mafiosi

Does anyone know if there is a place we can download or access the HELMS Acura Service Manual for the TL online? Possibly for free?

potmilkz

i tried looking for a helms manual for the 4th gen tl.. no luck..

hatepotholez

Helminc has it but nothing on the 2011.

itsinferno

They have it on the 2009-2010 online, but 2011 is book only. You can sign up for the 3 day online subscription service on helminc.com for $10 and grab whatever info you need before it expires. Just print to pdf and save for future reference. I got it for my 4G TL and it came in quite handy a couple of times when I need it the most. I think $10 for information on how NOT to break your car is quite a good investment. =)

If you really want the whole shibang, helminc.com also sell the books ($170.. blech)

Bo_Darville

so if you got it why can't you PM the OP and offer to send it to him in a .zip folder instead of telling him to spend $10? wtf kind of acura community is this?

Nick Tiger

Good Point !

itsinferno

hahaha ok fine, whoever needs it, PM me your email and I'll send you what I got.. it's not 100% complete but I got the instructions on the basic/intermediate maintenance for 09-11 TL.

hatepotholez

Sweet, thanks bro! Sending PM.

itsinferno

Due to popular demand, I went ahead and uploaded my 4G TL service manual PDFs on mediafire. You can access it from here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?iiqbe1q16sioeqq


ENJOY EVERYONE!!!! =)

dragonwang

Thank you Sir!

itsinferno

uhh.. link was taken down.. guess i wasn't suppose to post that kind of stuff on the forum.. =(

under9hell

I reuploaded the file here in case someone still need it:

http://www.filesonic.com/file/3168028484/4gTL.zip

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C0GOVXE0

Fer15440467

thanks under 9 hell , i saw Timing belt replacement is missing the pics , but is ok , thanks .

TAZ8

Thanks for the info

RDX guy

Thank you very much for the details!

cloud7

Thanks for the information! It might come in handy if I decide to get the 2012 TL.

Thamac15

I'm stoked! My local acura dealership is probably frustrated everytime I call or drop by for torque settings. This is exactly what I needed. Funny how a lot of the service questions I've asked them confuses them to no end, they have to ask just about everyone there for the right information. Makes you wonder what those guys/gals are doing to people vehicles. Just printed it all out and laminated/categorized it into a nice looking tech order. Thanks abunch!!!

under9hell

Updated link because the other ones died...

http://www.mediafire.com/?rrfu5do4bdw2a1p

BartmanEH

I've had little to no problem finding Factory Service Manuals in PDF for several other cars like RSX, Odyssey, etc. However, for my 4G TL, the best I can find is this collection of PDFs from Helm online. Hard to believe no one has got a complete FSM PDF yet for the 4G 09-12 TL. I think that's indicative of the type of owner - the typical TL owner is not likely to be a DIY kinda person, I guess.

If anyone finds a full FSM PDF, please make it available.

Maze

Thanks to all for posting the links above, but all are expired. Can someone repost if they have the pdf manual? Thanks again.

under9hell

Here is the new link:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/lb5h0k

Edward'TLS

Last time I checked with the dealership about 2012 TL service manual(s), the guy said they no longer used hard copies. The repair info now all comes from Honda's service link website.

Maze

Awesome! Thanks

BartmanEH

Yeah, my dealership's service adviser tried to give me the same line. Even went as far as to show me the online system. I told him that Helm produced the Factory Service Manuals for both Honda and Acura and he hadn't even heard of Helm Inc. It's all

Here's the link to the lovely hard copy of the FSM for our 4G 2012 TL: Helm FSM

Edward'TLS

Wait no more.

It's good to know that the 2012 TL Helm manual is finally out.

tman

If anyone is interested, I have 2009 TL factory service manual for sale Vol 1&2. New condition. PM for details.

StHalcyon

I went ahead and signed up for a 3 day subscription, thinking that I can utilize something like wget to pull every PDF down. Unfortunately, their security framework is pretty well thought out with 2 layers of blocking, which wget can only get past 1 of them.

So, I'm getting information for what I need in addition to what itsinferno shared. If anybody wants me to search certain keywords/phrases, let me know and I'll be sure to grab what you want.

J

BartmanEH

Oh, nice one, J!

The current timing belt replacement PDF is missing the photos so that would be a must grab.

Beyond that I'd like audio/nav unit removal instructions as a minimum.

Schematics (wiring diagrams) would be nice too but I doubt they're all in one concise PDF.

