2003 Acura CL technical service bulletins

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

• May 28, 2021 Service bulletinCase v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. BC 424169 (Third Clutch Transmission Settlement
• Mar 10, 2020 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• Aug 9, 2018 Service bulletinEmission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with...
• Aug 9, 2018 Service bulletinDealer message
• May 24, 2018 Service bulletinThis bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
• Jan 10, 2018 Service bulletinServicenews article
• Sep 26, 2017 Service bulletinTech line summary article
• Aug 31, 2017 Service bulletinTech line summary article
• Aug 30, 2017 Service bulletinYou are required to install a remanufactured A/T (automatic transmission) and torque converter on any...
• Nov 23, 2016 Service bulletinNavigation system information.
• Sep 7, 2016 Service bulletinFlyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an...
• Sep 7, 2016 Service bulletinPosters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas...
• Aug 29, 2016 Service bulletinLetter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida...
• Aug 23, 2016 Service bulletinText messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest...
• Aug 23, 2016 Service bulletinUs virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an...
• Aug 21, 2016 Service bulletinAdvertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment...
• Mar 18, 2016 Service bulletinSpecial Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
• Dec 22, 2015 Service bulletinAMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON...
• Dec 8, 2015 Service bulletinThis bulletin updates the troubleshooting procedures for DTC P1456 (evap control system leakage [fuel tank...
• Dec 2, 2015 Service bulletinPoster of listed acura vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - english.
• Dec 2, 2015 Service bulletinPoster of listed acura vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - spanish.
• Jul 25, 2015 Service bulletinIf you did service bulletin 10-026 on or before june 8, 2015
• Jun 19, 2015 Service bulletinThis bulletin is replaced by s/b 15-033, recall: driver’s airbag inflator CAN be over-pressurized if you...
• Jun 11, 2015 Service bulletinAMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON...
• May 7, 2015 Service bulletinCustomer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to...
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the driver's (front) airbag inflator during...
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinThe inspection procedure for Takata driver's airbags was removed because all Takata driver's airbag...
• Apr 29, 2015 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure
• Apr 14, 2015 Service bulletinThe inspection procedure for Takata driver?s airbags was removed because all Takata driver?s airbag...
• Feb 6, 2015 Service bulletinDealer message
• Feb 6, 2015 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver's (front) airbag...
• Dec 19, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure
• Sep 26, 2014 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver?s (front) airbag...
• Sep 26, 2014 Service bulletinA small number of airbag modules with defective inflators were sold as replacement parts to replace...
• Sep 12, 2014 Service bulletinA manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the driver?s (front) airbag inflator during...
• Sep 12, 2014 Service bulletinA small number of airbag modules with defective inflators were sold as replacement parts to replace...
• Aug 6, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jul 23, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jul 23, 2014 Service bulletinExcessive internal pressure
• Jul 16, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Jun 27, 2014 Service bulletinDealer message
• Nov 1, 2010 Service bulletinAcura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem...
• Jul 18, 2008 Service bulletinAcura: 6 speed manual transmission grinds when shifting into 3RD gear, pops out of 3RD gear, or is hard to...
• May 31, 2008 Service bulletinLoad carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles.
