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2004 Acura TSX
76 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 2004 Acura TSX
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 TSX are official communications between Acura & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
STEERING
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TSB #DLR MSG - Safety
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. Read More »
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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TSB #080103
IF DEALERSHIP ENCOUNTERS THE STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER, CONTACT TECH LINE PRIOR TO REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. TECH LINE NEEDS TO KNOW HOW FAR, IN DEGREES, THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF-CENTER. *TT Read More »
SUSPENSION
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TSB #DORE5C4S09
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. Read More »
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
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TSB #05015
REAR STABILIZER LINK IS BROKEN. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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TSB #07041
BRAKE PEDAL IS LOW AND FEELS SOFT. *NJ Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
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TSB #1003
TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
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TSB #SB-10-002
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. Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
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TSB #SB-10-002
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. Read More »
ENGINE (PWS)
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TSB #IN-27-14
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. Read More »
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TSB #DLR MSG - RFP -
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) ... Read More »
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TSB #IN-2-11-14
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. Read More »
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TSB #SB-10-11-2013
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. *PE Read More »
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TSB #IN-09-10
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 ... Read More »
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TSB #IN-09-25-20
ACURA: INFORMATION REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE HESITATION OF ENGINES IN SOME VEHICLES AND WHAT IS THE CAUSE. MODEL 2004-2008 TSX. *PE Read More »
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TSB #B-PAS-09122013-9
"DEAR MESSAGE -AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2004-2008 TSXS WITH A COMPLAINT OF THE ENGINE HESITATION. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #1006
TROUBLE SHOOTING B-CAN AND F-CAN DTC'S. *KB Read More »
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TSB #090105
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. *JB Read More »
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TSB #505
CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1203
UPDATING REPLACEMENT ECM/PCM SOFTWARE. *NM Read More »
POWER TRAIN
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TSB #DLR MSG - Safety
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. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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TSB #903
HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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TSB #1205
TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING. *TT Read More »
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TSB #09012005
THREEBOND 1216F LIQUID GASKET NOW AVAILABLE. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #01162005
P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH Read More »
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TSB #10012004
A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *NM Read More »
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TSB #904
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04012
PRODUCT UPDATE: OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE. SUPERSEDES 04-012, DATED APRIL 23, 2004. *TT SUPERSEDES 04-012, DATED APRIL 23, 2004. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04012
OUT OF SPECIFICATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CASE. *EH Read More »
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TSB #04012004
REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04012004
DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #BTS180402
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". Read More »
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TSB #DLR MSG - RFP -
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) ... Read More »
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TSB #1105
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET INOPERATIVE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #604
LEFT TURN SIGNALS FLASH WITH CELL PHONE CONNECTED TO 12 VOLT SOCKET. *NM Read More »
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TSB #01012004
ALWAYS UPDATE SOFTWARE IN REPLACEMENT ENGINE CONTROL MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #01012004
INTERMITTENT SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 11-1X TO 11-9X, 11-AX, AND 11-BX. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #1203
RADIO OR UPPER DISPLAY IS INOPERATIVE. *NM Read More »
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TSB #1203
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 11-1X TO 11-9X, 11-AX AND 11-BX. *NM Read More »
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TSB #012012003
ON-BOARD SNAPSHOP DATA IS CAPTURED WITH MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ON. *SC Read More »
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TSB #012012003
BLOWER MOTOR SLOWS USING NAVIGATION CONTROL. *SC Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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TSB #04026
SAFETY RECALL: TSX REAR WIRE HARNESS. SUPERSEDES PRELIMINARY SERVICE BULLETIN 04-026, DATED SEPTEMBER 3, 2004. *TT Read More »
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TSB #09022004
REPAIR KITS FOR REAR WIRE HARNESS RECALL. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
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TSB #B04-026
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE REAR WIRE HARNESS NEAR THE LEFT SIDE TRUNK HINGE IS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED AND COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN THE TRUNK IS REPEATEDLY OPENED AND CLOSED. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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TSB #SB-06-050
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. Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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TSB #07016
MOISTURE IN THE HEADLIGHTS. *KB Read More »
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TSB #04041
MOISTURE IN THE HEADLIGHT. *TT Read More »
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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TSB #ASB-09-030
ACURA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THE RETAINERS THAT IS BONDED TO BODY MAY BE DAMAGED OR COMES OFF WHEN REMOVING WINDSHIELD SIDE TRIM. *PE Read More »
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
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TSB #1003
HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OVERHEATS OR BLOWS FUSE. *TT Read More »
AIR BAGS
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TSB #DLR MSG - Acura
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. Read More »
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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TSB #DLR MSG - Stop S
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY
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TSB #04042
RATTLE FROM THE A-PILLAR. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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TSB #04024
BUZZING FROM THE FRONT DOOR PANELS OR SPEAKERS. *EH Read More »
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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TSB #07012005
POWER DOORS LOCK BY THEMSELVES OR CYCLE TWICE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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TSB #IN-27-14
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. Read More »
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TSB #DLR MSG - RFP -
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) ... Read More »
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TSB #IN-2-11-14
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. Read More »
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TSB #IN-09-10
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 ... Read More »
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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TSB #SB-0708
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 ... Read More »
EQUIPMENT
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TSB #B98015
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated. Read More »
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TSB #11012004
AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY/CLOCK WAS WRONG TIME. *NM Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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TSB #05012004
USE THE HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO READ SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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TSB #05012004
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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TSB #04-021
ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN SOME AUDIO UNITS, A COMPONENT FAILURE ON THE PCB (PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD) COULD CAUSE THE AUDIO DISPLAY TO BECOME DARK/DIM AND PREVENT THE AUDIO/HVAC PANEL BUTTONS ... Read More »
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TSB #01012004
RADIO DISPLAY OR UPPER DISPLAY IS BLANK. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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TSB #B05-018
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. Read More »
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TSB #01162005
REPLACEMENT OR UPDATED NAVIGATION DVD DISKS. *EH Read More »
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TSB #603
INFORMATION ON REMEMBERING NAVIGATION SYSTEM PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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TSB #08-026
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE Read More »
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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TSB #BJA46167
Sending vehicle data to tech line. Read More »
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TSB #ASN-49584
ACURA: INFORMATION IN THE SERVICE NEWS, FROM MANUFACTURER, REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES OF TROUBLESHOOTING, INSTALLATION, REPLACING, SERVICING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. Read More »
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TSB #SB-06-050
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. Read More »
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB #B07-025
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. Read More »
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TSB #903
UNEQUAL DASH VENT AIR CONDITIONER TEMPERATURE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT Read More »
CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
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TSB #05014
CHILD SEAT ANCHOR LOCATING BUTTON IS MISSING. *TT Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #06050
WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08. *PE Read More »
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TSB #904
SENDING HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (HDS) SNAPSHOTS. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT Read More »