Does this give you access to TSBs as well? I haven't seen any TSBs here since early 2011. Any 2011 and 2012 TSBs would be awesome.

Thanks!

hatepotholez

How about:

-Headliner removal.
-As many suspension(especially the front) categories you can get.
-Engine hesitation.
-Transmission diagnosis(Whines, hard shifting)
-In cabin air filter replacement.


Thanks!!

StHalcyon

TSB for which year TL?

StHalcyon

Unfortunately the site lists bulletins in title alphabetical order (not by date), and unlike ISIS, won't let you pull out just the TSBs, as TSBs are listed under Technical and Tools Bulletins.

To help me make good use of my time at work (doing real work) and getting my own stuff, please let me know which TL year and TSB you're interested in getting. (FYI, since my 2012 TL is on the assembly line, I've already pulled every TSB for 2012 TL. For other years, just let me know what you're interested in.)


TSBs for 2012 TL

TSBs for 2011 TL


TSBs for 2010 TL


TSBs for 2009 TL

under9hell

Replace cabin air filter is the easiest one:

BartmanEH

I have a 2012 TL SH-AWD Tech (per my forum garage setting). TSBs are not year specific - they are issued by date and may apply to more than the current year. For our 2012, many of the TSBs from 2009 onward MAY apply. Sometimes a TSB will list the serial number range for which it is applicable.

Ultimately, I'm interested in getting every single applicable TSB. I'm working with forum mod ccsmeance to get all the TSBs updated in this thread so don't sweat it too much. He supposedly has access but his current list isn't nearly as long as the list you've pulled.

Grab all the 2011 TSBs if you have the time. Beyond that, we'll see what ccsmeance can pull together.

Again, thanks for your efforts.

BartmanEH

Hokey smackerel, that is easy. Way easier than either my 2000 Honda Odyssey or 2001 Acura TL - those puppies require pulling out the whole glove box.

hatepotholez

Damn that is easy, makes me wanna do it right now!

Thanks!

