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2002 Acura 3.2CL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Technical Service Bulletins
- A/C Compressor
- A/C Refrigerant And Oil Type Guide (BJA1330)
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant And PAG/Poe Oil For Warranty Repair Claims (B16-050)
- A/C Refrigerant Type Guide (BJA11220)
- A/C Refrigerant Types Guide (BJA09917 VERSION 2)
- A/C Refrigerant (Compressor) Oil Guide (BJA34004)
- Noise Issues Part 1 - Identification And Noise Issues Part 2 - Repair Techniques (BJA04886)
- Troubleshooting An Inoperative A/C (B13080G)
- A/C Compressor Clutch Inspection And Replacement Tips (B11080C)
- Engine Noise, A/C Not Working Right? Check Compressor Clutch First (B11080B)
- New Refrigerant Oil Injectors Help Prevent Cross-Contamination (B11020E)
- Check Out that Cool R-134a Refrigerant Oil Guide (ASN0107-03)
- Accessories & Equipment
- Accessories Control Systems
- Understanding The Service Check Signal (SCS) Function (B18030B)
- Navigation Screen Clock Reads 00:00 (B18010I)
- Speedometer Shops: The Place To Transfer Odometer Mileage (B13030B)
- New HDS Software 3.009.003 Changes HDS Lockout Feature (B13020B)
- Shorting The SCS Circuit With A Laptop Pc (B11060C)
- Use HDS Data List To Help Troubleshoot Problems (B11060E)
- Use The MVCI To Update Programmable Control Units/Modules (B11050B)
- Remote Engine Starter Registering Problems? Check This Out (B11030A)
- HOMELINK Transceiver Won't Learn Remote Transmitter's Code (100100E)
- Remember to Initialize to Avoid Problems (ASN0805-09)
- Clearing DTCS In Generic OBD II Mode Or With A Generic Scan Tool (ASN0305-11)
- Navigation Patch Cd 2.05C For Screen Reversing Color, Trip Computer And Fuel Economy Not Working Properly, Or Wrong Post Office Phone Numbers (03-028)
- Factory Security System Doesn't Arm (ASN 0703-01)
- Service Manual Update: Synchronizing Passenger Power Seat Rails (03-003)
- Terminal Replacement Instructions (95-007)
- Accessory Drive Belts
- Air Bag, SRS
- SRS Safety Guidelines (B16080F)
- Intermittent SRS DTC 11-1X To 11-9X, 11-Ax, 11-Bx, And B0001-X To B0002-X (B14020B)
- Tips For Removing Stripped Or Broken T-30 TORX Bolts (B13090H)
- Initializing The OPDS Unit (02-020)
- Electronic Interference Can Set SRS DTC 15-3 Or 86-11 (B12030B)
- SRS Indicator On, But Can't Read Any DTCS? Read This (B12020D)
- These New Job Aids Make SRS Troubleshooting Easier (B12020B)
- Our Position On Salvaged Or Used Airbag System Components (B07090A)
- Always Check Parts List In S/M After SRS Deployment (ASN0506-06)
- Fastener Extractor Works On Stubborn T-30 Torx Bolts (ASN0205-04)
- Removing Stripped or Broken T-30 Torx Bolts (ASN0205-05)
- Replace Driver's Air Bag Torx Bolts Properly (ASN0904-03)
- Anti-Lock Brakes
- Anti-Theft Systems
- Important Changes To Legacy HDS Immobilizer Functions (B170120E)
- Immobilizer System (Type 2) (98-008)
- New HDS Software 3.009.003 Changes Immobilizer Registration (B13020C)
- Immobilizer Change With HDS Software Version 3.009.XXX Or Later (B12120A)
- Aftermarket Window Film Can Block Electronic Device Signals (B07110H)
- Cant Turn Ignition Switch? Check For Locked Steering (ASN1205-01)
- Cutting Keys With The EXACTA Key Code Cutter (99-010)
- Certain Vehicle Parts Are Marked With VIN (R Dot) (ASN0204-01)
- Keyless Remote Transmitter Information (97-040)
- Call Warranty Department After Replacing Lock Set (ASN0104-07)
- Factory Security System Doesn't Arm (ASN 0703-01)
- ILCO Immobilizer Key Code Duplicator (99-029)
- Terminal Replacement Instructions (95-007)
- Automatic Trans
- ACURA Recommended Materials (B99-015)
- Automatic Transmission Questionnaire (BJA13314)
- ACURA Torque Converter Clutch Shudder Snap Shot Evaluation Job Aid (JA4659)
- ATF Cooler Cleaner (89-015)
- Using The Pressure Test Assistance Mode (BJA18-1)
- ATF Leak Detection (07-059)
- Want More Videos In Service Bulletins? Take Our Survey And Let Us Know (B15040E)
- Look What's New: 3G HDS Software! (B11070E)
- Harsh 2-3 Shift Immediately After Pcm Replacement (08-045)
- Check Out The Latest Word On A/T Flushing (B08010A)
- Hour Meter Tells You When To Replace ATF Cooler Cleaner Filters (B08010C)
- Reman A/T Shifts Harsher, Slips, or Shudders After PCM Replacement (ASN0707-05)
- Use This Handy Chart to Describe Transmission Problems (ASN0707-04)
- Replace ATF Cooler Cleaner Filters Once a Year (B07050B)
- Mark Original Parts With A Felt-Tip Pen (ASN0207-03)
- A/T Engagement Shock Or Noise? Neutralize The Engine Mounts (ASN1006-07)
- Whiny A/T? Consider This Before Ordering A REMAN (ASN1006-05)
