jlukja

IMPORTANT NOTICE

UPDATED 5 OCTOBER 2010


Honda has removed our access to the bulletins.

I don't know if or when we will ever be able to access them.

I will open the thread and change this notice if we regain our access.

Ron A



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jlukja

This was shamelessly copied from the TL Forum. Its a good source of information and makes interesting reading so it'll remain a sticky.

I will update this every month. The bulletin is usually available around the 10th of the following month, so if I don't update it by then, send me a PM.

Do not whore up this thread. Post only if you have something worthwhile to add.

Thanks to joerockt for suggesting that TSX Forum have this available as well.

jlukja

Added link to the October 2006 Bulletin. Items that may be of interest to TSX owners are:
- Whiny ATs (pg.2)
- AT engagement shock/noise (pg.3)
- No 60sec. headlight auto off delay (pg.3)

TSXnOPKS

Are the Nov/Dec 06 editions available?

curls

November 2006 is up. Just change the link to read the correct date as the filename... November 2006

jlukja

Sorry to be so late with the update, I've been slacking

Added link to the November 2006 Bulletin. Items that may be of interest to TSX owners are:
- Rewriting ODO Data to a New Gauge Control Module (pg.1)
- Troubleshooting B-CAN and F-CAN DTCs (pg.3)
- Navigation System Map Matching (pg.3)
- Navigation System Doesn't Map Match or Gets Lost (pg. 3)
- Know your Tire Pressure Indicators (pg. 5)


Also added link to the December 2006 Bulletin. Items that may be of interest to TSX owners are:
- Never use Chrome Wheel Cleaner on Alloy Wheels (pg. 1)
- Troubleshooting Speakers? Use the Audio Diagnostic CD (pg. 2)
- Specialty Hotlines (pg. 3)

godfather2

^ huge help, thanks!

bz268

Thanks for the post.

I have read all of them. For those of you who don't want to read all these, I think these are the most significant:

To test for wind noise, use a leaf blower.

Flushing the automatic transmission can damage the A/T.

Worn battery may have enough power to crank the engine but may not have enough power to power up the Immobilize System. So, it may crank but the car may not start.

The radio display is blank or does not light up. This may be caused by holding down the CD/AUX button for more than 5 seconds.

jlukja

Added link to the January 2007 ServiceNews Bulletin. Items of interest to TSX owners:
- Stiff Shifting?, Popping Out Of Gear?, Replace the MTF (pg. 1)
- Engine Cranks Doesn't Start after MT Overhaul (pg. 1)

jlukja

Items that may be of interest to TSX owners in this issue are:
- Replace solenoids or replace A/T. How to decide (pg. 2)
- Steering wheel vibration? Could be cold flat-spotting (pg. 2)
- Oil film at top of damper working chamber is OK (pg. 3)
- HomeLink: Before you troubleshoot, consider this (pg. 6)
- Proper care and feeding of an Acura battery (pg. 6)

jlukja

Which bulletin was this in?

bz268

sorry I didn't write it down (I should write it down... )

I will go over all of them when i am not too busy later next week... need to go to different chemical plants to do inspection!!! been sucking up all kind of toxic for couple days!!!!

jlukja

No problem. I was feeling lazy and didn't want to go through each one of them either.

jlukja

Added a link to the March 2007 Bulletin. Items of interest:
- New Daylight Saving Time Schedule Poses Navi Clock Problem (pg. 1)
- Outside Temperature Indicator Logic Explained (pg. 2)
- Audio HVAC Display Is Dim Or Dark: Some FAQs about S/B 04-021 (pg. 3)
- Electronically Retrieving Audio Unit Serial Numbers (pg. 4)
- Service Manual Fix: Lubricants and Fluids (pg. 4)

jlukja

Added a link to the April 2007 Bulletin. Items of interest to TSX owners:
- Replacement HID headlight bulbs look yellow at first (pg. 2)
- Wait 10 min. before measuring parasitic current draw (pg. 3)

jlukja

Added a link to the May 2007 Bulletin. Items of interest to TSX owners:
- New policy for steel and aluminum wheel repair (pg. 1)
- HFL locked and forgot the password? Read this (pg. 2)

jlukja

Nevermind, I found it. February 2006, page 3.

raheel616

is there a new navi disc out?

carcrazyboy68

how do u read the files? its not working for me

Still Water

They're in a .pdf file format. You'll need to have Adobe's free Acrobat Reader. Go to their web site, follow your nose and download the latest version. It's pretty straight forward and simple. Then you can read them & save them to your hard disk.

jlukja

Added link to June 2007 ServiceNews. Items of potential interest to TSX owners:
- Install Accessory Wheel Locks the Right Way (pg. 3)
- Replacing The Engine Block? Replace the Coolant Separator, Too. (pg. 4)

jlukja

Added a link to the July 2007 Bulletin. Items of interest to TSX owners:
- Normal Tire Pressure Loss Isn't A Warranty Repair (pg. 1)
- Use This Handy Chart To Describe Transmission Problems (pg. 2)
- ATF Cooler Cleaning Gets Its Own Flat Rate Time (pg. 5)
- Aftermarket Window Tinting Can Cause Noisy, Binding Windows (pg. 5)

jlukja

Added a link to the August 2007 Bulletin. Items of interest to TSX owners:
- Check Out These VSA Troubleshooting Tips (pg. 1)
- Relay Puller Tool Now Available (pg. 3)
- A/C Condenser Replacement Tips (pg. 4)
- Electronic Component Troubleshooting Tips (pg. 5)