StHalcyon

Thanks to Excel Spreadsheet, I've simply merged the TSB information for 2009-2012. Below is the matrix (as of 2012.04.11):
Pub ID 2009 2010 2011 2012 Description 88-016 YES YES N/A N/A Battery Testing and Replacement (Revised 3/5/10) 89-006 YES YES N/A N/A Battery Maintenance at Dealers (Revised 09/12/2009) 89-020 YES YES YES YES Required Special Tools and Equipment (Revised 2/8/2011) 90-007 YES N/A N/A N/A Steering Wheel Off-Center Adjustment at TQI (Replaced by 06-034 on 05/02/2009) 90-009 YES YES N/A N/A Automatic Transmission In-Warranty Exchange Program (Revised 09/27/2007) 90-019 YES N/A N/A N/A Acura Service Publications and Supplies (Revised 12/09/2005) 96-004 YES YES YES YES Air Conditioning System Performance Test (Replaced by Job Aids A/C Diagnostic Process and A/C Performance Test [Interactive]) 96-009 YES YES YES YES Removal of Protective Coatings During TQI (Revised 4/15/2011) 96-025 YES N/A N/A N/A Navigation System Component In-Warranty Exchange/Out-of-Warranty Repair (Replaced 05/09/2009) 97-001 YES YES N/A N/A Supplemental Restraint System Inspection 98-015 YES YES YES YES Special Tool Loan Program (Revised 01/27/2012) 99-015 YES YES N/A N/A Recommended Materials (Revised 7/1/2011) 00-037 YES YES N/A N/A Brake Disc Refinishing Guidelines (Revised 7/14/2010) 00-039 YES N/A N/A N/A Terminal Replacement Instructions 01-026 YES N/A YES YES Updating Control Units/Modules (Revised 4/11/2012) 05-018 YES YES YES YES Navigation System Information (Rev. 12/10/2011) 06-001 YES YES N/A N/A Audio, Navigation, and RES Unit In-Warranty Exchange, and Out-of-Warranty Repair (Revised 2/26/2010) 06-034 YES YES N/A N/A Vehicle Pulls or Drifts, and/or Steering Wheel Is Off-Center (Revised 05/02/2009, and Replaces 90-007) 07-027 YES N/A N/A N/A Updating the AcuraLink Control Unit (Revised 09/13/2008) 07-059 YES YES N/A N/A ATF Leak Detection (A/TRM) 08-026 YES YES YES YES Load Carrying Capacity Reduced Label 08-031 YES N/A N/A N/A Chirp From the Timing Belt Area (Revised 2/17/2011) 08-041 YES YES YES YES 2009-12 TL: TQI of the Navigation System (Revised 3/4/2011) 08-042 YES N/A N/A N/A 2009 TL: TQI and New Model Information (Revised 02/27/2009) 08-051 YES YES YES YES AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) In-Warranty Exchange/Out-of-Warranty Repair (Revised 3/7/2011) 08-053 YES N/A N/A N/A Keyless Access Remote Doesn't Lock Into Its Slot and Won't Lock the Doors 08-054 N/A YES N/A N/A Service Manual Update: Poor AM or FM Reception (Rev. 4/16/2010) 08-055 YES N/A N/A N/A Product Update: Front Compliance Bushing Bolt Replacement 08-056 YES N/A N/A N/A XM Radio, AUX, and USB Functions Don't Work 09-009 YES N/A N/A N/A Disconnect the AcuraLink Update Connector Before Updating the PCM (Revised 03/21/2009) 09-011 YES N/A N/A N/A Immobilizer System (Type 7) 09-012 YES YES N/A N/A MID or Navi Shows a Check Engine Oil Level Message, Low Oil Pressure Indicator May Be On (Revised 6/7/2011) 09-017 YES YES YES YES Immobilizer System (Type 7, Keyless Access/One Push Start) (Revised 01/27/2012) 09-027 YES YES YES YES ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Information (Revised 2/12/2011) 09-034 YES YES N/A N/A GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station Update Information (Rev. 2/12/2011) 09-035 N/A YES N/A N/A 2010 Acura Paint Codes 09-038 N/A YES N/A N/A 2010 TL: TQI Information (Revised 3/19/2010) 09-049 YES N/A N/A N/A MIL Comes On with DTC P1659 (Revised 7/20/11) 09-050 YES N/A N/A N/A Popping or Clicking When Turning the Steering Wheel 09-051 YES YES N/A N/A Photos For Warranty Windshield Claims (Rev. 10/30/2010) 09-057 YES YES N/A N/A 2009-10 TL: Blower Speed Changes and VSA DTCs 104 and/or 86 are Stored (Revised 3/19/2010) 09-059 YES N/A N/A N/A Front Door Panel Fabric Pulls Out Along the Edge 10-001 YES YES YES YES Photos For Warranty Paint Repair Claims (Rev. 2/25/2011) 10-008 YES YES YES YES Retractable Master Key Does Not Lock in Its Extended Position (Revised 11/29/2011) 10-014 YES YES N/A N/A Service Manual Update: Power Window Goes Up and Reverses On Its Own, Is Slow to Open and Close, or Squeals, Creaks, Clunks, or Clicks 10-015 YES YES N/A N/A Rear Head Restraint Tilt Button Sticks or Falls Out (Revised 6/8/2010) 10-017 N/A YES N/A N/A No XM Sound, But XM Station Information Is Displayed (Revised 7/8/2011) 10-027 YES YES N/A N/A Door or Rear Shelf Speakers Rattle, or Sound Is Distorted (Revised 6/17/2011) 10-030 N/A YES N/A N/A VSA System Indicator Is On With DTC 118; MID Indicates CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM 10-033 YES YES YES YES Service Manual Update: Alternator Testing (Replaced By B12-001) 10-034 YES YES N/A N/A MIL Comes On With DTC P2118 (Revised 7/26/11) 10-041 N/A YES N/A N/A VSA System Indicator Is On With No DTC Stored; MID Indicates CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM 11-005 N/A N/A YES YES 2012 TL: TQI Information 11-012 N/A N/A YES YES TIGHTEN FUEL CAP Message Is On Without DTC P0455 or P0456 (Revised 7/20/11) 11-013 N/A N/A YES YES 2012 Acura Paint Codes (Revised 02/17/2012) 11-016 N/A N/A YES YES HFL Phonebook Imports Each Time, Call History Refreshes Each Time, Voice Tag Doesn’t Work, and AcuraLink Voice Unclear 11-024 YES YES YES YES Rear Shelf Area Clicks, Taps, or Ticks 11-025 YES YES YES YES Right Rear Wheelwell Area Clicks, Taps, or Ticks 11-027 YES YES N/A N/A Upper B-Pillar or Moonroof Area Clicks, Rattles, or Taps (Revised 12/14/2011) 11-034 YES YES YES YES MVCI Hardware Updates and Warranty Information (Revised 2/22/12) 12-001 YES YES YES YES Alternator Testing With the GR8 Alternator/Starter Tester (AST) (Revised 01/27/2012) 12-002 YES YES N/A N/A Driver's Power Seat Feels Loose

StHalcyon

Alright... This forum is slightly different than legacygt.com. So my apologies.

