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I have also had a minor issue with my remote (I am driver #2) - when I unlock the car it displays DRIVER 2 DETECTED - but does not always adjust my seat & mirrors. When this happens if I manually push the # 2 button on the drivers door it does nothing. If I adjust everything push memory then #2 and then hold the lock & unlock button on the remote TWO times - then it seems to work fine. Strange - this has happened 3 times now. It is like the memory on the #2 driver (in the car not the remote) is getting lost - my wife is driver # 1 and hers has never failed.
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My understanding is that the last 5 digits of the VIN represents a sequential production number. This means the bigger the number, the latter the production date. Is that correct?
I am going to buy a new 06 TL, and it has a VIN with the last 5 digits being 26xxx. Does this mean it is an ealier production? I notice some of the new owners have much higher numbers, like 54xxx. Should I care about a new car with an earlier production date? How many TLs have Acura sold/produced in 06?
Does anyone have better info on this issue? Thanks.
How to Decipher VIN
http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131067&highlight=construction
How many TLs have Acura sold/produced in 06?
Don't have the original link where Honda releases the data at hand, but a quick search found the following:
The Acura Division posted July sales of 18,203, with record July sales of 3,799 units for the TSX. The TL luxury performance sedan was Acura’s best-selling model with July sales of 6,304 and year-to-date sales of 42,601.
Ya know, I always wondered why the car always pairs to my phone before the wife's.
I never considered the thought of it being paired to driver memory.... is that how it works?
Driver 1 looks for my phone?
Driver 2 looks for the wife's?
Hmm....
Anywho, my Moto V3M does beep when the bluetooth drops.
Speaking of that...
When I'm on a call and want to switch to the phone, I can just hit the bluetooth function button and say "Transfer"
But if I'm driving down the road and want to use my phone without the car's speaker phone, I have to drill down into the phone's settings and find the bluetooth connection and drop it... a real pain in the neck.
Is there is easy way around this?
I also notice that the voice recorder function in my phone doesn't work if it's paired up to the car.
Did you choose the TL over the IS or are you talking about your MDX?
The MDX does have that same system though
That decision will be made in the next few months.
I have to choose between the IS250 AWD, IS350, GSx, and TL Type-S
I'll drive all 4 and then make a final decision :confuse:
Not sure why you need to hit unlock then open the door to activate the driver 1 or 2 setting - if you open the door first you can't use the remote.
I made a typo.
I was actually referring to the 07' G35x
I'm a little concerned about the G, but I'll give it a good look.
A lot of 06 owners are complaining about rattles and a horrible bluetooth system.
I know it sounds small, but the bluetooth is a huge factor for me.
The system in the MDX is absolutely wonderful, and I'll never go back to using a headset in the car again.
I would say its a personal preference.
Some use synthetic and drive 10,000 miles between oil changes.
Some claim better MPG when using synthetic.
Some claim oil leaks caused by synthetic.
Some say its a big waste of money.
Some (including Mobile who makes Mobile1) say you should still use the maintenance schedule recommended by the manufacturer.
The TL was designed to use regular oil - and the maintenance minder system is based on regular oil - so there is no real need for synthetic.
If you drive in extreme weather - very hot or very cold - it could be an advantage - or if you plan to keep the car for many years it may be worth the extra $.
Other wise I would stick with regular oil.
I ask because I have a passenger seat that creaks, but only when my 290lb co-worker is sitting in it.
Could just be an issue of the seat being under excessive distress.
My seat on creaks with him in it, never with my wife, who is less than half his weight.
Basically all you do is take the passenger side seat front bolts out - put some felt between the bracket and floor and reinstall the bolts.
It seemed too easy - and I could not believe it actually worked. Mine made the creek with and without a passenger. This fixed it 100%.
I am not sure if this link will work - if it does not go to acurazine.com and search gen 3 TL form.
http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125087&highlight=seat+rattle
For the size tire, you can expect that.
A "TSB" is a Technical Service Bulletin that the manufacturer issues whenever a production problem exists for a particular make/model. This is a "Service Bulletin" number 05-076 that was issued by Acura on 12/24/05. Do a Google with the following terms:
+Acura +05-076 +Turanza or try these links:
http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/B05-050.PDF#search="+Acura +05-- - 076%20%2Bturanza%22
http://www.robertcotran.com/files/B05-076.pdf
So here's the Cliff notes version of the issue: 1) Certain 2004 / 05 TLs outfitted with Turanza EL42s exhibit premature wearing and Acura is willing to replace them under a prorated basis. 2) IF you have:
0-10k miles, 100% free
10k-15k miles, 75% covered...you pay 25%
15k-20k miles, 50% - 50%
20k-25k miles, 25% covered...you pay 75%
25k miles plus...you are SOL
Read the Bulletin carefully to see if you indeed have the tires in question. Acura did not notify me...I found out about this from another discussion and went to the dealer today. Since I have 20,900 miles on mine, I'm gonna be out about $700...better than the $1,000 it would cost, but it still sucks. Atleast these tires will last longer, they do some kind of adjustment (installing bump stops - whatever that is), replace all four tires with a newer model Turanza EL42, and align the vehicle. It's a problem that should have been nipped in the bud by Acura, but somehow it's fallen on the responsibility of their customers to find this stuff out.
