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Acura RSX Repair and Maintenance
Acura RSX Model Years
Acura RSX Questions and Answers
Keyless entry doesn't work anymore. Replaced the batteries in both transmitters, reprogrammed the system and no luck. Master lock switch and keys work OK. Fuse is OK. Any body know how I can fix it?
Any hints on replacing the driver's side front headlight bulb.
This light just came on recently, any ideas as to why?
My 2006 RSX Owners Manual mentions that there is a type of Regular (89 octane) Unleaded Gas with Ethanol that is not good for this car. It refers the reader to the Acura website to get more details...
on my 02 2nd is hard to get into nutral but 2nd to 3rd is not smooth but still works in a way.
its not the "check engine" light but the emissions one. it looks like a picture of a camera or something and its yellow. any way i do all of my own work i recently replaced the h20 senso...
daughter was driving today and car would not go into gear properly...just wouldnt move even in reverse...this is an automatic. She turned it off and back on again and got it home thankfully. I am h...
What do I need to do when replacing the rear pads on a 04 rsx, does the emergency brake and calipar have to be retracked or does the calipar just come off as with the from=nts?
I've got a 2005 Acura RSX. I justed hit the curb and messed up the front bumper underneath the fog lights (front lip). I would like to know the cost to replace, install, and paint a new bumper. Als...
I damaged only my front lip on my Acura RSX. No damage on bumper or fog lights. I was wondering if i could just remove the front lip and replace it. Is the lip connected to the bumper?
Is it possible to have windshield washer fluid leaking on the back lefthand side floor? Does the back windshield washer line run through there? How does one fix this?
As I was entering the on ramp of the highway, I rode over a lot of water and now it sounds like something is dragging under my car. It's next to the front bumper. What part of the car could it be?
Engine light just came on, went to Auto Zone for the diagnostic test. It's the upstream o2 sensor. Where exactly is it located and which one is the best on out there?
i have a 2002 rsx,check engine light is on.code p1166 present.i can clear code with scan tool nd as soon as vehicle is started the code sets
Looking for directions to replace serpentine belt?
ok so i got a 06 base rsx and have a P1077 code on it, no mattter what ive done the code is still there, i replaced the vtec solenoid already, the actuator, the intake manifold, and the ecm, and no...
Acura RSX Car Reviews (3)
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06 Type S. The car has been well maintained yet dr. seat leather sticthing failed; shift boot cheap vinyl flaking off; shift knob losing images. 63k and the engine oveheated on the freeway with no warning. I pulled the pan and there are fried bearings. I had leased the car for 3 years then bought it. This happened a week later. Its in the drveway ...I think the cranks ruined. |
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72000 miles now since new. Poor dealership service for Check Engine Light--on--replaced Air Flow Sensor--solved problem @ own cost of $300. Parts more expensive than other imports. Looking for long term ownership for another 50-60 thousands miles. |
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This is a terrific car--they should just call it an Integra. The RSX is fast when you want it to be, and fun to drive. Practically no maintenance issues, and great gas mileage. |
Acura RSX Problems
| Exhaust & Emissions | The Check Engine Light comes on because a valve in the emission control system stops functioning correctly and has to be replaced. |
Acura RSX Recalls and TSBs
Acura RSX Recalls (Recent)
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Consequence Summary: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Corrective Summary: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Summary: CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence Summary: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Summary: ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Summary: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence Summary: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Recall Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO TRADESONIC AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED ¿LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.¿CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Summary: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.¿
Consequence Summary: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Recall Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY ANZO AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Acura RSX Technical Service Bulletins (Recent)
Body, Interior & Misc.: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Bulletin Summary: LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES.
Body, Interior & Misc.: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Bulletin Summary: POWER DOOR LOCKS WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN
Bulletin Summary: HARSH OR NOISY DOWNSHIFTS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. ACURA SERVICENEWS.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Bulletin Summary: TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING.
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: ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET INOPERATIVE.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Bulletin Summary: MALFUNCTION INDICATION LIGHT COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0973.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Bulletin Summary: CD MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY ADHESIVE LABELS.
Electrical & Lights: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Bulletin Summary: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08.
Electrical & Lights: VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
Bulletin Summary: REAR WINDOW WIPER IS NOISY OR DOES NOT WORK.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: A LOOSE TIMING CHAIN, A DEFECTIVE AUTO TENSIONER, A LOOSE TIMING CHAIN SPROCKET, LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE OR A MOMENTARILY SEIZED CAMSHAFT CAN CAUSE AN INTERMITTENT DTC.
Engine: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Bulletin Summary: ENGINE WON'T START AT ALL; OR DOES IT INTERMITTENTLY. CHECK IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM STATUS WITH THE HDS. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.
Exhaust & Emissions: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Bulletin Summary: EMISSIONS RECALL: INCORRECT THROTTLE BODY INSTALLED.
Exhaust & Emissions: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Bulletin Summary: MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P1077 (INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRI) / INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNING (IMT) SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (LOW RPM).
Suspension & Steering: SUSPENSION
Bulletin Summary: BENT LOWER SPRING SEAT CAN CAUSE POPPING OR KNOCKING. ACURA SERVICENEWS.