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Sedans Acura TSX Acura TSX Clutch Problems
94 messages, Last post on Nov 12, 2009 at 9:11 AM
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I have a 2004 TSX with 36k miles on it. M/T w/ Navi. Two weeks ago, all of a sudden, my clutch started acting really weird. The pedal is very loose halfway and clutch never seems to fully engage anymore. Now, I drive fairly conservatively, and I've never had probelms with my M/T '99 Integra which was at 70k, so I don't think the clutch is worn, but the dealer is almost insisting it's the clutch without really giving my car a look and says I need to fork over $1500 to get it replaced. However I got them to admit that they've seen no other signs of abuse on my car, and that a clutch wearing out at 36k seems really really weird for a 2004 TSX. I'm suspecting a spring on the pressure plate gave out which is why it's not fully pushing the clutch into place? But honestly, I'm not a mechanic and I'm not going to pretend to be. All I know is that I don't drive hard, and I don't think that a worn clutch is the problem. Or at least, my driving did not contribute to a worn clutch. Any thoughts? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! - Joe
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Replying to: joekwon (Jan 03, 2006 4:20 pm) |
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Replying to: biker4 (Jan 04, 2006 4:50 pm)  21k mi. Dealer has it now and is fixing it without argument. Meantime, I have a 06 tsx loaner. They've had it for about 5 days. I'll keep you posted.
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Replying to: 05tsxowner (Feb 01, 2006 11:49 am) They also said they found some metal filings in the transmission fluid, and had to replace 1st and 6th gear sprockets. While I resent the implication that somehow I rode my clutch to the point of burning it out 21k miles, they're fixing it without argument, replacing the trans, clutch plate, and everything else. Think maybe I can talk them into keeping it and giving me another car?
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Replying to: 05tsxowner (Feb 06, 2006 2:01 pm) After all the work is done, the drivetrain should be close to as good as new. |
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Replying to: 05tsxowner (Feb 06, 2006 2:01 pm) You need a new transmission and clutch system. Why on earth would you need a whole new car?? |
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My '06 TSX 6MT is just over two weeks old now and just under 1000 miles. Since day one, I have had intermittent problems getting it to shift smoothly, mainly into 2nd and 3rd gear. About once-twice a day it actually lurches me forward in my seat as if the clutch is coming in on an engine that is braking heavily. Other times, it is as smooth as can be...like it should be, I would think, for a car of this caliber! I have spent probably 200 of the 1000 miles just driving around trying to figure it out thinking it was me that did not have the rhythm, yet I have owned 5 MT's in the past with no problem and made a comment to the sales guy during my test drive (different car) that it was one of the smoothest MT's I had ever driven. It appears that it has something to do with a load on the engine such as the A/C clutch, yet it still happens with the environmental controls off. I had one service guy tell me yesterday that he thought it was probably normal. Another one at a different dealer this morning said it probably isn't, yet we didn't drive it. I have an appointment Tuesday. My questions are #1, for those who have a TSX 6MT, do you experience anything like this with yours or does it continually shift smoothly? and #2 is there anyone out there who has seen this before and did you find a solution? Please help!  What a bummer to be this frustrated so early in my TSX experience...
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Replying to: johnny420 (Mar 12, 2005 9:43 am) I also noticed the 'clicking' sound when I engaged the cluch pedal at an early stage -- probably 20k miles. The dealer said they lubricated something and it actually stopped, but that fix only lasted about a week. Now it does it off an on, its rather inconsistent. And now 10k miles later, I hear the howling. Now I'm just waiting for a complete clutch failure. Is that what I can expect? From what I have read, it sounds like the dealer will not repair under warranty, either. |
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Replying to: joekwon (Jan 03, 2006 4:20 pm) |
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I bought a used 04 TSX 6MT Navi with 15K miles in May. (Certified used) Recently the cluch started to make a creaking noise and wasn't very smooth up or down. I took it to a different dealer in my area for what I thought would be just a lube. Turns out they replaced the clutch master cylinder. They never even drove it. All under warranty. Great service, no problems since.
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