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2001 Acura RL Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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05/22/17 NHTSA ID: 10099960
TSB ID: B99-040

Service bulletin - this bulletin updates the troubleshooting procedures for dtc p1456 (evap control system leakage [fuel tank system]) and dtc p1457 (evap control system leakage[evap canister system]). depending on the model, there are tw
09/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10016260
TSB ID: 505

Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
09/20/04 NHTSA ID: 10009253
TSB ID: 1002

Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. october tech line information.
01/21/04 NHTSA ID: 10004959
TSB ID: 1003

Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. various models including 2003 and 2004 nsx and 2004 rsx.
09/11/03 NHTSA ID: 10002692
TSB ID: 060103

Information on finding a vehicle's emission type or group.
04/10/03 NHTSA ID: 10000991
TSB ID: 03001

Malfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code p1457 evap bypass solenoid valve failure.
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11/15/02 NHTSA ID: 636881
TSB ID: 010402

Subject regarding disc brake thickness error.
02/05/02 NHTSA ID: 627142
TSB ID: 01044

Vehicles may experience hesitation or stall at very low speeds. *yh
12/14/01 NHTSA ID: 626449
TSB ID: 801

Subject regarding engine starts and dies when ignition is released. *yd
10/29/01 NHTSA ID: 623649
TSB ID: 01062001

Subject regarding srs dtc 15-3, faulty opds sensor code. *yd
10/26/01 NHTSA ID: 623291
TSB ID: 160801

Subject regarding engine starts and dies when ignition is released. *jb
07/05/01 NHTSA ID: 619904
TSB ID: 010301

Information on modulator replacement and steering angle memorization.
07/05/01 NHTSA ID: 619906
TSB ID: 010301

Stability assist activating too soon.
04/01/02 Engine NHTSA ID: 629322
TSB ID: 102

Information on troubleshooting diagnostic trouble codes p1705, p1768, p0753, p0758.
09/08/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10009040
TSB ID: 04012004

Repairing atf leaks under warranty. acura. servicenews. april 2004.
09/08/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10009042
TSB ID: 04012004

Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. acura. servicenews. april 2004.
09/05/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10002583
TSB ID: 1202

Straining the automatic transmission fluid to diagnose automatic transmissions.
09/23/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 633348
TSB ID: 02004

Service information regarding shift shock, judder, or clunk noise during 1st to 2nd upshift.
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07/05/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 619898
TSB ID: 010301

Information regarding vehicles exhibiting a trip odometer that displays three dashe (- - -).
04/24/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 618763
TSB ID: 010200

Concerns with trip odometer reading - - -.
03/13/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10130044
TSB ID: B18010I

Servicenews article - is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? we?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
01/29/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10127358
TSB ID: B18010I

Servicenews article - is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? we?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
10/04/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10118544
TSB ID: BTS170801

Tech line summary article - is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? we?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
09/19/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10117869
TSB ID: BTS170801

Tech line summary article - is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? we?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
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05/24/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10100462
TSB ID: B05-018

Service bulletin - navigation system information.
04/24/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10024561
TSB ID: 06-008

Acura service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers srs dtc's 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. csc was received. *nj
12/15/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10018109
TSB ID: 090105

Homelink won't program with aftermarket remotes. *jb
12/13/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10018038
TSB ID: 07012005

Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. acura. servicenews.
05/09/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014774
TSB ID: 01162005

Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks. *eh
05/04/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014551
TSB ID: 11162004

Clearing vsa dtc 98. *eh
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04/28/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014093
TSB ID: 804

Navigation error message-dvd disk read error. *sc
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014067
TSB ID: 1102

The homelink system may have test information stored in memory that must be erased before it can be programmed. *nm
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014071
TSB ID: 1102

Odometer accuracy. *nm
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014075
TSB ID: 1102

Srs warning light on after body shop repair. *nm
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014049
TSB ID: 604

If navigation system intermittently displays the message, database old see your dealer, apply the navigational system operating system software patch. *nm
04/26/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013727
TSB ID: 704

Navigation system won't map match or gets lost. acura tech line summary.
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03/09/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10012658
TSB ID: 02015

Srs indicator comes on with srs diagnostic trouble code. *eh
09/21/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009294
TSB ID: 09012002

