9AT Hard Shift 1-2 and 2-3
07-22-2015, 07:05 PM
#321
1Louder--All great recommendations above. Actually, I posted my concern on a July 13 at 4:41pm post that Acura has on its Facebook page entitled "The #TLX has an alter ego that's serious about the accelerator." Perhaps we can get several people from this thread to post there and reinforce the issue. Several other people already have. I certainly agree that the TLX has an alter ego, but it's definitely not the race car that they've posted on Facebook!
07-22-2015, 07:44 PM
#323
1Louder--All great recommendations above. Actually, I posted my concern on a July 13 at 4:41pm post that Acura has on its Facebook page entitled "The #TLX has an alter ego that's serious about the accelerator." Perhaps we can get several people from this thread to post there and reinforce the issue. Several other people already have. I certainly agree that the TLX has an alter ego, but it's definitely not the race car that they've posted on Facebook!
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jcroniser (07-22-2015)
07-22-2015, 07:50 PM
#325
You had also better believe that I will be commenting on the next post they make about the TLX on their main page. (Notice that thread was from July 13th.)
I am happy to see people speaking up about their dissatisfaction. The louder the crowd, the faster the fix.
I am happy to see people speaking up about their dissatisfaction. The louder the crowd, the faster the fix.
07-22-2015, 08:13 PM
#329
Hi. One website where your opinions on the matter may be heard a little bit more is Edmunds.com. When I am researching about new cars, I read the expert and consumer reviews on that website. I'm sure a few 1-star reviews on Edmunds.com will catch Acura's attention. Here's the link:
Edmunds.com
Edmunds.com
07-22-2015, 08:15 PM
#330
You can also review it on Kelly Blue Book. Here's the link:
Kelley Blue Book
Kelley Blue Book
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ATXTLX (07-22-2015)
07-22-2015, 08:18 PM
#331
Another review site is Cars.com. The link:
2015 Acura TLX Consumer Reviews
2015 Acura TLX Consumer Reviews
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ATXTLX (07-22-2015)
07-22-2015, 10:55 PM
#335
Here's the link to file a complaint with the NHTSA:
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/Vehicl...nt/index.xhtml
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/Vehicl...nt/index.xhtml
08-02-2015, 12:02 AM
#337
Summer is Coming
08-02-2015, 08:49 AM
#338
Bingo. In most city traffic, you can't do acceleration runs every time you stop at a light. That's why I concluded that a slight letup just before the shift worked better.
I've gotten to where I "feel" the shift coming and just automatically ease up a tad until it shifts, so 98% of my shifts are clean.
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I've gotten to where I "feel" the shift coming and just automatically ease up a tad until it shifts, so 98% of my shifts are clean.
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http://www.urvi.net/forumfiles/SB/B15-038.PDF
08-19-2015, 07:18 PM
#339
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TSB 15-040 - Firm 2nd to 3rd Gear Upshifts Under Certain Driving Conditions was released today. See the TSB thread for details.
https://acurazine.com/forums/fifth-g...letins-914607/
https://acurazine.com/forums/fifth-g...letins-914607/
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08-20-2015, 02:27 AM
#340
Summer is Coming
TSB 15-040 - Firm 2nd to 3rd Gear Upshifts Under Certain Driving Conditions was released today. See the TSB thread for details.
https://acurazine.com/forums/fifth-g...letins-914607/
https://acurazine.com/forums/fifth-g...letins-914607/
08-20-2015, 09:55 AM
#342
Old Man Yelling at Clouds
So, that aside here's what happened this morning. I was backing out of the driveway and about 3 feet into it the car slams to a halt - it was like I hit something. Then I got three errors - transmission, emissions and e-brake. None of the transmission buttons would respond (it's a SH-AWD Tech). After a while, the transmission reset and I could at least get the car into gear, but the emission and e-brake errors are there. I'm scheduling an appointment with the dealer right now - I'm also going to have them apply TSB 15-038 and 15-040. I'll report back on the failure and the results of the TSB when I can. I haven't done anything to the car since buying it so hopefully I can compare before and after on the transmission fix.
The way the car stopped suddenly I suspect the e-brake went off. But there's nothing comforting about that. I'm wondering now if I can even drive it in.
08-20-2015, 10:32 AM
#343
Old Man Yelling at Clouds
....and we get to use roadside assistance for the first time. Tow truck en route....
08-20-2015, 01:42 PM
#344
Old Man Yelling at Clouds
08-21-2015, 08:33 AM
#346
Old Man Yelling at Clouds
6 hrs at the dealership and they don't know what's wrong yet. They are "talking with engineers at Acura". Great.
As a side note, they gave me a the 4-cyl TSX to drive, and the 8-speed shifts are undetectable.
As a side note, they gave me a the 4-cyl TSX to drive, and the 8-speed shifts are undetectable.
08-21-2015, 08:41 AM
#347
2015 TLX SH-AWD Elite BWP
Yes, they give me the new 2016 ILX , when my car got the update ,which I believe it's same 8 speed . Very nice as gearbox , the engine was a little bit weak compare with the V6. While ILX it's a nice car , it doesn't have the refinement of TLX.
