- #893 of 1030
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Re: another banging sound [acuragurlx3]
by rylanlola
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Aug 08, 2006 (9:40 am)
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Replying to: acuragurlx3 (May 19, 2006 11:21 am)
I have the same problem with my 05 base model. I was on the thruway the other day in the rain, and it began. I thought something was falling off my car. I have had three sunroofs replaced, and it may have something to do with that? Im on the third, but it hasn't rained yet...
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- #894 of 1030
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Re: hesitation when shifting 1st-2nd when hot [nitromax]
by dj1rsx
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Aug 08, 2006 (4:29 pm)
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Replying to: nitromax (Aug 04, 2006 3:22 am)
My car is a manual, 5 speed. The car isn't running hot, just when the temperature warms up. When I first start it in the morning or whenever, and take off, the cars got alot of power, but when it warms up, it totally dogs out when shifting from 1-2 and 2-3, when shifting between 4000-5000 rpm's. The dealership is telling me this is normal, I know better, I've had alot of other cars and none of them did something like this.
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- #895 of 1030
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Re: hesitation when shifting 1st-2nd when hot [dj1rsx]
by nitromax
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Aug 09, 2006 (3:06 am)
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Replying to: dj1rsx (Aug 08, 2006 4:29 pm)
You could just be experiencing "heat soak". If you are unfamiliar with this term, it's what happens when the intake components under the hood warm up and do not allow the cool incoming air to stay as dense. Denser air provides better power. The RSX is prone to this heat soak due to the large plastic intake manifold an dtight confines of teh engine compartment.
If this is your problem, you'll notice MUCH better acceleration on cooler days than on hot days.
The best way to fix this is to get a Cold Air Intake (CAI) which replaces your plastic OEM manifold with a long tube that grabs air from outside of the engine compartment.
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- #896 of 1030
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Feel almost flip
by songmoe
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Aug 10, 2006 (11:27 am)
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I have 06 Rsx S.It runs well on the smooth road but runs over pothole, I feel like the car is going to flip over.It happened to me 3 times. 
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- #897 of 1030
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Re: Noise in my new car! [jentalkalot]
by blue06rsx
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Aug 11, 2006 (12:51 pm)
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Replying to: jentalkalot (Dec 24, 2005 6:11 pm)
I bought a brand new RSX in June 2006, and am having the same problem: transmission chatters when in second gear (manual transmission), turning left, and going slightly uphill. This is no minor noise that you need a stethoscope to hear -- it’s loud. I first noticed it at 300 miles. Acura dealer says it’s the transmission and that they know what the problem is. They’ve had the car for over three weeks, but since I have a loaner car, I don’t really care. But after reading about all the problems with this car, I plan on selling it as soon as they fix it -- if they fix it. I had an old Integra that went 10 years with absolutely no repairs -- I’m very surprised and disappointed with Acura.
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- #898 of 1030
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Re: hesitation when shifting 1st-2nd when hot [nitromax]
by dj1rsx
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Aug 11, 2006 (2:12 pm)
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Replying to: nitromax (Aug 09, 2006 3:06 am)
I'm not to sure if it is heat soak or not. When I first start the car it has balls, but when it warms up is when it happens. It's a serious lag in the power when shifting only between 4000 & 5000 rpm's. If I shift at a higher rpm, it doesn't seem to do it. Do you have a RSX or work on them?
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- #899 of 1030
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Re: hesitation when shifting 1st-2nd when hot [dj1rsx]
by nitromax
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Aug 14, 2006 (6:10 am)
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Replying to: dj1rsx (Aug 11, 2006 2:12 pm)
I've had an RSX since October of 2002. I notice a drop in performance when summer comes around and an increase when winter comes.
I'm guessing that you don't see a drop in power at higher RPMs because thats the engines sweet spot. Its probably still there, but not as noticable.
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- #900 of 1030
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Steering problems after accident
by kated
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Aug 15, 2006 (11:07 am)
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I have a 2002 RSX that was recently in an accident. It was hit on the passenger side (right) front wheel/door area. I got it back from the body shop yesterday and it looks great but drives terribly. Among other things, the body shop replaced the suspension and did an alignment (insurance wouldn't pay for the Acura dealership to repair it). Now the car pulls to the right, the steering feels loose when turning the wheel to the right and the steering wheel shakes and vibrates at speeds above 70mph. Any ideas what the problem could be?
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- #901 of 1030
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Re: Steering problems after accident [kated]
by nitromax
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Aug 17, 2006 (6:35 am)
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Replying to: kated (Aug 15, 2006 11:07 am)
yeah, the body shop did a lousy job fixing your car and your insurance company should make sure that your car gets fixed correctly.
You might want to bring up all of the issues that you are having with your steering and also mention that these "issues" WILL contribute to a future accident if they are not addressed. Do this in writing...whether by e-mail or actual letter that you hand carry to them. If they fail to help you out, you at least now have your issues on paper and documented. I would then bring the car to your Acura dealer and have them assess the car....If they find problems with it, bring the write-up sheet from Acura to your insurance company and show them.
If they still refuse to get the car fixed properly, contact your states attorney general. Automobile safety should not be taken lightly...ESPECIALLY by a company that makes money off of customers NOT getting into accidents.
My guess is that you'll never need to go as far as the Attorney General.
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- #902 of 1030
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Re: Steering problems after accident [nitromax]
by kated
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Aug 17, 2006 (8:40 am)
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Replying to: nitromax (Aug 17, 2006 6:35 am)
Thanks for the advice. I actually had the car at the Acura dealership yesterday and they found a loose socket on the tie rod and a bent break rotor and the car was completely out of alignement. Acura fixed everything and the car is driving much better, although I'm still not completely happy with the steering. I ended up paying Acura for the repairs but the body shop claims that they are going to reimburse me, so we'll see. I'm hoping I won't have to take legal action. Thanks again.
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