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Acura TL Seat Issues

13 messages,  Last post on Sep 27, 2009 at 9:01 PM

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#9 of 13 Re: 2008 TL Leather Seats Failing / Discoloring [cbmggm] by trailhiker

Sep 21, 2009 (5:12 pm)

Replying to: cbmggm (Sep 21, 2009 6:54 am)
Interesting you mentioned HFL problems. We have started experiencing delays and echos when connecting to a call. Tried several cell phones with same problem. Deleted and reconfigured the cell phones with same problem. Dealer said it was a cellular service provider issue. Tried in another Acura and had no problems. I expect the HFL to go out soon. The GPS went out 6 months ago. There was a known problem with the GPS not turning off when you turned the car off that would drain the battery although that is one of many problems that would cause the battery to prematurely fail. Also my TL was made in 02/08 as well.

#10 of 13 Re: 2008 TL Leather Seats Failing / Discoloring [trailhiker] by cbmggm

Sep 21, 2009 (8:29 pm)

Replying to: trailhiker (Sep 21, 2009 5:12 pm)
Hello. I would definitely push for a new HFL unit from your dealer, especially when it's a warranty issue. They had to order my replacement, took about 3 days to arrive. There was always a delay with mine from day one. If I didn't sync my phone within 5 minutes of starting the car the HFL & phone would not connect. I just thought it was normal. A few months later I'd have to pair the phone / HFL weekly. The new HFL works flawlessly now. An immediate connection regardless of engine start up or after several minutes of driving. Never had that experience before. No more echos or missed calls either. At one point my dealer tried to blame the carrier too. I didn't buy it, pushed back and got my unit. My only suggestion would be for you to verify your phone compatibility with the TL. I'm sure you've gone to the link, but if not here it is: http://www.acura.com/handsfreelink.aspx
 
Good luck on your car as well, let's just hope this doesn't become the norm with our model build. I think I'll have my GPS checked while my car is in on Wednesday. Thank you for the tip.

#11 of 13 Re: 2008 TL Leather Seats Failing / Discoloring [cbmggm] by cbmggm

Sep 23, 2009 (7:37 am)

Replying to: cbmggm (Sep 21, 2009 8:29 pm)
Good news. The dealer took one look at the seat and said that they will order a new seatback skin. I would keep an eye on your seats just in case. My seats started out as dark coloring on the leather, then it progressed to breakthru / failure.

#12 of 13 Leather Seat Problems by ksellis

Sep 26, 2009 (1:00 pm)

We bought a '08 Acura. At about 4 monts old we started to have issues with the seats.
  
The front leather seats started to wear/tear abnormally. This has occurred on both front seats. On the side upper panel closest to the door.
  
I was wondering if anyone else had experienced anything like this??
  
Thanks!

#13 of 13 Re: Leather Seat Problems [ksellis] by cbmggm

Sep 27, 2009 (9:01 pm)

Replying to: ksellis (Sep 26, 2009 1:00 pm)
I am experiencing the same problem as well. Mine started after 14 months of ownership. The dealer is replacing the drivers side upper seatback skin. In my opinion this should not be happening on Honda's Acura brand. I am currently on a 3 year lease with about 20 months left. I was planning on keeping the car, but now I'm having concerns. In August of this year the battery had to be replaced and the HFL unit failed as well, My model was built in 2/08.

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