Timing belt tensioner?
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Timing belt tensioner?
Timing belt tensioner?
I heard the was a problem with the timing belt tensioner on the 02,03 TL and Cl, There is supposed to be a miler sent to people it affected but I did not received one yet. Does anyone know anymore about this? If so please post info, Thanks
I heard the was a problem with the timing belt tensioner on the 02,03 TL and Cl, There is supposed to be a miler sent to people it affected but I did not received one yet. Does anyone know anymore about this? If so please post info, Thanks
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Contact your local Acura dealer. They will ask for you car's VIN and, from that, determine if your car is impacted.
I did not receive a letter (second owner) and my 03 TL-S was subject to the tensioner "campaign" (Acura has an aversion to "recall"). Had it done on Friday - no big deal. Also had them fix the rattling sunroof shade. This was the first visit to the dealer since new - 24K miles.
I did not receive a letter (second owner) and my 03 TL-S was subject to the tensioner "campaign" (Acura has an aversion to "recall"). Had it done on Friday - no big deal. Also had them fix the rattling sunroof shade. This was the first visit to the dealer since new - 24K miles.
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i had mine replaced about a month ago, just got the mailer yesterday.
it basically sounds like a really rough idle if you have the problem. definitely sounds like there is a belt loose.
it basically sounds like a really rough idle if you have the problem. definitely sounds like there is a belt loose.
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i brought it in on saturday, told them i thought it was the belt tensioner that i had read about. by tuesday they told me i was wrong, but they didnt know what it was. by friday they said that i may have been right, and then it was fixed in a half day.
soo....6 days if your dealer is a moron, 1/2 day if they know what theyre doing.
soo....6 days if your dealer is a moron, 1/2 day if they know what theyre doing.
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I just got back from the dealership. Had an 8:30 a.m. appointment and walked out of there @ 10:30 (after they had detailed my car!) Great service.......Baranco Acura in Morrow, Ga.
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How long does it take to correct?
How long does it take to correct?
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I had mine done last weekend and yes, the service department is getting tons of these. They told me to give them 4 hours, I said fine, just give me a loaner.
Unlike the waterpump issues, were they inspect the part number on the waterpump, they are replacing the following:
Timing belt - 04140-P8E-000 KIT
T/B TENS 14520-P8E-A01
Unlike the waterpump issues, were they inspect the part number on the waterpump, they are replacing the following:
Timing belt - 04140-P8E-000 KIT
T/B TENS 14520-P8E-A01
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actually if your car has only the tensioner update(sb#03-030) and not the water pump recall(sb#03-022(and only a few under this actually need the w/p)) only the tensioner itself is replaced
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just noticed that they are replacing the timing belt, the tensioner and the water pump, along with that, they will fix my sunroof rattle, seat belt squeeks, and warp rotors. i was in the market for a suv, but i think i will pass on the mdx now, since there are so many problems with acuras.
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