A few problems 2008 TL-S

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 19, 2011 | 08:52 AM
  #1  
jvallido's Avatar
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
A few problems 2008 TL-S

i wasn't able to access the tsb's on acurazine i hope someone can provide insight of these problems... i apologies in advance if these have been previously informed.

- Poor radio signal after rear defroster is turned on

- Rear rattles when base is turned on

- Auto side mirrors (L +R) don't go down on reverse

thanks in advance!
Reply
Old May 19, 2011 | 09:53 AM
  #2  
SharksBreath's Avatar
BANNED
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 10,054
Likes: 2,886
From: baltimore
1. not sure about that one.

2. thats metal hitting metal located in the subwoofer area. remove the rear decklid and put a small piece of cardboard/foam in between the problem spot. turn your bass up when you have the decklid removed and you'll be able to determine which area to put the cardboard in between.

3. do you have the switch set on either L or R? if you have it on L...only the left mirror will tilt...same for R. if so, and they still don't tilt...sounds like mirror actuators. common issue with these cars. dealer should replace the motors per TSB.
Reply
Old May 20, 2011 | 09:10 AM
  #3  
jvallido's Avatar
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by SharksBreath
1. not sure about that one.

2. thats metal hitting metal located in the subwoofer area. remove the rear decklid and put a small piece of cardboard/foam in between the problem spot. turn your bass up when you have the decklid removed and you'll be able to determine which area to put the cardboard in between.

3. do you have the switch set on either L or R? if you have it on L...only the left mirror will tilt...same for R. if so, and they still don't tilt...sounds like mirror actuators. common issue with these cars. dealer should replace the motors per TSB.
Really great input, thanks a million.

yeah it sounds like an actuator problem for the side mirrors, ill have the dealer review the issue. do you think i should have them fix the other two problems? i do have extended warranty on the car good for another couple of years.
Reply
Old May 20, 2011 | 11:47 AM
  #4  
LoveMyTL-S's Avatar
Senior Moderator
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 11,999
Likes: 362
From: St. Cloud, FL
Have them fix all your problems, if they can.
Reply
Old May 20, 2011 | 12:13 PM
  #5  
SharksBreath's Avatar
BANNED
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 10,054
Likes: 2,886
From: baltimore
^agreed.

you paid for an extended warranty, might as well put it to use.
Reply
Old May 21, 2011 | 09:19 PM
  #6  
jvallido's Avatar
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
thanks will do.
Reply
Old May 22, 2011 | 05:01 PM
  #7  
vp55's Avatar
Burning Brakes
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 875
Likes: 59
From: NoVA
I have the poor radio reception and rear deck rattle problem as well. I'm going to try to fix the rear deck rattle myself but the poor radio reception will let the dealer look at.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SidhuSaaB
3G TL Problems & Fixes
18
May 30, 2020 12:40 AM
LoneRonin
Car Parts for Sale
2
Jan 4, 2016 01:03 AM
Kres43
1G RDX (2007-2012)
3
Oct 3, 2015 07:16 PM
Matthew Purpura
1G CL (1997-1999)
3
Sep 25, 2015 06:10 PM
Brandle34
2G TL Problems & Fixes
4
Sep 23, 2015 07:20 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:31 PM.