Buffeting noise with rear window(s) open. acura. servicenews.
09/20/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009254
TSB ID: 1002

A/c compressor control logic. october tech line information.
09/20/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009256
TSB ID: 1002

Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. october tech line information.
09/20/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009255
TSB ID: 1002

Keyless remote transmitter inoperative, . check keyless, ceiling light, ignition key reminder beeper before troubleshooting keyless remote system. october tech line information.
09/08/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009002
TSB ID: 05012004

Audio unit and navi anti-theft codes available on in. acura servicenews. may 2004.
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09/08/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009036
TSB ID: 04012004

Srs indicator on after body shop repair. check for srs diagnostic trouble codes. acura servicenews. april 2004.
03/19/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10005950
TSB ID: 100102

Poor air conditioner cooling on hard acceleration. acura servicenews.
03/18/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10005865
TSB ID: 110102

Ceiling light, ignition key beeper foil keyless entry.
03/17/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10005860
TSB ID: 110102

Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. acura service news.
02/02/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10005122
TSB ID: 010103

Srs indicator comes on after body shop repair. acura servicenews.
01/08/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004804
TSB ID: 03028

Navigation system displays u.s. post office phone numbers incorrectly. various models including 2003 rl.
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10/10/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10003198
TSB ID: 603

Information on remembering navigation system personal identification number (pin).
12/03/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 637638
TSB ID: 107

Information on diagnosing srs diagnostic trouble code 6-7 and / or 7-2 internal failure of srs unit.
09/23/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 633350
TSB ID: 02015

Subject regarding srs indicator on with srs diagnostic trouble codes 15-1, 15-2, and 15-3. replaces 01-013 as well.
09/23/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 633353
TSB ID: 00013

Information regarding the immobilizer system, type 1.
12/17/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 626607
TSB ID: 1001

Subject regarding safety restraint system diagnostic trouble code 5-1 through 8-3, internal safety restraint system unit failure. *yd
12/14/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 626524
TSB ID: 901

Subject regarding driver's power window auto-down inoperative. *yd
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12/14/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 626530
TSB ID: 901

Subject regarding srs light on after opds control unit replacement. *yd
12/12/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 625978
TSB ID: 98028

Subject regarding intermittent electrical problems. *jb
10/29/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 623461
TSB ID: 01072001

Subject regarding srs diagnostic trouble code.*yd 8uc 15-3 set by electronic interference. *yd
07/05/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619907
TSB ID: 010301

Information on the navigation system 4-digit security code.
07/05/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619908
TSB ID: 010301

Information on troubleshooting navigation system dvd read error message.
03/23/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 617701
TSB ID: 010101

Brief information regarding blank navigation display condition.
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01/29/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 615748
TSB ID: 011100

Information on the navigation system coverage area for 2001 3.2cl, 2001 mdx, 2000 - 2001 3.2tl and 2000 - 2001 3.5rl models.
01/29/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 615747
TSB ID: 011100

Subject pertaining to the latest navigation system dvd software for 2001 3.2cl, 2001 mdx, 2000 - 2001 3.2tl, and 2000 - 2001 3.5rl models.
05/24/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10037486
TSB ID: SB-0708

Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri
08/15/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10025524
TSB ID: 08-026

Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles.
11/14/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10017610
TSB ID: 05014

Child seat anchor locating button is missing.
04/26/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013845
TSB ID: 09012004

Replacing navigation system dvd's can cause dvd disk error. *nm
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03/09/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10012636
TSB ID: 00025

Deformed windshield molding. *eh
01/28/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10005068
TSB ID: 090103

Tire noise and/or wind noise can masquerade as a problem with automatic transmission gears. acura servicenews.
12/17/01 Other NHTSA ID: 626550
TSB ID: 701

Subject regarding with navigation skystem - rear window tint application tips. *yd
04/24/01 Other NHTSA ID: 618762
TSB ID: 010200

Information on programming the immobilizer keys.
03/23/01 Other NHTSA ID: 617695
TSB ID: 010101

Tech line summary regarding the intermittent wiper feature.
03/23/01 Other NHTSA ID: 617697
TSB ID: 010101

Information on replacing seat belt tensioners after deployment.

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Acura RL TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.