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2002 Acura RSX
117 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 2002 Acura RSX
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 RSX are official communications between Acura & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
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TSB #120901
SUBJECT REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE SIZE OF THE KNUCKLE BOLTS. *SLC Read More »
SUSPENSION
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TSB #011202
ADJUST FRONT CAMBER BY USING ADJUSTING BOLTS. ON '02-03 RSX MODELS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1102
FRONT CAMBER ADJUSTMENT. *NM Read More »
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TSB #011001
SUBJECT REGARDING SCRAPING NOISE OR GROWLING IN TURNS. *YD Read More »
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TSB #901
SUBJECT REGARDING GROWLING NOISE WHEN TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY. *YD Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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TSB #03037
FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 03-037, DATED 12/12/2003. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
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TSB #1003
TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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TSB #1102
TROUBLESHOOTING ABS OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51 AND/OR 53. *NM Read More »
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TSB #1002
CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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TSB #1002
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. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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TSB #06012004
ENGINE IDLE PROBLEMS CHECK THE IAC VALVE. *EH Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #090105
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. *JB Read More »
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TSB #505
CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04014
ENGINE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04014
ENGINE HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #1203
UPDATING REPLACEMENT ECM/PCM SOFTWARE. *NM Read More »
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TSB #010702
SERVICE MANUAL FIX REGARDING TORQUE SPEC FOR CAMSHAFT PULSE PLATE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #011101
INFORMATION REGARDING OIL LEAK AT CHAIN CASE. *YH Read More »
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TSB #1001
OIL LEAK AT TIMING CHAIN COVER. *YD Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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TSB #502
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1122, TPS HIGH OR P1163 AF SENSOR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #502
SUBJECT REGARDING CAMSHAFT PULSE PLATE TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #502
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0336 CONDITION AFTER ENGINE REPAIRS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #302
SOME 2000 MDX MODELS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEED. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
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TSB #02036
SQUEAL OR WHINE FROM THE DRIVE BELT. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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TSB #04018
EXHAUST NOISE DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #092203
HONDA IS INVESTIGATING AN EXHAUST LEAK AT THE HEADER FLEX JOINT TO THE CONVERTER WITH CUSTOMER'S CONTENTION AS A RATTLE OR EXHAUST NOISE. WARRANTY PARTS INSPECTION ADDRESS INCLUDED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #071403
HONDA IS INVESTIGATING AN EXHAUST LEAK AT THE HEADER FLEX JOINT TO THE CONVERTER WITH CUSTOMER'S CONTENTION AS A RATTLE OR EXHAUST NOISE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #100102
INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC) VALVE CORRECTLY. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
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TSB #060103
INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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TSB #030701
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO ENGINE OCTANE RATING.*JB Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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TSB #110102
HOW TO GET ADAPTERS FOR THE FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE SET. *TT Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
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TSB #1002
SPECIAL TOOL FOR FUEL PRESSURE MEASUREMENT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN
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TSB #12012004
HARSH OR NOISY DOWNSHIFTS WHEN SLOWING DOWN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #012012003
ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT. *SC Read More »
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TSB #1002
POPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR AFTER CRANKSHAFT REPLACEMENT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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TSB #903
HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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TSB #08-018
ACURA: 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR, POPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR, OR IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR. TRANSMISSION HAS A FAULTY 3RD GEAR SYNCHRONIZER OR 3-4 SHIFT SLEEVE. Read More »
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TSB #1205
TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04011
SQUEAK AT THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *EH Read More »
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TSB #B020017
PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING SYNCHRONIZER SLEEVE SETS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02016
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING GEARS GRINDING WHEN TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED BETWEEN GEARS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030801
INFORMATION ON 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH CLOSE GEAR RATIOS.*JB Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #11162004
HARSH 3-2 AND OR 2-1 DOWNSHIFT. *EH Read More »
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TSB #10012004
A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *NM Read More »
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TSB #904
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04012004
REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04012004
DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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TSB #02016
NOTCHY FEEL WHEN SHIFTING. *MJ Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #06-008
ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS DTC'S 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ Read More »
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TSB #604
DASH LIGHTS INOPERATIVE WITH AFTERMARKET RADIO. *NM Read More »
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TSB #02015
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *EH Read More »
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TSB #01012004
ALWAYS UPDATE SOFTWARE IN REPLACEMENT ENGINE CONTROL MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #603
A FAULTY AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OR A PROBLEM WITH THE ATF TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0710. *TT Read More »
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TSB #060103
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0710 (AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR) SET - TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #040103
CONDITION WHERE THE KEY-IN BEEPER, HEADLIGHTS CHIME AND CEILING LIGHT INOPERATIVE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1102
ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM Read More »
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TSB #1102
SRS WARNING LIGHT ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *NM Read More »
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TSB #110102
CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #107
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 6-7 AND / OR 7-2 INTERNAL FAILURE OF SRS UNIT. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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TSB #603
THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID IN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ENERGIZED ANTYTIME THE SHIFT LEVER IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION. THIS SOLENOID PRODUCES HEAT THAT IS TRANSFERRED TO THE KEY AND FELT BY THE CUSTOMER WHEN HE/SHE TOUCHES THE METAL KEY. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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TSB #SB-06-050
ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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TSB #SB-02-035
ACURA: WHILE THE VALVE TIMING CONTROL (VTC) PHASE GAP IS SET, THE MIL IS ON AND THE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE IS CONTAMINATED OR STUCK. *PE Read More »
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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TSB #02017
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING WINDOW RATTLE IN THE DOOR. *TT Read More »
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TSB #B020020
PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING FLANGE NUT TO FIX WINDOW RATTLING. *TT Read More »
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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TSB #901
SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW AUTO-DOWN INOPERATIVE. *YD Read More »
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TSB #030701
INFORMATION ON POWER WINDOW OPERATION.*JB Read More »
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
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TSB #05048
REAR WINDOW WIPER IS NOISY OR DOES NOT WORK. *TS Read More »
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
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TSB #1003
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. *TT Read More »
AIR BAGS
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TSB #DLR MSG - Acura
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated. Read More »
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TSB #04012004
SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT Read More »
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TSB #080103
AMERICAN HONDA SERVICE ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING OCCURRENCES OF THE SRS LIGHT BEING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 15-3. *TT Read More »
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TSB #010203
SRS INDICATOR IS ON WITH NO SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SET. 96-03 3.5RLS, 97-03 CLS, 96-01 INTEGRA'S, 98-03 3.2TLS, 01-03 MDXS, AND 02-03 RSXS. *TT *JB Read More »
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TSB #010103
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02021
ON SOME VEHICLES THE SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR COMES ON WHILE DRIVING. *TT Read More »
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TSB #802
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT THAT STAYS ON OR FLASHES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02015
SUBJECT REGARDING SRS INDICATOR ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 15-1, 15-2, AND 15-3. REPLACES 01-013 AS WELL. *TT Read More »
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TSB #901
SUBJECT REGARDING SRS LIGHT ON AFTER OPDS CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT. *YD Read More »
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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TSB #DLR MSG - Stop S
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. Read More »
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
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TSB #062503
INVESTIGATING OCCURRENCES OF THE SRS LIGHT BEING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 15-3. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2002-2003 3.5RL. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY
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TSB #04040
WIND NOISE AT THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03031
SULFUR SMELL IN THE INTERIOR. *MJ SUPERSEDES 03-031, DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2003. *TT Read More »
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TSB #09012002
BODY CLIP REMOVAL TIP. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
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TSB #02001
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT INNER FENDERS ARE CRACKED. *TT Read More »
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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TSB #09012005
POWER DOOR LOCKS WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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TSB #04010
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0122. *MJ Read More »
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TSB #040103
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1122 (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR HIGHER THAN EXPECTED) OR DTC P1163 (AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR SLOW RESPONSE) - TROUBLESHOOTING. *TT Read More »
TIRES
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TSB #090103
TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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TSB #SB-0708
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY ... Read More »
SEATS
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TSB #03005
SEAT COVERS ARE LOOSE AT THE HEADRESTS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #03005
SEAT COVERS ARE LOOSE AT THE HEADRESTS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #9539
INFORMATION ON LOOSE SEAT FABRIC AT THE HEADREST. *TT Read More »
INTERIOR LIGHTING
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TSB #02034
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1163. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02035
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0341. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02032
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1457. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT
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TSB #502
SUBJECT REGARDING ACCESSORY MOUNTING ADHESIVE WON'T STICK ON CERTAIN 2001 - 2003 MODELS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #701
PGM TESTER SOFTWARE VERSION SN200P LIMITATIONS AND CAPABILITIES. *YD Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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TSB #05012004
USE THE HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO READ SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1002
KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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TSB #05012004
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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TSB #701
INFORMATION REGARDING CD CHANGER INSTALLATION. *YD Read More »
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TSB #030701
INFORMATION REGARDING CD CHANGER.*JB Read More »
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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TSB #08-026
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE Read More »
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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TSB #BJA46167
Sending vehicle data to tech line. Read More »
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TSB #SB-06-050
ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. Read More »
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TSB #01072001
SUBJECT REGARDING O/M FIX:02 RSX DOESN'T HAVE KEY-OFF DELAY FUNCTION. ALL MODELS. *YD Read More »
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB #903
UNEQUAL DASH VENT AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #110102
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1002
A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #100102
POOR AIR CONDITIONER COOLING ON HARD ACCELERATION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #010302
INFORMATION ON NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN OFF THE AIR CONDTION WHILE IN DEFROST. *TT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1101
INFORMATION REGARDING A/C CANNOT BE TURNED OFF WHILE IN DEFOG. *YH Read More »
CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
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TSB #05014
CHILD SEAT ANCHOR LOCATING BUTTON IS MISSING. *TT Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #1202
SEARCHING ISIS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INFORMATION. 1996 - 2003 MODELS. *TT UPDATED 12/12/11. *PE Read More »
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TSB #06050
WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08. *PE Read More »
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TSB #010702
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0336 SETS AFTER ENGINE REPAIRS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #02009
SUBJECT REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0128 (COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION) IS SET. *JG Read More »
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TSB #011001
INFORMATION REGARDING COLOR CHART SPECS CORRECTION FOR BODY REPAIR MANUAL AND SERVICE MANUAL. *YD Read More »