- Remember To Neutralize Engine Mounts And Lower Control Arm Bushings (ASN0906-04)
- Humming or Growling? Check the Wheel Bearings (ASN0806-15)
- Idle Vibration Or Harsh Shifting (06-014)
- Always Install The ATF Filter Kit With The REMAN A/T (ASN0606-05)
- Be Careful Removing The Countershaft Speed Sensor (ASN0506-01)
- Moving A Loaded REMAN A/T Case? Say "Hello Dolly" (ASN0306-06)
- Don't Forget Your Name in "Customer's Complaint" Box (ASN0206-09)
- Flush Systems: A Big Taboo (ASN0206-06)
- Guidelines To Avoid Needless A/T Replacement (ASN1205-09)
- Button Up Failed A/T Core Properly Before Returning (ASN1005-11)
- Include "Core Return Update Acknowledgement" Form (ASN1005-12)
- Install VSS Properly To Avoid REMAN A/T Damage (ASN0905-02)
- Be Smart! Always Use The Transmission Adapter (ASN0805-03)
- Use Worm-Style Clamps With The ATF Cooler Cleaner (ASN0805-04)
- ATF Cooler Cleaner Gets Improved Hose-Type Fittings (ASN0705-07)
- New Installation Documents Packed With REMAN A/TS (ASN0705-06)
- Replacing A Canon A75 Digital Camera (ASN0605-05)
- Required Special Tools And Equipment For A/T Replacement (ASN0605-04)
- REMAN A/T Installation Instructions Get A Facelift (ASN0505-02)
- Some ATF Leaks Check Out "NTF" (ASN0505-01)
- Drain ATF Before Returning Failed A/T Cores (ASN0405-04)
- Keep Torque Converter On MAINSHAFT To Avoid Damage (ASN0405-05)
- Reman A/T Speed Sensor Broken? Send the A/T Back (ASN0405-02)
- Returning A Failed A/T Core? Use New Core Return Form (ASN0405-03)
- Fixing A/T Banjo Bolt Leaks (ASN0305-07)
- REMAN A/TS Are Not Interchangeable (ASN0305-04)
- Replacement Oil Jet Hoses Now Available (ASN0305-10)
- Update Kit Coming For ATF Cooler Cleaner (ASN0305-03)
- Avoiding Comebacks From A/T Contamination (ASN0205-02)
- Take the Automatic Transmission Worksheet on Your Test-Drive (ASN0205-01)
- Check the Oil Jet Hose for Damage When Adding ATF (ASN1104-02)
- A/T Solenoid Replacement Criteria (ASN1004-05)
- Camera Fixture Retainer Knobs Now Available (ASN1004-09)
- Removing a Stubborn ATF Filler Bolt (ASN1004-04)
- Replenishing ATF On Vehicles With A/T Oil Jet Kits (ASN1004-03)
- Store Digital Inspection Photos For Warranty Claims (ASN0804-01)
- Use Correct Flash Setting For Digital Inspection Photos (ASN0804-03)
- Warranty A/T Core Return Procedure Changed (ASN0704-02)
- A/T DTC P0780 After Solenoid or A/T R & R (ASN0604-08)
- ATF Cooler Cleaner Operating Tips (ASN0604-05)
- TRACK WARRANTY A/T ORDER STATUS ON iN (ASN0604-06)
- Doing S/B 04-013? Remember These Points (ASN0504-06)
- Filling the ATF Cooler Cleaner (ASN0504-09)
- Repairing ATF Leaks Under Warranty (ASN0404-04)
- Got An ATF Leak? Check The Torque Converter Seal (ASN0304-05)
- ATF Leaks From Cooler Line Banjo Bolt (ASN 1203-05)
- Don't Reuse Old ATF Warmer On REMAN A/T (ASN 1203-03)
- Transmission Warranty Extension Clarification (ASN 1003-10)
- Check For Hole Before Installing REMAN Trans (ASN 0803-01)
- Axle Seals Leak ATF, Roaring Noise, Erratic Shifts (ASN 0703-04)
- Grade Logic Control Explained (ASN 0603-01)
- 3RD Gear Clutch Pack Is Worn (03-002)
- Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Service Manual Update: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control Diagram (19-059)
- Fuel & Emissions Questionnaire (BJA13318)
- Troubleshooting DTC P1456 And P1457 (99-040)
- Evaporative Emissions Function Test (ASN 1103-02)
- How To Read The HDS Misfire Counter (ASN 1103-06)
- Rotten Egg Smell? Could Be The Catalytic Converter (ASN 1003-02)
- Understanding The CALIFORNIA Emissions Warranty (ASN 0603-03)
- Mil Comes On With DTC P1457: EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve Failure (03-001)
- EVAP System Function Testing And Diagnostics With The PGM Tester (02-005)
- Axle Shafts
- Noise Issues Part 1 - Identification And Noise Issues Part 2 - Repair Techniques (BJA04886)
- Vehicle Won't Move, Barely Moves? Check For Disengaged Driveshaft (091200D)
- Humming or Growling? Check the Wheel Bearings (ASN0806-15)
- Impact Wrench On Axle Nuts: A Big Taboo (ASN1205-06)
- Driveshaft Boot Band Tool (98-005)
- Blowers, Superchargers & Turbochargers
- Body Electrical
- Try A Battery Cable Reset For Those Odd Electrical Problems (B12010E)
- Rodent Deterrent Tape For Wire Harnesses (B10080B)
- Blower Motor Does Not Work (06-006)
- A/T DTC P0780 After Solenoid or A/T R & R (ASN0604-08)
- Tips From Training: Electronic Troubleshooting (ASN0304-10)
- Tips From Training: Use ETM Schematic Like A Roadmap (ASN0204-08)
- Body Interior
- Try A Battery Cable Reset For Those Odd Electrical Problems (B12010E)
- Aftermarket Trailer Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Problems (B11080I)
