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Acura CL Repair and Maintenance
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Acura CL Questions and Answers
I have a standard 98 Acura CL and it has a transmission leak. How can I check the transmission fluid to see if it's low? where is it located?
If you have a standard/manual transmission, there is a level check bolt on the side of the transmission that needs to be removed to check the fluid level. Fluid will come out of the hole if the level is OK, none if it's low. It might be a good idea to find a repair manual at your local auto parts store or maybe an online Acura forum.
The automatic should have a dipstick and the owners manual will probably show how to check the fluid level.
Also check your engine oil level, just in case
will a cold air intake system made for the v6 accord 3.0l vtec fit in an acura cl 3.ol vtec?
i drive a 1997 acura cl 3.ol vtec and im shopping for a cold air induction kit for xmas. i was womdering if the cold air induction kit made for the v6 accord(which has the same engine as my car) would fit in my car....
yes it will.
It should. AEM's website says no. All intakes are the same. Buy any intake and get a K&N filter. Cold air and short ram. It's all the same. I don't car what people tell you. There wrong if they say otherwise.
Something is up with either my clutch or tranny. It is very hard to get into any gear, and the clutch is not disengaging, or it is engaging very low to the floor. Most of the time when in first with pedal all the down it still wants to move/bounce. I tried changing the clutch fluid, but that did not help at all. Any suggestions on what to check next, and how do I check to see if master/slave cylinder is ok or not. Thanks for your help.....
I will try adjusting it but it looks as though it is almost all the way out....let me go see if there is anymore adjustment.....
I adjusted it all the way out, which was not much. It seems a little better but it still wants to go when in 1st and the pedal is depressed to the floor......argh!
have you tried actually adjusting the clutch rod itself (the rod that links the clutch pedal to the hydraulic mastercylinder. if the clutch is not fully disengaging when at the floor, then the distance on the clutch rod between the clutch pedal and the firewall needs to be shortened (achieved by turning the tensioning nuts on the clutch rod clockwise), and this will in turn move your actual clutch "pedal" upwards more, allowing you to push the pedal down more to get more release of the pressure plates in the clutch.
Can a Buddyclub Spec III exhaust system be attached to a base model Integra/RSX with a K20A3 engine?
On the buddyclub website it says it can only be connected to the Type R.
Is there any way it can be fitted to my engine?
The Type R has the K20A engine.
his buddyclub spec 3, says it hooks up to all rsx's
http://group5motorsport.com/budd
y-club/buddy-clubexhaust-speciii
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why don't you call this company & see if they guarantee fitment on your car.
I Just bought a 98 acura cl, the body is in excellent shape except for the hood that has a dent in it. Im thinking of getting a new hood from but dont really want to pay to have it install so I wanted to know if its difficult to replace the hood or if its worth paying to have it installed.
do you know how to use basic tools? Like wrentch and ratchet? And know what sizes are? If you know than its easy.
i believe its fairly easy to do scale of 1 to 10. about a 3 because you will need two people (yourself and another) to hold the hood as you align it. i think only four bolts to do this.
Pretty easy to replace, only a few bolts. When installing the new one you have to keep the bolts a little loose until you have the hood aligned to close properly, then snug em' down. It will take 2 people.
My car was having problems stalling on me while driving. I brought it in to get fixed which end up costing me over $400 but days later my car was stalling on me again. I brought it back to the repair shop and it was discovered that the problem was actually the ignition switch costing another $180. There happen to be an Acura recall in 2002 or 2003, can they reimburse me the cost of having to get the ignition switch fixed even after this long?
yes...the part was recalled therefore if/when it developes a problem you are entitled to replacement or value reimbursement but only for the second trip to the mechanic..it's not their fault the guy didn't know what he was doing the first time...contact you nearest dealership or the manufactureers website for help
Too late. Recalls don't go on forever.
I just bought an 1999 acura cl 2.3 for 2000 in very good shape but engine has over 200k and i want to swap for newer engine where can I get newer engine and get it install and for about how much???
Personally, I wouldn't do it...
Are you having motor problems? Honda (Acura) engines are VERY robust...if you take care of your car, you could put many more miles on that motor before requiring serious work.
