Hi,

I got mine TLS back in June, 01. Now I am about to bring my car back to the dealer for the third time to replace the cracked fender liners for the wheels. At first I was guessing the screw it on too tight...but now for the third time! Something is not right. I called the dealer asking about it, they did told me that I am not the only owner had to replace it, but I am the first person bring my car back for the third time. I like to know any other 2002 TLS owner out there have the same problem.

Every time I need them replace, I have to wait one or two week for the part to be available. Seems like it's cracking faster then the new part will get here.

Dealer told me 2002 part are hard to get. I guess they don't expect new cars need repairs...


Also...what can I ask Acura do about my car if this keep on happening. Replace my car with a new one? hehee

b.r.
Mike

 

I have had both left and right replaced due to cracking. I talked with the mechanic who installed them and he said he would reinstall the new ones with less torque (actually tighten by hand). Haven't had any problems since they have been replaced.
Knock on wood.

 

When I picked up my New 2002 TLs a few weeks ago the dealer actually told me not to get them because of known problems.

What are they suppose to do anyways (functionaly speaking) ?

 

I think you might be confusing them with wheel well trim. The fender liners are the black plastic that lines the inside of the fender. Shove you head up in the wheel well and you'll see what I mean.

BTW, mine are cracked a little too. Maybe time for a trip to the dealer.

 

You're right, my bad

 

Wow, I can't believe I'm not the only one w/this problem!!!! I was going crazy over this. I thought the service guys were just tightening it too much. I was then thinking that it might have something to do lowering my car. I wonder why this is happening. This is going to be my 3rd one. I'm glad you posted this up.

 

Hey Ben, mine broke within a week I had the car too. I think Honda needs to use a "softer" pliable plastic ( I'm not talking Silly Putty soft) but just a tad bit softer. Imagine how many more will break in the upcoming winter when that brittle plastic gets even more brittle in the cold temp's. As for me, I'll get it changed one of these day's. I sure ain't in no rush.

 

Hi Chris, i'm going to take my car in to fix the sweaking sunroof and this. Those guys must be getting pissed off fixing this. They always have to order it too. It's always the front drivers side.

 

Hi,

As I posted the cracking fender liners I also have chance to read about the sunroof. When exactly does it make the noise that is bad? I like to know more about it, maybe I can get that fixed with the fender liners.

b.r.
Mike

 

Well, when the sunroof visor is open, you can hear the rubber squeaking when it moves/rubs on the metal around it. The dealers fix it by adding teflon tape on the metal and it eliminates the squeaking noise.

 

Mine cracked before lowering the car.

 

Just noticed my drivers side is cracked now as well. It wasnt last I checked. Oh well I'll get it changed soon.

 

Where exactly on the wheelwell liners do these cracks occur?

 

On the driver's side where you would put the front mud guards on.

 

Mine cracked at the first from the top metal screw, not the plastic plugs; maybe they shoud have just used the plastic plugs all the way down?

 

After calling Acura complain dept. @ 1800-382-2238 Last thursday, they told me that they will call me back after two business days... Now it's been a week, no calls. So I called today again. Had to tell them my story again, and they tell me their own story again. Now I have to wait for them to get back to me again. blah blah blah...

Now it's been three weeks, my dealer still don't have the fender liner to do the replacement.

Where are the 2002 parts?

I don't feel any service from Acura at all.

 

Mines been cracked. More so to the point that now both sides are completely chipped off. I could live with it for now I guess.

 

I'm about to change mine on my 99TL for like the 3rd time. When it cracks bad enough, it will start scraping on your tires. One time I was on the freeway and i was dragging it and I just heard the whole thing yank out and fly under my car. I didn't know other ppl had this problem, I just thought it was the fact that my car is lowered.

 

i had my fender changed yesterday after three weeks' wait. btw, wonder if u guys have the squeaking noise coming fm the driver's seat? it had happened to me since i got my tl-s six weeks ago & i'm going to have it fixed next week.

 

I also have the squeaky seat. will have them check when they are ready to replace the fender liners. I also found out that my right side mirror dont tilt anymore when backing up.... wtf =X. so much problems

 

it is happening to all 2002 RSX's as well.

my 2000 TL is good, but RSX is no good.

 

wow... looks like this is pretty common? i noticed this right after i put my bodykit on. I guess i'll have to remember to ask the dealer about it when i go to get the sunroof rattle and squeaky seats fixed