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When you say "when the car gets hot" are you referring to when the car is warmed up or that it is actually running hot?
Just trying to get clarification before I answer
Also, what are the air temperatures when you notice this?
If this is your problem, you'll notice MUCH better acceleration on cooler days than on hot days.
The best way to fix this is to get a Cold Air Intake (CAI) which replaces your plastic OEM manifold with a long tube that grabs air from outside of the engine compartment.
I'm guessing that you don't see a drop in power at higher RPMs because thats the engines sweet spot. Its probably still there, but not as noticable.
You might want to bring up all of the issues that you are having with your steering and also mention that these "issues" WILL contribute to a future accident if they are not addressed. Do this in writing...whether by e-mail or actual letter that you hand carry to them. If they fail to help you out, you at least now have your issues on paper and documented. I would then bring the car to your Acura dealer and have them assess the car....If they find problems with it, bring the write-up sheet from Acura to your insurance company and show them.
If they still refuse to get the car fixed properly, contact your states attorney general. Automobile safety should not be taken lightly...ESPECIALLY by a company that makes money off of customers NOT getting into accidents.
My guess is that you'll never need to go as far as the Attorney General.
Skipper
If your dealership claims they don't have the TSB, here it is:
http://www.alldata.com/tsb/Acura/1155625200000_1156143600000_06-026/6026.html
Here is an invoice from someone in TX who alread had those corresponding part #'s(the springs) installed:
http://rsx.adampayrot.info/invoice.jpg
Hope this helps!
Being front-wheel drive is good for traction when I am trying to move, but it won't do a thing for me if I need to stop. Since the rear of the car is very light, I assume the rear wheels could easily lock up in the snow and the car could spin out, leading to a nasty accident.
Here's a pic of what it looks like.
Could you possibly post a copy of your invoice for the windshield seal, in a reply message? This would help me out tremendously so I can finally get rid of the noise.
I've had the noise since I bought the car, it sat at the dealer for 4 weeks. When I got it back they weren't sure what they did but said they fixed it. The noise has been muted since then but I can still hear it at freeway speeds.
Thanks!
Camshaft failure in overhead cam engines is usually related to poor lubrication or quality of the lubricants---camshafts are REALLY vulnerable at cold startups and very vulnerable to high heat engine conditions.
When this car is fixed, the cam's line bore shoule be checked, and if this engine uses cam bearings, those should be replaced, and in the future you should use only synthetic oils at 5,000 mile intervals.
Sorry to hear about this problem, but it seems to be getting more common with modern OHC engines.
I have taken the vehicle in four times now. Each time the dealership has reported to not be able to reproduce the noise after conducting repairs.
These repairs include, rotating, balancing, realigning, and adjusting the tire pressure. The last turn in, where my car is presently, they "counter rotated" my tires....
As you can see the primary focus has been on the tires, origionally I thought it may be related to my security system since it showed up the day I picked it back up from the shop.
I have been able to reproduce the noise everywhere from 45 mph to 85 mph. (Typically above 65mph)
The shop foreman rode with me and heard it over two types of surfaces, and the Service manager admitted to hearing it. (he initially denied hearing anything after driving it over 150 miles. I sent him a video with a good sound file and he then pointed out it was the same thing he heard)
The service department is claiming they have done all they can to this point.
A Honda Factory Tech will be in to the dealership next Thursday, at which time I have an appointment. (Oct 5th 2006)
I have been able to record the sound with my digital camera and would be willing to share it with those people currently experiencing a similar problem.
The current recording has my ownership information posted at the begining, I would need to edit this prior to sharing it. Those of you currently dealing with this, ksj06rsxdc5, rsxing, & muc, please respond to this post and maybe we can help each other out.
I really like this car, except for the noise. Which even with the stereo blasting at times it will be louder than it.
Right now I've given up on taking my Girlfriend out in this car until the issue is resolved.
I've kept my cool up until this last service call. I've now made the General Manager aware of the issue. I don't feel like I'm getting the quality service you would expect from an Acura Dealership. I hope this will change.
So I'm here to say I too have a "noise" issue which comes and goes. Thank you for posting what you have found. Any help would be great.
The second recording occured on the way back from my 4th time to the dealership for this issue. This is supposedly after they "counter rotated" the tires and adjusted the tire pressure to factory specs.
On the second video I did notice the noise getting louder when a gust of wind would rock the car. I had not paid attention to this factor prior to it until the earlier posting.
http://www.rontron.com/henry/2k6_RSX-S_Noise_removedmyname.zip
http://www.rontron.com/henry/092806_1144hrs_coming_back_from_Acura.zip
It sounds like a problem I had with a 2006 RSX. The problem, to my surprise was an improper seal on the windshield. I drove with the shop foreman and he diagnosed it immediately. they resealed it and all is well. Prior to this we thought the noise was coming from the engine.
muc
I am not at home now so have not been able to respond. The dealer who diagnosed it was Radley Acura in falls Church VA, tel.: 703-824-5700. I cannot scan the invoice right now, but it reads :
Performed TSB 04-040
831004 .7 00401 01101
831092
I just drove 900 miles at freeway speed 70-80mph and had no problems.
Muc
I crashed my 2006 RSX 3 weeks ago (I bought it in May 2006 brand new @ the dealership),
it's in the body shop right now.
There was a problem with the throttle and they were trying to fix it but the body shop informs me that they were having problems with matching it because there are some "aftermarket parts"....
I have not put any aftermarket parts in this car at this time.
Has anyone had any issues with either the dealer ship putting these types of parts in a new car and not telling the buyer about it?
Help........ If this is true, I could have an issue with no warranty on these parts.........
Are you have the bodyshop at the dealer (or affiliated with the dealer) do the work?
I'd be interested in knowing what the parts were that they are saying are not "factory". Can you provide these?
In 2005, Toyota switched from cable-based throttles to electronic throttles on several models. Based upon Jackson Racing's failure to make superchargers for the Acura RSX-S beyond 2004, I suspect Acura did the same thing and the body shop is not aware of the transition. That's just a guess. I have no idea of the specific history of your vehicle.
Does it crank more often before starting if you don't give it the 3 second waiting period?