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2004 Acura TL Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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03/12/18 NHTSA ID: 10129812
TSB ID: DLR MSG - RFP -

Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2004-2008 tls & tsxs with a complaint of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with the dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation) stored
04/11/14 NHTSA ID: 10055120
TSB ID: IN-27-14

Acura: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on, with dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation), and have poor performance in engine. model 2004-2008 tl, tsx.
02/27/14 NHTSA ID: 10054809
TSB ID: IN-2-11-14

Honda: some vehicles may display a malfunction indicator lamp with the stored dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation). there may also be poor engine performance. ahm is attempting to collect specific
01/28/14 NHTSA ID: 10054478
TSB ID: IN-09-10

Acura: due to accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation, engine poor performance and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 02138, an investigation will check cause of condition
11/04/11 NHTSA ID: 10041771
TSB ID: SB-06-013

Acura: vehicle experiencing hard starting and/or a long crank time.
08/31/11 NHTSA ID: 10040486
TSB ID: SB-11-007

Honda acura: there is a knocking or vibration from under the front of the vehicle while driving due to high temperatures that caused the front engine mount to crack.
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03/28/08 NHTSA ID: 10024238
TSB ID: 07-060

Power steering moans or whines when turning the steering wheel when the engine is cold. *nj
02/25/08 NHTSA ID: 10023971
TSB ID: 07041

Brake pedal is low and feels soft. *nj
03/19/07 NHTSA ID: 10021177
TSB ID: 1006

Trouble shooting b-can and f-can dtc's.
12/15/05 NHTSA ID: 10018120
TSB ID: 090105

Front brake squeak or squeal noise. *jb
12/14/05 NHTSA ID: 10018050
TSB ID: 09012005

Taking the mystery out of the maintenance minder system. servicenews.
11/14/05 NHTSA ID: 10017638
TSB ID: 05017

5th gear vibration or drone.
09/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10016279
TSB ID: 505

Alternator condition (no or low output) dealer visit request.
09/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10016260
TSB ID: 505

Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
05/09/05 NHTSA ID: 10014775
TSB ID: 01162005

Oil pump or spool valve only oil leaks. *eh
05/09/05 NHTSA ID: 10014776
TSB ID: 01162005

Alternator condition. *eh
05/04/05 NHTSA ID: 10014553
TSB ID: 11162004

Oil pump or spool valve only oil leaks. *eh
05/04/05 NHTSA ID: 10014554
TSB ID: 11162004

Alternator condition no or low output. *eh
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04/28/05 NHTSA ID: 10014094
TSB ID: 804

Engine oil leaks. *sc
04/28/05 NHTSA ID: 10014095
TSB ID: 804

Engine coolant leak. *sc
04/28/05 NHTSA ID: 10014097
TSB ID: 804

Pulls left or right. *sc
04/28/05 NHTSA ID: 10014160
TSB ID: 1203

Updating replacement ecm/pcm software. *nm
04/27/05 NHTSA ID: 10013923
TSB ID: 10012004

Pinging or buzzing between 1500 and 2500 rpm's. *nm
04/26/05 NHTSA ID: 10013729
TSB ID: 704

Engine oil leak at the head cover, r/side cover, oil pan, oil pump, chain case cover, oil filter, spool valve, oil pressure switch, cam seals, or engine block. dealer visit request. acura tech line summary.
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04/26/05 NHTSA ID: 10013743
TSB ID: 904

Poor fuel economy. acura tech line summary for dealer distribution.
04/26/05 NHTSA ID: 10013744
TSB ID: 904

Pinging, buzzing, whistling sound between 1,500-2,500 rpm. acura tech line summary for dealer distribution.
04/26/05 NHTSA ID: 10013750
TSB ID: 904

Oil leak at oil pump or pressure relief valve. dealer visit request summary. acura.
12/10/04 NHTSA ID: 10010762
TSB ID: 04019

Brembo brakes squeal with light application.
11/23/04 NHTSA ID: 10010452
TSB ID: 09022004

Front brake judder/vibration parts collection. request for parts.
11/23/04 NHTSA ID: 10010453
TSB ID: 09152004

Oil pump or spool valve oil leaks. request for visit.
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09/08/04 NHTSA ID: 10009006
TSB ID: 05012004

Service manual fix. fuel pressure. acura servicenews. may 2004.
09/08/04 NHTSA ID: 10009012
TSB ID: 105

Diagnostic trouble code p2195 or p2197, air fuel sensor lean. tech line summary. acura.
08/25/04 NHTSA ID: 10008892
TSB ID: 07282004

Honda published service bulletin 04-019 to repair front brake squeal on vehicles equipped with brembo brakes. honda has found the countermeasure for noise was incorrectly applied and that these parts do not correct squeal noise. the brake
08/17/04 NHTSA ID: 10008706
TSB ID: 04015

