2002 Acura RSX service bulletins & manufacturer communications
115 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Acura RSX. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 115
- Sending vehicle data to tech line.BJA46167 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2017
- 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
- Searching isis for diagnostic trouble code information. 1996 - 2003 models. *tt updated 12/12/11. *pe1202 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 12, 2011
- Acura: while the valve timing control (vtc) phase gap is set, the mil is on and the control solenoid valve is contaminated or stuck. *peSB-02-035 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 22, 2011
- 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
- Acura: 6 speed manual transmission grinds when shifting into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift into 3rd gear. Transmission has a faulty 3rd gear synchronizer or 3…08-018 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 18, 2008
- Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles. *pe08-026 · 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 · Electrical System · issued May 9, 2008
- Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb affects 2002 through 2006 acura models. Updated 8/15/08. *pe06050 · 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. *nj06-008 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 5, 2008
- Transmission grinds at shifts, skip shifting. *tt1205 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 2005
- Rear window wiper is noisy or does not work. *ts05048 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 29, 2005
- 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. *jb090105 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 16, 2005
- Power door locks won't lock or unlock. Acura. Servicenews. *tt09012005 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Sep 1, 2005
- Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on with diagnostic trouble code p0122. *mj04010 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued May 17, 2005
- Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes. *tt505 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 16, 2005
- Harsh or noisy downshifts when slowing down. Acura servicenews. *tt12012004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2004
- Wind noise at the top of the windshield. *tt04040 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 23, 2004
- Harsh 3-2 and or 2-1 downshift. *eh11162004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 16, 2004
- A/t solenoid replacement criteria. *nm10012004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 2004
- Automatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria. Acura tech line summary for dealer distribution. *tt904 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 16, 2004
- Sulfur smell in the interior. *mj supersedes 03-031, dated november 14, 2003. *tt03031 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 13, 2004
- Exhaust noise during hard acceleration. *tt04018 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 18, 2004
- Dash lights inoperative with aftermarket radio. *nm604 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2004
- Engine hesitates when accelerating from a stop. *tt04014 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 11, 2004
- Engine idle problems check the iac valve. *eh06012004 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2004
- Notchy feel when shifting. *mj02016 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 28, 2004
- Engine hesitates when accelerating from a stop. *mj04014 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 4, 2004
- Use the honda diagnostic system to read srs diagnostic trouble codes. Acura servicenews. May 2004. *tt05012004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2004
- Audio unit and navi anti-theft codes available on in. Acura servicenews. May 2004. *tt05012004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 1, 2004
- Srs indicator comes on with srs diagnostic trouble code. *eh02015 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 23, 2004
- Squeak at the clutch pedal. *eh04011 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 6, 2004
- Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. Acura. Servicenews. April 2004. *tt04012004 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Repairing atf leaks under warranty. Acura. Servicenews. April 2004. *tt04012004 · 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. *tt04012004 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 1, 2004
- Front brake squeal. *tt this bulletin supersedes 03-037, dated 12/12/2003. *tt03037 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Jan 30, 2004
- Always update software in replacement engine control modules/powertrain control modules. Acura. Servicenews. *tt01012004 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2004
- Updating replacement ecm/pcm software. *nm1203 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 16, 2003
- Atf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt. *sc012012003 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Heater blower motor overheats or blows fuse. *tt1003 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 16, 2003
- Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. Various models including 2003 and 2004 nsx and 2004 rsx. *tt1003 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 16, 2003
- Honda is investigating an exhaust leak at the header flex joint to the converter with customer's contention as a rattle or exhaust noise. Warranty parts inspection address included…092203 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 22, 2003
- Unequal dash vent air conditioner temperature. Tech line summary. *tt903 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 16, 2003
- Hard to engage 1st gear, grinds into reverse. Tech line summary. *tt903 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 16, 2003
- Seat covers are loose at the headrests. *tt03005 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 15, 2003
- Tire noise and/or wind noise can masquerade as a problem with automatic transmission gears. Acura servicenews. *tt090103 · 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. *tt080103 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Honda is investigating an exhaust leak at the header flex joint to the converter with customer's contention as a rattle or exhaust noise. *tt071403 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 14, 2003
- Investigating occurrences of the srs light being on with diagnostic trouble code 15-3. Various models including the 2002-2003 3.5rl. *tt062503 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 25, 2003
- The key interlock solenoid in the ignition switch is energized antytime the shift lever is not in the park position. This solenoid produces heat that is transferred to the key and …603 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2003
- A faulty aft temperature sensor or a problem with the atf temperature sensor circuit can cause diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0710. *tt603 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 16, 2003
- Diagnostic trouble code p0710 (aft temperature sensor) set - troubleshooting tips. *tt060103 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Information on finding a vehicle's emission type or group. *tt060103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1122 (throttle position sensor higher than expected) or dtc p1163 (air fuel ratio sensor slow response) - troubleshooting. *tt040103 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Condition where the key-in beeper, headlights chime and ceiling light inoperative. *tt040103 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Seat covers are loose at the headrests. *tt03005 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 3, 2003