08-21-2015, 03:23 PM
#348
Old Man Yelling at Clouds
Turns out I had a Transmission Control Module failure. Since it's not directly related to this thread topic, I started a new one to capture that experience.
https://acurazine.com/forums/problem.../#post15531533
I won't get the car back until early next week (they have to order the part), but when I do I'll offer some driving experiences on the 3/4 shift with the -038 and -040 SB's applied.
https://acurazine.com/forums/problem.../#post15531533
I won't get the car back until early next week (they have to order the part), but when I do I'll offer some driving experiences on the 3/4 shift with the -038 and -040 SB's applied.
08-21-2015, 06:58 PM
#349
Turns out I had a Transmission Control Module failure. Since it's not directly related to this thread topic, I started a new one to capture that experience.
https://acurazine.com/forums/problem.../#post15531533
I won't get the car back until early next week (they have to order the part), but when I do I'll offer some driving experiences on the 3/4 shift with the -038 and -040 SB's applied.
https://acurazine.com/forums/problem.../#post15531533
I won't get the car back until early next week (they have to order the part), but when I do I'll offer some driving experiences on the 3/4 shift with the -038 and -040 SB's applied.
https://acurazine.com/forums/fifth-g.../#post15531646
08-22-2015, 09:12 PM
#350
Well, I got my TLX back yesterday afternoon after having the 15-040 TSB installed, for the 2-3 "firm" shift. I hope others have a different experience than I do. The update has done nothing for my transmission. It feels exactly the same as it did prior to the update. This is frustrating, but I didn't have high expectations. The sad part is that ZF collaborated with Acura on this software patch. This leads me to believe the problem is NOT software based, as ZF has been announcing all along. This is probably a physical defect with the transmission itself, to some level.
08-23-2015, 09:55 AM
#351
Suzuka Master
Well, I got my TLX back yesterday afternoon after having the 15-040 TSB installed, for the 2-3 "firm" shift. I hope others have a different experience than I do. The update has done nothing for my transmission. It feels exactly the same as it did prior to the update. This is frustrating, but I didn't have high expectations. The sad part is that ZF collaborated with Acura on this software patch. This leads me to believe the problem is NOT software based, as ZF has been announcing all along. This is probably a physical defect with the transmission itself, to some level.
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ATXTLX (08-23-2015)
08-23-2015, 10:02 AM
#352
I just hope Acura continues to work on this. This makes the 6th attempt on Acura's part to fix this. I was shocked that the TSB states "2-3 Firm Shift", and then absolutely nothing happened. If they think the placebo effect will work on us, they are mistaken.
08-23-2015, 10:21 AM
#353
Suzuka Master
Since I have had the last update of 2 weeks ago, the 2-3 shift is softer, the 3-4 is much more pronounced.
08-23-2015, 05:08 PM
#354
If I was a betting man, I would say that this ZF unit will be gone from the TLX at the MMC and replaced by an in-house developed unit with a DCT.
This is from a credible source from a TV show (in French) that I watch every Sunday...This guy got this information directly from Acura Canada (that an in-house unit was being developed and this partnership with ZF was a stop gap measure).
I will not get a TLX until that ZF unit is gone...
This is from a credible source from a TV show (in French) that I watch every Sunday...This guy got this information directly from Acura Canada (that an in-house unit was being developed and this partnership with ZF was a stop gap measure).
I will not get a TLX until that ZF unit is gone...
08-23-2015, 05:37 PM
#355
2015 TLX SH-AWD Elite BWP
If I was a betting man, I would say that this ZF unit will be gone from the TLX at the MMC and replaced by an in-house developed unit with a DCT.
This is from a credible source from a TV show (in French) that I watch every Sunday...This guy got this information directly from Acura Canada (that an in-house unit was being developed and this partnership with ZF was a stop gap measure).
I will not get a TLX until that ZF unit is gone...
This is from a credible source from a TV show (in French) that I watch every Sunday...This guy got this information directly from Acura Canada (that an in-house unit was being developed and this partnership with ZF was a stop gap measure).
I will not get a TLX until that ZF unit is gone...
Weather , the show is RPM on Vtele ?
08-23-2015, 06:43 PM
#356
^^ Yup! Antoine Joubert was the one who was talking about it.....
I LOVE these guys! I never miss a show....
I LOVE these guys! I never miss a show....
08-23-2015, 07:38 PM
#357
2015 TLX SH-AWD Elite BWP
08-23-2015, 08:31 PM
#358
Lemon law? Arbitration? Class action lawsuit?
08-23-2015, 09:09 PM
#359
My attorney states that in order for a class action to be successful, the majority of owners need to experience the same issue. I doubt this affects all of the 9 speed transmissions. I still wonder if newer builds have these same issues.
08-24-2015, 02:15 AM
#360
Summer is Coming
If I was a betting man, I would say that this ZF unit will be gone from the TLX at the MMC and replaced by an in-house developed unit with a DCT.
This is from a credible source from a TV show (in French) that I watch every Sunday...This guy got this information directly from Acura Canada (that an in-house unit was being developed and this partnership with ZF was a stop gap measure).
I will not get a TLX until that ZF unit is gone...
This is from a credible source from a TV show (in French) that I watch every Sunday...This guy got this information directly from Acura Canada (that an in-house unit was being developed and this partnership with ZF was a stop gap measure).
I will not get a TLX until that ZF unit is gone...