Did Anyone Get There 07 Or 08 Done Yet?

 

The estimate is as follows:

High pressure power steering hose $142.02
Fluid $5.32
Labor 4 hours $404.00
Senior Discount -$50.00
Total $476.66 + Tax

They now tell me that the part will be in no later than 8/13. Evidently, they changed manufacturers because of the recall and it is on back order. Therefore, it could be a total of 18 days that Acura will have my car. At lease I have a loaner, for which they are not charging me. I do not know why it would take 4 hours when everyone is saying it should take 1 hour. I will probably check with another dealer in the area for an estimate.

 

^^^WOW - 4 hours to replace a PS hose on a 99TL......?

Definitely call around for second or third opinions and ask why it could possibly take that long. I would even call an import (non dealer) repair shop.

If legitimate, I wonder if they have to drop the front sub-frame/engine assembly to get at it??

Let us know what you find out - definitely has me curious...


Good luck

 

I was due for a routine service and had the power steering hose done.
No issues at all.

They did have a bit of a delay to get the parts in. I tried to get it taken care of a few months ago when I caught the TSB but they didnt have the hose available.

 

Called 3 acura service advisors located at least an hour away from where I live and got one estimate of $500 labor (5 hours), one at 2 hours and one at $250 flat rate. The one that qouted 5 hrs. got the estimate from a tech and said they have to go behind the engine to get at it. Probably like you mentioned above. One of the others said that the warranty pays 2 hrs. so sometime techs double it. The bottom line is that it will cost a minimum of $400, including the part, anywhere. So I will just have my local Acura service do it for $476 since I have a loaner and who knows when the part will come in.

 

I dread taking my car into the Acura dealer. It only has been in twice in 4 1/2 years and once was for a flat tire. I do the maintenance work myself. The second time was the day before my warranty expired for a thorough check up.

Last week, I gathered up the nerve to take it in for two recalls: the wiper motor and the power steering hose.

It was only about two hours total. Before I left, I checked the exterior for any scratches or dings..... OK.

Then I popped the hood. My engine cover and both cowl covers were scratched all to Hell. Keep in mind I am anal about my car and teh engine bay is immaculate/showroom. I should say "was".

I screamed for the service advisor and the GM and showed it to them. They didn't hesitate but replace all three covers with those from a 2006 which were like new. (2007 and 2008 are different)

BE SURE AND CHECK under the hood when you get your recalls done. Better yet, let them know you're going to check by showing them your engine bay before the work is done.

 

^ good point.. I'm setup for 1st wk of Sept.. thanks for the heads up. will see..

 

I dropped off my car this morning and haven't gotten it back yet. It's been 5 hrs. No damn loaners available. Shuttle service ftl! I had all my under hood covers off.

 

first thing i did.

 

You had a better experience than me. They cracked my windshield in two places when doing the recall. And they didn't tell me about it.

They did replace it though.

 

That exactly what I did when I took my TL in for both the windshield wiper motor recall and the power steering hose recall. I removed all the plastic engine covers both times so I didn't have to worry about the tech damaging them.

What's amusing is when I picked my TL up for the power steering hose recall, another set of engine covers were installed under the hood, so I drove back and gave them back to the mechanic. They belonged to another TL also in for service. The mechanic had this look of relief when I walked in the service counter with the covers.

My recall only took 3 hours at Norris Acura in Ellicott City and they provided a 2008 TL as a loaner.

 

I hope I get someone's covers haha j/k. Well the recall was done but I had a CEL I wanted them to check out so I won't get it back until tomorrow. I guess my dealership has a lot of recall work but not enough loaners.

 

I haven't gotten a recall notice on my acura owner link site... I would assume this means I am in the clear?

 

Good advice! I always try to make it easier for the tech by removing parts before hand and hope they don't screw anything up. I also do a walk around with my service advisor and make sure he/she knows how particular I am with my ride.

Is it hard to remove the cowl covers?

 

Got this and my wiper motor recall done this morning on my 05 tl. they gave me a 08 MDX to drive for the 5 hours it took.

 

Interesting..I called the 800 # and the guy told me there was not a recall for my 08' TLs. Maybe its just for a certain few TLs'.

 

Got mine done at Baierl Acura in Wexford, PA this week. Great service. Got an 08 TSX loaner. Car was done on time and was washed / vac'd when I picked it up.

 

Does anyone know if the power steering hose recall includes the TLS? It would seem strange if they used a different hose for the TL vs. the TLS.

 

I know this is bringing it back from the dead, but i just changed out mine after i bought the parts my mechanic saw a note about the recall. We proceeded to fix it anyways since the car was already on the lift and i have purchased the parts. Who do i contact about getting reimbursement if possible ?? thank you !