Personally, I'd take the car to a competent mechanic to give it a look-over. So long as the rings are still good, and the engine's not been damaged (i.e., warped head from overheating, etc.), I'd leave well enough alone. You'd be advised to make sure your timing belt is not in need of service, and that the valves are properly adjusted. Regular maintenance issues are more likely to point to serviceable items like your fuel injectors, and intake system. Again, if your motor's running fine, you shouldn't need to fiddle with the engine internals unless you have known ring, valve, bearings, or seal problems. And such things are managed by rebuilds, not engine swap-outs.
OK, if you absolutely must go buy a newer engine (a Honda J32A1), try the salvage yards for a TL/CL that suffered an early death from a rear-end collision.
PS - One BIG issue you'lll face if you drop an '00-'03 motor in place of your '99. It was '00 (I believe) that Honda Motor Company switched over from distributor/points to solid state ignition. Dropping a newer engine in may not be simple 'plug 'n play'. You may need to address other issues such as your ignition system & the engine control unit (ECU).
Acura CL Car Reviews (2)
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I have the 2.3 liter 4 cylinder CL and it has held up really well. I debated getting an Accord but I decided to treat myself to the CL and have not regretted it. The brakes are strong and the engine gets almost 28 mpg on the highway. Not bad for a luxury coupe. The leather seats have cracked a bit but that is fairly normal for a 10 year old car. It hasn't really needed any repairs that were unexpected except the motor mounts that have gone out twice. Make sure to get the timing belt changed (and the water pump too) as it says in the owners' manual so you don't have to have a valve job. That happened to my cousin. |
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Acura CL Problems
| Drive Train | The automatic transmission tends to malfunction more often than in similar models. |
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Acura CL Recalls and TSBs
Acura CL Recalls
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Summary: ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.
Consequence Summary: GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary: ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED DISCOLORATION DUE TO OVERHEATING. IF DISCOLORATION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED IF DISCOLORATION IS NOT PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM THE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2004, FOR PILOT, ODYSSEY, AND MDX OWNERS. OWNERS OF THE ACCORD VEHICLES WILL START RECEIVING LETTERS ON JUNE 28, 2004, AND ON JUNE 29, 2004, FOR OWNERS OF THE TL AND CL VEHICLES. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Recall Notes: HONDA RECALL NOS. P30 (ODYSSEY AND PILOT),P31 (MDX), P38 (ACCORD) AND P39 (ACURA).CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES (HONDA ACCORD SEDANS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 18, 1997 TO JANUARY 10, 1998; COUPES MANUFACTURED DECEMBER 11, DECEMBER 15, 1997, AND JANUARY 5, 1998; ACURA 2.3CL MANUFACTURED OCTOBER 22, 1997 THROUGH JANUARY 7, 1998). DURING MANUFACTURING, THE CASTING DIE CAUSED AN IRREGULARITY IN THE RIGHT-SIDE TRANSMISSION COVER. THIS IRREGULARITY CAN LIMIT THE MOVEMENT OF THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATION LEVEL AND PREVENT ADEQUATE ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING GEAR PAWL. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."
Consequence Summary: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN AN INCLINE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS LOCKED IN "PARK," INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COLLAR ON THE TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL TO ENSURE PROPER MOVEMENT OF THE ACTUATION LEVER.
Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 12, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4326).
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Consequence Summary: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE ¿OFF¿ POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."
Consequence Summary: IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT SHIFT TO "PARK" BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF CYLINDER BODY WEAR. IF SIGNIFICANT WEAR IS INDICATED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CYLINDER BODY, COLLAR, AND LATCH PLATE. IF NO SIGNS OF WEAR ARE INDICATED, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LATCH PLATE WITH A REDESIGNED PART. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Recall Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. 03-088/ACURA RECALL NO. 03-034.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGNED AND COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO CONTACT A BOLT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. EVENTUALLY THE BELT COULD BE DAMAGED AND FAIL.
Consequence Summary: IF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WATER PUMP AND IF IT IS ONE OF THE DEFECTIVE PUMPS, THE WATER PUMP AND TIMING BELT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Recall Notes: ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.
Consequence Summary: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.
Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 17, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA 1-800-382-2238.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Acura CL Technical Service Bulletins
Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS
Bulletin Summary: SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. ACURA SERVICENEWS.
Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS
Bulletin Summary: AMERICAN HONDA SERVICE ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING OCCURRENCES OF THE SRS LIGHT BEING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 15-3.
Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS
Bulletin Summary: SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004.
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT
Bulletin Summary: CAMERA FIXTURE RETAINER KNOBS NOW AVAILABLE.
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT
Bulletin Summary: REPLACING NAVIGATION SYSTEM DVD'S CAN CAUSE DVD DISK ERROR.
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT
Bulletin Summary: THE BEVERAGE HOLDER LID DOESN'T CLOSE EVENLY.
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Bulletin Summary: LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES.
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEATS
Bulletin Summary: SEAT-BACK PANEL IS LOOSE OR DETACHED.
Body, Interior & Misc.: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Bulletin Summary: REQUEST FOR PARTS. THROTTLE BODIES. COMPLAINT OF THE ACCELERATOR STICKING CLOSED OR DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS.
Body, Interior & Misc.: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Bulletin Summary: ACCELERATOR PEDAL HARD TO PRESS. UPDATED 4/2/08.
Body, Interior & Misc.: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Bulletin Summary: DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING.
Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Bulletin Summary: BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF.
Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Bulletin Summary: CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION.
Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Bulletin Summary: TROUBLESHOOTING ABS OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51 AND/OR 53.
Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Bulletin Summary: THE COMPACT ABS/TCS (MODULATOR, PUMP, AND ACCUMULATOR ALL IN ONE) SYSTEM DOES A SELF-CHECK (A BRIEF GRUNT OR GROAN) WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE OR DRIVE FORWARD AFTER THE VEHICLE'S BEEN SITTING. THE NOISE IS NORMAL. OCTOBER TECH LINE I
Brakes: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Bulletin Summary: TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Summary: HUMMING, GROWLING SOUND FROM TRANSMISSION.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Summary: CANON DIGITAL CAMERA LOAN PROGRAM.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Summary: ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Summary: DON'T REUSE OLD ATF FLUID) WARMER ON REMAN A/T (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Summary: WARRANTY EXTENSION TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSIS. TECH LINE SUMMARY.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Summary: CANON A75 DIGITAL CAMERA REPLACEMENT.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Summary: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1656 OR DTC 83-1 AFTER DOING SERVICE BULLETIN 03-002.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Summary: CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT AND STOP SALE ORDER UPDATE. VOLUNTARY RECALL OF LIGHT TRUCK MODELS FOR A POTENTIAL TRANSMISSION DEFECT.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: HOW TO REPLENISH ATF ON VEHICLES WITH A/T OIL JET KITS.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: SAFETY RECALL: CL AND TL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: HOW TO REMOVE A STUBBORN ATF FILLER BOLT.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) FILLER PLUG STUCK IN CASE. ACURA TECH SUMMARY LINE FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: CHECKING FOR A HOLE BEFORE INSTALLING A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. ACURA SERVICENEWS.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0780 AFTER SOLENOID OR TRANSMISSION R&R. TECH LINE SUMMARY. ACURA.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: DON'T INVITE PROBLEMS DOING 2ND GEAR INSPECTION. ACURA SERVICENEWS.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: USING THE CORRECT FLASH SETTING FOR DIGITAL INSPECTION PHOTOS. ACURA SERVICENEWS.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR CERTAIN CLS AND TLS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO ALL SALES, SERVICE AND PARTS MANAGERS. THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITIO
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: WARRANTY EXTENSION - 3.2TL AND 3.2CL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: WARRANTY EXTENSION: 3.2 TL AND 3.2 CL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: USE TRANSMISSION JACK ADAPTER ON ANY TRANSVERSE TRANSMISSION. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Bulletin Summary: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Bulletin Summary: DIGITAL PHOTOS OF LEAKING COOLER PIPE JOINT BOLT. CERTAIN ACURA MODELS.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Bulletin Summary: HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY.
Drive Train: TIRES
Bulletin Summary: TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS. ACURA SERVICENEWS.
