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Sometimes dealers offer good deals on oil changes, so don't automatically discount going there. I go to the dealer. They're fast, use the right parts, know what they're doing and if there's a screw up, we know who did it.
Now something else crops up. New Acura RL, now with 4100 miles on it and the driver's window controls to rear windows do not work! With cold weather, neither left or right rear windows go down from driver's controls. With warm weather, only the left rear will work.
Has anyone else had this electrical problem with a NEW Acura (2006 RL)?
In addition, I have always turned the ignition key all the way off.
Has anyone having this problem?
Anyone have this problem?
Thanks,
George
Yup, I'm still hanging in there but I have little reason to post - I just read. The '05 RL hasn't shown one defect in two years, save for my recent post. Early on, before the 2005 RL hit the showroom floor, this Forum was energized and exciting, what with all the speculation re the style, power, price, etc of the awaited RL. I don't mean that it's less energized now - just that the initial excitement was at fever pitch!!!
I'm glad that you're still hosting. Perhaps one day you'll be passing out hors d'oeuvres and flutes of Piper-Heidsick!!
Warm regards,
George
Get your printer out ....I refreshed my memory on the Navi screen. The car doesn't have to be running but the ignition should be on. With your navigation system turned on go to the bottom right button on your dash panel called Setup. Hitting that button will bring up the screen that has 6 areas you can adjust. Brightness is on top left scroll using the BIG knob until you are over it ...your verbal command will also tell you "Brightness" then press down on the big knob again. at this point you can turn the big knob to the right or left. Just don't go beyond 3/4 of the way because it will give you too much light. then scroll to Contrast and make that adjustment etc... I'm about 70% brightness, 60 % contrast.
This is IMPORTANT...There are also additional adjustments that can be made to the screen. You can select daytime colors and nighttime colors for your Map and also your Menu.. With the Navi on click on the Setup button again when the screen comes up it will show More on the top right.... to select this take the big silver knob and move it horizontally right (Don't turn it!) . This will bring up a screen the shows many additional line listed options. The 6th option is Color. Scroll down using the big knob. Select that. Then you can go into each option individually (MAP and MENU)... and each one will have 5 or 6 different colors for day and 5 or 6 different color selections for night. Remember one thing. Each time you make a selection that you are happy with just go back to the previous screen by hitting the cancel button on the left side of your dash panel. Like a computer you can always go back in and make adjustments later if you are not happy with your screen brightness or color. And you are not going to break anything by making the wrong selection. BY THE WAY...WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HAD A FLUTE OF PIPER-HEIDSIECK?
Later Phile...and Good Luck!
JJAcura
Wrote a detailed letter to Acura Customer Service with a backup to the head of Honda North America and after 5 weeks....NOT A WORD from the company. In years of buying cars, I've never had such silence from a manufacturer.
Has anyone else been treated this way by Acura??? :sick:
Jim
Had Acura Customer Service contacted you after delivery, did you mention the issues with the car and or the dealership? Was there any reply or follow up? I too would be all over Acura corporate if some serious butt kissing was not in play. You bought a premium brand and the flagship, some TLC is in order. Hopefully you had opportunity to voice your concerns, but why they have not followed through since is alarming.
I confess, the lure of Lexus service levels is constantly looming. Had it not been for the Acura dealership I purchased my second Acura from, I would have been enjoying some Lexus butt smooching by now.
I thought that Acura would have tried providing Lexus type service.....too bad Honda doesn't know how. Oh well, I guess that's what I get for buying an upgraded Honda with low grade service!
:sick:
I truly believe the RL is a stellar vehicle, if under appreciated and undermarketed. I too expect more from Acura Dealerships, and have been fortunate to have one of the better dealers. That said, I have had no reason to return to the dealer (after initial delivery and adjustments)as my RL has been trouble free. I cannot say I have ever owned a finer vehicle and those I looked at as alternatives were significantly costlier, and I could not justify. But when I require routine maintenance, I still hold the bar higher in my expectations from Acura service.
Perhaps you need to get your initial issues resolved via another dealership, then you need not deal with Acura frequently afterwards and just enjoy the RL. I would approach another dealer with a 'perhaps you can help me' approach, calmly explaining your difficulties with the previous dealer. Some dealers like to win over a competitive dealer's clientele This may win you a favorable dealer who may also get you in contact with Acura Customer Services and appropriate vendors (XM, Onstar, etc).
Good Luck & keep us posted.
Has anyone else had this experience with 2004 models and is there a solution?
Is it possible that as the 2004 gets "broken in" the ride will improve. Would different tires help?
Thanks Everybody
i just bought the car used and only have an owners manual. I cannot figure out how to edit the "GO HOME" address.
tony
You can order a manual or download a pdf version from Acura Owner Link. Go to Acura.com > Owner Link & register your vehicle on ownerlink (using your VIN, Radio Code & NAVI Code). Afterwards you can select 'MY RL' and there is a link to OWNER'S MANUAL. There are several other features in Owners Link you may make use of, including setting service appointments and messaging your vehicle via AcuraLink. I use it regularly for quick references when I don't feel like paging through the 'phonebook' sized owner's manual. Enjoy the RL!
