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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 10/23/2017
Recommended Materials (Revised 10/23/2017)

Released 11/12/2015
ATF Leak Detection (A/TRM) (Revised 11/12/2015)

TSB Description

Released 12/18/2007
Navigation System DVD Information and Inspection

Released 7/12/2007
2005-08 RL:TQI of the DVD Navigation System With Voice Recognition

Released 6/3/2005
2005 RL: TQI and New Model Information

Released 6/28/2019
B19-040 Safety Recall: Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized (Phase 5)

Released 6/28/2019
B19-043 Safety Recall: Takata Driver's Airbag Inflator

TSB Description

Released 3/15/2019
Safety Recall: Driver's Airbag Replacement Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized

Released 1/24/2019
Recommended Sealers and Adhesives for Collision and Body Repairs

Released 7/10/2018
A/C Leak Detection

Released 7/10/2018
Bosch ROBLD020 Dual Mode Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector

Released 7/10/2018
Denso HLD-100 Halogen Leak Detector

Released 6/7/2018
B18-025 Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2005-06 MDX and 2005-12 RL (Expires January 31, 2027)

Released 6/1/2018
B18-023 Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2005-11 RL and 2003-06 MDX (Expires June 30, 2026)

Released 5/31/2018
B18-020 Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires February 28, 2026)

Released 10/23/2017
Recommended Materials (Revised 10/23/2017)

Released 2/1/2017
Safety Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized (Phase 2) (Revised 2/1/2017)

Released 8/17/2016
Material Requirements for Warranty and Goodwill Paint Repairs

Released 8/10/2016
Air Conditioning Refrigerant and PAG/POE Oil for Warranty Repair Claims

Released 6/13/2016
Safety Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized (Phase 1) (Revised 6/14/2016)

Released 6/9/2016
Updating Control Units/Modules (Revised 6/10/2016)

Released 4/27/2016
Navigation System Information (Revised 4/28/2016)

Released 4/27/2016
Safety Recall: Takata Driver’s Airbag Inflator (Revised 4/28/2016)

Released 10/14/2015
REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (REVISED 10/14/2015)

Released 9/16/2015
SAFETY RECALL: FRONT PASSENGER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY PRODUCE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE AFTER LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY (REVISED 9/16/2015)

Released 11/15/2014
BATTERY MAINTENANCE AT DEALERS (REVISED 11/15/2014)

Released 9/23/2014
PHOTOS FOR WARRANTY PAINT REPAIR CLAIMS (REVISED 09/23/2014)

Released 9/12/2014
RECALL: FRONT PASSENGER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY PRODUCE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE AFTER LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY (REVISED 09/12/2014)

Released 9/5/2014
SPECIAL TOOL LOAN PROGRAM (REVISED 09/05/2014)

Released 8/28/2014
BATTERY TESTING AND REPLACEMENT (REVISED 08/28/2014)

Released 5/17/2011
DOOR POCKET IS LOOSE OR WON’T STAY CLOSED

Released 2/23/2010
PHOTOS FOR WARRANTY PAINT REPAIR CLAIMS (REV. 2/23/2010)

Released 2/23/2010
PHOTOS FOR WARRANTY WINDSHIELD CLAIMS (REV. 2/23/2010)

Released 11/6/2009
2005-2009 RL: DOOR OUTER HANDLE COVER IS LOOSE OR MISSING

Released 6/30/2009
ED-18 BATTERY ANALYZER UPDATE INFORMATION

Released 6/6/2009
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT COVER IS LOOSE OR FALLS OFF

Released 8/5/2008
Special Tool Loan Program

Released 7/2/2008
Windsheild Wiper Doesn't Clean Snow or Slush From the Windsheild

Released 6/7/2008
Outside Rearview Mirror Is Loose

Released 5/31/2008
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL

Released 5/9/2008
Warranty Extension:Vehicle Warranty Mileage

Released 2/15/2008
Front Accessory Power Socket Lid Won't Stay Closed

Released 8/3/2007
2008 Acura Paint Codes

Released 7/24/2007
AFS Indicator Comes On With DTC B2130

Released 2/2/2007
Clarification of Acura Unibody Repair Policy

Released 1/26/2007
Paint Damage From Environmental Fallout

Released 1/13/2007
Door Mirrors Stay tilted Down After Shifting out of Reverse

Released 6/20/2006
Product Improvement Campaign:Tire Valve Cap Replacement

Released 4/11/2006
Instrument Panel or Center Console Creaks or Rattles

Released 12/9/2005
Acura Service Publications and Supplies

Released 9/14/2005
Rattle From the Rear Shelf

Released 4/22/2005
Removal of Protective Coatings During TQI

Released 1/28/2005
2005 Acura Paint Codes

Released 6/27/2018
B10-047 Safety Recall: Master Cylinder May Be Leaking

Released 10/23/2017
Recommended Materials (Revised 10/23/2017)

