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I posted my question last year and didn't get much luck. So let me try again.
My 03 TL(16K) makes buzzing/humming noise while it is off. It does that every 5 minutes, comparing to every 15 minutes last year. It sounds just like any cell phone vibrates in vibration mode. The car does it intermitly and it seems it does it more often during hot days. The dealership says it can be part of fuel vacc system. But I take off the fuel cap and it still makes the same noise. The dealership also put some isolation around the fuel canister, but that didn't help. Any suggestion? Thanks in advance.
Eric
Shut the engine off after it's hot, and it would make buzzing noises that lasted about one second each, buzzed about once every 5 seconds, and lasted about 10 to 15 minutes.
I was told that it was part of the vacuum system, and completely normal.
I, unfortunately, don't know if this is the same thing in the 03 TL.
No, that isn't normal. :confuse:
The auto dimming feature on the Rear View mirror will not turn on and the car does not "Chirp" when I press the lock button a few times on the remote.
Does anyone know if these problems could be related? Do they share something electronically?
I'll be calling the Acura dealer tomorrow to discuss but thought I could check here with the better informed.
First they couldn't find out what the problem was,
second time they replaced the wrong one,
third time, they said the wire under the dash board wasn't secured but after while, it still rattles.
I have to drive almost 40miles to the dealer AGAIN!!
ANYONE PLEASE tell me what to do if you got fixed...
If i push it down just a little bit over the front center speaker, the rattle stops..
you can also check the problems sections for the 3G TL on this site and investigate further.
I tried the on/off button on the mirror but it wouldn't turn on. I'll give the local Acura dealership a call.
As previously written, if you drive the TL in town, your services will come earlier. Mine are about 7000 miles apart for my '05 TL so far (~28,000 miles).
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
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!
I also have blue tooth issues which have gotten worse over time. My blue tooth doesn't recognize a lot of my commands. I shout up toward the mike; but it doesn't get the right name. I also have had friends complain that sometimes when I speak... and only when I speak... there is a static like noise around me. And they complain that I don't come through loud and clear no matter how loud I speak.
I'd love to have some comments from people on this forum. My car is going in next Friday.
Thanks in advance.
Oh... I do have some rattles over rough spots. I haven't even dealth with those.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Have you tried adjusting your diet? :P
OK, sorry, but I couldn't resist!
Seriously now, regarding bluetooth and command recognition, for awhile there I had trouble getting the voice command to react correctly when I asked it to turn on AC and radio. Then I discovered that I was speaking too slowly. I found that if I spoke at a normal speed it would recognize it.
As for service at A of B, I give them a C- so far. Very friendly service advisors, no problem with loaners (although the loaner NSX always seems to have just left the lot as I arrive! :surprise: ) and "free" washes. However, for the two rattles I've had, they've each required two visits to fix. Both times they wrote it up as resolved after the first visit. And after one service and wash, they parked my Abyss Blue TL under a tree, which the birds certainly enjoyed...
I've only used A of B for service when I've had the warranty work done. For the routine services, Direct Tire. If your company is a member of "Buy America" even better Direct Tire discounts...
For future dealer services, I may ask if Clair would like a shot. I had a good experience there, but they just wanted a bit too much of my money at the purchase.
Good luck and enjoy the TL!
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
I had a similar problem on my 05. However, there was a recall on some 05 batteries. So far my new battery is doing just fine after 10k miles. Thankfully, it was not the navi draining power but I had the dealer check it anyway. I really did not want the dealer taking apart my dash to replace the damaged Navi/part.
Drive your car through some puddles and then park it for a few days.... surface rust.
Over time, they will also show signs of grooving, but if these are just surface grooves, there may not be anything to worry about.
If the rotors still run true and you do not feel pulsing in the pedal or steering wheel, there should be no need for turning them. A simple replacement of the pads will do.
Personally, I turn my rotors when I replace the pads and then when the get below tolerances, I replace the rotors as well.
How often brakes need work is directly related to how someone drives.
I had a Toyota Tacoma MT and with 75,000 miles on it, it never needed brakes.
I had a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited AT and it needed brakes every 30,000.
Depends on the driver, type of driving and how the brakes are used.
I love watching people drive uphill with their brake lights on. :confuse:
I didn't drive the car for 2 days. On the 3rd day went to the garage to show-off my shiny new 2007 TL w/navi to the inlaws. I was able to unlock the door but that's it. The battery had no juice left. Headlights and all other internal lights were off. Called Acura Roadside Assistance. They sent AAA (I think) -- some kid with a jump box.
Dead cell? Navi draining power? Who knows, I'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow.
Btw, the first couple of times the AAA guy jumped the car it didn't work. The entire electronic smorgasbord in front of me burped each time. Is that a bad thing? I certainly cringed when that happened. It's my first electronics-laden car.
Thanks.
What kind of tire life have people been getting on the factory tires? If I were to go with V-rated tires when a replacement is needed, what kind of improvement in tire life could I expect?
I just purchased a Black TL Type-S a couple days ago and when doing the financing the dealer offered a paint protection plan against environmental damage. I've been thinking about it lately and maybe it would have been a good idea to purchase since I don't have a covered parking and I'm also under a tree. I believe it would have cost me around $400 for a period of 7 years where it would cover things like bird drops, rain, etc environmental damage. Does anybody think this is a good investment?
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Even he said that it turned out to be a complete rip-off.
You're paying for a wax job.
He has haze marks from bird drops and even with him working there, he has not gotten Acura to correct his paint issues.
That Black that Acura uses on the TL is temperamental stuff.
Take it home and treat it yourself.
It's the only way to keep it looking new.
Save your money.
Can anybody recommend good washing and drying towels and where to get them from?
I see that the Zaino products are fairly popular. Can you advice which of them gave you good results?
Thanks again!
I use:
Z2
Z5
ZFX
Z6
I'm going to buy the "Maintenance Pack" next (Z6 & Z7). Maybe once all my Z2/Z5 is gone, ZAIO and ZCS...
Good stuff. Lasts a good long time.
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
My car feels lucky if it gets washed once every two months In fact, on the average, it is only washed about five times and waxed twice in a year. My dealership gives free hand washes everytime I visit, no matter what the job is. As for waxing, I always try to recruit my teenage son, but he gets smarter everytime and demands a bigger reward :mad:
Oh, and wait till your son gets his licence. Then you can dangle the use of the car as a carrot for washing it! I'd bet your car gets washed every week then!
When he gets his license, I'd offer him short drives in my wife's 03 Maxima in exchange for his washing and waxing both the TL and the Max. If he gets into an Ivy college, I will buy him a new car, but he needs to pay for his own insurance. He already knows the deal, because the carrots and sticks are always in operation in my household. :shades:
If only it were true! Actually we previously had a silver CL-S and silver Accord, and quickly learned why silver is such a popular color!