- Srs indicator is on with no srs diagnostic trouble codes set. 96-03 3.5rls, 97-03 cls, 96-01 integra's, 98-03 3.2tls, 01-03 mdxs, and 02-03 rsxs. *tt *jb010203 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 1, 2003
- Srs indicator comes on after body shop repair. Acura servicenews. *tt010103 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2003
- Squeal or whine from the drive belt. *tt02036 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 2, 2002
- Adjust front camber by using adjusting bolts. On '02-03 rsx models. *tt011202 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 1, 2002
- Malfunction indicator light comes on with diagnostic trouble code p0341. *tt02035 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Nov 25, 2002
- Malfunction indicator light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1163. *tt02034 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Nov 25, 2002
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1457. *tt02032 · Technical service bulletin · Interior Lighting · issued Nov 18, 2002
- Srs warning light on after body shop repair. *nm1102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 16, 2002
- ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM1102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 16, 2002
- Troubleshooting abs or tcs diagnostic trouble code 51 and/or 53. *nm1102 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Nov 16, 2002
- Front camber adjustment. *nm1102 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 16, 2002
- Ceiling light, ignition key beeper foil keyless entry. *tt110102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2002
- How to get adapters for the fuel pressure gauge set. *tt110102 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. Acura service news. *tt110102 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 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. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 16, 2002
- The compact abs/tcs (modulator, pump, and accumulator all in one) system does a self-check (a brief grunt or groan) when backing out of the garage or drive forward after the vehicl…1002 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Pops out of 2nd gear after crankshaft replacement. October tech line information. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Special tool for fuel pressure measurement. October tech line information. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Clearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes. October tech line information. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Poor air conditioner cooling on hard acceleration. Acura servicenews. *tt100102 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Install intake manifold runner control (imrc) valve correctly. Acura servicenews. *tt100102 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2002
- Information on loose seat fabric at the headrest. *tt9539 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 17, 2002
- On some vehicles the side airbag off indicator comes on while driving. *tt02021 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 9, 2002
- Body clip removal tip. Acura. Servicenews. *tt09012002 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2002
- Parts information bulletin regarding flange nut to fix window rattling. *ttB020020 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 5, 2002
- Service information regarding window rattle in the door. *tt02017 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 5, 2002
- Information on diagnosing side airbag light that stays on or flashes. *tt802 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Information on diagnosing srs diagnostic trouble code 6-7 and / or 7-2 internal failure of srs unit. *tt107 · 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. *tt02015 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 15, 2002
- Parts information bulletin regarding synchronizer sleeve sets. *ttB020017 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 8, 2002
- Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code p0336 sets after engine repairs. *tt010702 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Service manual fix regarding torque spec for camshaft pulse plate. *tt010702 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Service information regarding gears grinding when transmission is shifted between gears. *tt02016 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Subject regarding accessory mounting adhesive won't stick on certain 2001 - 2003 models. *tt502 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 16, 2002
- Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code p0336 condition after engine repairs. *tt502 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 16, 2002
- Subject regarding camshaft pulse plate torque specification. *tt502 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 16, 2002
- Information on diagnosing diagnostic trouble code p1122, tps high or p1163 af sensor. *tt502 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 16, 2002
- Subject regarding the malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble code p0128 (cooling system malfunction) is set. *jg02009 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 11, 2002
- Information on not being able to turn off the air condtion while in defrost. *tt. *tt010302 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2002
- Some 2000 mdx models as well as other models may exhibit brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speed. *tt302 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 1, 2002
- A condition may exist where the front inner fenders are cracked. *tt02001 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 14, 2002
- Information regarding oil leak at chain case. *yh011101 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Information regarding a/c cannot be turned off while in defog. *yh1101 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2001
- Oil leak at timing chain cover. *yd1001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 16, 2001
- Subject regarding scraping noise or growling in turns. *yd011001 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Information regarding color chart specs correction for body repair manual and service manual. *yd011001 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Subject regarding driver's power window auto-down inoperative. *yd901 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 16, 2001
- Subject regarding a change in the size of the knuckle bolts. *slc120901 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 12, 2001
- Subject regarding srs light on after opds control unit replacement. *yd901 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Subject regarding growling noise when turning into a driveway. *yd901 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Information on 6-speed manual transmission with close gear ratios.*jb030801 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 3, 2001
- Information regarding cd changer installation. *yd701 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2001
- Pgm tester software version sn200p limitations and capabilities. *yd701 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2001
- Information on power window operation.*jb030701 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 3, 2001
- Subject pertaining to engine octane rating.*jb030701 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jul 3, 2001
- Information regarding cd changer.*jb030701 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 3, 2001
- Subject regarding o/m fix:02 rsx doesn't have key-off delay function. All models. *yd01072001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 1, 2001