- Look What's New: 3G HDS Software! (B11070E)
- Use HDS Data List To Help Troubleshoot Problems (B11060E)
- Use The MVCI To Update Programmable Control Units/Modules (B11050B)
- Get To Know The GNA600 Gateway Device (B08030B)
- Navigation Patch Cd 2.05C For Screen Reversing Color, Trip Computer And Fuel Economy Not Working Properly, Or Wrong Post Office Phone Numbers (03-028)
- Terminal Replacement Instructions (95-007)
- Brakes Control Systems
- Understanding The Service Check Signal (SCS) Function (B18030B)
- New HDS Software 3.009.003 Changes HDS Lockout Feature (B13020B)
- MVCI Hardware Update And Warranty Information (11-034)
- New HDS Software Release: Version 3.002.030 (B12020J)
- Try A Battery Cable Reset For Those Odd Electrical Problems (B12010E)
- Aftermarket Trailer Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Problems (B11080I)
- Look What's New: 3G HDS Software! (B11070E)
- Shorting The SCS Circuit With A Laptop Pc (B11060C)
- Use The MVCI To Update Programmable Control Units/Modules (B11050B)
- Abs/TCS DTC 51 And DTC 53 Troubleshooting (ASN 1103-04)
- Brake System Indicator Comes On And Goes Off (03-029)
- Terminal Replacement Instructions (95-007)
- Charging Systems
- Clutch
- Communication Devices
- Aftermarket Trailer Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Problems (B11080I)
- Before Ordering That HFL Control Unit, Call The JCI Hotline (B090900D)
- HOMELINK Transceiver Won't Learn Remote Transmitter's Code (100100E)
- Aftermarket Window Film Can Block Electronic Device Signals (B07110H)
- Check Out These Specialty Hotlines Before You Call Tech Line (ASN1206-05)
- Cooling System (Mechanical)
- ACURA Recommended Materials (B99-015)
- New INTERCOOLER Hose Lubricant Available (B18010D)
- Keep The Cooling System Free Of Debris And Corrosion To Prevent Premature Water Pump Failure (TT002-13)
- Now Available: Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (B08030C)
- Engine Oil & Coolant Gallery Plugs Available Separately (ASN0107-07)
- Flush Systems: A Big Taboo (ASN0206-06)
- Blue Type 2 Coolant Is Now Factory-Fill (ASN0704-05)
- Use Leak Detection Powder To Pinpoint Leaks (ASN0304-03)
- Cruise Control Systems
- Differentials & Drive Axles
- Driveshaft & Universal Joints
- Engine Control Systems
- Enhanced I-HDS Makes Troubleshooting Multiple DTCS Easier (B18100G)
- Understanding The Service Check Signal (SCS) Function (B18030B)
- Troubleshooting DTC P1456 And P1457 (99-040)
- Want More Videos In Service Bulletins? Take Our Survey And Let Us Know (B15040E)
- Use SERVICEEXPRESS If Sis Isn't Available (B14020F REV1)
- New HDS Software 3.009.003 Changes HDS Lockout Feature (B13020B)
- MVCI Hardware Update And Warranty Information (11-034)
- New HDS Software Release: Version 3.002.030 (B12020J)
- Try A Battery Cable Reset For Those Odd Electrical Problems (B12010E)
- Look What's New: 3G HDS Software! (B11070E)
- Shorting The SCS Circuit With A Laptop Pc (B11060C)
- Use HDS Data List To Help Troubleshoot Problems (B11060E)
- Use The MVCI To Update Programmable Control Units/Modules (B11050B)
- Pinging While Accelerating? Could Be Low Octane Or Low Quality Fuel (B10120D)
- OBD II DTCS And Their Associated Monitors (03-010)
- Finding The Current Program Id For A Programmable Ecu (B10030A)
- Multiple Electrical Problems After Body, Engine, Or Trans Work (B08120B)
- Get To Know The GNA600 Gateway Device (B08030B)
- Accelerator Pedal Hard To Press (04-035)
- Evaporative Emissions Function Test (ASN 1103-02)
- How To Read The HDS Misfire Counter (ASN 1103-06)
- Rotten Egg Smell? Could Be The Catalytic Converter (ASN 1003-02)
- Misfire DTCS, Engine Runs Rough From 40 To 70 Mph (ASN 0603-05)
- Inspecting Idle Speed With The PGM Tester Or HONDA Diagnostic System (03-006)
- Mil Comes On With DTC P1457: EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve Failure (03-001)
- EVAP System Function Testing And Diagnostics With The PGM Tester (02-005)
- Terminal Replacement Instructions (95-007)
- Entertainment Systems
- Audio, Navigation, Res, And I-Mid Unit In-Warranty And Customer Pay Exchange And Out-Of-Warranty Repair (98-019)
- Navigation System Information (05-018)
- Headphones Buzzing, Or Sound Distorted? Try Replacing The Battery (B11100C)
- Multiple Electrical Problems After Body, Engine, Or Trans Work (B08120B)
- Audio Unit Does Not Accept Anti-Theft Code (07-051)
- Aftermarket Window Film Can Block Electronic Device Signals (B07110H)
- Electronically Retrieving Audio Unit Serial Numbers (B07030H)
- Music Link (For IPOD) General Information And Symptom Troubleshooting (07-010)
- Check Out These Specialty Hotlines Before You Call Tech Line (ASN1206-05)