• May 9, 2008 Service bulletinAcura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage
• Feb 5, 2008 Service bulletinAcura service campaign: warranty extension: opds unit or opds sensor triggers SRS dtc's 15-1, 15-2, 15-3
• Feb 5, 2008 Service bulletin3.2 tl and 3.2 cl automatic transmission
• Jan 29, 2008 Service bulletinAccelerator pedal hard to press
• Mar 16, 2007 Service bulletinRough idle, stalls at stops, and dtc's P0172 or P0175 appear when inspected
• Nov 9, 2006 Service bulletinProduct update - timing belt auto-tensioner oil leak
• Jan 20, 2006 Service bulletinRemote audio controls do not work properly
• Sep 1, 2005 Service bulletinDon't invite problems doing 2ND gear inspection
• Jul 1, 2005 Service bulletinSpeedometer shops CAN transfer odometer mileage
• Jun 24, 2005 Service bulletinRear stabilizer link is broken
• May 16, 2005 Service bulletinCranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes
• May 16, 2005 Service bulletinCanon A75 digital camera replacement
• Jan 16, 2005 Service bulletinReplacement or updated navigation dvd disks
• Jan 1, 2005 Service bulletinP1706 a/t switch short or open
• Nov 10, 2004 Service bulletinSafety recall: cl and tl automatic transmission second gear inspection
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinHow to replenish atf on vehicles with a/t oil jet kits
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinHow to remove a stubborn atf filler bolt
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinA/t solenoid replacement criteria
• Oct 1, 2004 Service bulletinCamera fixture retainer knobs now available
• Sep 16, 2004 Service bulletinEngine coolant leaks
• Sep 16, 2004 Service bulletinSending honda diagnostic system (HDS) snapshots
• Sep 16, 2004 Service bulletinPoor fuel economy
• Sep 16, 2004 Service bulletinAutomatic transmission solenoid replacement criteria
• Sep 16, 2004 Service bulletinAutomatic transmission fluid (ATF) filler plug stuck in case
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinReplacing navigation system dvd's CAN cause dvd disk error
• Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinThe beverage holder lid doesn't close evenly
• Aug 16, 2004 Service bulletinNavigation error message-dvd disk read error
• Aug 16, 2004 Service bulletinEngine coolant leak
• Aug 16, 2004 Service bulletinCanon digital camera loan program
• Aug 3, 2004 Service bulletinDeformed windshield molding
• Aug 1, 2004 Service bulletinStore digital inspection photos for warranty claims for service bulletin (s/b) 04-013, safety recall,...
• Aug 1, 2004 Service bulletinUsing the correct flash setting for digital inspection photos
• Jul 16, 2004 Service bulletinNavigation system won't map match or gets lost
• Jul 1, 2004 Service bulletinCampaign announcement and stop sale order update
• Jun 16, 2004 Service bulletinIf navigation system intermittently displays the message, database old see your dealer, apply the...
• May 16, 2004 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code P0780 after solenoid or transmission r&r
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinAudio unit and navi anti-theft codes available on in
• May 1, 2004 Service bulletinUse the honda diagnostic system to read SRS diagnostic trouble codes
• Apr 23, 2004 Service bulletinSRS indicator comes on with SRS diagnostic trouble code
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinSRS indicator on after body shop repair
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinRepairing atf leaks under warranty
• Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinDon't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on
• Feb 20, 2004 Service bulletinV6 engine oil leaks
• Feb 2, 2004 Service bulletinBroken head bolt(s)
• Feb 1, 2004 Service bulletinPower steering pump pulley failure after s/b 02-022
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinDon't reuse old atf fluid) warmer on reman a/t (automatic transmission) sc
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinAtf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks from cooler line banjo bolt
• Dec 1, 2003 Service bulletinOnstar doesn't work, navi voice muffled
• Nov 5, 2003 Service bulletinProduct update - timing belt auto-tensioner safety recall - V6 engine water pump recall service bulletin
• Nov 3, 2003 Service bulletinRequest for parts
• Oct 27, 2003 Service bulletinDigital photos of leaking cooler pipe joint bolt
• Oct 17, 2003 Service bulletinBrake system indicator comes on and goes off
• Oct 16, 2003 Service bulletinHumming, growling sound from transmission
• Oct 16, 2003 Service bulletinTesting brake fluid for petroleum contamination
• Oct 16, 2003 Service bulletinHeater blower motor overheats or blows fuse
• Oct 7, 2003 Service bulletinNavigation system displays u.s
• Sep 26, 2003 Service bulletinTo all acura service & parts managers timing belt auto-tension/safety recall with emission warranty parts...
• Sep 24, 2003 Service bulletinLetter to service manager regarding water pump recall plus the timing belt auto-tensioner campaign
• Sep 22, 2003 Service bulletinPowertrain control module (PCM) replacement
• Sep 19, 2003 Service bulletinTo all service & parts managers announcing a product update change regarding timing belt...
• Sep 18, 2003 Service bulletinTo all service & parts managers announcing a product update campaign to repair timing belt tensioner oil...
• Sep 16, 2003 Service bulletinHard to engage 1ST gear, grinds into reverse
• Sep 16, 2003 Service bulletinWarranty extension transmission diagnosis
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinUnderstanding outside air temperature indicator logic
• Sep 1, 2003 Service bulletinTire noise and/or wind noise CAN masquerade as a problem with automatic transmission gears
• Aug 18, 2003 Service bulletinWarranty extension - 3.2TL and 3.2CL automatic transmission
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinAmerican honda service engineering is investigating occurrences of the SRS light being on with diagnostic...
