2005 Acura Tl TSBs
71 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories
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Engine
21 bulletinsHandsFreeLink (HFL) Doesn?t Work, or Battery Is Too Low to Start the Engine: The HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesn?t...
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work, and/or the battery sometimes won?t start the vehicle.
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.
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.
SERVICE BULLETIN - HANDSFREELINK (HFL) DOESNT WORK, OR BATTERY IS TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE
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.
AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE HANDSFREELINK NOT WORKING OR THE BATTERY BEING TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE.
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PLEASE SEND SPECIFIC PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPING ANY REPAIRS.
AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE HANDSFREELINK NOT WORKING OR THE BATTERY BEING TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE.
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PLEASE SEND SPECIFIC PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPING ANY REPAIRS.
ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF THE HANDSFREELINK (HFL) NOT WORKING OR THE BATTERY BEING TOO LOW TO START THE...
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ENGINE.
DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS INVESTIGATING CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HANDSFREELINK NOT WORKING OR BATTERY BEING TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE.
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PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY REPAIR, PLEASE SEND SUSPECT PARTS BACK TO AHM.
DEALER MESSAGE - REQUEST FOR PARTS TO INVESTIGATETHE HANDSFREELINK (HFL) NOT WORKING OR THE BATTERY BEING TOO LOW TO...
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START THE ENGINE.
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
ENGINE OIL LEAK(S). DEALER VISIT REQUEST.
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*TT
ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *JB
ENGINE WON'T START AT ALL; OR DOES IT INTERMITTENTLY.
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CHECK IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM STATUS WITH THE HDS. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.
VERIZON MOTOROLA V710 HANDS FREE LINK PHONE.
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*TT
Other
13 bulletinsSending vehicle data to tech line.
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES.
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*PE
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SQUEAKS OR RATTLES.
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*KB
TROUBLE SHOOTING B-CAN AND F-CAN DTC'S.
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*KB
HEAT SHIELD, PINGING NOISE.
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*JB
CD MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY ADHESIVE LABELS.
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
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK.
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*MJ
Infotainment
7 bulletinsSERVICE 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
XM SATELLITE RADIO MESSAGING AT A GLANCE.
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*NM
AUDIO UNIT DIAGNOSIS.
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THIS SERVICE BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 04006 DATED 3/19/04. *EH UPDATE. *TT
Body & Paint
7 bulletinsHEADLINER SEPARATING FROM MOONROOF.
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*JB
FRONT 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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*TT
Electrical
6 bulletinsThe HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesn?t work, and/or the battery sometimes won?t start the vehicle.
SYMPTOM The HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesnt work, and/or the battery sometimes wont start the vehicle.
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PROBABLE CAUSE The HFL control unit has an internal problem, which creates a parasitic current draw of 250 mA CORRECTIVE ACTION Do the REPAIR PROCEDURE, which includes a diagnosis, and if necessary, replace the HFL control unit.
ACURA: UPDATE ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES REGARDING TESTING OF ALTERNATORS WITH THE GR8 ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST)...
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MODULE THAT IS INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
ALTERNATOR 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
Software & Calibration
3 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
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
3 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
Transmission
3 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
Brakes
2 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
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
Suspension
1 bulletinThis 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.
Air Bags & Safety
1 bulletinSRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 81-64.
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*TT
Lighting
1 bulletinCRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES.
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*TT
HVAC & Climate
1 bulletinAUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY/CLOCK WAS WRONG TIME.
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*NM