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Acura Legend Repair and Maintenance
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Acura Legend Questions and Answers
I just went to the junkyard and purchased 4 rims 4 my 1994 Acura Legend. The rims are off a Acura RL, 1998. The lug pattern is correctm but the center hole of the rim is too small for the lip that comes off the rotors. I have them on the vehicle and it rides ok, but i am concerned about the rotor not being recesed properly in the hole of the rim. Is this dangerous? Should i take back and look for different set?
Stop driving the car right now. The load of each wheel is designed to be clamped directly to the hub/rotor. If it's riding on the hub's centering ring, the small strip of aluminum could give way leading to a catastrophic wheel failure. Yes, it is dangerous. Get rims that fit before you hurt yourself or someone else.
Im buying one tomorrow and just curious?
Maybe,known for overheat is more common,then head gaskets is next.
yes very much so. get an acura vigor instead. they last longer than legends but look very similar to legends
Yeah, but not until 200k.
but the engine is not hot. Electric fans at radiator are running, no radiator fluid consumption. Before the guage reaches the red zone, the heater is producing heat but after gauge is in the red zone, heater blows cold air. I am completely baffled. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Replace the sensor.
We were told that if the sensor is unpluged, then it should go to C (cold) all the way down. When it is jumped, the needle should go all the way up to H (hot). A friend at a tire shop helped look at it, and did the test, and the needle did what was explained above. So we are thinking that the sensor may not be the problem..???
Also, this is my daughter's car. She drove the car about 45 minutes, and the heater was working, then all of a sudden the heater started blowing cold as if the air conditioner was on. Later she left our house with the heater on, and drove about 20 minutes, and the heater would not get hot. It blew cold as if the air conditioner was on. Which is very odd, becuase the guage is showing the car is ovrheating, which it is not.
That's kewl, but as soon as it starts to say your girlfriend is Very Hot, that's naughty . .
bad sensor
my friend has an Acura Legend sedan and he push this button on his remote and it starts the car without him ever touching the car
is it hard to install?
Remote starter.
Called a remote start
I know ford makes their own .
Car toys can install after market
It's called a remote car starter. There are a number of automotive accessories companies that make them.
Best of luck,
-Fox
those devices are called remote car starters. they can be bought at most car stores like autozone or something like that. some are cheap and some are expensive depending on the brand and options that come with it. some even have alarms that go along with it.
on a 92 acura legend can a bad crankshaft sensor cause your fuel pump and injectors not to function?
when i turn on the ignition the fuel pump didn't turn on nor the injectors .I tested the fuel pump and injectors they are working and the fuse for the fuel pump is good.
Fuel pump or injectors are commanded on when engine is cranking,not with key on.Also common problem on this car is the main relay,look into it before the CKP.Anyway to your question is yes,it can.
Yes. With no crankshaft strobe to the ECU, it has no idea the crank is rotating.
Acura Legend Problems
| Engine | If the engine oil is not changed frequently, the car can develop a rattling noise from the hydraulic lifters in the engine. |
Acura Legend Recalls and TSBs
| Body, Interior & Misc. | |
| Brakes |
Recalls:None reported.TSBs:None reported. |
| Drive Train |
Recalls: |
| Electrical & Lights |
Recalls: |
| Engine |
Recalls:None reported.TSBs:None reported. |
| Exhaust & Emissions |
Recalls:None reported.TSBs:None reported. |
| Heating & Air Conditioning |
Recalls:None reported.TSBs:None reported. |
| Suspension & Steering |
Recalls:None reported. |
Acura Legend Recalls
Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Summary: THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Consequence Summary: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Corrective Summary: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
Recall Notes: NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN WAS INITIATED BY TRW, INC., MANUFACTURER OF THE AIR BAG MODULE SYSTEM:AIR BAG MODULES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER SIDE SUPPLEMENTAL AIRBAG MODULES.
Body, Interior & Misc.: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Summary: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT IGNITER MATERIAL.
Consequence Summary: THE LACK OF IGNITER MATERIAL CAN CAUSE NON-DEPLOYMENT ORSLOW DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IN CASE OF A VEHICLE COLLISION,REDUCING THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION OFFERED BY THE AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS.
Corrective Summary: REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG.
Recall Notes: SYSTEM: AIR BAGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS.NOTE: ACURA HAS INFORMED NHTSA THAT ALL AFFECTED CARS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Summary: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence Summary: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
Recall Notes: SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS; BELT BUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR, 4-DOOR AND 5-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS MADE BY TAKATA CORPORATION.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AT AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT HONDA/ACURA AT 1-800-999-1009. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Summary: TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BRACKET CAN BE DAMAGED BY THE ENGINE ROCKING FORWARD ON ENGINE MOUNTS IN A MINOR COLLISION.
Consequence Summary: WHEN THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET IS DAMAGED, THE SHIFT LEVERPOSITION MAY NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION. THIS COULDRESULT IN UNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAR AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Summary: REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH REDESIGNED ASSEMBLIES.
Recall Notes: SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; 4 DOOR.
Electrical & Lights: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Defect Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND COUPE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM THAT HAD SEPARATE SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS MOUNTED BEHIND THE REAR SEAT BACK. A TRANSISTOR IN THE SPEAKER AMPLIFIER COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence Summary: THIS OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN SMOKE OR THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Recall Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence Summary: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Summary: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Recall Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED ¿LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.¿CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence Summary: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Summary: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Recall Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Summary: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence Summary: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
Recall Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AJ MOTORSPORT AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED ¿LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.¿CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Acura Legend Technical Service Bulletins
Body, Interior & Misc.: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Bulletin Summary: PRODUCT UPDATE: LEGEND SECURITY SYSTEM.
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Bulletin Summary: BUZZING FROM THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER ANCHOR.
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Bulletin Summary: INFORMATION ON REPLACING SEAT BELT TENSIONERS AFTER DEPLOYMENT.
Body, Interior & Misc.: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Bulletin Summary: SEAT BELT TONGUE STOPPERS.
Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Bulletin Summary: LETTER ANNOUNCING SPECIAL RETURN OF 1994 LEGEND DRIVER'S POWER DOOR LOCK.
Body, Interior & Misc.: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Bulletin Summary: SPECIAL RETURN: DRIVER'S POWER DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY.
Body, Interior & Misc.: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Bulletin Summary: PRODUCT UPDATE: THROTTLE BODY SUBASSEMBLY SET.
Body, Interior & Misc.: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Bulletin Summary: CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ENGAGE.
Drive Train: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Bulletin Summary: CLICKING NOISE WHILE CLICKING.
Electrical & Lights: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Bulletin Summary: INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Bulletin Summary: CAMPAIGN RESPOSNSIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 1989-90 LEGEND IGNITER PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN.
Electrical & Lights: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Bulletin Summary: SPECIAL RETURN: IGNITER.
Electrical & Lights: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Bulletin Summary: GLOVE BOX LIGHT STAYS ON.
Suspension & Steering: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Bulletin Summary: DPMS STEERING COLUMN NOISE.