2004 Acura TSX: check engine light

Filed Aug 21, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 118,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. The contact stated that the vehicle started however, failed to accelerate while driving with the check engine and the vehicle assist warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ecu needed to be replaced. The technician recommended, purchased and repaired vehicle with a used ecu, due to the age of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle's performance improved after the repairs however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The technician then told the contact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v093000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) and told the contact to call that manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the used ecu voided the recall. The contact was also told that the vehicle had not been serviced by an acura dealer since 2012, to which the contact stated that his son took the vehicle to an unknown dealer for the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v174000 (steering) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v429000 (exterior lighting) recall repairs in 2011 and 2012 respectively. The contact stated that he was not notified of any other recalls and that since the warranty expired, he utilized the services of an independent mechanic, to cut costs. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Driver assistance · 194,470 miles · VA

Was driving and service engine light came on and engine shut off, had to coast to side of 4 lane road, and won't restart, had towed to big al's @ 1408 n george washington hwy. Chesapeake, va. 23323. Phone # (757)485-9117. Mechanic vinney did several test, and reported it was the ECM unit or housing was bad and made a copy of the recall on 2004-2008 acura tsx, since it was what the codes indicated. Acura manufacturing said this car is not on recall, the car did just cut off, just as on the federal safety agency campaign # 13v093000. Would like to see if it is related to recall.

Filed Sep 28, 2011 · Engine · 125,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH the vehicle stalled and the vsa lamp, check engine lamp and an error message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop, who diagnosed that the cam shaft and timing chain were defective. The contact was advised to contact an authorized dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure, but stated that the timing chain may have been stretched. The contact was advised to replace the engine. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 125,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 30, 2010 · Electrical · 96,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tsx. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vsc and check engine lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle then lost some power so the contact pulled over. The vehicle was shut off and restarted but the check engine stayed illuminated. The vehicel was taken to a repair shop but the mechanic could not diagnose the failure as the check engine light was no longer illuminated. 10 days later, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was taken back to the repair shop where the contact was informed that the app sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 96,000. Updated 03/31/11

Filed Jan 25, 2009 · Engine · 64,000 miles · MD

I took my 04 acura tsx in for a electronic recall of the radio dash light. This required a new circuit board. During that same visit I got my transmission fluid flushed. A week after the service was done my check engine light came on. I took my care to the shop immediately. Was told my "timing chain tensioner" has gone bad and the replacement would cos $1,600 +. My car only had 64k miles and very well maintained. I did some online research and found many others with this problem on cars with low miles (50k to 65k miles). This is very disappointing that I have a honda product and it requires $1600 worth of repairs with this low of miles. Finding many others online with the same problem makes me think this should be some sort of recall on the manufactures part. Please help.