05-013 Recall 2005 TL VIN Break!!
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05-013 Recall 2005 TL VIN Break!!
New recall for 2005 TLs...there is a vin break..Loose connector in fuse box may cause no start or stalling...Sorry guys!!
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I do have TSB...they say the engine may not start if there is a loose connection...in the worst case..the engine may die while driving and a crash may occur...yikes!!under dash fuse/relay box...I can check by vin # also if vehicles are affected..you will also get a letter in the mail if you are affected..Just came out on April 1st..
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Originally Posted by Randy
I do have TSB...they say the engine may not start if there is a loose connection...in the worst case..the engine may die while driving and a crash may occur...yikes!!under dash fuse/relay box...I can check by vin # also if vehicles are affected..you will also get a letter in the mail if you are affected..Just came out on April 1st..
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Thanks guys. Just wondering - I have electronic items (such as V1, laser jammer, and fm modulator hooked up to the fuse box) - should I disconnect these before going to dealer for fusebox replacement?
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I wish, good thing i got an 04. Sorry for you guys that gotta do this, at least its getting fixed. Funny that no1 complained about this sort of problem, its been a few months.
I wish, good thing i got an 04. Sorry for you guys that gotta do this, at least its getting fixed. Funny that no1 complained about this sort of problem, its been a few months.
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Originally Posted by vikrampatel
Thanks guys. Just wondering - I have electronic items (such as V1, laser jammer, and fm modulator hooked up to the fuse box) - should I disconnect these before going to dealer for fusebox replacement?
I would...
Be one less thing for them to screw-up.
--They probably wouldn't hook it back up for you anyway due to it not being factory installed. Liability issues etc. for the items involved... I know that was the rule of thumb at the dealership I worked at. Just tuck the wires back completely out of the way.
Smart thinking on your part
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Originally Posted by vikrampatel
- should I disconnect these before going to dealer for fusebox replacement?
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Imho...
Originally Posted by Dr.Murdock
I wish, good thing i got an 04. Sorry for you guys that gotta do this, at least its getting fixed. Funny that no1 complained about this sort of problem, its been a few months.
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Center punch the VIN plate?!
Talk about cheap indicator, why not just a sticker on the fuse box or putting it in their central service database (which every dealer accesses)
Talk about cheap indicator, why not just a sticker on the fuse box or putting it in their central service database (which every dealer accesses)
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Originally Posted by DarkWraith33
Does anyone know what VINs are affected? All, some, etc??? I didn't notice that info anywhere...
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Originally Posted by Hawhyen51
Affected VIN block nuimbers are below the header/title (Acura Service Bulletin).
Me before:
Me after:
Reading isn't my forte... I'm an engineer. ROFL
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I live in Ontario/Canada and called my dealer. He said that this bulletin has nothing to do with Canadian TLs. He couldn't find any recall attached to my VIN number (got my TL in Dec. 2004).
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Originally Posted by rbf351
i got an 05 and my VIN is not part of the problem cars
On the other hand. My car is in the VIN range indicated. I looked at Acura Owner Link and it says my car does not have any recalls. It's possible that even though mine is in the range, it is not affected (my VIN is very near the end of the recall range). I'll update if I get the recall leter.
Has anyone else with a car in this VIN range checked Owner Link to see if the recall is shown there?
-phil
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Originally Posted by DarkWraith33
Does anyone know what VINs are affected? All, some, etc??? I didn't notice that info anywhere...
Originally Posted by PhilB
...Has anyone else with a car in this VIN range checked Owner Link to see if the recall is shown there?
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You people might want to look more closely at the date of this TSB - 4/1/2005? Just out of curiosity, has anyone with an 05TL called their dealer inquiring about this TSB?
Good one Randy....almost believed it till I saw the date. LOL
Good one Randy....almost believed it till I saw the date. LOL
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Originally Posted by rets
Does that TSB say it all clearly???
My VIN is ...0042xx so I'm in the clear... (Oct 2004 delivery)
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Originally Posted by willz822
You people might want to look more closely at the date of this TSB - 4/1/2005? Just out of curiosity, has anyone with an 05TL called their dealer inquiring about this TSB?
Good one Randy....almost believed it till I saw the date. LOL
Good one Randy....almost believed it till I saw the date. LOL
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Originally Posted by DarkWraith33
Are you razzin' me or did you not see it at the top either??? LOL
My VIN is ...0042xx so I'm in the clear... (Oct 2004 delivery)
My VIN is ...0042xx so I'm in the clear... (Oct 2004 delivery)
Originally Posted by willz822
You people might want to look more closely at the date of this TSB - 4/1/2005? Just out of curiosity, has anyone with an 05TL called their dealer inquiring about this TSB?
Good one Randy....almost believed it till I saw the date. LOL
Good one Randy....almost believed it till I saw the date. LOL
Could anyone check thier owner link and make sure this? Thanx.
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Originally Posted by Randy
Everyone relax..if your car is affected,you will get a notice soon...
Are you able to provide us with any and all of the other TSBs affecting 3rd gen TLs? It always helps to have a repository of the TSBs in case we're up against a dealer who is simply unwilling to assist.
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Originally Posted by Randy
I can get anything...with a few strokes of the keys..
Maybe you can get us the TSB PDFs and someone can host them in all their glory.
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Even if your vehicle is in the VIN range, chances are it's not affected ... note in the letter to service managers it says less that an average of less than one vehicle per dealership was affected ... so what's that, a few hundred cars ... that sure isn't many!
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Originally Posted by vikrampatel
I called my dealer and asked - they had no idea what I was talking about.
Edit: Your reply made me doh...