Hi, I've been really having a problem with my dealer fixing the booming sound coming from the sunroof when driving around 35mph. I know many people have gotten this fixed. I was wondering if you guys had the kit to fix this problem. My dealer says that this is normal when you don't have a sunroof deflector, and I'm pretty sure that is not true. The problem is that it's practically impossible for me to make it to your dealership because of my work schedule. Is it possible for anyone to put this kit on, and I was wondering if it would be possible to ship the kit to me, and of course I would pay the shipping costs. If it is possible can you either e-mail me at mehra16@yahoo.com or call me at 212-578-6674
I would really appreciate this.

Thanks,
Sanjay

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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

It is possible to have it fixed. Mine was fixed once by Ramsey Acura and refixed by Park Avenue Acura. Go there and tell them. There is a repair kit and a service bulletin. They told me that if it is not put on correctly, it will not fix the problem.

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01 CL-S NightHawk Black/Ebony Bowling Ball Interior

 

I told them, and they said that they haven't heard of anything like that. I argued with them for a half hour about it and then I gave up.



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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

CLS16- the fix consists of 2 rubber pads that look like pool que tips that go on the feet that hold the air dam. The problem is, the have to be put on in the exaxt spot or they wont work correctly. Its not hard, but does take a bit of practice. I strongly suggest that you have a dealer do it. If necessary, you can drop your car to us on a Tuesday, Wed or Thur evening till 7:45 pm and pick up a loaner then we would fix it the next day for you.

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Wayne Gruen
Service Manager
Park Ave Acura

 

What are you guys talking about? The wind noise from an open sun-roof? Just wanted to be clear on what the discussion is about.

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2001 Silver CL-S w/o NAVI

...Get-in, sit down, shut up, HOLD ON....

 

correct..



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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Polarg M-6 lamps, K&N filter #33-2178,
Comptech Headers, Sways, mufflers
Planning: SSR 17X8 Competition Wheels, Brembo Brakes.

 

So let me get this straight this sound that the open sun-roof is making, the one that sounds like a plane turbine, is not normal? AND it can be fixed?!?! WHere do I take the car to do this?

Thanx

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2001 Silver CL-S w/o NAVI

...Get-in, sit down, shut up, HOLD ON....

 

Wayne,
I hardly ever get home before 9pm, that's why I say it's practically impossible for me to make it there, especially since it's so far from where I live. Are there any instructions that come with this kit? If so, maybe I can bring the instructions to my dealer, which is located 5mins. from where I live, and hopefully they can do it. Once again I really appreciate your help.



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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

CLS - Tell you dealer that the Service Bulletin number is B00-023 "Booming Sound With Moonrooof Open" It contains the instructions and part numbers.

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Wayne Gruen
Service Manager
Park Ave Acura

 

Do you know where I can get a copy of this service bulletin so I can have proof when I got there again. For some reason they insist on giving me a hard time about this.



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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

Sanjay, (and Wayne)

It seems that the particular bulletin is classifed for the 2001 3.2 TL, not CL. Here it is:

Service Bulletin Number: 00023
Bulletin Sequence Number: 139
Date of Bulletin: 0007
NHTSA Item Number: SB613943
Make: ACURA
Model: 3.2TL
Year: 2001
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY ROOF
Summary: A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A BOOMING SOUND IS HEARD WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 20 MPH AND 40 MPH WITH THE MOONROOF FULLY OPEN ON VEHICLES FROM VIN 19UYA4 ... 1A000001 THRU 19UYA4 ... 1A007800. *TT

You can get service bulletins from:

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/proble...ervicemmy1.cfm

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Black 2001 Type S
*Eibach Pro-Kit (Waiting to be installed)
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Rockford 500a2 [FOR SALE]
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2) [FOR SALE]
*77237-SOK-A02
---Still 2 rims not scratched---

 

and FYI for everybody (sorry to those who already have this done) -- since Arik didn't know about the booming, you know that annoying squeak when you have the sunshade open, but moonroof closed... ya, here:

Service Bulletin Number: 00032
Bulletin Sequence Number: 155
Date of Bulletin: 0011
NHTSA Item Number: SB615579
Make: ACURA
Model: ACURA
Year: 2001
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY ROOF
Summary: ON ALL 1999-01 3.2TL, 2001 3.2CL AND 2001 MDX MODEL VEHICLES, THE MOONROOF SEAL SQUEAKS AGAINST THE ROOF WHEN THE GLASS IS CLOSED AND THE SUNSHADE IS OPEN. *TT

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Black 2001 Type S
*Eibach Pro-Kit (Waiting to be installed)
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Rockford 500a2 [FOR SALE]
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2) [FOR SALE]
*77237-SOK-A02
---Still 2 rims not scratched---

 

Thanks, but maybe that is why they are giving me such a problem, since the bulletin is for the TL and not the CL...how do I convince them that the CL is having the same problem?



