2003 Acura Rsx TSBs
71 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories
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11 bulletinsACURA: 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR, POPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR, OR IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR.
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TRANSMISSION HAS A FAULTY 3RD GEAR SYNCHRONIZER OR 3-4 SHIFT SLEEVE. *PE
TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING.
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HARSH OR NOISY DOWNSHIFTS WHEN SLOWING DOWN.
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ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
HARSH 3-2 AND OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT.
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ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA.
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ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
SQUEAK AT THE CLUTCH PEDAL.
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NOTCHY FEEL WHEN SHIFTING.
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*MJ
TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS.
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ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE.
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TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID IN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ENERGIZED ANTYTIME THE SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.
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THIS SOLENOID PRODUCES HEAT THAT IS TRANSFERRED TO THE KEY AND FELT BY THE CUSTOMER WHEN HE/SHE TOUCHES THE METAL KEY. *TT
Engine
10 bulletinsACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION,...
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TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERING FEELING. *RM
A LOOSE TIMING CHAIN, A DEFECTIVE AUTO TENSIONER, A LOOSE TIMING CHAIN SPROCKET, LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE OR A...
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MOMENTARILY SEIZED CAMSHAFT CAN CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DTC. *JB
ENGINE IDLE PROBLEMS CHECK THE IAC VALVE.
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POPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR AFTER CRANKSHAFT REPLACEMENT.
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OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
ALWAYS UPDATE SOFTWARE IN REPLACEMENT ENGINE CONTROL MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES.
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ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
ENGINE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP.
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*MJ
ENGINE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP.
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INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC) VALVE CORRECTLY.
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ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE.
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AMERICAN HONDA SERVICE ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING OCCURRENCES OF THE SRS LIGHT BEING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 15-3.
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Other
8 bulletinsSending vehicle data to tech line.
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES.
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ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM
FRONT CAMBER ADJUSTMENT.
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A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA.
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SENDING HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (HDS) SNAPSHOTS.
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ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
SULFUR SMELL IN THE INTERIOR.
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*MJ SUPERSEDES 03-031, DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2003. *TT
ADJUST FRONT CAMBER BY USING ADJUSTING BOLTS.
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ON '02-03 RSX MODELS. *TT
Electrical
6 bulletinsACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.
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WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS DTC'S 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
UPDATING REPLACEMENT ECM/PCM SOFTWARE.
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KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, .
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CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY.
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A FAULTY AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OR A PROBLEM WITH THE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0710.
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0710 (AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR) SET - TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS.
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Air Bags & Safety
6 bulletinsSRS WARNING LIGHT ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR.
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SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE.
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SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR.
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CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
USE THE HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO READ SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES.
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ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR.
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ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
INVESTIGATING OCCURRENCES OF THE SRS LIGHT BEING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 15-3.
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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2002-2003 3.5RL. *TT
Fuel System
6 bulletinsSPECIAL TOOL FOR FUEL PRESSURE MEASUREMENT.
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OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
EXHAUST NOISE DURING HARD ACCELERATION.
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HOW TO GET ADAPTERS FOR THE FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE SET.
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HONDA IS INVESTIGATING AN EXHAUST LEAK AT THE HEADER FLEX JOINT TO THE CONVERTER WITH CUSTOMER'S CONTENTION AS A RATTLE OR EXHAUST NOISE.
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WARRANTY PARTS INSPECTION ADDRESS INCLUDED. *TT
HONDA IS INVESTIGATING AN EXHAUST LEAK AT THE HEADER FLEX JOINT TO THE CONVERTER WITH CUSTOMER'S CONTENTION AS A RATTLE OR EXHAUST NOISE.
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INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP.
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Brakes
5 bulletinsDealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models.
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As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-029, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-030, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, Acura is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, Acura will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for all potentially affected vehicles.
TROUBLESHOOTING ABS OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51 AND/OR 53.
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CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES.
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OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 03-037, DATED 12/12/2003.
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TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION.
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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX. *TT
Software & Calibration
4 bulletinsSpecial Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models.
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As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE.
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*KB AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08. *PE
SEARCHING ISIS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INFORMATION.
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1996 - 2003 MODELS. *TT UPDATED 12/12/11. *PE
Lighting
4 bulletinsCRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES.
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DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON.
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ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0122.
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CONDITION WHERE THE KEY-IN BEEPER, HEADLIGHTS CHIME AND CEILING LIGHT INOPERATIVE.
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HVAC & Climate
4 bulletinsA/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC.
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OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
POOR AIR CONDITIONER COOLING ON HARD ACCELERATION.
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ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC.
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ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT
UNEQUAL DASH VENT AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE.
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TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
Body & Paint
3 bulletinsREAR WINDOW WIPER IS NOISY OR DOES NOT WORK.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK.
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ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
WIND NOISE AT THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD.
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Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
2 bulletinsACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE.
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A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETTLEMENT INCLUDE CERTAIN 2002-2006. ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE SETTLEMENT REQUIRES YOU TO HONOR A 5 PERCENT INCREASE IN THE MILEAGE COVERAGE PERIOD FOR ALL WARRANTIES. NO MODELS WERE LISTED. *PE
REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY.
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ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
Infotainment
2 bulletinsDASH LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH AFTERMARKET RADIO.
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AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN.
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ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT