since i've a 2 week owner of the TL and a member of this site, i've found out many little and possibly major problems with the car. So before i hit the 50k mark, i took my car into acura today and had them replace 1 heater switch bulb, they ordered a new memo switch on the drivers door (light went out) they did both the fuel pump relay and the power steering hose recall, and they checked the pop/squeak noise when disengaging the clutch and the grinding into 3rd gear.. They are replacing the master cylinder and are giving me a loner TL to drive (all for free). I was kinda nervous on how i would be treated since its a 3 year old car. But he said if it rattles, pops, or squeaks 1 out of 100 times, that is 1 to many.. I couldn't agree more!! thumbs up to st louis acura in st.louis.

 

I'm taking my car in to service on friday for a subwoofer rattle so this is good to know!

 

Yeah my Acura dealer is real nice when I come in to get the car checked out....seems my belts are squeaking a lot and they are not charging me anything what so ever due to the fact that I just bought the car less than 3 months ago. Good deal on your dealership.

 

Yeah luckily you have a cool dealership by you. I guess I can't really complain about the ones here in San Diego but I have had some bad experiences at them before. They usually always fix my problem if any but sometimes I have to talk to the manager and blah blah blah you guys know the drill.

 

You want to know why right? Look at our age man, lol. Once the idiot thought I was taking the car in for my dad and the guy that sold me the car bitched the service guy out, lol.

 

Lucky you guys!! Around me...the acura dealer service shops are ......not that honest.

 

Armed with the recent Service Bulletin I'm finally getting them (Acura) to change the 3rd gear set on my MT. The work is due to be done this Thursday and I got my fingers crossed.

 

jst took mines in got the wiper motor replaced and power steering hose replaced both under warranty. they also replaced the pealing headrest for the 2nd time.

 

I took mine in today for the wiper motor and power steering hose as well... I got a RDX for a loaner. That thing is quick... its like lightning in a bottle!!! lol...

 

a loaner? how long was ur car in for? they just gave me a ride to work and picked me back up.

 

there is a wiper motor recall to? i must ask them when i go back for the gear replacment.. What if i ask them to touch up some rock chips on the bumper. will they at no charge? or should i just do it myself

 

they gave me another TL to drive around until the car was done.. And he said he would give me a loner next week when they need my car for 2 days to take apart the transmission.. And i live 120 miles away.. he said that would be fine.. and they are even going to pay for the gas

 

Today was my day off... I needed some wheels. Turns out they didn't have a part they needed, so I got the RDX for the weekend! Here I come beach... lol!!!

 

120 miles away!!! Can they come tow it?

 

This recall stuff covers what years? I 've got a 08 TL Type-S. About 4,000 miles. Anything to watch out for?

 

mines is a 2005

 

You think you guys have it bad? try being 17 and taking your car in for warranty work.
I have to drive 30 miles just to get decent service. I miss the Acura dealership in vegas where they knew me and my dad and took care of us.

 

"checked the pop/squeak noise when disengaging the clutch"


I just noticed my 06 Tl with a 6MT is making that same noise. Whats the problem with it, I need to get it looked at...

 

i don't know what it is, but they are going to fix it

 

Second that.

 

@EVOLICARUS

Let me know what they tell you on the pop noise with clutch, does it sound like its coming from underneath the car four you?

 

What dealership do you go to?

 

when i let the clutch out slowly you can really hear the popping sound. i will ask them what that is next tuesday when i take it in.

 

I hear yah bro... I go to Piazza Acura of West Chester and they are the worst dealer... I'm looking for a new dealer in the east coast.. any suggestions?

 

Elk Grove Acura.
Niello Acura, which is by my house; I live right by Roseville, treats me like im 12.

 

i went in yesterday to do the wiper motor recall and power steering hose recall. they also changed out my power steering fluid. took 2 hours, no loaner. pretty cold service at acura of lynnwood. might try out acura of seattle next time.

 

I never got anything for the wiper motor recall, and the power steering. Should I go and get it checked out? Ill call my dealership for this....

 

Try Sussman Acura on Old York Rd. in Jekintown... I've had all my cars serviced with them and I'm very satisfied!

 

Oh yeah, poooor little pnoi521, he has it sooo bad, driving a $35,000 car at 17. Booohoooo Your problems are relative my young friend.

 

Oh God... Another bitter older person.
Get over yourself. I was simply stating that its worse for me than the 23 year olds.
Why dont we have a section for all the people that are bitter about young people driving new cars.
It can go
Home-Bitter-CL-RL-TL-TSX-RDX-Off Topic

Sound good?v

 

Ditto. I only go to Niello cause thats the only place I can have warranty/recall work done on my salvage CL. They couldn't even find the reason why my instrument cluster went out and my transmission didnt shift. and thats after my car got serviced for a completely unrelated problem. Tech looked over the car for 10 min but couldnt find the problem. They wanted 80 bucks to diagnose it. I drove off the lot and 20 min later I came back all fixed. It was a blown fuse. Gave the service advisor a new a-hole. Told him that an 18 year old kid found and fixed a problem that his factory trained, certified service technician couldnt. Give us young people some credit. We drive Acuras so we must be doing something right

Elk Grove Acura is much better. New facilities and nicer people. Though I havent had a service there, I have had pleasent experiences with their parts and sales departments. Even the parts are cheaper there then Niello. See you around!

 

Dont forget fellas, everyone gets old. Laugh now while you have the chance

 

I ovbiously know that everyone gets old, and I dont have a problem with old people. I just have a problem with the ones that are so bitter about young people having nice cars. Its always an issue here on AcuraZine.
WE GET IT- YOU DIDNT GET TO DRIVE A CAR LIKE THE TL WHEN YOU WERE OUR AGE. Ok, we're sorry. We're just really sorry about that, but theres nothing I can do about it.

BTW- Internet wars FTL

 

Plus Elk Grove hand washes and vaccuums your car for you!

 

big thumbs down on any kind of dealership post-service wash...i NEVER get it washed at the dealership.

 

Niello does too. Once I just had them do a vaccum, no wash cause I already did a week before. At least get the vaccum if people are scared of the wash.

 

what years is the wiper motor recall and power steering?????

 

i took mine into acura of stockton to get both the power steering hose and windshield wiper motor recalls done. They had to keep it over the weekend because I brought it in on Saturday, not sure if its normal to have the car in for two days but they let me keep the 08 TL loaner so that I can get to work today. Overall, thumbs up for acura of stockton.

 

my dealer always says write everything down and come in with the list.....the mechanic goes over it all and then they tell u what the story is and anything covered is taken care of no questions...... anything not covered is left up to me....but i always have them take care of it all....why waste time hunting for parts when they can do it and do it correctly especially when they are honest about it.

 

The Rear Speaker Is On The Service Bullet, They Re-apply Tape To It. There Are A Few Other Things On There As Well.. I Have An 05' An I Took Mine To Have All Kinds Of Fun Stuff Checked. I Go Out Of My 50k Factory In Like 500miles. Im Scarred..