- Troubleshooting Speakers? Use The Audio Diagnostic Cd (ASN1206-03)
- XM® Satellite Radio Reception Is Unique (ASN0906-09)
- DONT Order REMAN Units For New Or Gray Market Vehicles (ASN0506-07)
- Use Those Sound Quality And Skip Test CDS (ASN0506-10)
- Warranty Audio Order: Frequently Asked Questions (ASN0406-06)
- Remote Audio Controls Do Not Work Properly (03-015)
- New Ordering System For Audio, NAVI, And Res Units (ASN0106-07)
- Adhesive Labels Or Protective Disc Covers On CDS Or DVDS: A Big Taboo (ASN1005-03)
- Where's that Audio Unit I Ordered From Tech Line? (ASN0605-07)
- Never Play Audio Discs With Adhesive labels (ASN0205-16)
- New Instructions for Calling XM Radio (ASN0205-13)
- Return Audio Cores Properly To Avoid Delay And Expense (ASN0904-06)
- Poor Radio Reception? Do The Seek-Stop Test (ASN0804-04)
- AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON iN (ASN0504-01)
- Free-to-Air Channels Eliminated for XM Radio (ASN0504-07)
- Audio Controls Do Not Work Properly (ASN 1003-13)
- Audio Unit In-Warranty Exchange/Out Of Warranty Repair (87-015)
- Operating Tips For ACURA Cd Player And Cd Changer (ASN 0603-07)
- Terminal Replacement Instructions (95-007)
- Exhaust
- Exterior Body Panels
- Water Leak Questionnaire (BJA13324)
- Noise Issues Part 1 - Identification And Noise Issues Part 2 - Repair Techniques (BJA04886)
- Improper Body Noise Repair Can Be Costly (B16020B)
- Troubleshooting DTC P1456 And P1457 (99-040)
- Interior Gaps, Squeaks, Or Rattles? Try Urethane Foam (B13070C)
- Concentrated Sunlight Can Melt Plastic Body Parts And Trim Pieces (B11060B)
- Use Paper Strips To Adjust Door, Hatch, Or Tailgate Seal Tension (B11050A)
- Body Creaks: Some Handy Tips To Find And Eliminate Them (B08100I)
- Don't Use Expanding Foam To Eliminate Body Creaks (B08100H)
- Interior Water Leak? Try This Tip To Pinpoint The Source (B08090E)
- Clarification Of ACURA UNIBODY Repair Policy (07-007)
- New Body Panel Gap Gauge Coming Soon (ASN0405-08)
- EVAP System Function Testing And Diagnostics With The PGM Tester (02-005)
- Fuel Fill Door Is Hard To Open (01-042)
- STEELMAN CHASSISEAR Diagnostic Tool (00-024)
- Exterior Lights
- Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers
- Front Suspension
- Noise Issues Part 1 - Identification And Noise Issues Part 2 - Repair Techniques (BJA04886)
- Dampers Lock Up After Lowering Vehicle On A Rack (B09070E)
- Dampers Lock Up After Lowering Vehicle On A Rack (091200B)
- Oil Film At Top Of Damper Working Chamber Is OK (ASN0207-07)
- Remember To Neutralize Engine Mounts And Lower Control Arm Bushings (ASN0906-04)
- Ball Joint Remover Tether Makes The Job Safer (ASN0904-07)
- STEELMAN CHASSISEAR Diagnostic Tool (00-024)
- Fuel System
- ACURA Recommended Materials (B99-015)
- Fuel & Emissions Questionnaire (BJA13318)
- Top Tier™ Detergent Gasoline Availability: The List Keeps Growing! (B10060E)
- Troubleshooting DTC P1456 And P1457 (99-040)
- Checking The Alcohol Level In Gasoline (B15090B)
- Pinging While Accelerating? Could Be Low Octane Or Low Quality Fuel (B10120D)
- DONT Forget Nut & Gasket Set, New Fuel Line Retainers (ASN0606-04)
- Flush Systems: A Big Taboo (ASN0206-06)
- Don't Invite Problems Doing 2nd Gear Inspection (ASN0905-04)
- Cold Air Intake Systems And Low-Restriction Air Filters: A Word To The Wise (ASN0405-01)
- Use Special Adapter To Test Fuel Fill Caps Properly (ASN1204-03)
- Accelerator Pedal Hard To Press (04-035)
- Squeezing The Most Pennies From Your Fuel Economy Dollar (ASN1004-07)
- Use Leak Detection Powder To Pinpoint Leaks (ASN0304-03)
- Rotten Egg Smell? Could Be The Catalytic Converter (ASN 1003-02)
- Misfire DTCS, Engine Runs Rough From 40 To 70 Mph (ASN 0603-05)
- Inspecting Idle Speed With The PGM Tester Or HONDA Diagnostic System (03-006)
- EVAP System Function Testing And Diagnostics With The PGM Tester (02-005)
- Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Navigation Screen Clock Reads 00:00 (B18010I)
- Speedometer Shops: The Place To Transfer Odometer Mileage (B13030B)
- Multiple Electrical Problems After Body, Engine, Or Trans Work (B08120B)
- Outside Temperature Indicator Logic Explained (B07030D)
- Speedometer Shops Can Transfer Odometer Mileage (ASN0705-05)
- Dashboard Switch Not Lit? Replace Bulb, Not Switch (ASN1204-02)
- Lower Console Compartment Lid Does Not Stay Latched (01-043)
- Terminal Replacement Instructions (95-007)
- General Servicing
- Headlights
- Heated Glass/Defoggers
- HVAC Control Systems
- A/C Leak Detection (B07-025)
- A/C Refrigerant And Oil Type Guide (BJA1330)
- Updating Software In The ROBINAIR R-1234YF A/C Recover, Recycle, Recharge Machine (BJA12899)
