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Acura RSX Maintenance and Repair

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Re: Self Maintenance [03rsxsowner] by fahrns
Feb 01, 2007 (6:41 pm)
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Replying to: 03rsxsowner (Jan 27, 2007 2:40 pm)

Bill,
 
I have the same problem starting my RSX too. I have an '02 Type S. Drove up to the gas station, filled up, and then wouldn't start. Just clicking noises from the starter. A boost didn't help and I checked the voltage. The battery voltage is fine.
Have you found a solution yet? I'm really hoping it's not the starter. I hear they're not cheap!
Let me know,
Thanks
Pete
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Re: Self Maintenance [fahrns] by fahrns
Feb 01, 2007 (8:07 pm)
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Replying to: fahrns (Feb 01, 2007 6:41 pm)

Turns out it was the battery. I needed a direct pos-pos neg-neg connection for the boost (had the neg on the dead battery attached to the engine block - didn't get enough juice). I'll be buying a battery tomorrow. Will probably be also keeping an eye on the alternator. Damn cold Canadian winters. My car's been babied in U/G parking for too long!
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Power locks only work on accessory by johnnyaction31
Feb 08, 2007 (1:43 pm)
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Hi, I recently installed an Apple Mac Mini with a touch screen monitor in my RSX. Around that time, my power door locks suddenly stopped working unless the key was in the ignition. There are no blown fuses or anything and the problem is obviously not with the locks since they work as they should when the key is in the ignition. The only thing I can think of is that when I wired the computer and screen directly to the battery, I also hooked up the new headunit I had bought directly to that wire as opposed to going through the factory harness. Any idea if this is the cause of the problem, and if not, what is? Thanks in advance. --Mark
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Re: Power locks only work on accessory [johnnyaction31] by drawdef
Feb 08, 2007 (1:55 pm)
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Replying to: johnnyaction31 (Feb 08, 2007 1:43 pm)

Does the key have to be turned to any position or just inside the ignition ?
 
are you documenting your install at all? ive been wanting to install a pc inside my '06 since I got it but i think im going to wait a little while. what are you using the mini for?
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Re: Power locks only work on accessory [drawdef] by johnnyaction31
Feb 08, 2007 (2:35 pm)
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Replying to: drawdef (Feb 08, 2007 1:55 pm)

The key has to be in accessory mode (to the point just before it would start). Also I have a Compustar alarm which bypasses the clutch for remote start, so you can take the key out and the car stays running until you either shut it off remotely or shut all the doors. When I leave the car running like this the locks do work.
  
As far as the Mac Mini goes, I did not document the install, but the RSX is setup pretty nicely to where you can get an indash screen and put the Mini (or PC) in the glove compartment without modifying anything. You have to have basic wiring knowledge, but basically if you know how to install an aftermarket headunit you can install a computer. The only tricky part was organizing the wires so I could put the dash panel back in once it had both a headunit and the screen mounted to it. (I still dont have a perfect solution to this) The dash snaps apart by hand so I could easily take it apart and take a few pictures to give you an idea of what I had to do. Let me know if youd want that and I can do it tomorrow.
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Replace headlight by jmwakin1
Feb 20, 2007 (11:01 pm)
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My driver's side headlight is out. I've bought the replacement bulb but when I looked under the hood, I couldn't figure out how to replace it without breaking something.
 
Anyone know how to replace the bulb in the headlight? I'm hoping it's something I can do myself and not take it in to a mechanic and get charge an arm and a leg.
 
Thanks for any help you can offer!
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Re: Power locks only work on accessory [johnnyaction31] by drawdef
Feb 21, 2007 (12:40 am)
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Replying to: johnnyaction31 (Feb 08, 2007 2:35 pm)

Pictures would be excellent. What kind of screen and headunit do you have in the car now?
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Re: Power locks only work on accessory [johnnyaction31] by drawdef
Feb 21, 2007 (12:51 am)
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Replying to: johnnyaction31 (Feb 08, 2007 2:35 pm)

...as far as your locks, at first your theory makes sense - it would sound like the locks aren't getting power unless the ignition is on.
 
But I don't see how wiring the computer and adding a new head unit would prevent the locks from getting power.
 
I'm suspicious of your remote starter/alarm.
 
In playing with my locks, I did notice that with the key IN the ignition, but the engine OFF - the locks do NOT work. (I assume to prevents dumb-dumbs from locking the keys in the car). If your remote starter allows your key to be removed and the car remain on, it has to be tricking the car into thinking the key is really there. It almost sounds like the car is thinking the key IS there when its really NOT and thats why it wont let you lock them.
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Just bought a 2002 RSX base type by justice5
Feb 27, 2007 (7:13 am)
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Hello,
I just purchased a 2002 RSX from a private party. It is an automatic with 97,000 miles. I wanted to mention some things just to see what you guys might think and if you've had similiar issues...
 
1. There are 2 small oil seal leaks which I knew about when I brought the car to my mechanic. the seller took $1000 off of the price to pay for the repair. I thought this was somewhat odd for an Acura even at almost 100k miles, but it is what it is. I'm getting it fixed.
 
2. There is a small area right above the rear bumber (near the wheel) where there are some ruse bubbles. not a lot- like maybe .5 inches x 2 inches. i was hoping to bring it to a dealer to get it fixed under warranty, but it is JUST over 5 years old so I think I'm gonna have to pay for it myself. Again, I thought this was a little strange considering the car isn't that old. Is this gonna be expensive?
 
3. The car makes a slight squeeking noise (comes from the front right) when the engine runs on some cold mornings for about 5-10 minutes. Again, only on a cold AM, and it always goes away. Is that something to be concerned about?
 
4. I notice that once in a while when using the AUTO-climate control, sometimes the car will blow in hot air and then cold air right afterwards, instead of simply shutting when the temp is right.
 
Thats it. I know it sounds bad, but I really LOVE the car and just wanted to bounce these things off some of you guys since I got it recently. Mine was taken care of pretty well and not driven hard by the previous owner, so I'm pretty confident its a good car. I've always been a Honda guy, so I felt like this was the logical step up...
 
Anyways, any feedback would be appreciated!
 
Thanks

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