A) How do you edit your own post? Or is that disabled during the first 15 days?
B) I guess copying and pasting data from Excel doesn't work even in Advanced mode? (I'm perplexed as to how yesterday's post worked, despite everything is centered.)

Below is another attempt at the matrix:
Pub ID
Description
88-016
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Battery Testing and Replacement (Revised 3/5/10)
89-006
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Battery Maintenance at Dealers (Revised 09/12/2009)
89-020
YES
YES
YES
YES
Required Special Tools and Equipment (Revised 2/8/2011)
90-007
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
Steering Wheel Off-Center Adjustment at TQI (Replaced by 06-034 on 05/02/2009)
90-009
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Automatic Transmission In-Warranty Exchange Program (Revised 09/27/2007)
90-019
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
Acura Service Publications and Supplies (Revised 12/09/2005)
96-004
YES
YES
YES
YES
Air Conditioning System Performance Test (Replaced by Job Aids A/C Diagnostic Process and A/C Performance Test [Interactive])
96-009
YES
YES
YES
YES
Removal of Protective Coatings During TQI (Revised 4/15/2011)
96-025
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation System Component In-Warranty Exchange/Out-of-Warranty Repair (Replaced 05/09/2009)
97-001
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Supplemental Restraint System Inspection
98-015
YES
YES
YES
YES
Special Tool Loan Program (Revised 01/27/2012)
99-015
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Recommended Materials (Revised 7/1/2011)
00-037
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Brake Disc Refinishing Guidelines (Revised 7/14/2010)
00-039
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
Terminal Replacement Instructions
01-026
YES
N/A
YES
YES
Updating Control Units/Modules (Revised 4/11/2012)
05-018
YES
YES
YES
YES
Navigation System Information (Rev. 12/10/2011)
06-001
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Audio, Navigation, and RES Unit In-Warranty Exchange, and Out-of-Warranty Repair (Revised 2/26/2010)
06-034
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Pulls or Drifts, and/or Steering Wheel Is Off-Center (Revised 05/02/2009, and Replaces 90-007)
07-027
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
Updating the AcuraLink Control Unit (Revised 09/13/2008)
07-059
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
ATF Leak Detection (A/TRM)
08-026
YES
YES
YES
YES
Load Carrying Capacity Reduced Label
08-031
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
Chirp From the Timing Belt Area (Revised 2/17/2011)
08-041
YES
YES
YES
YES
2009-12 TL: TQI of the Navigation System (Revised 3/4/2011)
08-042
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
2009 TL: TQI and New Model Information (Revised 02/27/2009)
08-051
YES
YES
YES
YES
AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) In-Warranty Exchange/Out-of-Warranty Repair (Revised 3/7/2011)
08-053
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
Keyless Access Remote Doesn't Lock Into Its Slot and Won't Lock the Doors
08-054
N/A
YES
N/A
N/A
Service Manual Update: Poor AM or FM Reception (Rev. 4/16/2010)
08-055
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
Product Update: Front Compliance Bushing Bolt Replacement
08-056
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
XM Radio, AUX, and USB Functions Don't Work
09-009
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
Disconnect the AcuraLink Update Connector Before Updating the PCM (Revised 03/21/2009)
09-011
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
Immobilizer System (Type 7)
09-012
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
MID or Navi Shows a Check Engine Oil Level Message, Low Oil Pressure Indicator May Be On (Revised 6/7/2011)
09-017
YES
YES
YES
YES
Immobilizer System (Type 7, Keyless Access/One Push Start) (Revised 01/27/2012)
09-027
YES
YES
YES
YES
ED-18 Battery Analyzer Update Information (Revised 2/12/2011)
09-034
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station Update Information (Rev. 2/12/2011)
09-035
N/A
YES
N/A
N/A
2010 Acura Paint Codes
09-038
N/A
YES
N/A
N/A
2010 TL: TQI Information (Revised 3/19/2010)
09-049
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
MIL Comes On with DTC P1659 (Revised 7/20/11)
09-050
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
Popping or Clicking When Turning the Steering Wheel
09-051
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Photos For Warranty Windshield Claims (Rev. 10/30/2010)
09-057
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
2009-10 TL: Blower Speed Changes and VSA DTCs 104 and/or 86 are Stored (Revised 3/19/2010)
09-059
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
Front Door Panel Fabric Pulls Out Along the Edge
10-001
YES
YES
YES
YES
Photos For Warranty Paint Repair Claims (Rev. 2/25/2011)
10-008
YES
YES
YES
YES
Retractable Master Key Does Not Lock in Its Extended Position (Revised 11/29/2011)
10-014
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Service Manual Update: Power Window Goes Up and Reverses On Its Own, Is Slow to Open and Close, or Squeals, Creaks, Clunks, or Clicks
10-015
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Rear Head Restraint Tilt Button Sticks or Falls Out (Revised 6/8/2010)
10-017
N/A
YES
N/A
N/A
No XM Sound, But XM Station Information Is Displayed (Revised 7/8/2011)
10-027
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Door or Rear Shelf Speakers Rattle, or Sound Is Distorted (Revised 6/17/2011)
10-030
N/A
YES
N/A
N/A
VSA System Indicator Is On With DTC 118; MID Indicates CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM
10-033
YES
YES
YES
YES
Service Manual Update: Alternator Testing (Replaced By B12-001)
10-034
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
MIL Comes On With DTC P2118 (Revised 7/26/11)
10-041
N/A
YES
N/A
N/A
VSA System Indicator Is On With No DTC Stored; MID Indicates CHECK HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM
11-005
N/A
N/A
YES
YES
2012 TL: TQI Information
11-012
N/A
N/A
YES
YES
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP Message Is On Without DTC P0455 or P0456 (Revised 7/20/11)
11-013
N/A
N/A
YES
YES
2012 Acura Paint Codes (Revised 02/17/2012)
11-016
N/A
N/A
YES
YES
HFL Phonebook Imports Each Time, Call History Refreshes Each Time, Voice Tag Doesn’t Work, and AcuraLink Voice Unclear
11-024
YES
YES
YES
YES
Rear Shelf Area Clicks, Taps, or Ticks
11-025
YES
YES
YES
YES
Right Rear Wheelwell Area Clicks, Taps, or Ticks
11-027
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Upper B-Pillar or Moonroof Area Clicks, Rattles, or Taps (Revised 12/14/2011)
11-034
YES
YES
YES
YES
MVCI Hardware Updates and Warranty Information (Revised 2/22/12)
12-001
YES
YES
YES
YES
Alternator Testing With the GR8 Alternator/Starter Tester (AST) (Revised 01/27/2012)
12-002
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
Driver's Power Seat Feels Loose

