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2002 ACURA MDX

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Service bulletins

101 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

BTI&02072023901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer Message- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2022 MDX Type Ss & 2021-2022 TLXs that match the criteria listed below. AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1. Manufactured date on the Driver’s door jamb must be between 1/2019 & 9/2021. 2. No DTC stored. 3. Electric Servo Brake (ESB) system has not been replaced previously.

B21-022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin - Case v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. BC 424169 (Third Clutch Transmission Settlement - $25 Credit Vouchers).

B18010I

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

BTS170801

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

BJA46167

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Sending vehicle data to tech line.

B05-018

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

B98015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

B99-040

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TWO INDIVIDUAL PROCEDURES IN THIS BULLETIN.

DLR MSG - Acura

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.

DLR MSG - Stop S

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-029, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-030, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, Acura is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, Acura will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for all potentially affected vehicles.

SB-0708

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERING FEELING. *RM

08-026

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE

06050

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08. *PE

SB-06-050

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETTLEMENT INCLUDE CERTAIN 2002-2006. ON AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE SETTLEMENT REQUIRES YOU TO HONOR A 5 PERCENT INCREASE IN THE MILEAGE COVERAGE PERIOD FOR ALL WARRANTIES. NO MODELS WERE LISTED. *PE

05-019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: EGR VALVE CONTAMINATION MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE OR DTC P1491. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ

06-008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS DTC'S 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ

04035

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ACCELERATOR PEDAL HARD TO PRESS. *TT UPDATED 4/2/08. *NJ

307

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ROUGH IDLE, STALLS AT STOPS, AND DTC'S P0172 OR P0175 APPEAR WHEN INSPECTED. *KB

03030

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PRODUCT UPDATE - TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER OIL LEAK. *TT

03015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. *TT

090105

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB

05024

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SHUDDER OR VIBRATION BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH. *TT

07012005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

505

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INPUT TEST CAN DAMAGE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT. *TT

04006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SEAT-BACK PANEL IS LOOSE OR DETACHED. *TT

01162005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPLACEMENT OR UPDATED NAVIGATION DVD DISKS. *EH

04013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SAFETY RECALL: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION. SUPERSEDES 04-013, DATED APRIL 30, 2004. *TT *EH

04037

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BUZZING FROM THE FRONT BLOWER MOTOR. *TT

10012004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CAMERA FIXTURE RETAINER KNOBS NOW AVAILABLE. *NM

03021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE REAR CENTER VENTS DO NOT BLOW AIR AT ANY CLIMATE CONTROL SETTING. *TT SUPERSEDES 03-021, DATED AUGUST 18, 2003. *TT

04022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE HESITATION WHILE DRIVING. *TT SUPERSEDES 04-022, ENGINE HESITATION WHILE DRIVING, DATED JULY 9, 2004. *TT

06282004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS. *MJ DEALER VISIT REQUEST SUMMARY. *TT

904

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) FILLER PLUG STUCK IN CASE. ACURA TECH SUMMARY LINE FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT

09012004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPLACING NAVIGATION SYSTEM DVD'S CAN CAUSE DVD DISK ERROR. *NM

804

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CANON DIGITAL CAMERA LOAN PROGRAM. *SC

08012004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

USING THE CORRECT FLASH SETTING FOR DIGITAL INSPECTION PHOTOS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

604

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IF NAVIGATION SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE, DATABASE OLD SEE YOUR DEALER, APPLY THE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE PATCH. *NM

04017

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GLOVE BOX LIGHT STAYS ON. *TT

04009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CLUNK FROM THE REAR BRAKES. *MJ *TT

105

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CANADIAN VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR INSPECTION ASB 04-013. ACURA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

05012004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A LOW BATTERY CAN CAUSE MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT

04012004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

032604

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REAR BRAKE SHIM KITS FOR THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WHICH MAY CLUNK THE FIRST TIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AFTER CHANGING DIRECTION FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE OR VICE-VERSA. *TT

01041

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

V6 ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *JB THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 01-041, DATED 10/29/2001. *TT

04003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

IDLE FLUCTUATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1129. *TT

020204

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BROKEN HEAD BOLT(S). REQUEST FOR PARTS. *TT

02012004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION. *TT

104

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POOR AM RADIO RECEPTION. ACURA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

012012003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ATF (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) LEAKS FROM COOLER LINE BANJO BOLT. *SC

03022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PRODUCT UPDATE - TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER SAFETY RECALL - V6 ENGINE WATER PUMP RECALL SERVICE BULLETIN. *TT *MJ