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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

take them for a ride.... or change the TL to CL and print it out

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Black 2001 Type S
*Eibach Pro-Kit (Waiting to be installed)
*Xephyr Cold Air Intake
*PIAA 19169 Road Lamps
*Rockford 500a2 [FOR SALE]
*Pioneer 12" @ 400w (x2) [FOR SALE]
*77237-SOK-A02
---Still 2 rims not scratched---

 

I did take them for a ride, and he told me that's how it's going to sound since I don't have a deflector. I told him that none of my other cars have ever done this, and his answer was, well not every car is made the same. He was really rude about it.



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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

Wayne,
Since the service manager at my dealership is not too cooperative, do you think it would be possible for me to install these pieces myself, if I have the instructions?

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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

does this affect all cl-s's, or only those made before a certain date?

In mine, made in July, there is sponge rubber placed within the sunroof lip, where the tabs would hit. Nothing on the tab themselves. I don't notice a booming sound, but then I came from an integra that always made noise.


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2001 Satin Silver CL Type S.
No Navi, PIAA 19169, Comptech Sways, Century Childseat, Mudguards.

 

Dude,
I took me 35mins to get up there and I live in woodbridge too. Why not drop it off on a saturday (key drop?) or early morning?


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01' Acura CL Type-S
Piaa 19169 Bulbs
Valentine1 Pig Detector
CompTech Exhaust
Xephyr Cold Air Intake
Founding Member of the NO SCRATCHED RIMS CLUB

01'Acura Integra GSR

[This message has been edited by eclipse23 (edited 04-24-2001).]

 

Not a bad idea.
Hey Wayne, would it be ok if I came in early Sat. morning and got this done. I would wait for it. Please let me know if that would be ok.
Thanks,
Sanjay


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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

CLS- no problem- just call Pete at 201 587-0029 and he can set it up for you.

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Wayne Gruen
Service Manager
Park Ave Acura

 

Thanks, I'll call him right now. I really appreciate your help!!



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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

Wayne, I just talked to Peter, and he said that you guys are not open on Saturdays.



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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

Just got that fixed today , how nice it is to now open the shade and leave the sunroof closed , and not have that horrible noise


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2001 Acura CL Type S
San Marino red
non nav.

 

the rattle fix works wonders.

Now, about that boom sound, is it supposed to be for all CL-S, or only ones made before a certain date?????

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2001 Satin Silver CL Type S.
No Navi, PIAA 19169, Comptech Sways, Century Childseat, Mudguards.

 

As fbazakos posted, there are some vin numbers meaning that if your car is within that spread of numbers you would be affected. My car was and brother, you cannot miss the helicopter booming sound. I also drove a teg and nothing the teg sounded like is like this. If your not sure that your CLS has this problem than I'd bet 13 bazillion rubles that your car doesn't boom. I mean there's no way that you could miss it if you have the problem.
The fix IS simple and a sanity saver.

Good Luck



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"01" CL Type-S
White\Black
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sways
Navigation System
Burlwood Shifter
Guards+Fenderwell Trim
PIAA16969
Smokers Package
My Car

 

Wayne,
Do you think you can send me an e-mail stating that you guys have fixed this problem before, and kit that was used. I just want to be able to show them proof that the service manager at Park Ave Acura was able to fix this problem. I would really appreciate this. e-mail: mehra16@yahoo.com

Thanks a lot!!
Sanjay

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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

CLS- you've got mail!



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Wayne Gruen
Service Manager
Park Ave Acura

 

Right back at you!



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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

I got the fax...thanks you so much Wayne. Let's hope this works. You definitely got my business for the Xypher install. Once again...THANKS!!!!

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01 white/ebony CL-S
No Mods yet

 

What is the name of the person that was rude to you at Park Avenue Acura?

I don't work for them I just had the same feeling about one of service guys there and thought.......maybe it's just me.

You bought an expensive car, the last thing thing you should have to deal with is a rude service person.

At least that's the way I feel.

 

First off, CLS16 was talking about his dealer - NOT PAA. Wayne from PAA gave him the TSB number so the other dealer (not PAA) could look it up to fix it.

Second - why dredge this ANCIENT post out???

Welcome to the board though.

 

I agree with all your points except the second. Weren't you the one who did that just a little while ago?!?! hmmm...:P

 

ROFL - Aah, young skywalker - but that was in the interest of amusement, not for berating a stellar dealer.

 

Yes, I was talking about my dealer, which is Bridgewater Acura. Wayne at Park Ave. helped me out by faxing me the directions so I could've shown them to my dealer.

 

Sorry that I brought a post back from the dead, and that I misunderstood CLS16's post in the first place.

The reason I was looking for a name is b/c I have dealt with one of the service people before at a different dealership and he was rude then and still is. He received many complaints from the salespeople in the dealership as well as customers who came in for service.

When I came in for my first service @ PAA, I almost had a heart attack to see him. I thought to myself not again.....

Since I have to deal with him all the time I respect him and I am courteous, but inside I still feel he is not a very nice person.

I was just looking to see if anyone could figure out who I am talking about, if you do.....then I'm not the only one with that opinion.

Thanks for welcoming me to the board.......

 

sorry but i have no clue who you are talking about, i have been to this dealership numerous times and have had nothing but excellent experiences. wayne and park ave acura keep up the good work.