• Aug 1, 2003 Service bulletinChecking for a hole before installing a remanufactured transmission
• Jun 25, 2003 Service bulletinInvestigating occurrences of the SRS light being on with diagnostic trouble code 15-3
• Jun 16, 2003 Service bulletinA faulty aft temperature sensor or a problem with the atf temperature sensor circuit CAN cause diagnostic...
• Jun 16, 2003 Service bulletinIf diagnostic trouble codes P0758, P0763 or P1758 are retained or the shifting is erratic after installing...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinInformation on finding a vehicle's emission type or group
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinEngine runs rough from 40 to 70 mph with diagnostic trouble codes P0301 thru P0306, P1399, P0133 set -...
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinMultiple diagnostic trouble codes after transmission removal and replacement
• Jun 1, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code P0710 (aft temperature sensor) set - troubleshooting tips
• May 12, 2003 Service bulletinBrake pedal, steering wheel, or vehicle vibrates while braking
• Apr 21, 2003 Service bulletinHeadlight housing may break off in a minor accident
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinUsing an auxiliary headlight bracket after an accident - information
• Apr 1, 2003 Service bulletinDiagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1656 or DTC 83-1 after doing service bulletin 03-002
• Mar 13, 2003 Service bulletinRequest for photos parking brake adjuster nut
• Feb 24, 2003 Service bulletinAutomatic transmission warranty extension
• Jan 27, 2003 Service bulletinMalfunction indicator lamp comes on with diagnostic trouble code P1457 evap bypass solenoid valve failure
• Jan 20, 2003 Service bulletinThe 3RD gear clutch pack in the automatic transmission may be worn
• Jan 13, 2003 Service bulletinInspection of automatic transmissions with data trouble code P0710 displayed
• Jan 1, 2003 Service bulletinSRS indicator comes on after body shop repair
• Dec 17, 2002 Service bulletinImproved automatic transmission repair
• Dec 16, 2002 Service bulletinStraining the automatic transmission fluid to diagnose automatic transmissions
• Dec 16, 2002 Service bulletinPower seat noisy or moves slowly
• Nov 25, 2002 Service bulletinProduct update regarding the front camshaft kit
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinTroubleshooting ABS or tcs diagnostic trouble code 51 and/or 53
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinPower steering belt tension adjustment
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinOdometer accuracy
• Nov 16, 2002 Service bulletinSRS warning light on after body shop repair
• Nov 11, 2002 Service bulletinProduct update regarding incorrect front camshaft design specification
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinAir conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinPower steering belt pulley failure after service bulletin 02-022
• Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinCeiling light, ignition key beeper foil keyless entry
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinThe compact ABS/tcs (modulator, pump, and accumulator all in one) system does a self-check (a brief grunt...
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinA/c compressor control logic
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinKeyless remote transmitter inoperative,
• Oct 16, 2002 Service bulletinIntermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit
• Oct 7, 2002 Service bulletinLower console compartment lid does not stay latched
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinPoor air conditioner cooling on hard acceleration
• Oct 1, 2002 Service bulletinClearing antilock braking system diagnostic trouble codes
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinOutside temperature indicator logic
• Sep 1, 2002 Service bulletinUse transmission jack adapter on any transverse transmission
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on diagnosing console lids that won't latch or pops open
• Aug 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding faulty beverage holder covers
• Jul 16, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on diagnosing SRS diagnostic trouble code 6-7 and / or 7-2 internal failure of SRS unit
• Jul 16, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on servicing inoperative console lid
• Jul 16, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding synchronizing cup holder covers
• Jul 15, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding SRS indicator on with SRS diagnostic trouble codes 15-1, 15-2, and 15-3
• Jul 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding torque specifications missing for timing belt tensioner
• Jun 16, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding timing belt tensioner bolt torque specification
• Apr 22, 2002 Service bulletinInformation regarding squeaks heard from the moonroof seal while driving with the glass closed and the...
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding onstar component synchronization and registration
• Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on servicing the odometer, sport shift indicator illumination inoperative
• Mar 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on trouble shooting multiple misfire diagnostic trouble codes P0301 thru P0306