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Acura RSX Maintenance and Repair

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#720 of 1045 UPDATE: rsx strut mount by blueeyez1616

Nov 14, 2005 (6:30 pm)

Last Friday I spoke with a representative from Acura Corp. about the strut noise. According to them.... ur gonna laugh at this: "this is a normal characteristic of the car, and at this time there is no repair, but they will notify me within 30-90 days for a resolution". A friend of mine has a late model rsx 2005 who has had the same problem for over a year, and has complained since the second day of owning the car. Now, unless im stupid, thats over 365 days and no resolution!!!! I got into a major screaming match with the "case manager" and asked to speak to a higher manager for an answer.... no luck, i called back 5 times too! So, I called the original manager back, and i told him this was b.s. - i bought the car without any noises, so therefore the noise is not a "normal characteristic" of the car and I didnt buy it like that. I have been told they wont do anything right now for me, and that the worse thing u can do is to put grease on the strut mounts, it makes the noise LOUDER! so therefore, i have promptly filed a lemon law suit. I've had enough of this b.s. and the "customer satisfaction" claim that Acura has. They won't do anything, so therefore, we're doing the LEMON LAW! on a 2006 RSX, thats sad!!!

#721 of 1045 Re: UPDATE: rsx strut mount [blueeyez1616] by mikefm58

Nov 15, 2005 (7:25 am)

Replying to: blueeyez1616 (Nov 14, 2005 6:30 pm)
Check the details of the Lemon laws in your state. Here in Florida, it would have to be something that is "a substantial defect or condition is a problem that substantially impairs the use, value, or safety of the vehicle"
 
I haven't been following your strut mount noise problem, but I've gotta believe the noise would have to be pretty loud to be a substantial defect. Good luck.

#722 of 1045 Re: UPDATE: rsx strut mount [blueeyez1616] by dc10driver

Nov 15, 2005 (9:38 am)

Replying to: blueeyez1616 (Nov 14, 2005 6:30 pm)
Is there any way to start our own Discussion Topic about the problem so all relative posts are in one place. ie: Acura RSX Strut Problems.... I think anyone wanting to buy an '06 RSX would benefit from reading posts from people who are being let down by Acura. Unless Acura comes up with a fix for the problem, I wouldn't recommend this car.

#723 of 1045 Lots of people with STRUT PROBLEMS by dc10driver

Nov 15, 2005 (9:48 pm)

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=278725
I think Acura is irresponsible concerning this issur!!

#724 of 1045 Quick Poll by rsx_va

Nov 16, 2005 (10:49 am)

Just curious, how many are experiencing this alleged RSX strut issue? So far we've heard from one person. I'm not experiencing it, but I have an '03.

#725 of 1045 Re: Acura has lost all my attention thanks to the defects! [girlie] by rsx_va

Nov 16, 2005 (10:52 am)

Replying to: girlie (Nov 11, 2005 2:34 pm)
5th and 6th are difficult to hit in the RSX-S while sitting stopped at idle -- I think that's because the reverse lockout opens up when the car stops, so it's hard to line up just right with the 5th-6th gate. I don't consider this a defect as long as I can shift into 5th/6th while moving at speed, which I have no problem with.

#726 of 1045 Re: Acura has lost all my attention thanks to the defects! [nitromax] by rsx_va

Nov 16, 2005 (10:55 am)

Replying to: nitromax (Nov 10, 2005 4:47 am)
First of all, turning the wheel while stopped isn't such a hot idea, because it flat-spots the tires and puts a strain on the power steering system. I'd suspect the "grind" you're hearing is the power steering struggling under the load of trying to turn the wheels of a stationary car. Most PS systems will groan a bit if you attempt this.

#727 of 1045 More stories of RSX Popping Struts by dc10driver

Nov 16, 2005 (1:28 pm)

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=278725

#728 of 1045 heater by boboandtoto

Nov 17, 2005 (12:56 am)

hi,
 i always was wondering about this: my car usually is outside in the cold during the night...and i usually start it for about 10 minutes to warm up the engine before i take off...the thing i was wondering was if it puts an exceptional load on the engine if we turn the heater on while the car is warming up? i mean the indicator on the left side gauge is still below minimum at this point...just wanted any inputs...i would like to get into a warm car when i am ready to take off...thats all...has anyone done this without encountering any problems? thanks...

#729 of 1045 Re: Acura has lost all my attention thanks to the defects! [rsx_va] by nitromax

Nov 17, 2005 (4:46 am)

Replying to: rsx_va (Nov 16, 2005 10:55 am)
First of all, turning the wheel while stopped isn't such a hot idea, because it flat-spots the tires and puts a strain on the power steering system. I'd suspect the "grind" you're hearing is the power steering struggling under the load of trying to turn the wheels of a stationary car. Most PS systems will groan a bit if you attempt this.
 
That's what I suspected also. Although they said that the noise was coming from the back end.I have not herad back from them on this so I susopect it was a troll.

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