Acura RLX Service Bulletins (2016)
110 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 24, 2018•Document ID: 10129426Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B17-034
- Date Added:
- March 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - January 17, 2018•Document ID: 10127634Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B17-032
- Date Added:
- February 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - After the vehicle has been running for approximately 15 minutes with the A/C on, a whine can be heard that changes at different rpms. A whine from the A/C compressor is entering the cabin via the A/C refrigerant lines.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 3, 2018•Document ID: 10127173Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BPaS01032018902
- Date Added:
- January 22, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 RLXs & RLX Hybrids with a client complaint of musty smell coming from HVAC. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 21, 2017•Document ID: 10126912Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B17-040
- Date Added:
- January 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The front brakes squeal when braking at slow speeds after the brakes are warm (after approximately 20 miles or 30 minutes of driving). Glazing on the front brake pads and/or rotors.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 27, 2017•Document ID: 10125003Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BPaS11272017901
- Date Added:
- December 8, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 RLXs & RLX Hybrids with a client complaint of musty smell coming from HVAC. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 14, 2017•Document ID: 10124269Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-008
- Date Added:
- December 5, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - There is a chirping coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - November 8, 2017•Document ID: 10123484Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BPaS11082017901
- Date Added:
- November 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryDealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2017 RLXs & RLX Hybrids with a client complaint of musty smell coming from HVAC. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 12, 2017•Document ID: 10119591Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B17-034
- Date Added:
- October 21, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - September 15, 2017•Document ID: 10118013Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B17-033
- Date Added:
- September 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin -The steering intermittently pulls to the right while driving. The steering rack is intermittently self-generating a pull to the right because of an EPS programming issue.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 13, 2017•Document ID: 10118014Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B17-034
- Date Added:
- September 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]). The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 13, 2017•Document ID: 10118011Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B17-019
- Date Added:
- September 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 17-034, MIL Comes On with DTC P0430 (Front Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 6, 2017•Document ID: 10118001Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B17015
- Date Added:
- September 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink®. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - August 30, 2017•Document ID: 10117864Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B12-012
- Date Added:
- September 20, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - Only remanufactured IMA battery modules are available for repair; new units are not available. Any internal failure requiring IMA battery module disassembly qualifies for this program.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - August 3, 2017•Document ID: 10115768Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B17003
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink®. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - August 3, 2017•Document ID: 10115767Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B15060C
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull
Associated Products (28)Associated Documents - August 2, 2017•Document ID: 10115772Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- BTS161202
- Date Added:
- August 25, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryTech line summary article - We?re getting reports of a high-pitched whine with the A/C running. It goes away when the A/C is turned off. Changing the fan speed has no effect on the noise, and it seems to be worse with the engine running between 1,600 to 2,100 rpm.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - June 20, 2017•Document ID: 10108907Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-008
- Date Added:
- July 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - The high pressure fuel pump area chirps after the engine is warm. The high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - June 1, 2017•Document ID: 10108806Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:COLUMN; STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B14-031
- Date Added:
- July 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummaryService bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out. Premature wear of the steering column gearbox components.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - April 15, 2017•Document ID: 10108370Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B17-019
- Date Added:
- June 30, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
SummarySERVICE BULLETIN - THE MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P0430 (FRONT BANK CATALYST SYSTEM EFFICIENCY BELOW THRESHOLD [BANK 2]). THE PCM SOFTWARE MAY MISINTERPRET SENSOR INPUTS AS A DETERIORATED CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 24, 2017•Document ID: 10108305Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- B16-066
- Date Added:
- June 30, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- ACURA
Summary"SERVICE BULLETIN - AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, SOME VEHICLES BASED ON HOW THEY ARE DRIVEN (EXTREME CONDITIONS) MAY STILL EXPERIENCE ATF DETERIORATION AFTER UPDATING THE PGM-FI SYSTEM AND THE SHUDDER MAY RETURN. THE PROBLEM IS TYPICALLY DIAGNOSED AS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER (TC). THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE TC, BUT BECAUSE THE ATF HAS DETERIORATED, IT NEEDS TO BE CHANGED EVEN THOUGH THE ATF SERVICE DUE MESSAGE HAS NOT APPEARED. MAKE SURE THE SOFTWARE IS UPDATED BY REFERRING TO THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE."
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