TSB Description

Released 8/26/2016
Safety Recall: VSA System Unexpectedly Activates (Revised 8/26/2013)

Released 1/24/2014
ON-CAR BRAKE DISC REFINISHING USING KWIK-WAY AND ACCU-TURN LATHES (REVISED 01/24/2014)

Released 3/22/2013
SAFETY RECALL: VSA SYSTEM UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATES (REVISED 3/22/2013)

Released 2/25/2011
SAFETY RECALL: MASTER CYLINDER MAY BE LEAKING (REVISED 2/25/2011)

Released 6/6/2009
HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT COVER IS LOOSE OR FALLS OFF

Released 11/27/2007
Brake Pedal Is Low and Feels Soft

Released 6/19/2007
Rear Brakes squeal

Released 12/19/2006
Rattle From Front Suspension Area or Front Brakes Squeal At Low Speed

Released 10/5/2006
Brake Disc Refinishing Guidelines

Released 10/1/2020
Safety Recall: Driver’s Frontal Airbag Inflator (NADI-Factory Installed)

Released 3/10/2020
Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2003-06 MDX and 2005-12 RL (Expires January 31, 2030)

TSB Description

Released 3/10/2020
Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires January 31, 2030)

Released 2/7/2020
Service Manual Update - Accessory Power Socket Troubleshooting

Released 10/29/2019
Service Manual Update: Troubleshooting Guidelines Update

Released 6/28/2019
B19-040 Safety Recall: Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized (Phase 5)

Released 6/28/2019
B19-043 Safety Recall: Takata Driver's Airbag Inflator

Released 6/7/2018
B18-025 Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2005-06 MDX and 2005-12 RL (Expires January 31, 2027)

Released 6/1/2018
B18-023 Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2005-11 RL and 2003-06 MDX (Expires June 30, 2026)

Released 5/31/2018
B18-020 Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires February 28, 2026)

Released 9/16/2017
GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station Update Information (Revised 09/16/2017)

Released 9/16/2017
ED-18 Battery Tester Update Information (Revised 09/16/2017)

Released 2/1/2017
Safety Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized (Phase 2) (Revised 2/1/2017)

Released 6/13/2016
Safety Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized (Phase 1) (Revised 6/14/2016)

Released 6/9/2016
Updating Control Units/Modules (Revised 6/10/2016)

Released 4/27/2016
Safety Recall: Takata Driver’s Airbag Inflator (Revised 4/28/2016)

Released 9/16/2015
SAFETY RECALL: FRONT PASSENGER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY PRODUCE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE AFTER LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY (REVISED 9/16/2015)

Released 9/12/2015
ALTERNATOR TESTING WITH THE GR8 ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) (REVISED 9/12/2015)

Released 11/15/2014
BATTERY MAINTENANCE AT DEALERS (REVISED 11/15/2014)

Released 9/12/2014
RECALL: FRONT PASSENGER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY PRODUCE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE AFTER LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY (REVISED 09/12/2014)

Released 8/28/2014
BATTERY TESTING AND REPLACEMENT (REVISED 08/28/2014)

Released 3/22/2013
SAFETY RECALL: VSA SYSTEM UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATES (REVISED 3/22/2013)

Released 7/29/2009
GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION UPDATE INFORMATION

Released 6/30/2009
ED-18 BATTERY ANALYZER UPDATE INFORMATION

Released 4/10/2009
ONSTAR CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT FOR LOST MINUTES (UNITS)

Released 3/20/2009
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (TYPE 5)

Released 12/19/2008
FRONT DOOR OUTER HANDLE SENSOR DOES NOT UNLOCK THE DOOR

Released 11/20/2008
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE: POOR AM OR FM RECEPTION

Released 11/4/2008
TIME ON DISPLAY CHANGES RANDOMLY (NAVIGATION ONLY)

Released 10/31/2008
DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Released 8/6/2008
Navigation Software Updates for daylight saving Time(DST),DVD Read error Message , and Other Listed systems (see table on page 2)

