I have a 2002 TL-P with 36,000 miles. I have just noticed that the left front shock is squeeking when it is doing its job. I have never had to replace any shocks to my Hondas @ this mileage. My warranty is just up and I am thinking $$$$. Anyone had this problem and what did you do? I will be going to the dealer to get this covered under warranty, even though its just passed. I will be an ass and get my way for this.

 

just be persistent.....a 2002 model should not need new shocks. Are you lowered? You might have some problems if you are, they are gonna site your lowering springs as the reason the shock blew.......just to warn you

 

No mods, the car is stock and don't worry I will be persistant.

 

The sound may come from your spring cushions. Bring it to dealer then check it out. Shocks that new do not wear out so easily.

Tatewaki

 

It could be from the bump stop or bushing? It happened to me when I had Koni on my 92 Accord. The bump stop was making squeaking noise. As long as the shock works and has no leakage. I wouldn't bother. Unless you're looking for excuse to go with Koni

 

Just an update, I took my car into the dealer today for the squeeky shock and it was found to be a faulty lower ball joint which Acura will cover under warranty.

 

Sorry to bring this up again... But I went to woodbine a week ago and this was the exact same issue. They ordered 2 lower ball joints... and will call me when they come in.

Funny thing is I'm a week away from putting the CompTech Springs (and woodbine will be doing the install) ... so I asked "what if I had them on and the ball joints go".. they said "They would not do it under warranty"... Now I'm not sure about the springs...AHHHHHH!!!!

I want the springs but now I know for sure that the ball joints can go and it has nothing to do with adding aftermarket springs.

 

The two front ball joints in my TLS were replaced last month. At first, they cleaned them out and relubed them. After a few days the squeek came back and they replaced them the second time. The service rep told me that they have been replacing them on MANY TLs. Hmm.....

 

where is this lower ball joint? Any pics?

 

why would your warranty be up at 36,000 miles?? I thought all TL's had a 4 year, 50,000 mile warranty? At least my '99 TL did.

 

Cobrax420,
He's from Toronto Canada... warranty here for TL is 3 year or 60,000kms == 37,282.2715342 mile.
I always wonder why in the US TL's you guys get more warranty ? Its the same car ? So far Acura is the only one I know who is doing this. Infiniti, Lexus, MB, BMW are all 4yr/80,000kms

 

TLS RULZ----

The Canadian warranty book (for 2001, anyway) says clearly FIVE Years/100,000 kms. That's actually more than the US warranty.
And ball joints are specifically listed.

 

You will not be able to see it without going under the car or taking off the wheel. It is hidden behind the wheel. If it's bad you will hear the squeek when you go over a bump or when you're steering the wheels left or right.

 

So this is wat i've been hearing. Damn it..no more warranty. How much would it cost to change one?..anyone know?

 

On my receipt, it showed that they charged 4 hrs to the job. At the normal rate of $60/hr, you're looking at $240 just for labor. For the part cost, it had N/C on it so couldn't help you there.

 

DAMN!..I just need the part or part# n buy it from the dealer n take it to shop to replace it for me. It'll be much cheaper than the dealers. But hm..no part pics or part #.

 

Are there any brand with external adjustable shocks unlike Koni? Because there's no easy access to the rear shock tower, Koni is too much trouble to tune the ride.

 

Just so everyone knows that this is definitely a common issue, the ball joints on my 02 TL are being replaced as I write this. It's being covered under warranty.

 

"Are there any brand with external adjustable shocks unlike Koni? Because there's no easy access to the rear shock tower, Koni is too much trouble to tune the ride."

You could get Tokico Blue's. But adjustability isn't only useful for frequent adjusting. It helps to be able to get them right the first time and just leave them.