Electrical & Lights: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Bulletin Summary: INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: ODOMETER ACCURACY.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES AFTER TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: IF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0758, P0763 OR P1758 ARE RETAINED OR THE SHIFTING IS ERRATIC AFTER INSTALLING A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION, REFER TO THE ETM AND CHECK THE GROUND G151.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: NAVIGATION ERROR MESSAGE-DVD DISK READ ERROR.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0710 (AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR) SET - TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS DTC'S 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. CSC WAS RECEIVED.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: THE HOMELINK SYSTEM MAY HAVE TEST INFORMATION STORED IN MEMORY THAT MUST BE ERASED BEFORE IT CAN BE PROGRAMMED.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: A FAULTY AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OR A PROBLEM WITH THE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0710.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: SRS WARNING LIGHT ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: IF NAVIGATION SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE, DATABASE OLD SEE YOUR DEALER, APPLY THE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE PATCH.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Bulletin Summary: SAFETY RECALL: IGNITION SWITCH KEY INTERLOCK. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 03/034, DATED 01/15/2004.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Bulletin Summary: RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Bulletin Summary: LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING IGNITION SWITCH RECALL CAMPAIGN.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bulletin Summary: HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bulletin Summary: REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bulletin Summary: USE THE HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO READ SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bulletin Summary: KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Bulletin Summary: AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Bulletin Summary: NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAYS U.S. POST OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS INCORRECTLY. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 RL.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Bulletin Summary: REPLACEMENT OR UPDATED NAVIGATION DVD DISKS.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Bulletin Summary: NAVIGATION SYSTEM WON'T MAP MATCH OR GETS LOST. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Bulletin Summary: ONSTAR DOESN'T WORK, NAVI VOICE MUFFLED.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION ON REMEMBERING NAVIGATION SYSTEM PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN).
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Bulletin Summary: USING AN AUXILIARY HEADLIGHT BRACKET AFTER AN ACCIDENT - INFORMATION.
Electrical & Lights: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Bulletin Summary: STORE DIGITAL INSPECTION PHOTOS FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR SERVICE BULLETIN (S/B) 04-013, SAFETY RECALL, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION AND S/B 04-020, SAFETY RECALL, CL AND TL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION. ACU
Electrical & Lights: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Bulletin Summary: SENDING HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (HDS) SNAPSHOTS. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION.
Electrical & Lights: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING
Bulletin Summary: HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Bulletin Summary: ENGINE COOLANT LEAK.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: UNDERSTANDING OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LOGIC. ACURA SERVICENEWS.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Bulletin Summary: OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LOGIC. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0128 OR P1486, THERMOSTAT RANGE/PERFORMANCE. TECH LINE SUMMARY.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: BROKEN HEAD BOLT(S). REQUEST FOR PARTS.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS. DEALER VISIT REQUEST SUMMARY.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: PRODUCT UPDATE - TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER SAFETY RECALL - V6 ENGINE WATER PUMP RECALL SERVICE BULLETIN.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: ROUGH IDLE, STALLS AT STOPS, AND DTC'S P0172 OR P0175 APPEAR WHEN INSPECTED.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING WATER PUMP RECALL PLUS THE TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER CAMPAIGN.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: ENGINE RUNS ROUGH FROM 40 TO 70 MPH WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301 THRU P0306, P1399, P0133 SET - SERVICE TIPS.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Bulletin Summary: TO ALL ACURA SERVICE & PARTS MANAGERS TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSION/SAFETY RECALL WITH EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS INFORMATION.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Bulletin Summary: TO ALL SERVICE & PARTS MANAGERS ANNOUNCING A PRODUCT UPDATE CHANGE REGARDING TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER/SAFETY RECALL.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Bulletin Summary: TO ALL SERVICE & PARTS MANAGERS ANNOUNCING A PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN TO REPAIR TIMING BELT TENSIONER OIL LEAKAGE.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Bulletin Summary: PRODUCT UPDATE - TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER OIL LEAK.
Engine: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Bulletin Summary: POOR FUEL ECONOMY. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION.
Exhaust & Emissions: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP.
Heating & Air Conditioning: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Bulletin Summary: AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS.