1999 Acura TL service bulletins & manufacturer communications
144 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Acura TL. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 144
- Dealer message - Today, Acura is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Acura vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underh…BBOM08092018901 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 9, 2018
- Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected em…B18034 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 9, 2018
- Service bulletin - You are required to install a remanufactured A/T (automatic transmission) and torque converter on any vehicle with an internal failure that calls for A/T disasse…B90-009 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 30, 2017
- Sending vehicle data to tech line.BJA46167 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2017
- 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
- 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
- Warranty extension: 3.2 tl and 3.2 cl automatic transmission. *nj02-027 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 5, 2008
- Rough idle, stalls at stops, and dtc's p0172 or p0175 appear when inspected. *kb307 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 16, 2007
- Remote audio controls do not work properly. *tt03015 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 20, 2006
- Homelink won't program with aftermarket remotes. *jb090105 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 16, 2005
- Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Acura. Servicenews. *tt07012005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2005
- Rear stabilizer link is broken. *tt05015 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 24, 2005
- Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes. *tt505 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 16, 2005
- Seat-back panel is loose or detached. *tt04006 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Apr 29, 2005
- P1706 a/t switch short or open. *eh01162005 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2005
- Door sash trim is fading. *tt04033 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 5, 2004
- Blower motor noise. Request for visit. *tt10262004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 26, 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
- Poor fuel economy. Acura tech line summary for dealer distribution. *tt904 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Sep 16, 2004
- The beverage holder lid doesn't close evenly. *nm09012004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 1, 2004
- Deformed windshield molding. *eh00025 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 3, 2004
- Navigation system won't map match or gets lost. Acura tech line summary. *tt704 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 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
- Navi hdds replaced with flash memory cards. Acura. Servicenews. April 2004. *tt04012004 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 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
- V6 engine oil leaks. *jb this bulletin supersedes 01-041, dated 10/29/2001. *tt01041 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 20, 2004
- Broken head bolt(s). Request for parts. *tt020204 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 2, 2004
- Safety recall: ignition switch key interlock. *tt this bulletin supersedes 03/034, dated 01/15/2004. *tt03034 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 28, 2004
- Atf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt. *sc012012003 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp is on with diagnostic trouble code p0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold) is stored. *tt *mj03027 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 21, 2003
- Recall campaign for certain cls and tls equipped with automatic transmission to all sales, service and parts managers. The ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper i…102703 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 27, 2003
- Brake system indicator comes on and goes off. *tt03029 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 17, 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
- Humming, growling sound from transmission. *tt1003 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 16, 2003
- Warranty extension transmission diagnosis. Tech line summary. *tt903 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 16, 2003
- Letter to service manager regarding ignition switch recall campaign. *tt091203 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 12, 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
- Understanding outside air temperature indicator logic. Acura servicenews. *tt090103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2003
- Warranty extension - 3.2tl and 3.2cl automatic transmission. *tt02027 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 18, 2003
- Checking for a hole before installing a remanufactured transmission. Acura servicenews. *tt080103 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2003
- Automatic transmission warranty extension announcement. Letter to sales, service and parts managers. *tt072803 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 28, 2003
- Information on remembering navigation system personal identification number (pin). *tt603 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 16, 2003
- Information on finding a vehicle's emission type or group. *tt060103 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2003
- Brake pedal, steering wheel, or vehicle vibrates while braking. *tt01017 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued May 12, 2003
- Brake pedal, steering wheel, or vehicle vibrates while braking. *tt01017 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 14, 2003
- Brake pedal position switch test - service manual fix. *tt040103 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 1, 2003
- Malfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code p1457 evap bypass solenoid valve failure. *tt03001 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jan 27, 2003
- Srs indicator comes on after body shop repair. Acura servicenews. *tt010103 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 1, 2003
- Power seat noisy or moves slowly. *tt1202 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 16, 2002
- Straining the automatic transmission fluid to diagnose automatic transmissions. *tt1202 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 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
- The homelink system may have test information stored in memory that must be erased before it can be programmed. *nm1102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 16, 2002
- Power steering belt tension adjustment. *nm1102 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · 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
- Ceiling light, ignition key beeper foil keyless entry. *tt110102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. Acura service news. *tt110102 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2002
- Reconnecting accessories after ignition switch recall. October tech line information. *tt1002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 16, 2002
- Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit. October tech line information. *tt1002 · 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. *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
- 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
- Buffeting noise with rear window(s) open. Acura. Servicenews. *tt09012002 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 1, 2002
- Body clip removal tip. Acura. Servicenews. *tt09012002 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 2002
- Outside temperature indicator logic. Acura. Servicenews. *tt09012002 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2002
- Subject regarding faulty beverage holder covers. *tt010802 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Service manual fix regarding automatic transmission gear ratios. *tt010802 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 1, 2002
- Subject regarding synchronizing cup holder covers. *tt107 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 16, 2002
- Subject regarding torque specifications missing for timing belt tensioner. *tt010702 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2002
- Subject regarding timing belt tensioner bolt torque specification. *tt602 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 16, 2002
- Concerns with automatic transmission fluid leak at axle seals, roaring noise, erratic shifting. *tt502 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2002
- Information regarding squeaks heard from the moonroof seal while driving with the glass closed and the sunshade open. *tt00032 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 22, 2002
- Information on servicing the odometer, sport shift indicator illumination inoperative. *tt402 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Information regarding seat back panel repair kit. *slcB020008 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 11, 2002
- Vehicles may experience seat back panel becoming loose or detached. *slc02006 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 4, 2002
- Information on trouble shooting multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes p0301 thru p0306. *tt010302 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
- Information on troubleshooting diagnostic trouble codes p1705, p1768, p0753, p0758. *tt102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2002
- Information regarding egr port clogging. *yh00004 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 17, 2001
- Information regarding noise from the power steering pump. *yh01005 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 3, 2001
- Information regarding navigation display not centered. *yh1101 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2001
- BRAKE PEDAL PULSE. *JB01017 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 29, 2001
- Information regarding warranty extension, on exhaust gas recirculation port clogging. *jb00004 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 26, 2001
- Subject regarding cranks, won't start with type ii immobilizer system. *yd1001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 16, 2001
- Subject regarding safety restraint system diagnostic trouble code 5-1 through 8-3, internal safety restraint system unit failure. *yd1001 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 16, 2001
- Subject regarding speed sensor plug missing. *yd1001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 16, 2001
- Information on warranty extension on egr system clogging.*jb011001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Subject regarding driver's power window auto-down inoperative. *yd901 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 16, 2001
- Subject regarding srs light on after opds control unit replacement. *yd901 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 1, 2001
- Exhibiting muffler paint peeling. *jb99051 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 27, 2001
- Subject regarding with navigation skystem - rear window tint application tips. *yd701 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 16, 2001
- Vehicles may experience wipers streaking or smearing the windshield. *jb01004 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 2, 2001
- Subject regarding alarm sunds intermittently sounds by itself. *yd01062001 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 1, 2001
- The front and rear motor mounts make a thump noise when the engine is first started after sitting for several hours. This noise is a normal characteristic. Replacing motor monts ma…01062001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 1, 2001
- American honda, honda of america manufacturing, and delphi will conduct the return of certain delphi batteries. The batteries involved are delphi freedom group size 35, cca 440. *t…300501 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 30, 2001
- A condition may exist where the panic alarm sounds without being activated by the remote transmitter. *tt01003 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 12, 2001
- Subject regarding traction control system (tcs) operation. *tt010301 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 1, 2001
