2004 ACURA TSX Engine Problems

This vehicle was taken in for a recall for a corrosive ECM. 1 hour prior to taking this vehicle in my assigned service writer gave me a call, your vehicle is ready for pick up. I was advised due to their visual inspection of the ECM( Electronic control module)(electrical computer) not having corrosion, they will not change the unit but they have decided to replace the cover on the unit. I've filed a concerning complaint to Acura headquarters due to my knowledge of cars to have it on file what was told to me before receiving the vehicle. Due to my knowledge a faulty ECM can trigger numerous faults within the vehicles performance.Prior to bringing the vehicle to the dealership, I've been experiencing heavy misfires, poor radio connection, no interior lights and triggered headlights. I've replaced the necessary mechanics that would normal be the cause of these issues and the...

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 NHTSA 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...

WHEN I DRIVING THE CAR, EITHER STREET OR HIGHWAY , THE CAR SLOWS DOWN OR LOSE HORSEPOWER. I COULD BE DOING 60 ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR STALLS ON IT'S OWN ALMOST SHUTTING DOWN.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT AND POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V093000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR STOPPED WORKING. ACURA WILL NOT DISCUSS THE PROBLEM WITH ME SINCE THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR THIS ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR AND MODEL.WE UNDERSTAND THAT WE CAN GET 60%. BACK IF WE FIX IT A ACURA OR HONDA DEALERSHIP.IF THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS MALFUNCTION FOR THIS YEAR AND MODEL THEY SHOULD PAY THE WHOLE COST. WE HAVE HAD 5 HONDA CARS AND HAVE BEEN VERY LOYAL CUSTOMERS. *TR