Released 5/24/2008
AcuraLink Messages Cannot Be Read,There is No XM Radio or Traffic,or XM Channels are Wrong

Released 5/9/2008
Warranty Extension:Vehicle Warranty Mileage

Released 3/25/2008
Audio,Navigation,and RES Unit In-Warrant Exchange,and Audio and DVD Player Out-OF-Warranty repair

Released 3/7/2008
Battery Maintenance at Dealers

Released 3/7/2008
Updating the AcuralLink Control Unit

Released 3/5/2008
Battery Testing and Replacement

Released 2/15/2008
Front Accessory Power Socket Lid Won't Stay Closed

Released 12/18/2007
Navigation System DVD Information and Inspection

Released 10/30/2007
Pinging,Rattling,or Squealing During Light Acceleration

Released 7/24/2007
AFS Indicator Comes On With DTC B2130

Released 7/12/2007
2005-08 RL:TQI of the DVD Navigation System With Voice Recognition

Released 6/15/2007
Updating Control Units/Modules

Released 5/12/2007
No Real time Traffic on the Display

Released 2/16/2007
Music Link(For iPod) General Information and Symptom Troubleshooting

Released 2/2/2007
Clarification of Acura Unibody Repair Policy

Released 1/13/2007
Door Mirrors Stay tilted Down After Shifting out of Reverse

Released 11/29/2006
Auto Door Unlock/Lock Does Not Work When Shifting To/From Park

Released 11/1/2005
NO "PASS. AIRBAG OFF:" MESSAGE

Released 10/27/2005
MIL Comes On With DTC P0135 or P0155

Released 10/19/2005
Product Update:AcuraLink Control Unit May Cause Excessive Battery Drain,May Refresh XM Program data Slowly,May Not Receive Real-Time Traffic

Released 9/13/2005
Product Update: OnStar Control Unit may Lose Minutes

Released 8/11/2005
2005 RL: AUDIO UNIT DIAGNOSIS (REPLACED BY 06-001 ON 01/16/2006)

Released 3/18/2005
No Sound From the Audio System

Released 2/7/2005
Product Update:Front Door Speakers and Driver's MPCS Unit

Released 2/17/2004
UPDATING THE HONDA INTERFACE MODULE (HIM) MODEL 3557-0100-00

Released 11/8/2019
Service Manual Update: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control Diagram

Released 6/9/2016
Updating Control Units/Modules (Revised 6/10/2016)

TSB Description

Released 7/11/2007
PRODUCT UPDATE: PCM SOFTWARE CAUSES ENGINE SHUDDER (REPLACED BY 05-027, PRODUCT UPDATE: PCM SOFTWARE MAY NOT ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO UPSHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR, DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2005)

Released 5/16/2008
ATF Cooler Cleaner

Released 3/26/2008
MIL Comes On With DTC P0401

TSB Description

Released 3/25/2008
Audio,Navigation,and RES Unit In-Warrant Exchange,and Audio and DVD Player Out-OF-Warranty repair

Released 1/19/2007
Fuel Vapor Lock

Released 7/29/2006
MIL Comes On With DTC P0116

Released 10/27/2005
MIL Comes On With DTC P0135 or P0155

Released 7/10/2018
A/C Leak Detection

Released 8/10/2016
Air Conditioning Refrigerant and PAG/POE Oil for Warranty Repair Claims

TSB Description

Released 10/12/2007
A/C Leak Detection

Released 2/10/2007
Recommended Materials

Released 4/22/2005
Removal of Protective Coatings During TQI

Released 4/26/2018
B89-015 ATF Cooler Cleaner

Released 10/23/2017
Recommended Materials (Revised 10/23/2017)

TSB Description

Released 6/9/2016
Updating Control Units/Modules (Revised 6/10/2016)

Released 11/12/2015
ATF Leak Detection (A/TRM) (Revised 11/12/2015)

Released 10/23/2012
VIBRATION IN GEAR OR KNOCK NOISE ON ACCELERATION

Released 3/9/2011
WHISTLE, WHINE, SQUEAL, OR HOWL WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20–45 MPH

Released 1/11/2008
ATF Leak Detection

Released 10/30/2007
Pinging,Rattling,or Squealing During Light Acceleration

Released 9/27/2007
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN-WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM (REVISED 09/27/2007)

Released 7/11/2007
Product Update: PCM Software May Not Allow the Transmission to Upshift Into 4th Gear or May Cause and Engine Shudder

Released 11/29/2006
Auto Door Unlock/Lock Does Not Work When Shifting To/From Park

