turbox777

Yup. My transmission failed. 2003 TL non S type. If you're reading this, you're transmission will fail, believe me, i thought it wouldn't happen to me.

I guess the best way to put it is, our cars are like ticking time bombs, you just never know when its going to go though.

I got a silver TSX loaner and it looks like it'll be a week or more to get it fixed.

I think it's time to look for another car and start selling all my mods. I really enjoyed my TL because of all the fun, memories, and...

Monty's Acura

What happens to you when your transmission goes?

I mean mine slipped to a lower gear for a few seconds twice these past few months then went back up. Brought it in for a check up and was told the transmission needs to be replaced. I mean it wasn't much, let alone a complete replacement of the tranny.

So I am kinda wondering what did you (and others) experience when your tranny went? Just curious!

trancegemini19

man that sux, how many miles were on your car? if you do sell your mods i'd def be interested in your headers.

`ill*tl

Sorry to hear

First dibs on Exhaust!

reloaded

wait..you still have to pay for the tranny even when they know for a fact that their trannys have problems?..i thought you get it replaced free of charge?

billmatt

I have a twein to yours. Got it at Thomas in Covina in April. Have 17,200 miles on it and so far no problems. I live in La Habra Hts.

BIG_KOUT

hey those of you with 2003 failed tranny, what are your vin #'s?

`ill*tl

Could we get the build date for your '03 turbo?

NYDesi80

Yeah I would like to know the build date and your vin number, cuz Im worried myself.

turbox777

VIN 19UUA5673 3A030206
Acura 3.2 TL
Navi
4DR SDN

as for build date, I believe it was June 2002.

If you're reading this, please make the smart decision to prepare somehow before hand what to do if you're transmission fails. I read many transmission failure stories and believe me, they are just like how it is told. It WILL happen to you if not now, in the near future. Please be careful and drive safely with seatbelts especially with the ones you love.

-Stephen H. Kim

BIG_KOUT

your in the "good" vin # range too, sorry to hear that happened to you.
is acura replacing it for free?
are there any 03 TL or TL-S that acura will not replace tranny for free?

turbox777

yes, acura is replacing the transmission for free under warranty. more than that, it is such an inconvenience and waste of my time to have to drive to dealership and etc...



I'm looking at the 6spd 2004 or 05 TL... hopefully things will work out real soon.

woodhaywoods

My 2003 TLP with 24,000 miles is also in the good Vin# range. However, the transmission still failed. I asked the question if the transmission was now covered for 100, 000 miles and one service manager said yes, then another said no. I called Acura's 1-800 number and they also said that it's still only covered for 50,000 miles. Has anyone in this same situation heard anything different?

fsttyms1

there is usually a slipping (like a clutch) between 1 to 2 shifts and 2 to 3 shifts. those are the usuall signs. on mine when they went they both did that, and right befor they went (on hwy) i say the tach climbing like a slipping clutch also right before it drops to 2nd gear

`ill*tl

Thats some bullshit...

dark inspire

i hope ur not partin out n selling, but if u do, dibz on da icebox