- Ac Repair Questionnaire (BJA13327)
- The Best Way To Control That Musty Evaporator Odor (B13120B)
- Troubleshooting An Inoperative A/C (B13080G)
- Left Dashboard Side Vent Is Warmer Than Right One With A/C On (B12070A)
- A/C Cools Poorly During Hard Acceleration (B12050E)
- Air Conditioning System Performance Test (96-004)
- Poor Airflow Or Cooling After Extended Highway Driving With A/C On (B09060C)
- Blower Motor Does Not Work (06-006)
- Heater Blows Cold Air; A/C Blows Warm Air (ASN0605-12)
- Heater Blower Motor Overheats Or Blows Fuses (ASN 1003-14)
- Identification
- Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
- Important Changes To Legacy HDS Immobilizer Functions (B170120E)
- Immobilizer System (Type 2) (98-008)
- New HDS Software 3.009.003 Changes Immobilizer Registration (B13020C)
- Cant Turn Ignition Switch? Check For Locked Steering (ASN1205-01)
- Cutting Keys With The EXACTA Key Code Cutter (99-010)
- Call Warranty Department After Replacing Lock Set (ASN0104-07)
- Ignition Key Gets Warm (ASN 0603-09)
- ILCO Immobilizer Key Code Duplicator (99-029)
- Terminal Replacement Instructions (95-007)
- Ignition System
- Infotainment
- Audio, Navigation, Res, And I-Mid Unit In-Warranty And Customer Pay Exchange And Out-Of-Warranty Repair (98-019)
- Navigation Screen Clock Reads 00:00 (B18010I)
- Navigation System Information (05-018)
- Aftermarket Trailer Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Problems (B11080I)
- Multiple Electrical Problems After Body, Engine, Or Trans Work (B08120B)
- New Daylight Saving Time Schedule Poses NAVI Clock Problem (B07030A)
- Navigation System Component In-Warranty Exchange/Out-Of-Warranty Repair (96-025)
- Check Out These Specialty Hotlines Before You Call Tech Line (ASN1206-05)
- Navigation System Map Matching (ASN1106-06)
- DONT Order REMAN Units For New Or Gray Market Vehicles (ASN0506-07)
- New Ordering System For Audio, NAVI, And Res Units (ASN0106-07)
- Replacing Lost or Damaged Navigation System DVDs (ASN0205-07)
- Replacing Navigation System DVDS Can Cause DVD Disk Error (ASN0904-04)
- Navi Message: "Database old . . . see your dealer" (ASN0704-04)
- AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON iN (ASN0504-01)
- Navigation Patch Cd 2.05C For Screen Reversing Color, Trip Computer And Fuel Economy Not Working Properly, Or Wrong Post Office Phone Numbers (03-028)
- Last Map Update for HDD or Memory Card Navi Systems (ASN0404-08)
- Navigation System 2.11C Patch Cd: Fixes Problems With Personal Address Or Previous Destinations Listings With 2.11B DVD (04-008)
- Synchronize And Register ONSTAR After Replacing Parts (ASN 1103-03)
- Changing Or Removing A Navigation System Pin (0703-05)
- TQI Of The DVD Navigation System (99-041)
- Interior/Exterior Trim
- Noise Issues Part 1 - Identification (BJA04876)
- Noise Issues Part 2 - Repair Techniques (BJA04886)
- Water Leak Questionnaire (BJA13324)
- Poor Installation Of Adhesive-Backed Accessories Can Affect Your Dealership And The ACURA Brand (B040603)
- Concentrated Sunlight Can Cause Melted Plastic Body Parts And Trim (B16040C)
- Push Pin/Grab Rail Cap Pliers Make Trim Removal Easier (B11070B)
- Concentrated Sunlight Can Melt Plastic Body Parts And Trim Pieces (B11060B)
- Use These Adhesives To Seal Door Plastic Covers And Weatherstrips (B10120F)
- Replacement VIN Plates And Rivets No Longer Available (ASN0107-06)
- Say "BUH-Bye" To Those Adhesive Goo Blues (ASN0806-04)
- Hanging Air Fresheners: Bad News For Paint Or Plastic (ASN0406-10)
- Getting Rid of Stains on Chrome or Stainless Steel (ASN1105-04)
- Use A Leaf Blower To Duplicate Wind Noise (ASN0505-06)
- Tips For Removing Plastic Body Clips (ASN0405-12)
- Deformed Windshield Molding (00-025)
- Side Moldings Coming Loose Or Falling Off (ASN0604-03)
- License Plate Frame Rattles When Shutting The Trunk (ASN 1103-01)
- Lower Console Compartment Lid Does Not Stay Latched (01-043)
- Beverage Holder Lid Doesn't Close Evenly (ASN0904-08)
- Interior/Illumination Lights
- Lubrication System
- ACURA Recommended Materials (B99-015)
- Oil Filter Deflector (BJA1851)
- Engine Oil Consumption Test (BJA45263)
- Always Lube Oil Filter Gasket Before Installing New Oil Filter (B13060B)
- 0W-20 Engine Oil Application Guide Is Now Available! (B10110E)
- A Few Words About 0W-20 Engine Oil (100100D)
- The Best Way To Unwrap A New Oil Filter (B08060J)
- Engine Oil & Coolant Gallery Plugs Available Separately (ASN0107-07)
- Use Only New GF-4 Standard Engine Oil (ASN0105-03)
- 2005 V6 Models Come With New, Smaller Oil Filters (ASN1004-02)
- Avoid Problems: Install New Oil Filters Properly (ASN0404-11)
