2004 Acura Tl TSBs
123 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories
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Engine
23 bulletinsDealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction...
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Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction...
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Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction...
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Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE...
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TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
ACURA: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON, WITH DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT...
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VOLTAGE CORRELATION), AND HAVE POOR PERFORMANCE IN ENGINE. MODEL 2004-2008 TL, TSX. *PE
HONDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH THE STORED DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION...
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SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION). THERE MAY ALSO BE POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. AHM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT SPECIFIC PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE BEFORE ANY FURTHER EFFORT TOWARD REPAIRS. *JS
ACURA: DUE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION, ENGINE POOR PERFORMANCE AND...
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 02138, AN INVESTIGATION WILL CHECK CAUSE OF CONDITION. MODEL 2004-2008 TX, TSX. *PE
HONDA ACURA: THERE IS A KNOCKING OR VIBRATION FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES...
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THAT CAUSED THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT TO CRACK. *RM
ACURA: 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
POWER STEERING MOANS OR WHINES WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD.
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*NJ
VERIZON MOTOROLA V710 HANDS FREE LINK PHONE.
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*TT
OIL PUMP OR SPOOL VALVE ONLY OIL LEAKS.
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*EH
OIL PUMP OR SPOOL VALVE ONLY OIL LEAKS.
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*EH
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK. *SC
ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *SC
OIL LEAK AT OIL PUMP OR PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE.
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DEALER VISIT REQUEST SUMMARY. ACURA. *TT
ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE HEAD COVER, R/SIDE COVER, OIL PAN, OIL PUMP, CHAIN CASE COVER, OIL FILTER, SPOOL VALVE, OIL...
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PRESSURE SWITCH, CAM SEALS, OR ENGINE BLOCK. DEALER VISIT REQUEST. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
ALTERNATOR IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF ADVERSE ENGINE CONDITION.
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THIS MAY INCLUDE BATTERY LIGHT ON OR FLASHING THE ENGINE NOT RUNNING OR DIM LIGHTS. REQUEST FOR VISIT. ALOS INCLUDES 2005 ACURA TL. *EH
OIL PUMP OR SPOOL VALVE OIL LEAKS.
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REQUEST FOR VISIT. *TT
ALWAYS UPDATE SOFTWARE IN REPLACEMENT ENGINE CONTROL MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES.
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ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS.
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*MJ DEALER VISIT REQUEST SUMMARY. *TT
REQUEST FOR VISIT. ENGINE OIL LEAKS.
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*TT
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE.
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*TT
Other
22 bulletinsSending vehicle data to tech line.
ACURA: VEHICLE EXPERIENCING HARD STARTING AND/OR A LONG CRANK TIME.
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*PE
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES.
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*PE
TROUBLE SHOOTING B-CAN AND F-CAN DTC'S.
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*KB
HEAT SHIELD, PINGING NOISE.
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*JB
HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES.
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*JB
TWANG OR GROAN NOISE AT 12 MPH.
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*TT
SEAT MEMORY FUNCTION INOPERABLE.
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*EH
P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN.
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*EH
SEAT MEMORY FUNCTION INOPERABLE.
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*EH
S/M FIX: B-CAN DIAGNOSIS TEST MADE A.
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*SC
CANON DIGITAL CAMERA LOAN PROGRAM.
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*SC
PULLS LEFT OR RIGHT. *SC
CAMERA FIXTURE RETAINER KNOBS NOW AVAILABLE.
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PINGING OR BUZZING BETWEEN 1500 AND 2500 RPM'S.
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*NM
A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA.
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*NM
HOW TO REPLENISH ATF ON VEHICLES WITH A/T OIL JET KITS.
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PINGING, BUZZING, WHISTLING SOUND BETWEEN 1,500-2,500 RPM.
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ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
SENDING HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (HDS) SNAPSHOTS.
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ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK.
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*MJ
PULLS AND DRIFTS. *MJ DEALER VISIT REQUEST SUMMARY.
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*TT
GLOVE BOX HOUSING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT TIP.
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*TT
Infotainment
14 bulletinsService bulletin - Some symptoms related to the HandsFreeLink (HFL) system can be difficult to diagnose.
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Before beginning troubleshooting, it is extremely important to determine if the problem exists with the client?s cell phone, the vehicle?s HFL system, the navigation system, or the client?s interaction.
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
REPLACEMENT OR UPDATED NAVIGATION DVD DISKS.
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*EH
XM RADIO ONLY RECIEVES CHANNELS 0 1 & 247.
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*EH
PAIRING APPROVED BLUETOOTH PHONES TO HANDS FREE LINK.
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*EH
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY READS.
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*EH
LINKING AND UNLINKING REMOTES TO MID ( MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY) *SC
XM RADIO (OEM) ONLY SEEKS 16 STATIONS.
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*NM
XM SATELLITE RADIO MESSAGING AT A GLANCE.
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*NM
NAVIGATION SYSTEM WON'T MAP MATCH OR GETS LOST.
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ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
AUDIO UNIT DIAGNOSIS.
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THIS SERVICE BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 04006 DATED 3/19/04. *EH UPDATE. *TT
SET XM RADIO TO CHANNEL MODE FOR FULL PROGRAMMING.
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ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
BLUETOOTH CELL PHONE PAIRING PROBLEMS.
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ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN.
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ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
Body & Paint
12 bulletinsFRONT INTERIOR WATER LEAK.
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*JB
POWER DOORS LOCK BY THEMSELVES OR CYCLE TWICE.