Anit-lock brake system (abs) indicators comes on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 15, 16, 17, 18, 43, and/or 44. *mj
08/04/04 NHTSA ID: 10008531
TSB ID: 03033

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300, p0301, and p0305. supersedes 03-033, dated december 16, 2003.
07/20/04 NHTSA ID: 10008050
TSB ID: 06112004

Pulls and drifts. *mj dealer visit request summary.
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07/20/04 NHTSA ID: 10008052
TSB ID: 06282004

Engine coolant leaks. *mj dealer visit request summary.
02/23/04 NHTSA ID: 10005344
TSB ID: 111303

Request for visit. engine oil leaks.
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.
04/22/13 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10051940
TSB ID: SB11-004

Acura: clutch pedal pops, squeaks, or clicks.
10/07/08 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10026204
TSB ID: 08-018

Acura: 6 speed manual transmission grinds when shifting into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift into 3rd gear. transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or 3-4 shift sleeve.
01/19/06 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10018865
TSB ID: 1205

Transmission grinds at shifts, skip shifting.
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05/09/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014766
TSB ID: 01162005

P1706 a/t switch short or open. *eh
04/29/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014344
TSB ID: 012012003

Atf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt. *sc
04/29/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014334
TSB ID: 012012003

Don't reuse old atf fluid) warmer on reman a/t (automatic transmission) *sc
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014133
TSB ID: 804

Canon digital camera loan program. *sc
04/27/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013905
TSB ID: 10012004

How to replenish atf on vehicles with a/t oil jet kits. *nm
04/27/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013911
TSB ID: 10012004

A/t solenoid replacement criteria. *nm
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04/26/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013745
TSB ID: 904

Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria. acura tech line summary for dealer distribution.
12/10/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10010763
TSB ID: 04020

Safety recall: cl and tl automatic transmission second gear inspection.
09/20/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10009270
TSB ID: 08012004

Using the correct flash setting for digital inspection photos. acura servicenews.
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.
08/25/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008889
TSB ID: 07012004

Campaign announcement and stop sale order update. voluntary recall of light truck models for a potential transmission defect.
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03/05/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129517
TSB ID: DLR MSG - RFP -

Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2004-2008 tls & tsxs with a complaint of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with the dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation) stored
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128529
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Acura

Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 acura models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128558
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Stop S

Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 acura models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, safety recall: front passenger?s airbag infla
05/24/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10100462
TSB ID: B05-018

Service bulletin - navigation system information.
05/21/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032775
TSB ID: SB-06-050

Acura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. a federal court provided final approval of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain models were overstating mileage. vehicles affected by this sett
01/19/06 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10018866
TSB ID: 1205

Srs diagnostic trouble code 81-64.
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12/15/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10018109
TSB ID: 090105

Homelink won't program with aftermarket remotes. *jb
11/09/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10017504
TSB ID: 05033

Power mirrors, auto dimming mirror, power seat position memory, and windshield washer do not work.
09/06/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016277
TSB ID: 505

Verizon motorola v710 hands free link phone.
09/06/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016281
TSB ID: 505

(front) interior water leak. dealer visit request.
09/06/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10016276
TSB ID: 505

Power mirror, dpms inoperative, diagnostic trouble code b1843.
05/09/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014771
TSB ID: 01162005

Pairing approved bluetooth phones to hands free link. *eh
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05/09/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014773
TSB ID: 01162005

Xm radio only recieves channels 0 1 & 247. *eh
05/09/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014774
TSB ID: 01162005

Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks. *eh
05/09/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014777
TSB ID: 01162005

Seat memory function inoperable. *eh
05/04/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014555
TSB ID: 11162004

Seat memory function inoperable. *eh
05/04/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014556
TSB ID: 11162004

Outside temperature display reads. *eh
04/29/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014331
TSB ID: 012012003

On-board snapshop data is captured with mil (malfunction indicator lamp) on. *sc
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04/29/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014338
TSB ID: 012012003

Linking and unlinking remotes to mid ( multi-information display) *sc
04/28/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014162
TSB ID: 1203

Supplemental restraint system diagnostic trouble code 11-1x to 11-9x, 11-ax and 11-bx. *nm
04/28/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014184
TSB ID: 1203

Xm radio (oem) only seeks 16 stations. *nm
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013891
TSB ID: 11012004

Xm satellite radio messaging at a glance. *nm
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014047
TSB ID: 604

Keyless lock acknowledgement (beep). *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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04/22/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013621
TSB ID: 04034

Moonroof wind deflector rattles.
04/22/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013629
TSB ID: 04006

