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#1126 of 1200 Re: "Rattle" sound [stones3131] by bodble2 Aug 26, 2008 (8:56 am)
Replying to: stones3131 (Aug 25, 2008 4:31 am) I have used nothing but premium gas in my '04 TL, and under load, it still pings slightly. It's not enough to bother me, and I have to listen for it, but it's there. So maybe it is a characteristic of Honda engines.
#1127 of 1200 by tblazer503 Sep 14, 2008 (1:29 am)
turn up the stereo... you have 400 watts of power there... =o)   all kidding aside, i'm not sure why you would put 87 octane in a car that has an 11:1 (10.5?) compression ratio... yes, you can probably get away with it, but it's also a good way for the dealership to void your warranty IMO. it's ~$3 per tank difference ( 20mpg, that's $.01 per mile difference), and while the engine management MAY be able to compensate for most of the problems, there is no way for your ECU to adjust the compression ratio of the motor.   I guess for some people it's worth saving maybe $150 a year in gas(at one tank per week) on a 30k car. Replies to this message: nj2pa2nc (Sep 14, 2008 12:15 pm)
#1128 of 1200 Re: [tblazer503] by nj2pa2nc Sep 14, 2008 (12:15 pm)
Replying to: tblazer503 (Sep 14, 2008 1:29 am) We previously owned two cars with turbo engines-91 mazda mx-6 gt and a 98 eagle talon tsi-awd. They both recommended (not required) premium gas. We used regular gas-no problems. The 91 mazda had over 250,000 miles and the talon had over 100,000 miles when we sold them. They both had the original engine, turbo, clutch, transmission and ran excellent. We use regular gas on our 06 tsx, bought new 11/17/06. We have all of it's service done at acura dealers. They have complimented us on well maintained our car is. Our warranty was never voided it just ran out when it was 18 months old (50,000 miles). We now have just over 60,000 problem free miles.
#1129 of 1200 2004 tsx wiring issue by LadyKT Feb 08, 2009 (3:57 am)
So I bought a used 2004 tsx a few weeks ago...didn't notice anything particularly wrong with it, until I took it to the car wash yesterday. The wiring that hooks into the center rearview mirror came loose and now my instrument panel, windows and turn signals do not work. It looks as though it could be as simple as figuring out with of the three sections of wiring goes to what plug, but that's the whole issue. I can't tell what section of wiring goes where. For all I know it might also be something that the previous owner messed up. If anyone could possibly help me, it would be very appreciated! I'm taking the car to the mechanic later but just figured i'd ask around first so I could avoid the trip. Thanks a lot for any help that can be given!
#1130 of 1200 Problem: Center console lights shuts off??? by SweetRi Feb 18, 2009 (10:04 am)
Hi, I own a 2004 tsx and I've been experiencing a very odd problem. This first occured maybe about 1 month ago....I was driving down the road and kept noticing a flash in the corner of my eye...I didn't notice anything really and assumed it was the sun rays reflecting off the dash... This event kept repeating itself until one day I looked and DID notice something: my dash board lights were completetly shut off!! The odd thing is that my music was still playing.. When I mean dash board I mean the whole center console that contains : Clock (very top), radio and temperature adjustments. everything just...shut off. I tried adjusting my contrast but it was already at MAX and my driver-side dashboard was still on. (guages) I also tried turning off my car and back on...nothing. The light eventually came back on but ever since this has been happening...it shuts off, then comes back on...sometimes it last 10 seconds, sometimes up to 10 minutes... I have studied it and found no relation between this problem and...the temperature in the car,or bumps on the road, or the time I had been driving the car for...not relation what so ever. It just happens at random times.   Can anyone help??? I'm afraid this one of those problems that will cost me an arm and leg because no one will know what it is and the dealership will spend hours trying to figure out and charge me for it!   Help? Replies to this message: ninjaguy (Feb 28, 2009 11:47 pm) SweetRi (Mar 29, 2009 5:26 pm)
#1131 of 1200 Re: Problem: Center console lights shuts off??? [SweetRi] by ninjaguy Feb 28, 2009 (11:47 pm)
Replying to: SweetRi (Feb 18, 2009 10:04 am) Acura released Service Bulletin 04-021 on 1/23/2007 (supersedes version dated 2/15/2006) that explains what to replace and extends the warranty on the audio/HVAC display to 7 years / 100,000 miles. You should have received a notice in the mail. Replies to this message: SweetRi (Mar 29, 2009 5:26 pm)
#1132 of 1200 Re: Problem: Center console lights shuts off??? [ninjaguy] by SweetRi Mar 29, 2009 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: ninjaguy (Feb 28, 2009 11:47 pm) THANKS!!!! I went to dealership and had it fixed for free!! All they did is change a module in the center console, took them about an hour and a half, WHAT A RELIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Thanks a lot!!!
#1133 of 1200 50,000 mile recommended maintenance? by senseless1 Apr 27, 2009 (6:22 pm)
With the exception of oil changes and air filters, I haven't done any routine maintenance to my '06 TSX. I read the manual, but couldn't find a mileage chart for suggested maintenance.   Should I just wait for the dashboard reminders to pop up? Replies to this message: nj2pa2nc (Apr 27, 2009 6:36 pm)
#1134 of 1200 Re: 50,000 mile recommended maintenance? [senseless1] by nj2pa2nc Apr 27, 2009 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: senseless1 (Apr 27, 2009 6:22 pm) I folow the maintenance minder on my 06 tsx- (not by mileage) I now have 76,000 miles onn it.
#1135 of 1200 '06 TSX Noisy Wind Sunroof by climbergrace Apr 30, 2009 (4:54 am)
Normally, I leave my sunroof cover open to get the light in. Lately, I have noticed there is a lot of wind noise coming in when I am going over 40. It basically sounds like a window is cracked open a little bit. When I close the cover, the sound goes away. Any one else having this problem? Any ideas what I can do to fix it?   Thanks!

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