I have a 2006 TL (no nav) with 12,000 miles. I love the car, but I'm plagued by a few of the common rattles/noises. I have an appointment on Wednesday to take it in. I know my issues are common, so I'm wondering if anybody has the actual TSBs associated with them? I've figured out how to duplicate all the sounds as I want to be prepared with that and the TSBs so I don't have to hear "noise cannot be duplicated" or "we don't know anything about this issue - no TSB."

1. Rear speaker/subwoofer rattle when playing songs with bass - is this TSB 04-043 or is there a newer/different one? If it is that one, I found it. If there is a different one, can somebody please post it?

2. Rattle coming from steering column area when driving on rough roads. Luckly I've figured out how to duplicate this by holding the left center side of the steering wheel tight and hitting the right center side of the steering wheel with the palm of my hand. I've read in a few forums that there is a TSB related to the airbag assembly that's supposed to fix this, but haven't found the actual TSB. Does anybody have this?

3. Creaking noise coming from driver's window when closed. I've read about this issue on a few forums as well and apparently there is a TSB about packing the window channel with more foam or something? Is there a TSB on this one?

I also have headlights that aren't aligned. When I've looked in my rearview mirror at other TLs driving behind me, they weren't like this. That should be easy to fix.

My steering wheel shakes pretty hard when I apply the brakes at highway speeds, which started around 8,000 miles. I assume this is a defective or warped rotor?

And finally (I hope), the driver's seat makes a popping noise when getting out of the car. If you're sitting in the seat facing forward, it's the part of the seat to the left of your left thigh that pops as it's pushed on when getting out of the car. Anybody familiar with this?

Thanks in advance!

 

04-043 TSB for rear shelf rattle.
06-031 is one for window, not sure if it is your issue
My driver air bag was replaced for the rattle in the steering wheel.
Sounds like your rotors are warped, they should turn them under warranty with only 12k on the car.
It is easy to adjust your headlights
I am not familar with the drver seat popping.

 

The TSBs link is the first subject and link on p. 1 in the 3G Garage- https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84834.