MikeS

I put his under technical problems forum, but I know alot are complaining about it, so I put it here as well.

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Service Bulletin Number: 00032
Bulletin Sequence Number: 155
Date of Bulletin: 0011
NHTSA Item Number: SB615579
Make: ACURA
Model: 3.2TL
Year: 2000
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

Information is from Dan on the CL Board.

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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. PIAA Hyperwhite HB's. 17" CL-S wheels with Bridgestone RE 730 - 225/45/17's. Soon to have Comptech Suspension, Sways & Axle back Exhaust.

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BlackShadow

Thanks for the info.

MikeS

By the way, they have a fix for it. It's a teflon tape they put around the metal side of the opening. Tell your dealer about this bulletin and they will get an update kit for ya...

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2000 TL - Laguna Green, Navi, Rear Spoiler. PIAA Hyperwhite HB's. 17" CL-S wheels with Bridgestone RE 730 - 225/45/17's. Soon to have Comptech Suspension, Sways & Axle back Exhaust.

Guest

The sales rep said some prep guy is supposed to call me to confirm my pickup date. You think if I tell him about the sunroof and squeaky seat problem they will fix it before I pick up the car?

TommyAmrani

i'm going to the dealer on monday for service, but i really don't get what i have to "complain" about lol...
what exactly squeeks??? is it a constant squeek and if so, why doesn't it annoy me lol???
thanks for the info mike

Guest

I was looking at the TSB's. One of them refers to the windshield wipers...

Service Bulletin Number: 011000
Bulletin Sequence Number: 157
Date of Bulletin: 0010
NHTSA Item Number: SB615758
Make: ACURA
Model: 3.2TL
Year: 2001
Component: VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER
Summary: INFORMATION ON WINDSHIELD WIPER SMEARING AND STREAKING. *TT

Anyone experience this? What is it? How do the Wipers smear and streak? Is the rubber of the wiper actually comming off on the glass?

3.2 TL

I have that problem with the windshield wipers. When they are on the windshield becomes fuzzy. At first i tried cleaning them but it didnt work. I plan on going to the dealer for new ones.
I havent noticed any squeaks from the windshield. When does it happen, at high speeds?

Guest

The squeaking problem is with the sun roof when the visor is at certain positions. completely open or completely closed i belive.

Do you think the smearing problem might be the liquid they put inside the water box thing? or does it smear when its wet without using the water sprayer unit. What the heck is that called anyway?

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Shyne

I dont get it??? Somebody tell me what to complain about and I'll do it???? Recalls , hell yea...

Shyne--Complainin' 24-7 at tha 7-11

Jae

My windshield wipers smeared the first time it rained in sunny California (not often). They left two black lines where they stoped at the top of their cycles. After a few rainy days, the problem disappeared. I think it was the "new" rubber.

The sunroof "rattle" is because of a black plastic piece. I was driving one day with the shade pulled back and sunroofed closed. Kept hearing this damn rattle, so I turned the stereo off and closed the shade and it stopped. Took me a while to pinpoint the source.

I have a question for you guys with squeaky seats. Is it the seat or the buckle attached to the seat that squeaks? Mine only squeaks when I am wearing the seatbelt. I figure the bolt needs some tightening.

Shyne

It is the seat belt buckle... I was thinking if you could spray a little bit of oil around that and maybe it would go away...Things like that don't bother me, its a new car...Scratches and dents, those kill me, I can't stop looking at the damage once it happens !!!!

Shyne--Drama 24-7 at tha 7-11 ...

riceboy_TL

I got this seatbelt sound.. when i hit the brake it comes out.. lol
also i always hear this rattle ... whenever my rightside wheel goes over some gap or bumps i will hear "click, click" ... somewhere from the backseat ... i'm not sure if it's from teh back seat for sure.. but from the back for sure. (or top??) haha.. is that what u guys hear for the sunroof rattle thing? (it happens to me no matter if i leave the shade open or closed)

thanks!

MToker

I just have a huge wind tunnel effect going on. I just close the visor if the sunroof isn't open. Its like a huge windy sound.
That and those ****ing mirrors............. Sheesh

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2000 Laguana Green / NAVI, Burlwood Shifter, 35% Mirror Tint all over,2 x JL12W6s, Pioneer Premier P920R, MB Quarts Coaxial, PPI 2600.2 and 4400.2 , Pioneer 620 6Disc
My Acura

Guest

Wierd/Sucks about that wind noise. I'm sure a wind deflector would get rid of it although it shouldn't happen in the first place.

Whats the issue with the mirrors?