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#5514 of 5648 2006 Acura TL Bluetooth by whittonm

Oct 02, 2010 (10:21 am)

My 2006 Acura Bluetooth started failing after 4 years. I tried cycling the unit by pulling fuses, but it did not fix the problem. A new Bluetooth module costs $650. My fix was to buy a $65 complete overhead console used on Ebay for a 2004 TL. I then removed the Bluetooth module from the used part. I then removed the center section of the overhead console on my car by levering it out with some thin screwdrivers. This exposes the screws that attach the overhead console, which I removed. I then replaced the Bluetooth unit with the used Ebay unit. I then reversed the process and re-installed the overhead console. Problem solved.

#5515 of 5648 Re: 2006 Acura TL Bluetooth [whittonm] by rvator4

Oct 02, 2010 (6:47 pm)

Replying to: whittonm (Oct 02, 2010 10:21 am)
That is using your head. Great job. I will keep it in mind.

#5516 of 5648 Re: 2008 TL Passenger side mirror [elvis4prez] by golf4hack

Oct 05, 2010 (11:48 am)

Replying to: elvis4prez (Aug 03, 2009 8:37 pm)
Did you ever figure out what happened with the "ratchety" mirror? I am having the same problem.

#5517 of 5648 Burning Smell in TL by vveerara

Oct 21, 2010 (5:56 am)

Hello,
 
I have a 2006 TL with 47K miles. On Sunday when I was trying to park the car navigating through the tailgaters at Redskins game, there was an intense burning smell in the car. I parked the car and drove home after the game when the smell was not as intense. Since then I have driven the car about 100 miles and there is a slight smell. Everything seems normal other than the slight smell around my right tire. Clutch pedal feels fine and I have normal acceleration.
 
I took it to the dealer on Monday AM and they said that the clutch needs to be replaced and it is $1900 for the clutch and $2600 if I also need the flywheel. Called Acura customer service who was very helpful and suggested that I need to authorize tear down (at my expense) to diagnose the problem and then suggest corrective action which seems reasonable if clutch is the problem.
 
Question: Understand that clutch is not a warranty item, does the diagnosis seem correct? Are there other things that I need to be aware of.
 
FYI.. I had a Mustang prior to this car and it had 115K on original clutch when I sold it. I learned to drive in a stick shift car.
 
Appreciate any insight you can provide. Thank you.

#5518 of 5648 Re: Burning Smell in TL [vveerara] by carteach

Oct 21, 2010 (8:57 am)

Replying to: vveerara (Oct 21, 2010 5:56 am)
A few thoughts even though I'm not expert about clutches.
 
Dealers are making their money these days on repairs, not on car sales. So keep that in mind. I've heard more than one story where dealers have told people they've needed an expensive repair that was not needed at all.
 
Since your clutch isn't under warranty, check out a few reliable (if you can find them) auto repair shops to see whether they come up with the same diagnosis.
 
If it were me, I'd wait a while before I did anything. I've had horrible burning smells from a piece of plastic that's gotten lodged some place. The fact that smell has almost disappeared would make me want to wait.
 
Good luck.

#5519 of 5648 clutch by stickguy

Oct 21, 2010 (9:17 am)

ditto here. If it was so shot that is was burning like that, I think you would notice it from feel, and certainly juddering starting up in 1st.
 
I once had a plastic bag wrap around the cat converter, and man, did that smell horrible!
 
I would also check with an independant shop or 2 for opinions. And prices, since that seems really, really high, but I have not paid to replace a clutch since 1979 (and I have driven stick exclusively since then).
 
keep in mind tht if you pay for a tear down, you are kind of stuck with them and what they find, unless I guess you want to pay to have them put it all back together, so you can go elsewhere?
 
also, you mentioned the smell coming from around the rear tire, which seems odd if it was the clutch. Might want to have the brakes checked 1st (tire stores do that for free). Maybe pads are shot, or something was dragging?

#5520 of 5648 Re: Burning Smell in TL [vveerara] by billpaul

Oct 22, 2010 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: vveerara (Oct 21, 2010 5:56 am)
Clutch might actually be a warranty problem, depending on what's wrong with the car (assuming anything is wrong). Agree with others: get other opinions before commiting to a very high cost.

#5521 of 5648 Re: 2010 TL BURNED 3 QUARTS OIL IN 5000 MILES [scottshredder] by coast4

Oct 25, 2010 (2:10 pm)

Replying to: scottshredder (Jun 28, 2010 6:29 am)
had similar thing happen and was told by the dealer that the car will use 1 qt of oil for every 1000 miles have it in writing from dealer. who would buy such a car if told this in advance and if it is true should not all acura tl owners be warned.

#5522 of 5648 Re: 2010 TL BURNED 3 QUARTS OIL IN 5000 MILES [coast4] by rlonn1

Oct 25, 2010 (2:58 pm)

Replying to: coast4 (Oct 25, 2010 2:10 pm)
But!!! Think how many of us have the same car and we do not burn 1 Qt of oil every 1000 Miles! I did burn 3/4 of a quart after 5K! But from 5K to the present 7800 that does include a 6500 mile first oil change, Zero oil burned....

#5523 of 5648 FRONT brake pads 2008 TL TYPE S by yoyoone

Nov 12, 2010 (8:06 am)

I HAVE A 2008 TL TYPE S... 29,000 MILES... I NEED FRONT BRAKES FOR THE SECOND TIME... ON MY 2003 AND 2005 TL TYPE 'S, I WOULD GET 42000 MILES ON THE BRAKES... WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH THESE BRAKES

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