Fellow TL owners,

For those of us who don't get a chance to detail our cars very often, I would like to ask if anyone has any hot fix it issues they can share with the group. When I've had time to detail I usually find little repair issues here and there.

When talking to the dealer (when I get the chance), I ask if they have any hot sheet items for the 3rd generation TL and I don't really trust them to tell me the truth.

Thanks,

 

huh?

 

Excuse my ignorance but I don't know what a hot sheet item is. Is it the same as a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)?

 

Pardon me if I assume here, but it sounds as if you are speaking of a Technical Service Bulletin, or something similar. I rarely give these to an owner, or share the information, for a few reasons:

-many customers confuse these with recalls, and start to get "buyer's remorse,"thinking they've bought a substandard product.

-Some people erroneously assume a service bulletin will solve their problem.

-Some people just like to Lord over you "You see, I knew Acura knew there was a problem with car, why won't ehy admit it?"


Many times, a TSB is designed to help diagnose a symptom that isn't a safety item. There is a disclaimer on the bottom of every Honda TSB that states the following:


"The information in the bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment & training to correctly & safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by "do-it-yourselfers" and you should not assume this bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To detemine wether or not this information applies, contact an authorized Honda dealer."


Before I get flamed, let me just say I've been approached by more than one owner in my career to "perform all the service bulletins available on my car."

 

Good info Bluenote!

 

Wow, that's gotta be extremely annoying...and even tougher would be trying to explain to some hard-headed idiot why he doesn't need them all, especially it IS a bulletin and NOT a recall. I feel for ya

 

our hot sheets

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84834

 

Correction-TSB. My only concern is that a first model vehicle in a new generation usually has kinks that need to be ironed out. I was hoping that those detail ethusiaist would notice things to look our for. I am alreadty sold on this car. It is an awesome ride, but if I had a heads up about things to look for I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks Bluenote for your input..

 

hotsheet!-- i just got back from taking one of thoes before reading this post...

 

UGH! TMI!


Boy, I just got an ironic call:


"Uh, yeah, I have an '03 Element & the horn doesn't work. I was just calling to see if there are any known issues with this model?"