BartmanEH

we need the 11-XXX and 12-XXX ones

StHalcyon

Alright. I give up. Mod, please remove that previous post. The formatting made that information useless.

Attached is a pic of the matrix.

Also, I've got some of the service manual info requested. The headliner was not small. Once I've got as much as I can by time expiration, I'll upload them. =)

StHalcyon

Ta-dah! Here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/TL4G-SvcMan

@BartmanEH: Timing belt replacement, Audio/Nav, and all TSBs for 2009-2012 TLs are included. Check included spreadsheet to determine which TSB applies to which year.

@hatepotholez: Headliner removal, front suspension, and cabin air filter replacement are included. There is also a section dedicated to hard to shift, so I’ve got that too. Unfortunately, I cannot find anything on engine hesitation. BTW, was it you in another thread who mentioned that you hate rattles and sounds from your TL, and that you’re quite particular with no noise? I also looked up troubleshooting/diagnosis docs related to noises.

I tried to get as many as I could, and I think I got quite a few. Sadly, I could not get the schematics. The way Honda has the online version set up was not PDF/printer friendly. Schematics are on some kind of a special online viewing file format with extremely lots of detail and ability to zoom in deeply like a giant blue print. Their schematic printer kept on freezing up my browser, and the site only works with IE.

Also, some pages may have pictures cut off. For non-schematic or non-PDF documents, all their images are in Adobe SVG format. I have the ability to zoom out (shrink) the images, but I have no control of where they go in the document. The original size footprint is still the placeholder, and there are simply situations the whole image cannot be captured. Sorry about that. If the site allowed Firefox, I could’ve tinkered my way to allow me to save the individual SVG files.

BTW, the password is the nine-character name of this website, all lower case. Happy browsing!