2002 Acura RL service bulletins & manufacturer communications

72 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Acura RL. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• 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. T…
  DORE5C4S09 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jul 11, 2019
• Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
  B18010I · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 10, 2018
• Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
  B18010I · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 10, 2018
• Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
  BTS170801 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 26, 2017
• Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.
  BTS170801 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 31, 2017
• Sending vehicle data to tech line.
  BJA46167 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2017
• Service bulletin - navigation system information.
  B05-018 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 23, 2016
• Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
  B98015 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 18, 2016
• "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[e…
  B99-040 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Dec 8, 2015
• 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 …
  DLR MSG - Acura · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 6, 2014
• 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 bull…
  DLR MSG - Stop S · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 23, 2014
• Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil applicatio…
  SB-0708 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Nov 1, 2010
• Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles. *pe
  08-026 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 31, 2008
• 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 mode…
  SB-06-050 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 9, 2008
• Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb affects 2002 through 2006 acura models. Updated 8/15/08. *pe
  06050 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 9, 2008
• 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
  06-008 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 5, 2008
• Homelink won't program with aftermarket remotes. *jb
  090105 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 16, 2005
• Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Acura. Servicenews. *tt
  07012005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2005
• Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes. *tt
  505 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 16, 2005
• Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks. *eh
  01162005 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 16, 2005
• CLEARING VSA DTC 98. *EH
  11162004 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 16, 2004
• Replacing navigation system dvd's can cause dvd disk error. *nm
  09012004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2004
• Navigation error message-dvd disk read error. *sc
  804 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 16, 2004
• Deformed windshield molding. *eh
  00025 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 3, 2004
• Navigation system won't map match or gets lost. Acura tech line summary. *tt
  704 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2004
• If navigation system intermittently displays the message, database old see your dealer, apply the navigational system operating system software patch. *nm
  604 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2004
• Audio unit and navi anti-theft codes available on in. Acura servicenews. May 2004. *tt
  05012004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2004
• Srs indicator comes on with srs diagnostic trouble code. *eh
  02015 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 23, 2004
• Front brake judder/vibration parts collection. Request for parts. Also included are acura 2003-2004 rl. *tt
  04152004 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 15, 2004
• Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. Acura. Servicenews. April 2004. *tt
  04012004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2004
• Repairing atf leaks under warranty. Acura. Servicenews. April 2004. *tt
  04012004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2004
• Srs indicator on after body shop repair. Check for srs diagnostic trouble codes. Acura servicenews. April 2004. *tt
  04012004 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2004
• Fuel fill cap binds and possible malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1456. *mj
  04001 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Mar 19, 2004
• Onstar center says no vehicle information. *nm
  1203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 16, 2003
• Request for parts brake vibration parts collection. *tt
  120403 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 4, 2003
• Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. Various models including 2003 and 2004 nsx and 2004 rsx. *tt
  1003 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 16, 2003
• Navigation system displays u.s. Post office phone numbers incorrectly. Various models including 2003 rl. *tt
  03028 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 7, 2003
• Tire noise and/or wind noise can masquerade as a problem with automatic transmission gears. Acura servicenews. *tt
  090103 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Sep 1, 2003
• American honda service engineering is investigating occurrences of the srs light being on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 15-3. *tt
  080103 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2003
• Information on remembering navigation system personal identification number (pin). *tt
  603 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 16, 2003
• Information on finding a vehicle's emission type or group. *tt
  060103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2003
• Malfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code p1457 evap bypass solenoid valve failure. *tt
  03001 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jan 27, 2003
• Srs indicator comes on after body shop repair. Acura servicenews. *tt
  010103 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2003
• Straining the automatic transmission fluid to diagnose automatic transmissions. *tt
  1202 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 2002
• Srs warning light on after body shop repair. *nm
  1102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 16, 2002
• ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM
  1102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 16, 2002
• The homelink system may have test information stored in memory that must be erased before it can be programmed. *nm
  1102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 16, 2002
• Ceiling light, ignition key beeper foil keyless entry. *tt
  110102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2002
• Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. Acura service news. *tt
  110102 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2002
• Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. October tech line information. *tt
  1002 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 16, 2002
• Keyless remote transmitter inoperative, . Check keyless, ceiling light, ignition key reminder beeper before troubleshooting keyless remote system. October tech line information. *t…
  1002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2002
• A/c compressor control logic. October tech line information. *tt
  1002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2002
• Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. October tech line information. *tt
  1002 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 2002
• Poor air conditioner cooling on hard acceleration. Acura servicenews. *tt
  100102 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
• Buffeting noise with rear window(s) open. Acura. Servicenews. *tt
  09012002 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 2002
• Information regarding the immobilizer system, type 1. *tt
  00013 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2002
• Information on diagnosing srs diagnostic trouble code 6-7 and / or 7-2 internal failure of srs unit. *tt
  107 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 16, 2002
• Subject regarding srs indicator on with srs diagnostic trouble codes 15-1, 15-2, and 15-3. Replaces 01-013 as well. *tt
  02015 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 15, 2002
• Service information regarding shift shock, judder, or clunk noise during 1st to 2nd upshift. *tt
  02004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 8, 2002
• Subject regarding onstar component synchronization and registration. *tt
  402 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2002
• Subject regarding disc brake thickness error. *tt
  010402 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 2002
• Information on troubleshooting diagnostic trouble codes p1705, p1768, p0753, p0758. *tt
  102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2002
• Vehicles may experience hesitation or stall at very low speeds. *yh
  01044 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 3, 2001
• Subject regarding safety restraint system diagnostic trouble code 5-1 through 8-3, internal safety restraint system unit failure. *yd
  1001 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 16, 2001
• Subject regarding intermittent electrical problems. *jb
  98028 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2001
• Subject regarding driver's power window auto-down inoperative. *yd
  901 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 16, 2001
• Subject regarding srs light on after opds control unit replacement. *yd
  901 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 1, 2001
• Subject regarding engine starts and dies when ignition is released. *yd
  801 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 16, 2001
• Subject regarding engine starts and dies when ignition is released. *jb
  160801 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 16, 2001
• Subject regarding srs diagnostic trouble code.*yd 8uc 15-3 set by electronic interference. *yd
  01072001 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2001
• Subject regarding srs dtc 15-3, faulty opds sensor code. *yd
  01062001 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Electric · issued Jun 1, 2001
• Information on modulator replacement and steering angle memorization. *tt
  010301 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Mar 1, 2001