KrylonBlue

I read that this happens when it's about 95 degrees outside but I'm hearing it a ton when it's 83 degrees outside too. This dang noise is driving me nuts and makes the car feel rough rather than smooth.

new TSX owner

my problem happened after I drove over a period of time, I didn't hear anything when the car was cold start even with high temperature outside.

gonzo08452

BINGO!! know what, I'm starting to feel better about this. I still don't like it but I don't mind it. I spoke w/ an Acura Master Tech who dd a 12 SE and he took me for a ride on his car. Same noise. Nice guy. He game me his personal cell number and I gave him mine and says he'll check his out during the first oil change and let me know what happens. He says its the brake pads sticking then releases shortly after the brake is released. I still think its the ball joint. He says its normal which probably means there is no fix. We'll never know. BTW he is a lurker on here but have yet to join.

illuzionb18c1

From reading this thread, it seems that people are hearing the noise when they apply the brakes and when the let go. If the brake pads are sticking, wouldn't you only hear the noise when you let go of the brakes?

I have a 2012 with ~3500 miles on it and also have this noise. Hopefully a fix comes soon.

EzeE1o

i think i hear the same noise, but not nearly as much as others in this thread. maybe 3 times total. i have ~6100 miles.

gonzo08452

Yes. I mentioned that and he said the pads would stick momentarily before immediately snapping back when the caliper is released causing the noise.

KrylonBlue

No, this isn't a normal function of a car and I won't sit here and allow it to do it throughout my ownership of the vehicle. Acura will either fix it or I'll make a fuss about it because my Honda Civic didn't do this and I sure as hell don't expect my Acura to be doing this. Do not feel better about an issue that's an obvious flaw. I have never driven a car that does this.

Besides, this thumping doesn't feel or sound like brake pads sticking. I've had that problem on my Civic where they were not immediately letting go and that was a flaw I fixed with new brake pads and calipers. This didn't start happening until 3 years into ownership though. So I don't accept his theory one bit.

gonzo08452

I hear you but until they announce a tsb or recall, we can only put up w/ the noise.

KrylonBlue

True, but I'll be giving them a month or two before I start making an issue out of it. This isn't normal and I'll keep bringing it in and leave it there until it's fixed. I'll put mileage on their loaner vehicles and save me some wear and tear. I've been patient with the quality Acura has been putting out and let me just say it's not great. From terrible paint jobs with discoloration to this, I'm not happy. This is not why I bought a Honda product to say the least.

TSXCHI99

Its the ball joint, if you want the noise to disappear for a brief moment, jack the car off the ground. Noise will be gone for at least a day. Whatever you do, do not let them replace your entire front suspension to find the problem. It is not the brakes, front strut assembly, re torquing all bolts, or some wedge kit problem from a previous TSB. Now if you had them do all of that and got charged for a loaner car at $5 dollars a day. Then you can get pist and get a new car .Well you may have to buy and leased 11 cars in 15 years for that to happen. Something about being super preferred status in the system. Trust me guys i dropped at least 1200 in add on on my TSX. I loved my SE. No complaints other than that stupid ass annoying pop pop and more pop. You all haven't even heard the worst stuff yet. watch when that POP goes to a grind and pop and then pooppppopp grind.
You stop driving cuz u think the wheel gonna fall off. They will come out of a TSB from what i have been told. Other than that be safe and turn the music up.

KrylonBlue

I can hear that noise you're speaking of at times! It's almost like a non-stop grind for a brief moment when the brakes are applied or something like that.

I've filed complaints against Acura and my dealership a few times already. From paint defects from the factory to paint and interior scratches caused by the dealer. Both of my cars in the last year, 2012 model mind you, have all been victim to this non sense. Now along with the scratches I had originally before paying to get them removed mostly myself, I have this ball joint. I hate sounding like a whiner, but this isn't a Chevrolet Sonic here...

gonzo08452

^^^hey, I like the Sonic. lol

KrylonBlue

This sound has been extremely annoying and rapid today. I can feel it while I accelerate at the lower speeds of about 20 MPH or lower. It may happen at a little bit higher speed but this is getting very annoying. No word on a fix yet or an update at all? My music is cranked up and the fact that I can feel it is bothering me.

gonzo08452

Know what? I havent heard or felt it in about a week. But I know its still there.

KrylonBlue

You son of a... biscuit! I think my car has picked up the slack for your TSX.

