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#53 of 1202 Rear Window shaking? by automophile Jul 30, 2003 (3:41 pm)
I believe that what you are seeing is actually the rear view mirror vibrating, not the rear window. I have noted this in several of my cars with heavy bass playing. To test, try holding the mirror when you notice it. I'll bet the shaking stops!   It is the result of having the now heavy mirrors on the end of a long, resonant arm. Perhaps you have noticed that some cars have a rubber thingie that goes between the mirror arm and the windshield to add stability. If this really bothers you, perhaps you can make or find one.
#54 of 1202 by jkobty Jul 31, 2003 (8:43 am)
2004 Red Acura TSX with beige leather and woodtrim package and woodtrim steering wheel. Problems so far 1. leather color seems to be literally wiping off, the front seats are starting to have 2 shades of beige color. 2. AC water drain hose was not connected properly, resulted in a massive water leak that spanned the front passenger and rear passenger areas. 3. Front rotors already started showing scoring marks. 4. The alloy wheels get filthy the same day after you wash the car. Too much black brake dust. 5. Wood trim on steering wheel has started popping up(peeling) from the window side. 6. car has 3000 miles on it. Checked oil level, about a centimeter down from the full mark, and it is already dark color.   Anyone having similar problems?
#55 of 1202 jkobty's problems by damormino Jul 31, 2003 (9:58 am)
That's a lot of problems for an Acura. Perhaps the TSX was rushed to market before some bugs were worked out.   At least you can listen to that 360-watt, 8-speaker premium sound system that delivers high-fidelity, full-range sound. According to Acura it sets a new standard for "luxury". I'll bet when you're listening to that great sound system, it is easy to forget about all the other problems with the vehicle.
#56 of 1202 by jkobty Jul 31, 2003 (6:29 pm)
Actually it is my wife's car so I only drive it occasionally. The red color was not in stock so we ordered it in may and it took almost a month to get here. I can understand the Ac drain hose problem to be something they just forgot to hook up, but you would assume that they have some kind of inspection and quality control standard like iso9xxx. But the cheap brakes, and cheap leather are not an excuse. This is supposed to be an Acura for God's sake! It has not been in for the first service yet, I will see if they honor their warranty. When I showed it to the mechanic fixing the draining hose he dismissed it as normal, whatever that means. Other than that, it is quite a delight to drive
#57 of 1202 Actually #55 a lot of people are already ... by midnightcowboy Aug 01, 2003 (10:59 am)
complaining about the sound system. About the pseakers in the front door rattling. Doesn't sound like it is up to Harmo-Kardon or Mark Levison standards.
#58 of 1202 by jkobty Aug 03, 2003 (7:45 am)
The sound system sounds fabulous in the TSX, but I did notice the vibration everybody is talking about but it is definitely NOT the rear window. It is simply the rear view mirror which does seem to vibrate like crazy, and can become annoying if you keep checking your rear view mirror. Ignition: I have experienced this on a few occasions now where it takes a while to start the car unless you turn the ignition key, keep it in the on position until the fuel level guage is activated, and then you crank it. It then starts fairly quickly. Is this a problem, or do you think it is a feature of the ULEV technology where all gas fumes are recycled back, so it takes a while to get some gas transfered by the fuel pump back into the engine?
#59 of 1202 MY TSX by uncledavid Aug 05, 2003 (12:58 pm)
has 3,000 miles on it. I haven't had any of the problems you guys describe, but the sunroof has developed an annoying rattle. Otherwise, it is tight, rattle free, and no major issues.

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