's completely normal.