- Subject regarding current variable intermittent wipers speed sensitive. *tt010201 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2001
- This bulletin addresses noise condition from the power steering pump. *tt01005 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jan 22, 2001
- On some vehicles, the panic alarm sounds without being activated by the remote transmitter. *tt01003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 15, 2001
- Brief information regarding blank navigation display condition. *tt010101 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Tech line summary regarding the intermittent wiper feature. *tt010101 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 1, 2001
- Tech line summary regarding the traction control system. *tt010101 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2001
- On all 1999-01 3.2tl, 2001 3.2cl and 2001 mdx model vehicles, the moonroof seal squeaks against the roof when the glass is closed and the sunshade is open. *tt00032 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 27, 2000
- Customer may comment that the vehicle clunks when turning or going over bumps. *tt011000 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2000
- Subject regarding p0401, low (egr) exhaust gas recirculation flow. *tt011000 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2000
- Subject regarding p1259 after bare block replacement for 2001 3.2cl, 2001 mdx, 1999 - 2001 3.2tl and 1997 - 1999 3.0cl model vehicles. *tt011000 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2000
- Customers may comment on squeaks from the driver's seat when the driver moves in it, and / or the seat creaks when it's in the lowest position. *tt00014 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Apr 24, 2000
- Experiencing creaking noise from the accessory moonroof visor. *tt00015 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 24, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit abs and tcs indicators coming on with dtcs 28, 81 (tcs) and / or 52, 53, 54, 81 (abs). *tt98037 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Feb 28, 2000
- A condition may exist where the rear door sash trim is wrinkled on vehicles built from vin 19uua56 ... Ya000001 thru 19uua56 ... Ya006192.00002 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 7, 2000
- Information on programming the immobilizer keys. *tt010200 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2000
- Brief information on the navigation system. *tt991001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Brief information on replacing a leaky torque converter seal. *tt991001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Experiencing a squeaking noise from the rear console. *tt99035 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 13, 1999
- Some cusotmers may complain that the cd tray will not stay closed on vehicles within vin 19uua5...xa035560. *tt99042 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 7, 1999
- Service manual revision made to show 5w-30 motor oil being used in the timing belt auto-tensioner. *tt090199 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 1999
- This bulletin informs techinicians not to test drive automatic transmissions on a lift. *tt090199 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Subject pertaining to doors locking erratically caused by an open (ungrounded) circuit in the door mutiplex control unit. *tt090199 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 1, 1999
- Glossy tape wrinkling on some right rear doors. *tt146 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 31, 1999
- Some customers may comment that the keyless entry does not work in certain areas. *tt99037 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 9, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an inaccurate fuel gauge when the tank is between 1/2 and full, and / or the gauge may not go to full after the tank is filled. *tt99036 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Aug 9, 1999
- Information regarding the navigation system warranty exchange program. *ttB990009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 21, 1999
- Information on the navigation system locking up or resetting. *tt99008 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Information on the navigation system component exchange program. *tt96025 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Customer may complain of fast or early upshifts, shift harshness, delay flaring or slippage. *tt060199 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 1, 1999
- Concerns with popping noise heard from the center vent area when the airflow mode changes from the floor vents to the center vents on vehicles thru vin 19uua56..xa025524. *tt99013 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 12, 1999
- Subject regarding meter panel and steering column cover removal. *tt040199 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 1, 1999
- Customer may complain that the security system sounds when vehicle is parked and the doors are unlocked and / or when engine is running. *tt99012 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 22, 1999
- Abs and tcs indicators are on and tcs dtc 28 is set. *tt98037 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 15, 1999
- Concerns regarding the light leaks coming from glove box with the headlights on. *tt99007 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 22, 1999
- Concerns with the abs and tcs indicators are on; tcs dtc 28 is set. *yc98-037 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Dec 21, 1998
- A scraping noise is heard when turning the steering wheel on vehicles with vin #s 19uua5 thru xa006723. *yc98035 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Security horn sounds weak. *yc98034 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 23, 1998
- (1)correcting an off-center steering wheel at new car preparation. (2) squeaky console armrest (3) installation time correction (4) loose beverage holder rattle revisited (5) weak-…90007 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 12, 1998
- E-mail information regarding non-safety related problems. *tt100598 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 5, 1998