110303

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REQUEST FOR PARTS. THROTTLE BODIES. COMPLAINT OF THE ACCELERATOR STICKING CLOSED OR DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. *TT

1003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. *TT

03028

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAYS U.S. POST OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS INCORRECTLY. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 RL. *TT

092603

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TO ALL ACURA SERVICE & PARTS MANAGERS TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSION/SAFETY RECALL WITH EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS INFORMATION. *TT

091903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TO ALL SERVICE & PARTS MANAGERS ANNOUNCING A PRODUCT UPDATE CHANGE REGARDING TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER/SAFETY RECALL. *TT

091803

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TO ALL SERVICE & PARTS MANAGERS ANNOUNCING A PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN TO REPAIR TIMING BELT TENSIONER OIL LEAKAGE. *TT

903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

UNEQUAL DASH VENT AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

090103

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

0903

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR) SURGE/HESITATION FEELS LIKE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

080103

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CHECKING FOR A HOLE BEFORE INSTALLING A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

062503

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INVESTIGATING OCCURRENCES OF THE SRS LIGHT BEING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 15-3. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2002-2003 3.5RL. *TT

03019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DRIVER'S POWER SEAT SLIDE MOVES ONE INCH AND THEN STOPS. *TT

603

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON REMEMBERING NAVIGATION SYSTEM PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). *TT

060103

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0710 (AFT TEMPERATURE SENSOR) SET - TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. *TT

030003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HEADLIGHT HOUSING MAY BREAK OFF IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. *TT

040103

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

USING AN AUXILIARY HEADLIGHT BRACKET AFTER AN ACCIDENT - INFORMATION. *TT

03014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CHARGING SYSTEM AND BRAKE LIGHT INDICATORS COME ON WHILE DRIVING. *TT

030603

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REQUEST FOR PARTS WORN SPRING SILENCER TUBES. *TT

03001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE. *TT

011303

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FRONT DAMPER NOISE. *TT

010103

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

1202

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

1102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *NM

110102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT

02028

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CREAKING OR TICKING FROM THE DASHBOARD OR A FRONT STRUT. *TT

1002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

02025

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SIDE-TO-SIDE LOOSENESS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. *TT

02026

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NAVIGATION SCREEN REVERSES COLOR. *TT

100102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POOR AIR CONDITIONER COOLING ON HARD ACCELERATION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

02023

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH THE BEVERAGE HOLDER THAT WILL NOT OPEN. *TT

09012002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BUFFETING NOISE WITH REAR WINDOW(S) OPEN. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

010802

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN UNDER-HOOD BUZZ BETWEEN 2,500 AND 4,000 RPM. *TT

107

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON SERVICING TICKING, CLICKING NOISE AT THE DASH. *TT

02015

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING SRS INDICATOR ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 15-1, 15-2, AND 15-3. REPLACES 01-013 AS WELL. *TT

010702

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS MISSING FOR TIMING BELT TENSIONER. *TT

602

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING RIGHT FRONT AXLE BEARING SHIELD. *TT

502

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON TROUBLE SHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457, EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK AT CANISTER. *TT

00032

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING SQUEAKS HEARD FROM THE MOONROOF SEAL WHILE DRIVING WITH THE GLASS CLOSED AND THE SUNSHADE OPEN. *TT

010402

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING AIR DEFLECTOR SIDE SUPPORTS. *TT

402

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING INDIVIDUAL FENDER FLARES. *TT

B020008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BACK PANEL REPAIR KIT. *SLC

02006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEAT BACK PANEL BECOMING LOOSE OR DETACHED. *SLC

010302

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON TROUBLE SHOOTING POWER SEATS THAT WON'T MOVE. *TT

302

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME 2000 MDX MODELS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS MAY EXHIBIT BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEED. *TT

8500

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BOOMING NOISE AT REAR OF VEHICLE AT 50 TO 60 MPH. *SLC

202

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING THROTTLE CABLE BRACKET BUZZING, RATTLING NOISE CONDITION WHILE ACCELERATING. *TT

010102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING DIFFERENTIAL INSTALLATION TIPS TO PREVENT NOISE AND VIBRATION. *TT

1101

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING BROKEN SEAT BELT TONGUE STOPPER BUTTON. *YH

301001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH DRIVERS SEAT EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.*JB

1001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKS, WON'T START WITH TYPE II IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM. *YD

901

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW AUTO-DOWN INOPERATIVE. *YD

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