I have a 2004 tl with 50,000 miles , when i start my car in the mornings to warm it up , it shakes for the first 5 minutes .I took it to the dealer and they said it has sumthin to do with catalast converter and not to worry about it because alot of 2004 tls share that problem. I was wondering does anyone else experience that problem?

 

Hmm... I can't think of why the cat would cause the car to shake; the fact that the engine is cold and not running smoothly until it warms up seems more likely..

 

"engine is operating as designed and will initiate misfires to heat catalytic converter more quickly." thats what they wrote ...............should i maybe bring it back to a diff dealership?

 

anyone else having this problem?

 

call acura and ask about that one- 1-800-382-2238 x5 6am to 5pm pacific time

they actually wrote that on the invoice?
What does the owner book say about the warmp up procedures ?

https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp

 

yeah they wrote that on an invoice , i couldn't find the warm up rocedures in the owner manual. You sudgest I go to a different dealer?

 

yeah they wrote that on an invoice , i couldn't find the warm up procedures in the owner manual. You sudgest I go to a different dealer?

 

thank u all for ur help NOT

 

let me tell you why this is happening,

Applies To: 2004-07 Acura TL (ALL)

THIS IS A PROBLEM!!!!

MY TL is AN 07 AND IT IS DOING IT AT 22,000 miles...

http://www.aboutacura.com/2007/12/ts...e-is-cold.html

SYMPTOM
A moan or whine is heard when turning the steering wheel when the engine is cold. There may be air bubbles or foam in the power steering reservoir. The noise usually goes away when the engine warms up.

PROBABLE CAUSE
Air enters the power steering pump through the inlet joint O-ring.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the O-ring on the power steering pump inlet joint.

PARTS INFORMATION
O-ring: P/N 91345-RDA-A01

REQUIRED MATERIALS
Acura Power Steering Fluid: P/N 08206-9002 (One container repairs about 12 vehicles.)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 5121B5
Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour
Failed Part: P/N 91345-PAA-A01
Defect Code: 07408
Symptom Code: 04201
Template ID: 07-060A
Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

 

i had that fixed thats not the problem

 

It's your power steering pump!.......I had the same problem.If ur still under warranty then just take it to the dealer,@ 22,000 you shouldn't even have this problem but it's becoming common on our TL's.......

 

That might not be the issue you have but their statement is basically true. The engine will run poorly when cold and then run fine once it is warm. It's all part of keeping the emissions within spec. The TL is a ULEV car and it's not going to spew hydrocarbons when cold just so it can run "smooth" for the first few minutes. I think it's even in the owners manual somewhere as well.