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ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
POWER MIRRORS, AUTO DIMMING MIRROR, POWER SEAT POSITION MEMORY, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER DO NOT WORK.
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*TT
(FRONT) INTERIOR WATER LEAK.
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DEALER VISIT REQUEST. *TT
BODY PAINT PEELING/CRACKING.
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DEALER VISIT REQUEST. *TT
POWER MIRROR, DPMS INOPERATIVE, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1843.
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BODY PAINT PEELING CRACKING.
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*EH
BODY PAINT PEELING. *SC
BUMPER PAINT PEELING.
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DEALER VISIT REQUEST. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
HEADLINER SAGS AT MOONROOF OPENING.
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MOONROOF WIND DEFLECTOR RATTLES.
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*TT
HEADLINER DROOPS@ SUNROOF OPENING.
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*MJ
Transmission
11 bulletinsACURA: CLUTCH PEDAL POPS, SQUEAKS, OR CLICKS.
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*KB
ACURA: 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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*TT
5TH GEAR VIBRATION OR DRONE.
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ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT.
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*SC
DON'T REUSE OLD ATF FLUID) WARMER ON REMAN A/T (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) *SC
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA.
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ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT
SAFETY RECALL: CL AND TL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION.
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*TT
STORE DIGITAL INSPECTION PHOTOS FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR SERVICE BULLETIN (S/B) 04-013, SAFETY RECALL, AUTOMATIC...
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TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION AND S/B 04-020, SAFETY RECALL, CL AND TL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
VSA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 68-1, BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE, SHIFTER STUCK IN PARK.
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ACURA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT AND STOP SALE ORDER UPDATE.
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VOLUNTARY RECALL OF LIGHT TRUCK MODELS FOR A POTENTIAL TRANSMISSION DEFECT. *TT
Brakes
9 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.
BRAKE PEDAL IS LOW AND FEELS SOFT.
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*NJ
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAK OR SQUEAL NOISE.
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*JB
BRAKES LIGHTS DON'T WORK STUCK IN PARK.
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*EH
BREMBO BRAKES SQUEAL WITH LIGHT APPLICATION.
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*TT
FRONT BRAKE JUDDER/VIBRATION PARTS COLLECTION.
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REQUEST FOR PARTS. *TT
HONDA PUBLISHED SERVICE BULLETIN 04-019 TO REPAIR FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BREMBO BRAKES.
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HONDA HAS FOUND THE COUNTERMEASURE FOR NOISE WAS INCORRECTLY APPLIED AND THAT THESE PARTS DO NOT CORRECT SQUEAL NOISE. THE BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN TAGGED WITHIN THE PARTS SYSTEM AND ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE. *TT
ANIT-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATORS COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 15, 16, 17, 18, 43, AND/OR 44.
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*MJ
TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION.
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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX. *TT
Electrical
6 bulletinsALTERNATOR CONDITION (NO OR LOW OUTPUT) DEALER VISIT REQUEST.
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*TT
ALTERNATOR CONDITION.
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*EH
ALTERNATOR CONDITION NO OR LOW OUTPUT.
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*EH
UPDATING REPLACEMENT ECM/PCM SOFTWARE.
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*NM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2195 OR P2197, AIR FUEL SENSOR LEAN.
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TECH LINE SUMMARY. ACURA. *TT
BATTERY FAILURE. REQUEST FOR VISIT.
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*TT
Lighting
6 bulletinsCRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES.
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ON-BOARD SNAPSHOP DATA IS CAPTURED WITH MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ON.
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*SC
KEYLESS LOCK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (BEEP).
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*NM
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 P2195 OR P2197.
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ACURA. *MJ SUPERSEDES 04-016, DATED MAY 21, 2004. *TT UPDATED 11/4/11. *PE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300, P0301, AND P0305.
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*TT SUPERSEDES 03-033, DATED DECEMBER 16, 2003. *TT
Air Bags & Safety
5 bulletinsSRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 81-64.
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*TT
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 11-1X TO 11-9X, 11-AX AND 11-BX.
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*NM
INTERMITTENT SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 11-1X TO 11-9X, 11-AX, AND 11-BX.
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ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
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
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
USING THE CORRECT FLASH SETTING FOR DIGITAL INSPECTION PHOTOS.
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ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
4 bulletinsACURA: INFORMATION IN THE SERVICE NEWS, FROM MANUFACTURER, REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES OF TROUBLESHOOTING, INSTALLATION,...
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REPLACING, SERVICING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *PE
ACURA: 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
TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF THE MAINTENANCE MINDER SYSTEM.
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SERVICENEWS. *TT
REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY.
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ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
Suspension
2 bulletinsThis SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint.
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The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on the end user besides time to complete installation.
SPORT SUSPENSION KIT ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS.
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THE SPECS AREN'T ENTIRELY THE SAME AS THE STANDARD IN THE S/M. *NM
Tires & Wheels
2 bulletinsPREMATURE REAR TIRE WEAR (EVENLY ACROSS THE TREAD).
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2004 TL - ALL WITH BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL42 TIRES & 2005 TL - FROM VIN 19UUA6...5A000001 THRU 19UUA6...5A049943 WITH BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL42 TIRES. *NJ
PREMATURE REAR TIRE WEAR.
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*TT
Fuel System
2 bulletinsPOOR FUEL ECONOMY. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION.
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SERVICE MANUAL FIX. FUEL PRESSURE.
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ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
HVAC & Climate
1 bulletinAUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY/CLOCK WAS WRONG TIME.
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*NM