- Use Leak Detection Powder To Pinpoint Leaks (ASN0304-03)
- V6 Engine Oil Leaks (01-041)
- Recommended Replacement Engine Oil for Acura Vehicles (ASN0104-05)
- Manual Steering
- Manual Trans
- Mechanical
- Service Manual Update: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control Diagram (19-059)
- Engine Oil Consumption Test (BJA45263)
- Cylinder Wall Inspection Tool (BJA10085)
- New INTERCOOLER Hose Lubricant Available (B18010D)
- Noise Issues Part 1 - Identification And Noise Issues Part 2 - Repair Techniques (BJA04886)
- Hydraulic Versus Mechanical TENSIONERS (TT001-13)
- Connecting Rod Breakage Explained (B09080B)
- Engine Oil Leaks From The Main Bearing Cap Side Bolts (B09060B)
- Error Found in TIME-SERT Head Bolt Thread Repair Instructions (B07060C)
- Mark Original Parts With A Felt-Tip Pen (ASN0207-03)
- Product Update: Timing Belt Auto-TENSIONER (03-030)
- Remember To Neutralize Engine Mounts And Lower Control Arm Bushings (ASN0906-04)
- Idle Vibration Or Harsh Shifting (06-014)
- Clean Engine Compartments With Mild Detergent (ASN0206-07)
- Follow These Steps To Return Faulty Engine Oil Seals To WPI (ASN0206-04)
- Time-SERT® Thread Repair Kits: The Solution For Stripped Head Bolt Or Aluminum Oil Pan Drain Plug Threads (ASN0305-02)
- Accelerator Pedal Hard To Press (04-035)
- 2005 V6 Models Come With New, Smaller Oil Filters (ASN1004-02)
- V6 Engine Oil Leaks (01-041)
- Rotten Egg Smell? Could Be The Catalytic Converter (ASN 1003-02)
- Ticking Noise After Cylinder Head Replacement (ASN 0703-02)
- Misfire DTCS, Engine Runs Rough From 40 To 70 Mph (ASN 0603-05)
- Mechanical - Hydraulic
- ACURA Recommended Materials (B99-015)
- On-Car Brake Disc Refinishing Equipment And Guidelines (00-037)
- Noise Issues Part 1 - Identification And Noise Issues Part 2 - Repair Techniques (BJA04886)
- Brake Clicking Is Normal (B16060F)
- Silence Squeaks With T68 Lubricating Oil (B13070B)
- Stubborn Brake Line Flare Nut? Try A Flare Nut Wrench (B11040D)
- Don't Refinish Brake Discs Unnecessarily (B10120G)
- Brake Pedal, Steering Wheel, Or Vehicle Vibrates While Braking (01-017)
- Mark Original Parts With A Felt-Tip Pen (ASN0207-03)
- Why Brake Pads Wear Unevenly (ASN0306-04)
- Torque Mounting Yoke Nut When Refinishing Brakes (ASN0704-09)
- Brake System Indicator Comes On And Goes Off (03-029)
- Testing Brake Fluid For Petroleum Contamination (ASN 1003-12)
- Mirrors
- Paint & Coatings
- Recommended Sealers And Adhesives For Collision And Body Repairs (B18-070)
- Concentrated Sunlight Can Melt Plastic Body Parts And Trim Pieces (B11060B)
- Use These Adhesives To Seal Door Plastic Covers And Weatherstrips (B10120F)
- Paint Damage From Environmental Fallout (99-033)
- Fogged Or Discolored Paint Under Wrap Guard (ASN1205-07)
- ACURA Paint Codes (02-008)
- Passive Restraints
- SRS Safety Guidelines (B16080F)
- Latch Plate Facing The Wrong Way? Don't Replace The Seat Belt! (B14070H)
- How To Deal With Common Seat Belt Complaints (B12080B)
- Dealing With Seat Belt Complaints (B12050D)
- Dealing With Seat Belt Complaints (ASN0206-08)
- Child Seat Anchor Locating Button Is Missing (05-014)
- Seat-Back Panel Is Loose Or Detached (02-006)
- Seat Belt Slow To Retract (91-050)
- Procedures
- Rear Suspension
- Noise Issues Part 1 - Identification And Noise Issues Part 2 - Repair Techniques (BJA04886)
- Dampers Lock Up After Lowering Vehicle On A Rack (B09070E)
- Dampers Lock Up After Lowering Vehicle On A Rack (091200B)
- Oil Film At Top Of Damper Working Chamber Is OK (ASN0207-07)
- Rear Stabilizer Link Is Broken (05-015)
- Ball Joint Remover Tether Makes The Job Safer (ASN0904-07)
- STEELMAN CHASSISEAR Diagnostic Tool (00-024)
- Restraints Control Systems
- Understanding The Service Check Signal (SCS) Function (B18030B)
- New HDS Software 3.009.003 Changes HDS Lockout Feature (B13020B)
- Warranty Extension: OPDS Unit Or OPDS Sensor Triggers SRS DTC(S) 15-1, 15-2, 15-3 (06-008)
- Initializing The OPDS Unit (02-020)
- Electronic Interference Can Set SRS DTC 15-3 Or 86-11 (B12030B)
- MVCI Hardware Update And Warranty Information (11-034)
- New HDS Software Release: Version 3.002.030 (B12020J)
- SRS Indicator On, But Can't Read Any DTCS? Read This (B12020D)
- These New Job Aids Make SRS Troubleshooting Easier (B12020B)
- Try A Battery Cable Reset For Those Odd Electrical Problems (B12010E)
- Look What's New: 3G HDS Software! (B11070E)
- Use HDS Data List To Help Troubleshoot Problems (B11060E)
- Use The MVCI To Update Programmable Control Units/Modules (B11050B)
- Airbag On/Off Switch Kits No Longer Available From CALHAC (B08020K)