Apparently, this should be done to all 2004 TL and 2005 TL from VIN 19UUA6...5A000001 thru 19UUA6...5A008976 (looks like they made about 9000 of these until they realize they screwed up).
1.) when starting with a cold engine sometimes the engine "lunges" a little before I accelerate. I was told by the service manager that this was a cylinder filling. What could it really be?
2.) when lightly braking sometimes the brakes grab to the point I get reactions from my passengers. This only happens when lightly baking. The dealer said they could not find anything.
I'm about to take a 3,000-mile trip with my wife, and I don't want to have the creak fixed if there's any chance the air bags would not work properly afterwards.
Thanks for the clarification.
#4082 of 4261 Dead Battery by drcohen Jul 25, 2006 (10:02 am)
2005 TL Auto w/Nav., 8700 miles.
I returned from an 11 day trip and my TL was dead. I mean dead. I had AAA come out for a jump and the battery was not holding a charge. Funny thing is I had no prior signals that any problem was brewing, no idiot light message, etc. I took 11 days for the problem to reveal itself.
I went to the dealer 6:15 AM waited until they opened at 7AM. Within the hour, they took the car, confirmed the problem and replaced the battery. No cost, under warranty of course. I sent the service Mgr. a letter of thanks. (I would have also sent a letter for negative reasons).
It helps to have all your settings (radio, XM, etc) written down.
So in the end the Customer Service experience was positive.
Minor Problems with my TL:
My driver side window makes a funny noise half way down the cycle, like is not tracking correctly or a moving part is rubbing / failing. Other than that it's been a no brainer.
There are minor annoyances and finish quality questions.
After renting a Malibu for 11 days (I’m not knocking it, it serves its function well) I felt the power, suspension and the low emitting grunt of my TL. It felt great and firm in its tracking. I actually smiled, especially when using my manual mode and my right foot. I have POWER.
I like this sedan a lot, glad I bought it.
David
09/06/2006
My original post dated July 25th says it all.
Upon my return from a 10 day business/vacation trip yesterday, Sept. 04 for, guess what?......the same problem .DEAD Battery now at 9900 miles.
AAA came out, jump start and back to the dealer. This time they determined that there is a drain on the battery and are running test to determine what is causing this problem. Mind you everyday driving, start up, gauges, etc. all work fine with no signs of any charge losses, etc.
QUESTION:
Has anyone here had this type of problem? And does anyone have any idea what may cause this slow drain with all the electronic hardware on this and other sedans, one would wonder how difficult it may be to zero in on the culprit and solve this problem.
They did provide me a 2006 TL to drive while they diagnose the problem. The service manager is friendly and somewhat cautious in what he says. You can tell they have been trained with stock responses.
I’m about to find out about Acura’s technical skills are and how serious their corporate customer satisfaction edit is.
David
I rented a Impala this time.....drove thru the hurricane and it did well. Maybe my love of horsepower and GPS etc. is a expensive but inconvinient luxery
David....
side note:
has anyone delt with Gold Coast Acura? i wanna to see how their service department is like. any good/bad experience would be great full! thanks in advance
For whatever it's worth, I am quite anal about turning off the A/C, stereo, defrost, etc when I park for an extended period. Not sure if that actually does anything. Probably just me being anal.
Can't wait for long trips in the fall to visit our Canadian friends in Ottawa. However, I wonder if the navi's database can handle Canadian major city addresses, even though I do see city maps in good detail on the navi.
I would expect it to have no problem. It works well for me in Vancouver.
If you love horsepower and found the Impala not a bad ride check out the Impala SS with the 5.3 liter small block V-8. It is a fabulous ride and you'll be amazed at the power. And with decent mileage to boot!
My Impala was the LT V6, 211HP, 3.5L VVL, it had ample power, handled decently (did not push the envelope, I scare my relatives enough with my driving) and I got 24 MPG in 645 miles of urban / US64 driving in Va. I can see how the bigger V6 or for that matter the V8 may be an excellent buy decision.
It’s unfortunate that GM / Chevrolet have been so marginalized by the general buying public. Much of it GM’s fault in the past and some part solely on current public / media perception.
TL - My dealer rep tells me yesterday that they have zeroed in on the problem, well sort of. After 2 days of tracing the different leads and sources, they think that the back-up tail lights may be the source. They went through 116 points just to get this far. With the wire harnesses on these sedans nowadays it must be a nightmare and time consuming to get to the culprit.
It would seem to me there are endless possibilities and while test equipment is important and critical, there is no “How to Book” on every problem, some perhaps unique to that model and not often experienced. I’m thinking “Service Bulletins” being the obvious and known. But they can’t forecast every possible problem. You, I and all of us are the “Mule”.
Who knows, my worst fear is that they will tell me they found and corrected the problem. However, I will not be confident or convinced until I return from a business trip or vacation and the car starts.
David .
Service manager also told me they "re-initialized" the air bag, whatever that means. Has something to do with calibrating it so that it doesn't go off if seat is not occupied.
LOL