Audio unit diagnosis. this service bulletin supersedes 04006 dated 3/19/04. *eh update.
04/04/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10012913
TSB ID: 02012004

Brakes lights don't work stuck in park. *eh
12/16/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10010923
TSB ID: 11012004

Alternator is the root cause of adverse engine condition. this may include battery light on or flashing the engine not running or dim lights. request for visit. alos includes 2005 acura tl. *eh
09/09/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009056
TSB ID: 104

Vsa diagnostic trouble code 68-1, brake light inoperative, shifter stuck in park. acura. tech line summary.
09/09/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009087
TSB ID: 01012004

Always update software in replacement engine control modules/powertrain control modules. acura. servicenews.
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09/09/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009089
TSB ID: 01012004

Intermittent srs diagnostic trouble code 11-1x to 11-9x, 11-ax, and 11-bx. acura. servicenews.
09/09/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009093
TSB ID: 01012004

Set xm radio to channel mode for full programming. acura. servicenews.
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.
09/08/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009005
TSB ID: 05012004

Use the honda diagnostic system to read srs diagnostic trouble codes. acura servicenews. may 2004.
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.
09/08/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009046
TSB ID: 04012004

Bluetooth cell phone pairing problems. acura. servicenews. april 2004.
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08/17/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008705
TSB ID: 04016

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on with diagnostic trouble code p2195 or p2197. acura. *mj supersedes 04-016, dated may 21, 2004. updated 11/4/11.
07/29/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008378
TSB ID: 04005

Driving position memory system does not work. *mj
05/11/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10006747
TSB ID: 021004

Battery failure. request for visit.
01/21/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004960
TSB ID: 1003

Heater blower motor overheats or blows fuse.
03/12/18 Other NHTSA ID: 10129827
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - some symptoms related to the handsfreelink (hfl) system can be difficult to diagnose. before beginning troubleshooting, it is extremely important to determine if the problem exists with the client?s cell phone, the vehicl
12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086288
TSB ID: TAKATA_FLORIDA D

Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
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09/30/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10053207
TSB ID: ASN-49584

Acura: information in the service news, from manufacturer, regarding various issues of troubleshooting, installation, replacing, servicing and repairing various model and model year vehicles.
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.
03/28/08 Other NHTSA ID: 10024237
TSB ID: 05-050

Premature rear tire wear (evenly across the tread). 2004 tl - all with bridgestone turanza el42 tires & 2005 tl - from vin 19uua6...5a000001 thru 19uua6...5a049943 with bridgestone turanza el42 tires. *nj
06/27/07 Other NHTSA ID: 10021971
TSB ID: 06050

Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. affects 2002 through 2006 acura models. updated 8/15/08.
03/14/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10019418
TSB ID: 05076

Premature rear tire wear.
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12/15/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10018116
TSB ID: 090105

Front interior water leak. *jb
12/15/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10018119
TSB ID: 090105

Heat shield, pinging noise. *jb
12/13/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10018037
TSB ID: 07012005

Power doors lock by themselves or cycle twice. acura. servicenews.
11/14/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10017610
TSB ID: 05014

Child seat anchor locating button is missing.
09/06/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10016280
TSB ID: 505

Body paint peeling/cracking. dealer visit request.
09/06/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10016266
TSB ID: 505

Twang or groan noise at 12 mph.
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05/09/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014778
TSB ID: 01162005

Body paint peeling cracking. *eh
04/29/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014349
TSB ID: 012012003

S/m fix: b-can diagnosis test made a. *sc
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014135
TSB ID: 804

Body paint peeling. *sc
04/27/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013887
TSB ID: 11012004

Sport suspension kit alignment specifications. the specs aren't entirely the same as the standard in the s/m. *nm
04/27/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013930
TSB ID: 10012004

Camera fixture retainer knobs now available. *nm
04/26/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013732
TSB ID: 704

Bumper paint peeling. dealer visit request. acura tech line summary.
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04/26/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013738
TSB ID: 904

Sending honda diagnostic system (hds) snapshots. acura tech line summary for dealer distribution.
04/26/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013874
TSB ID: 11012004

Audio-hvac subdisplay/clock was wrong time. *nm
04/22/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10013627
TSB ID: 04039

Headliner sags at moonroof opening.
09/20/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10009268
TSB ID: 08012004

Store digital inspection photos for warranty claims for service bulletin (s/b) 04-013, safety recall, automatic transmission second gear inspection and s/b 04-020, safety recall, cl and tl automatic transmission second gear inspection. acu
07/21/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10008100
TSB ID: 10688

Headliner droops@ sunroof opening. *mj
01/21/04 Other NHTSA ID: 10004963
TSB ID: 1003

Glove box housing removal and replacement tip.

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Acura TL 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.