- SRS Units With Deployment DTCS: What You Should Know (B08020C)
- HDS Can Wrongly Tell You the Airbags Have Deployed (B07060E)
- Use the HDS to Read SRS DTCs (ASN0504-04)
- Do Not Skip Over Diagnosis When Doing S/B 02-015 (ASN0404-03)
- SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR? CHECK FOR SRS DTC(s) (ASN0404-01)
- WATCH FOR FAST BLINKS WHEN READING SRS DTCs (ASN0404-02)
- Initialize The OPDS After You Replace Parts (ASN 1103-05)
- SRS DTC 6-7 And/Or 7-2: Internal Failure Of SRS Unit (ASN 1003-04)
- Seats
- Soiled Or Stained Leather Seats? (B16010B)
- Silence Squeaks With T68 Lubricating Oil (B13070B)
- Driver's Seat Won't Go To Memorized Position; No Walk-In Function (B08060I)
- "Headrests" Are Really "Head Restraints" (ASN0306-05)
- Use A Steamer To Smooth Out Fabric Upholstery (ASN1105-03)
- Child Seat Anchor Locating Button Is Missing (05-014)
- Seat-Back Panel Is Loose Or Detached (02-006)
- Seat Belt Slow To Retract (91-050)
- Service Manual Update: Synchronizing Passenger Power Seat Rails (03-003)
- Starter
- Battery Maintenance At Dealers (B89-006)
- Battery Testing And Replacement (B88-016)
- CPX-900 Battery Tester Update Information (B23-007)
- Ed-18 Battery Tester Update Information (09-027)
- Gr8 Battery Diagnostic Station Update Information (09-034)
- Remote Engine Starter Registering Problems? Check This Out (B11030A)
- Check Your ED-18 for Software Version 193-570H (B07060B)
- The Honda Computer Memory Saver: A Real Time-Saver (B07060D)
- Proper Care And Feeding Of A HONDA Battery (ASN0207-13)
- Check Out These Specialty Hotlines Before You Call Tech Line (ASN1206-05)
- Charging System Test Result Says Ripple Excessive (ASN0506-02)
- Using The HONDA Computer Memory Saver (ASN0406-04)
- Select Right Battery Rating And Age During Test Setup (ASN0106-03)
- Replacing A Battery? DONT Disconnect The Cables With The Engine Running (ASN1005-01)
- Steering Column
- Removing A Stripped Or Broken T-30 TORX Fastener From The Steering Wheel (B15040D)
- Tips For Removing Stripped Or Broken T-30 TORX Bolts (B13090H)
- Steering Wheel Vibration? Could Be Cold Flat-Spotting (ASN0207-06)
- Use A Steering Wheel Puller To Avoid Horn Problems (ASB0207-01)
- Audio Controls Do Not Work Properly (ASN 1003-13)
- Steering Control Systems
- Steering Gear
- Steering Linkage
- Sun Roof/T-Top/Convertible Top
- Suspension Control Systems
- System
- Enhanced I-HDS Makes Troubleshooting Multiple DTCS Easier (B18100G)
- Understanding The Service Check Signal (SCS) Function (B18030B)
- Troubleshooting DTC P1456 And P1457 (99-040)
- Checking The Alcohol Level In Gasoline (B15090B)
- Want More Videos In Service Bulletins? Take Our Survey And Let Us Know (B15040E)
- Use SERVICEEXPRESS If Sis Isn't Available (B14020F REV1)
- New HDS Software 3.009.003 Changes HDS Lockout Feature (B13020B)
- A/C Cools Poorly During Hard Acceleration (B12050E)
- MVCI Hardware Update And Warranty Information (11-034)
- New HDS Software Release: Version 3.002.030 (B12020J)
- Try A Battery Cable Reset For Those Odd Electrical Problems (B12010E)
- Shorting The SCS Circuit With A Laptop Pc (B11060C)
- Use HDS Data List To Help Troubleshoot Problems (B11060E)
- Use The MVCI To Update Programmable Control Units/Modules (B11050B)
- Replace The Spark Plugs, Don't Clean Them! (B10070C)
- OBD II DTCS And Their Associated Monitors (03-010)
- Finding The Current Program Id For A Programmable Ecu (B10030A)
- Got DTC P1106? Check for a Clogged Engine Air Inlet (ASN0707-01)
- Got DTC P1676 Or TCS DTC 31? Replace The Ignition Switch (ASN0107-08)
- Check Out These Specialty Hotlines Before You Call Tech Line (ASN1206-05)
- Downloading Drive Recorder Snapshots To The HDS (ASN0806-11)
- Setting Up The Him To Work As A Drive Recorder (ASN0806-10)
- Diagnosing DTC P1457? Use TID Info To Pinpoint Problem (ASN0406-01)
- DTC P1279 Reading on HDS or PGM Tester Is Bogus (ASN0406-05)
- PGM Tester Reads DTC P9999 Or B1999 (ASN0406-07)
- DONT Test-Drive With Mil On Or D Indicator Blinking (ASN1205-05)
- Clearing DTCS In Generic OBD II Mode Or With A Generic Scan Tool (ASN0305-11)
- Taking High-Speed Snapshots with the HDS (ASN0105-01)
- Accelerator Pedal Hard To Press (04-035)
- Do Not Test-Drive With Mil Or D Indicator On (ASN0404-06)
- Updating The HONDA Interface Module (Him) Model 3557-0100-00 (04-004)
- Evaporative Emissions Function Test (ASN 1103-02)
- How To Read The HDS Misfire Counter (ASN 1103-06)
- Rotten Egg Smell? Could Be The Catalytic Converter (ASN 1003-02)
- Don't Hang The HDS On The Steering Wheel (ASN 0603-06)
- Misfire DTCS, Engine Runs Rough From 40 To 70 Mph (ASN 0603-05)
- Understanding The CALIFORNIA Emissions Warranty (ASN 0603-03)
