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Acura TSX Clutch Problems

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Re: TSX Clutch gives out at 36k [biker4] by 05tsxowner
Feb 01, 2006 (11:49 am)
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Replying to: biker4 (Jan 04, 2006 4:50 pm)

Same thing happened to my 05 tsx 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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Re: TSX Clutch gives out at 36k [05tsxowner] by 05tsxowner
Feb 06, 2006 (2:01 pm)
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Replying to: 05tsxowner (Feb 01, 2006 11:49 am)

Dealership says that they'll replace my trans, but that there is extreme clutch wear.
 
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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Re: TSX Clutch gives out at 36k [05tsxowner] by johnny420
Feb 07, 2006 (8:16 am)
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Replying to: 05tsxowner (Feb 06, 2006 2:01 pm)

I think since they're doing you right by completely replacing your tranny, clutch plate, etc, there's little chance they'll give you a new car instead.
 
After all the work is done, the drivetrain should be close to as good as new.
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Re: TSX Clutch gives out at 36k [05tsxowner] by rooskie
Feb 09, 2006 (2:49 pm)
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Replying to: 05tsxowner (Feb 06, 2006 2:01 pm)

I had a BMW 525 that had a transmission electrical failure at 1,200 miles. No, they didn't repalce the entire car, just the transmission. The rest of the car was perfect for 90k+ miles after that.
 
You need a new transmission and clutch system. Why on earth would you need a whole new car??
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Problems shifting a 6MT by cessna3
Apr 28, 2006 (10:55 am)
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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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Re: Acura service is bad [johnny420] by seaz
Aug 26, 2006 (8:01 am)
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Replying to: johnny420 (Mar 12, 2005 9:43 am)

Actually, I have a 2004 TSX 6sp and I've started to notice the same odd noise. It's loud, and passengers ask "what was that?" When coming out of first gear, particularly on an incline, I occasionally hear a 'howling' sound. I'm kind of upset about this, since the car only has about 30k miles and I have babied the car around. I just don't understand how it can have clutch issues so soon.
 
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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Re: TSX Clutch gives out at 36k [joekwon] by dhejna
Sep 25, 2006 (4:35 pm)
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Replying to: joekwon (Jan 03, 2006 4:20 pm)

Hi, I just experienced the same problem with my 2004 Acura TSX - 5 speed. It was driving fine then, boom, on a moderate uphill grade, it lost compression, and 2 minutes later it died. I towed it to an Acura dealer who gave me a $1600 estimate. My question to you is -- how was your problem resolved -- was the root cause ever determined? Did Acura HQ cover the costs? Thanks, Dennis of Oakland, CA
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04 TSX MT Clutch Creaking Noise by kmccann
Sep 30, 2006 (5:46 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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Re: 04 TSX MT Clutch Creaking Noise [kmccann] by dhejna
Oct 01, 2006 (11:56 am)
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Replying to: kmccann (Sep 30, 2006 5:46 pm)

Hi, I took my 2004 TSX into the shop - they're placing the clutch - they said it is not under warranty - in fact - the dealer said car manufacturer's do not warranty the clutch. I wonder why they consider your's "under warranty." Thanks for the reply - the clutch is a $1700 job - car's got under 50,000 miles.
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Re: 04 TSX MT Clutch Creaking Noise [dhejna] by johnny420
Oct 02, 2006 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: dhejna (Oct 01, 2006 11:56 am)

The clutch certainly is covered under warranty, but most dealers seem to fight it tooth and nail, claiming driver abuse or something similar. A lot of people do abuse their clutches, but a clutch going out with less than 50K on the odo seems premature.

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