KrylonBlue

Today was my first visit to the new dealer that I'll be using instead of that terrible one... Anyways, their tech went for a ride with me and heard the popping loud and clear. Told me that it does indeed sound like a ball joint but he isn't sure it's an issue that can't be fixed now. He has never heard this on any TSX before and no one at the dealership has heard of this before and many of them have 2012 TSX'. I'll be bringing it in when the weather is warmer since I need an appointment in order to get a loaner car because they do a lot of business and have trouble keeping up. Sadly, the next week is below 80 degrees so I need to wait a bit.This is Continental Acura of Naperville and I must say the service representative named Chris was very helpful.

Also, I'm not sure if this is related, but when I hit a bump in just the right spot or a railroad track (smooth track), my car makes this horrible squeaking noise. This doesn't happen on 90% of bumps but when it happens it's loud enough to disrupt me over my music at 32/40 level (XM Radio, which is lower than AUX). I figured maybe something in the dashboard since it's intermittent, but I've never heard a dashboard make a noise like that before. I mentioned it to them and they will try and look but it's nearly impossible to get it to occur at the dealer without that specific type of bump.

This car is so fun to drive in the morning but than on my drive home it's so annoying.

savclaude

yup that's what i was told by the tech,i normally get between 4-5 days of relief after i do it, i always thought i had to jack up just the front but noise still stays there so i jack up the whole car, also the noise on mine can be heard when I'm doing a complete stop when I release the brake pedal and when i'm taking off. It used to bother me alot but honestly i even forgot i had it until i look at this thread my cure for now is to turn on that radio louder and enjoy the damn thing until maybe Acura has a fix

khoacu2

Dam sorry about all this issue you guys are having my tsx have 60k at this point and i have no issue with popping/grinding sound best of luck and i work at acura so if i hear anything i make sure i give you guys a heads up

new TSX owner

Again, I noticed this noise 2nd day after I brought new car home. per service manager, it's a known issue and he expects a fix by end of September based on his meeting with Acura "part manager". I'm still have confidence that Acura will behind their product.

EzeE1o

hmm, i wonder if it is affecting only late build 2012's. i got my 2012 in december and have only heard noises (usually in the rear) about 3x

gonzo08452

the noise is gone and its been cooking outside **knocks on wood**.

optimusaccord

I have never heard this noise in my 09. I have replaced the entire rear suspension with SPC pieces though... Car is also lowered... looked like a 4x4 with the stock ride height...

ceb

Apparently the revised ball joints are showing up at dealers.

KrylonBlue

Thank you, I may call my dealership and ask about the ball joints. It's been cold outside so there is no way they could replicate it but the service technician has heard it already so he should remember.

new TSX owner

I called dealer today, but no luck.

MC MiYoung3269

Hmmmm, I'll hit up the dealer some time this week and see what happens
Thanks Ceb

new TSX owner

I had a follow-up call with dealer's part manager, he stated that Acura has not determined that how many cars have been impacted, however, the revised part won't be readied till early November. Hopefully, Acura can make their mind as early as possible.

s0nyh

does anyone know why one of my signal light doesnt blink when i signal.. both my signal is on at night but only one side flicks when i signal

MC MiYoung3269

^ Would probably be better if you started a thread asking that rather than posting in an existing thread, or search for it first

ceb

My dealer is installing the new ball joints even as we speak so either the dealer is lying or the new parts are available.

MC MiYoung3269

I called a week or two ago asking if they had them and he only said shit about replacing the control arms, I'm like dafuq -_- Acura really needs to release a TSB for this...

BobbyC

Hmmm I've had some vibration happen in my car but it only happens on certain roads. I just figured it was just the roads... Gonna have to pay more attention

KrylonBlue

Thank you, I called my dealer earlier in the week and they knew nothing about it.

new TSX owner

ceb, please let us know if the new ball joins solves the "noise" problem.

ceb

It'll be hard to tell now that it has gotten colder since the noise only really gets loud when it is over 90 degrees or so.

TSXCHI99

Yup looks like the ILX guys are experiencing the same problems. just got back from reading there forum. Wow!! whats going on with the quality of the Honda's premium brand. I mean i would have kept my SE if that stupid noise wasn't there. i had big plans for it too. Well peeps, i hope they find a solution for this problem. honda swap me out for a HFP Coupe with Nav, so i guess i cant complain too much

MC MiYoung3269

Tbh, I think all the newer acura's have this problem... We got a 2012 TL Tech rental and the clunking was even worse and louder than the TSX

BobbyC

they took your car back and traded it for a HFP coupe?

nice!

TSXCHI99

yea i had a 2010 TSX 6sp and traded for a 2012 SE. yea the HFP accord is nice. but i miss the handling and the interior quality of an acura. the power and extra features offset it.

ceb

I got the car back last night. It seems less noisy over speedbumps but it is really hard to tell.