2005 Acura TSX Technical Service Bulletins

44 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Acura TSX. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10165333Jul 11, 2019Suspension. This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on the end user besides time to complete installation.
• 10143211Jul 10, 2018Equipment. Service bulletin - There are specific leak dye kits for the R-134a and R-1234yf A/C systems; make sure you use the correct kit for to the A/C system you are working on.
• 10135110Apr 17, 2018Electrical system. Tech line summary article - When adding keys or running the System Check with the Immobilizer Setup Tool in the i-HDS, are you seeing this message? "Immobilizer system is not normal". We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
• 10193392Jan 1, 2017Equipment. Sending vehicle data to tech line.
• 10100462Nov 23, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - navigation system information.
• 10211608Mar 18, 2016Equipment. Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
• 10128529Aug 6, 2014Air bags. 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.
• 10128558Jul 23, 2014Air bags. 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…
• 10055120Mar 12, 2014Vehicle speed control, Engine. Acura: the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on, with dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation), and have poor performance in engine. Model 2004-2008 tl, tsx.
• 10129517Feb 27, 2014Vehicle speed control. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair…
• 10129812Feb 12, 2014Engine. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair…
• 10129822Feb 7, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Dealer message - In May 2010 and June 2012, American Honda announced a safety recall for 2004-08 TSX and 2007-08 TL due to a potentially leaking power steering feed hose. For some time, the countermeasure hoses and required repair parts have been in stock as part of special campaign parts kits available for dealer ordering.
• 10141148Jan 29, 2014Electrical system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored and poor engine performance. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair…
• 10054809Jan 29, 2014Engine, Vehicle speed control. Honda: some vehicles may display a malfunction indicator lamp with the stored dtc p2138 (accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation). There may also be poor engine performance. Ahm is attempting to collect specific parts from the vehicle before any further effort toward repairs.
• 10053751Sep 27, 2013Engine. Acura: some vehicles are being investigated due to hesitation of the engine and would need to be inspected as to the cause of this condition. Model 2004-2008 tsx.
• 10054478Sep 23, 2013Vehicle speed control, Engine. Acura: due to accelerator pedal position sensor a/b incorrect voltage correlation, engine poor performance and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 02138, an investigation will check cause of condition. Model 2004-2008 tx, tsx.
• 10086742Sep 12, 2013Engine. "dear message -american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2004-2008 tsxs with a complaint of the engine hesitation. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind."
• 10054091Sep 12, 2013Engine. Acura: information regarding an investigation into the hesitation of engines in some vehicles and what is the cause. Model 2004-2008 tsx.
• 10053207Jun 1, 2013Equipment. Acura: information in the service news, from manufacturer, regarding various issues of troubleshooting, installation, replacing, servicing and repairing various model and model year vehicles.
• 10043249Jan 12, 2012Electrical system. Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
• 10043247Jan 4, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Acura: on some model vehicles, the retainers that is bonded to body may be damaged or comes off when removing windshield side trim.
• 10037486Nov 1, 2010Tires. 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.
• 10033128Feb 2, 2010Brakes. Acura: rear wheels howl or growl. Some rear wheel sensors may have been improperly installed, allowing moisture to enter the rear hub bearing unit. If the noisy hub bearing unit is rusty, replace it and the wheel sensor. If the noisy hub bearing unit is not rusty, replace just the hub bearing unit.
• 10025524May 31, 2008Equipment. Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles.
• 10032775May 9, 2008Electrical system, Equipment. 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…
• 10021971May 9, 2008Other or unknown. Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb affects 2002 through 2006 acura models. Updated 8/15/08.
• 10023971Nov 27, 2007Brakes. Brake pedal is low and feels soft.
• 10021326Mar 10, 2007Exterior lighting. Moisture in the headlights.
• 10021177Oct 16, 2006Engine cooling. Trouble shooting b-can and f-can dtc's.
• 10018865Dec 16, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission grinds at shifts, skip shifting.
• 10018322Nov 16, 2005Electrical system. Accessory power socket inoperative.
• 10018114Sep 16, 2005Equipment. Cd malfunction caused by adhesive labels.
• 10018108Sep 16, 2005Engine cooling. A loose timing chain, a defective auto tensioner, a loose timing chain sprocket, low engine oil pressure or a momentarily seized camshaft can cause an intermittent dtc.
• 10018050Sep 1, 2005Engine cooling. Taking the mystery out of the maintenance minder system. Servicenews.
• 10018043Sep 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Threebond 1216f liquid gasket now available. Acura servicenews.
• 10018037Jul 1, 2005Latches, locks and linkages. Power doors lock by themselves or cycle twice. Acura. Servicenews.
• 10018036Jul 1, 2005Engine cooling. Engine won't start at all; or does it intermittently. Check immobilizer system status with the hds. Acura. Servicenews.
• 10017506Jun 24, 2005Suspension. Rear stabilizer link is broken.
• 10016260May 16, 2005Engine cooling. Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes.
• 10014774Jan 16, 2005Equipment. Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks.
• 10014773Jan 16, 2005Equipment. Xm radio only recieves channels 0 1 & 247.
• 10014766Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. P1706 a/t switch short or open.
• 10013891Nov 1, 2004Equipment. Xm satellite radio messaging at a glance.
• 10013874Nov 1, 2004Equipment. Audio-hvac subdisplay/clock was wrong time.

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