JDMPLUS

this is definitely really helpful thanks

jlukja

Added the September 2007 Bulletin. Items of possible interest to TSX owners are:
- Remember to Reset Power Windows Control Unit (pg. 1)

jlukja

Posted link to the October 2007 edition of Acura ServiceNews Bulletin
Items that may be of interest to TSX owners are:
- Excessive Steering Wheel Shimmy or Chassis Vibration, Part 1 of 5 - (Pg. 1)
- Trunk Opener Not Working? - (Pg. 5)

jlukja

Added a link to the November 2007 Bulletin. Items of interest to TSX owners:
- Inflating Tires for Low Tire Pressure Indication is Not a Warranty Repair (pg. 1)
- Window Film Can Block Electronic Device Signals (pg. 1)
- Blue Arrows Mean One-Way Traffic (pg. 2)
- Male Voice Promps Gone From '08 Navi DVDs (pg. 2)
- SRS Indicator On With SRS DTC 81-79 After Body Work (pg. 2)
- Excessive Steering Wheel Shimmy or Chassis Vibration - Part 2 of 5 (Pg. 3)
- Security System Sounds By Itself (Pg. 4)
- A Troubleshooting Guide to Handsfree Link - Part 1 of 5 (Pg. 4)

jlukja

Added a link to the December 2007 Bulletin. Items of interest to TSX owners:
- Excessive Steering Wheel Shimmy or Chassis Vibration - Part 3 of 5 (Pg. 1)
- Replacing Just Two Tires? Mount New Tires on the Rear (Pg. 1)
- A Troubleshooting Guide to Handsfree Link - Part 2 of 5 (Pg. 2)

jlukja

Added a link to the January 2008 Bulletin. Items of interest to TSX owners:
- Check Out The Latest Word On A/T Flushing (pg. 1)
- VSA Activation Indicator Stays On After Doing S/B 07-041 (pg. 4)
- Excessive Steering Wheel Shimmy or Chassis Vibration - Part 4 of 5 (Pg. 6)
- A Troubleshooting Guide to Handsfree Link - Part 3 of 5 (Pg. 10)

jlukja

Added a link to the February 2008 Bulletin. Items of interest to TSX owners:
- Ticking, Creaking, Popping, or Rattling from Front Door (Pg. 2)
- Navi Display Won't Switch to Night Mode With Headlights Turned On (Pg. 6)
- Excessive Steering Wheel Shimmy And Chassis Vibration - Part 5 of 5 (Pg. 9)
- A Troubleshooting Guide to HandsFreeLink - Part 4 of 5 (Pg. 12)

cmschmie

I'll read the "ticking" window one in detail!
Thanks jlukja

jlukja

^^ No problem. I've had issues with "creaking" windows as well. Will try to put their solutions to the test.

curls

Any idea what will substitute as "squeak reduction tape"? Snake oil rubbed on Scotch tape?

muncher

my car was actually in the shop today to get a new transmission. i saw the creaking door article and called them right away and told them about my problem. the service manager wouldnt' budge until i told them a relative of mine sent me this service bulletin then he finally said he'll do it for me. hopefully they won't screw it up since i got a feeling this is the first time they've gonna try it

curls

jlukja: can you update it to add the March and April editions?

The April one has a few TSX-related items that might help people here.

jlukja

I completely forgot about this thread. Thanks for the reminder Eric.

jlukja

In the March 2008 Bulletin, TSX items of interest:
- Now Available: Extreme Cold Weather Coolant/Antifreze Type 2 (Page 4)
- VSA Activation Indicator On After VSA Modulator-Control Unit R&R (Page 6)
- MIL On With DTC P0171 or P0172? Check For An Aftermarket Air Intake (Page 9)
The Servie Article says this is applicable to MDXs and RDXs but its interesting to
note the recommended approach when dealing with aftertermarket parts
- Stained Paint Under the Wrap Guard? It's Just Trapped Moisture (Page 10)
- A Troubleshooting Guide To HandsFreeLink - Part 5 of 5 (Page 11)


In the April 2008 Bulletin, items that may be of interest to TSX owners:
- Leaking Head Cover Gasket May Just Be a Residual Oil Trail (Page 1)
- Can't Turn Off The VSA? Check If The TPMS Indicator Is On (Page 2)
- Electrical Problems? DTCs? Check For a Bad Negative Battery Cable (Page 2)

jlukja

Items that may be of interest to TSX owners:
- Use Throttle Depressor Tool For A/C System Performance Test (Page 1)

cybereclipse

Link for March 2008 is down

jlukja

Its a direct link to Honda's servers so its on their end. Hopefully they'll see the problem and fix it.