My dealership does not offer inclusive oil changes. Some claim they do, but charge for the other services (tire rotation etc)when the MID indicates a needed service call. Frankly, my last Acura only needed oil changes and tire rotation and warranty covered inspection the first 2 years. Charges were low. The RL has been identified as a low cost ownership for ? years of ownership.
On the other hand, I am very happy with my dealership. It seems to be one of the better in service in customer care. I have been showered with Acura shirts, pens, note pads, etc...typical promotional stuff, and even wine form the sales rep. The few service calls have been painless, wireless internet in the lounge, coffee & treats and a fairly social staff. This dealship typically includes some dealer accesories that other charge for (trunk tray, wheel locks, cargo nets, mud flaps, touch up paint, Honda Care Kits on all models). The few times I needed a loaner, it was a TL, RL or MDX (although the Service Advisor requests an appointment to assure an Acura loaner). I have been told with RL Service appointments and RL or MDX is the offered loaner.
I think it boils down to 'relationship management'. I have an excellent dialogue with my Sales and Service manager, and I think that has afforded me good service and attention. A thank you email or call usually follows each visit, and I usually return the gesture to them. It seems to work, they welome me by name when I stop in and I have yet to feel taken advantage of. So for that, paying for oil changes (as part of a MID service notice) is part of the business.
If I were you, and you had an Acura dealership in mind you plan to use for a service center, I would call or stop in, make an appointment to stop by with your RL and ask if you could get a 'demo' of the features. Explain you plan to use them for service visits, and 'build' a rapport. You may get the info on the RL you need, and establish a good relationship for future needs. I know I have phoned up my Service Advisor for a question that was in my manual...always happy to help. Service center revenue is a major part of a dealership's profits. So the smart ones will make an effort to build loyal / repeat customers.
I know some people feel that paying for service is ALL they deserve, but I look at it differently. I consider it part of my 'Ownership Experience'
The only thing i can think of was the hands free link to my cell phone, as i used it last night. Hard to believe as i took the phone out of the car last night. Is that possible?
The other challenge I had was how do you open the trunk with a dead battery to get at jumper cables? The button on the inside drivers door did nothing. And I could not find any other ways in the manual.
any one have this problem before?
tony
The HFL disconnects when the vehicle shuts off. A couple of seconds after leaving the vehicle my RAZR displays "Disconnected from HFL". The car's HFL may work with the phone up to 30 feet from the car, but only with the ignition turned on / ACC on. I have noticed my phone connects to the car while in the house, and the car in the garage (ignition on).
As to why the battery went dead....could be many reasons. Do you know if you shut the ignition off completely? Perhaps you left it on the ACC position? I have read this was common cause for dead battery issues, but I thought it was resolved on the 2006 RL. I know when you completely shut off the ignition the MID displays "GOODBYE" and the power steering wheel retracts.
Sounds like you REALLY need to get the manual! With all the power features, hands free, keyless features of the RL, a dead battery turns it into a big shiny metal driveway ornament!
Have you registered with AcuraLink and Owner Link on the website? This may get you some FAQ until you get your manual.
There s a learning curve for the RLs technology, but it truly is hassel free once you become familiar. I had an 05 TL before, so it was a fairly seamless transition for me, althogh the RL offers much more. :shades:
thanks
i have an appt b/c i have some messages that came on like pass air bag off, VSA not working and all wheel drive not functioning properly.
tony
with only 3500 miles i was surprised.
I bought a blackberry and it paired and works beautifully.......except the quality of the sound is terrible when on HF. A lot of breakup. It's true for both sides of the conversation and whether I place or receive the call. I have excellent phone signal, but it's almost as if I'm losing a lot of signal between the phone and HF/bluetooth. Have others experienced the same thing? Any ideas?
It is on back order because several dealers are now realizing that this fairly common complaint is caused by the driveshaft. It is supposed to arrive this week, so I'll let you know if it solves the problem. I went to a forum at Acurazine, and there were several people complaining of this exact problem, and at least 10 of them were recently told it was the driveshaft. Do a Google search of "Acura RL driveshaft whine" and click on the Acurazine link that comes up--you'll see what I mean. Good luck and I'll update this message board when the new driveshaft is installed. Steve
My car ('05) has been virtually trouble free, and I never tire of driving it or even just looking at it. Can't wait to get the 18" wheels and summer tires back on. Really sets it off.
I know this cannot be acurate because i have seen accidents and the real time traffic does not show any information. where in the past it has worked perfectly.
anyone have this problem?
Jim
my dealer tells me over the phone that "real time traffic" is part of the xm subscription and must have expired. which is why no inforamtion displays.
my xm radio still works and i am not sure when the subscription ends. is that true?
tony
Jim
Jim
I question how, and whether or not, the system will accurately re-route you when an accident occurs and is in your route,,,I doubt it,,,all the 'real' info tells me is where an accident is, mileage it is from my current location, hi-way construction spots and that is it,,,No More.
Jim
You certainly had an XM issue. I too am in Tampa and have had no issues with NavTraffic. It has been consistent and always available. I do park in a garage at the office, but within seconds of pulling outside, the NavTraffic is updated and is displayed.
I literally make a daily decision as to which route to take home based on the NavTraffic alerts.