- Inspecting Idle Speed With The PGM Tester Or HONDA Diagnostic System (03-006)
- Mil Comes On With DTC P1457: EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve Failure (03-001)
- EVAP System Function Testing And Diagnostics With The PGM Tester (02-005)
- Towing
- Transmission Control Systems
- Enhanced I-HDS Makes Troubleshooting Multiple DTCS Easier (B18100G)
- Using The Pressure Test Assistance Mode (BJA18-1)
- Understanding The Service Check Signal (SCS) Function (B18030B)
- Want More Videos In Service Bulletins? Take Our Survey And Let Us Know (B15040E)
- Use SERVICEEXPRESS If Sis Isn't Available (B14020F REV1)
- MVCI Hardware Update And Warranty Information (11-034)
- New HDS Software Release: Version 3.002.030 (B12020J)
- Try A Battery Cable Reset For Those Odd Electrical Problems (B12010E)
- Look What's New: 3G HDS Software! (B11070E)
- Shorting The SCS Circuit With A Laptop Pc (B11060C)
- Use HDS Data List To Help Troubleshoot Problems (B11060E)
- Use The MVCI To Update Programmable Control Units/Modules (B11050B)
- Finding The Current Program Id For A Programmable Ecu (B10030A)
- Harsh 2-3 Shift Immediately After Pcm Replacement (08-045)
- Get To Know The GNA600 Gateway Device (B08030B)
- Got DTC P1676 Or TCS DTC 31? Replace The Ignition Switch (ASN0107-08)
- DONT Test-Drive With Mil On Or D Indicator Blinking (ASN1205-05)
- Reman A/T Speed Sensor Broken? Send the A/T Back (ASN0405-02)
- Clearing DTCS In Generic OBD II Mode Or With A Generic Scan Tool (ASN0305-11)
- A/T DTC P1706 or P0706? Look for Loose Control Shaft (ASN0205-10)
- A/T DTC P0780 After Solenoid or A/T R & R (ASN0604-08)
- Do Not Test-Drive With Mil Or D Indicator On (ASN0404-06)
- Check For Hole Before Installing REMAN Trans (ASN 0803-01)
- DTC P0710, ATF Temperature Sensor (ASN 0603-10)
- Grade Logic Control Explained (ASN 0603-01)
- Multiple DTCS After Transmission R & R (ASN 0603-08)
- 3RD Gear Clutch Pack Is Worn (03-002)
- Warning Systems
- Wheel Alignment
- Wheels & Tire System
- Excessive Steering Wheel Shimmy Or Chassis Vibration (JA02923)
- Shimmy Or Vibration Problems? Check Your Wheel Balancer (B11020B)
- Steering Wheel Vibration? Could Be Cold Flat-Spotting (B10100C)
- New Tire Inflation Regulation Affects CALIFORNIA ACURA Service Shops (B10090B)
- Excessive Steering Wheel Shimmy And Chassis Vibration - Part 5 Of 5 (B08020H)
- Excessive Steering Wheel Shimmy Or Chassis Vibration - Part 4 Of 5 (B08010I)
- Excessive Steering Wheel Shimmy Or Chassis Vibration - Part 3 Of 5 (B07120E)
- Replacing Just Two Tires? Always Mount New Tires On The Rear (B07120G)
- Excessive Steering Wheel Shimmy Or Chassis Vibration - Part 2 Of 5 (B07110J)
- Normal Tire Pressure Loss Isn't a Warranty Repair (ASN0707-02)
- Install Accessory Wheel Locks the Right Way (B07060G)
- New Policy for Steel and Aluminum Wheel Repair (B07050A)
- Tubeless Tire Repair Information (06-046)
- Never Use Chrome Wheel Cleaner On Alloy Wheels (ASN1206-02)
- Tire Mounting Paste: A Better Way To Mount Tires (ASN1006-09)
- Nitrogen Inflation: WHATS Our Position? (ASN0906-01)
- Test Tire Pressure Gauges With New Calibration Tool (ASN0806-14)
- Always Check Tire Pressures At PDI (ASN0206-05)
- Sidewall Cracking on Low-Profile Tires (ASN1205-03)
- Send Warranty Claims to OEM Tire Dealer, Not Honda (ASN1005-05)
- Torque Mounting Yoke Nut When Refinishing Brakes (ASN0704-09)
- Drifting And Pulling At Highway Speeds (ASN 1003-01)
- Filling Tires With Nitrogen: Why We Say No (B12110B)
- Window Motors & Regulators
- Use Paper Strips To Adjust Door, Hatch, Or Tailgate Seal Tension (B11050A)
- Photos For Warranty Windshield Claims (09-051)
- Multiple Electrical Problems After Body, Engine, Or Trans Work (B08120B)
- Interior Water Leak? Try This Tip To Pinpoint The Source (B08090E)
- Window Glass Damage From HYDROFLUORIC Acid (B08090F)
- Aftermarket Window Tinting Can Cause Noisy, Binding Windows (ASN0707-11)
- Use A Leaf Blower To Duplicate Wind Noise (ASN0505-06)
- Window Film: How To Remove And Control It (ASN1204-01)
- Deformed Windshield Molding (00-025)
- Terminal Replacement Instructions (95-007)
- Wiper/Washer Systems
- Multiple Electrical Problems After Body, Engine, Or Trans Work (B08120B)
- Winter's Coming: Time To Switch From Windshield Washer Tablets To Concentrate (ASN0906-06)
- Windshield Wiper Blade Care And Replacement (ASN0305-08)
- Windshield Washer Maintenance Tips (ASN1104-05)
- Windshield Wiper Blade Care And Replacement (ASN0704-01)
- Terminal Replacement Instructions (95-007)
- Wiring System (Data Link Connectors, Pwr Dist., Grnd Dist.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.