Released 1/19/2006
Front Subframe Removal Adapter

Released 9/13/2005
Product Update: OnStar Control Unit may Lose Minutes

Released 10/1/2020
Safety Recall: Driver’s Frontal Airbag Inflator (NADI-Factory Installed)

Released 6/28/2019
B19-040 Safety Recall: Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized (Phase 5)

TSB Description

Released 6/28/2019
B19-043 Safety Recall: Takata Driver's Airbag Inflator

Released 3/15/2019
Safety Recall: Driver's Airbag Replacement Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized

Released 6/27/2018
B10-047 Safety Recall: Master Cylinder May Be Leaking

Released 2/1/2017
Safety Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized (Phase 2) (Revised 2/1/2017)

Released 8/26/2016
Safety Recall: VSA System Unexpectedly Activates (Revised 8/26/2013)

Released 6/13/2016
Safety Recall: Front Passenger’s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized (Phase 1) (Revised 6/14/2016)

Released 4/27/2016
Safety Recall: Takata Driver’s Airbag Inflator (Revised 4/28/2016)

Released 9/16/2015
SAFETY RECALL: FRONT PASSENGER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY PRODUCE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE AFTER LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY (REVISED 9/16/2015)

Released 9/12/2014
RECALL: FRONT PASSENGER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY PRODUCE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE AFTER LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY (REVISED 09/12/2014)

Released 8/28/2014
BATTERY TESTING AND REPLACEMENT (REVISED 08/28/2014)

Released 3/22/2013
SAFETY RECALL: VSA SYSTEM UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATES (REVISED 3/22/2013)

Released 2/25/2011
SAFETY RECALL: MASTER CYLINDER MAY BE LEAKING (REVISED 2/25/2011)

Released 12/5/2007
Safety Recall:2005-08 RL Power Steering Feed Hose Leak

Released 3/14/2007
Safety recall:Fuel Pump relay may Cause Engine No-Start or Stalling

Released 10/23/2017
Recommended Materials (Revised 10/23/2017)

Released 12/17/2014
NEW WARRANTY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TPMS-RELATED REPAIRS

TSB Description

Released 12/8/2012
ATEQ VT55 TPMS UPDATE INFORMATION

Released 6/24/2008
Required Special Tools and Equipment

Released 10/16/2007
Vehicle Pulling or Drifting

Released 12/19/2006
Rattle From Front Suspension Area or Front Brakes Squeal At Low Speed

Released 12/15/2006
Tubeless Tire repair Information

Released 6/20/2006
Product Improvement Campaign:Tire Valve Cap Replacement

Released 6/3/2005
2005 RL: TQI and New Model Information

Released 8/7/2000
Steelman ChassisEAR Diagnostic Tool

Released 7/10/2018
Bosch ROBLD020 Dual Mode Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector

Released 7/10/2018
Denso HLD-100 Halogen Leak Detector

TSB Description

Released 9/16/2017
GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station Update Information (Revised 09/16/2017)

Released 9/16/2017
ED-18 Battery Tester Update Information (Revised 09/16/2017)

Released 8/17/2016
Material Requirements for Warranty and Goodwill Paint Repairs

Released 10/14/2015
REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (REVISED 10/14/2015)

Released 9/12/2015
ALTERNATOR TESTING WITH THE GR8 ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) (REVISED 9/12/2015)

Released 9/5/2014
SPECIAL TOOL LOAN PROGRAM (REVISED 09/05/2014)

Released 12/8/2012
ATEQ VT55 TPMS UPDATE INFORMATION

Released 12/1/2011
MVCI HARDWARE UPDATES AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

Released 2/23/2010
PHOTOS FOR WARRANTY PAINT REPAIR CLAIMS (REV. 2/23/2010)

Released 8/5/2008
Special Tool Loan Program

Released 6/24/2008
Required Special Tools and Equipment

Released 5/16/2008
ATF Cooler Cleaner

Released 3/7/2008
Updating the AcuralLink Control Unit

Released 3/5/2008
Battery Testing and Replacement

Released 1/11/2008
ATF Leak Detection

Released 10/12/2007
A/C Leak Detection

Released 6/15/2007
Updating Control Units/Modules

Released 2/10/2007
Recommended Materials

Released 1/19/2006
Front Subframe Removal Adapter

Released 12/9/2005
Acura Service Publications and Supplies

Released 8/7/2000
Steelman ChassisEAR Diagnostic Tool

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