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Yesterday, i saw a 10 inch crack on the passenger side dashboard. It used to come on and then go off when everything was working. Acura corporate says that cracked dash is a result of wear and tear. Dash started cracking a few years back and still is. November 4th 2010 brought the car in to adjust misaligned hood door edge guards and a rattle coming from the rear passenger side.
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Nov 24, 2018 my acura tl 04 dash started cracking and spread quickly like a disease. The contact stated that the vehicle dashboard are badly crack and above the air bag theres million of pieces of cracks and. The dash over the passenger side airbag started cracking around 100,000 miles and after reading all of the acura forums have discovered this is more than common with acura owners around the u. Coverking custom fit dashcovers for select acura tl models. We now have four large cracks on the dash in three separate places, one of them being over the passenger. This article will show you how to install the dash camera so that the wires are hidden, and it doesnt require hardwiring. Shop 2005 acura tl vehicles for sale in bridgeport, ct at. Owners of the 2006 acura tl also complained about their bluetooth failing. Using the latest technology, this product is made right here in the usa. The 2005 acura tl has problems reported for cracked dashboard. How to remove the dashboard of acura tl 20042008 youtube.
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With taut and and agile handling, it is also among the quickest and most fuelefficient offerings in its class. My 2004 acura tl which i bought brand new off the dealership lot and is having cracks all over the dashboard. The reason is your windshield harnesses a ton of direct sunlight and uv rays right on top of your dash which causes the rapid decay and weakness. Regardless of your climate or if youve garagekept your sedan, hairline cracks and deep gaps are a common complaint from owners.
Jan 24, 2020 cracking was an issue on the 3rd gen tl, though it seemed to be confined to places with lots of sun and heat when cars were parked outside a lot. Is acura accepting responsibility for a cracked dashboard. Terrible cracks all across dashboard started on passenger side. In extremely hot southern climates, many owners use dashboard pads or sun shades to protect the dash. I have received nothing from acura corporate for an obvious dashboard design flaw for 20042006 acura tl models. The cracked dashboard picked up a severity rating of 8. Acura tl defective dash consumers rights posts facebook. Replacing the dash seems like too much work, time and money.
And there is no codes in ecm, i answered by a verified mechanic for acura. Dec, 2019 tl dashboards have more cracks than a dry dessert bed. Watch tutorials about your 2009 acura tl dashboard details designed to improve performance, safety and convenience. Acura not standing behind their manufacturing defect youtube.
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