Disclaimer***Acura TSX V6-3.5L Technical Service Bulletin # 12-037 Date 130226
Steering - Clicking Noise When Turning Steering Wheel
February 26, 2013
Applies To
2010-12 TSX L4 and V6 - ALL
2011-12 TSX Sport Wagon - ALL
2013 TSX L4 - From VIN JH4CU2...DC000001 thru JH4CU2...DC005211
2013 TSX V6 - From VIN JH4CU4...DCOOOOO1 thru JH4CU4...DC000063
2013 TSX Sport Wagon - From VIN JH4CW2...DC000001 thru JH4CW2...DC000007
2010-13 TSX Clicking When Turning the Steering Wheel (Supersedes 12-037, dated October 27, 2012, to revise the information marked by the
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black bars and asterisks)
REVISION SUMMARY
^ Under Applies To, 2011-12 Sport Wagon and 2013 model year vehicles were added.
^ Under POSSIBLE CAUSE, the text was changed.
^ Under PARTS INFORMATION, text was added.
SYMPTOM
A clicking noise comes from the upper steering column cover when turning the steering wheel.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Burrs on the steering angle sensor cancel cam spring cause the spring to intermittently bind, producing a clicking noise.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the steering angle sensor assembly.
PARTS INFORMATION
NOTE
To help clarify where new parts are used in the REPAIR PROCEDURE, the new part is listed in the applicable repair step with a symbol.
Steering Angle Sensor Assembly
(Combination Switch Body) PN 35251-TA0-B11
TORX Bolt, 6X23 (two required) PN 90134-56A-A80
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number 5101A1
Flat Rate Time 0.6 hours
Failed Part PN 35251-TA0-B11
Defect Code 03214
Symptom Code 04201
Skill Level Repair Technician
REPAIR PROCEDURE
The following service manual procedures have been used in full or in part within this service bulletin. For more detail on these procedures, and
torque specifications for some components, refer to the appropriate service manual, or view them online
^ Battery Terminal DisconnectionReconnection
^ Driver's Airbag RemovalInstallation
^ Steering Wheel RemovalInstallation
^ Steering Column Cover RemovalInstallation
1. With the engine idling, set the steering wheel and front wheels in the straight-ahead position, then turn off the ignition switch and remove the
key.
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2. Place a piece of masking tape on top of the steering wheel hub, then place another piece of tape on the steering column cover. Draw a line
connecting both tapes; this will help you align the steering wheel when you reinstall it.
3. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, and wait 3 minutes before continuing work.
4. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then disconnect the cable reel 4P connector from the driver's airbag 4P connector.
5. Remove the two TORX bolts using a TORX T30 bit.
6. Remove the driver's airbag.
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7. Disconnect the cable reel subharness 20P connector from the cable reel.
8. Loosen the steering wheel bolt, then install a commercially available steering wheel puller and remove the steering wheel.
9. Remove the upper and lower column covers.
10. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector from the cable reel 4P connector, then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 20P
connector from the cable reel.
11. Release the upper lock tab under the cable reel connector with a 900 hook-shaped tool. Slide the tool below the cable reel connector just above
the lock tab. Release the lower lock tab, and slide the cable reel off the column.
NOTE
Make sure not to turn the cable reel after it is removed.
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12. Disconnect the wire harness connectors.
13. Remove the steering angle sensor assembly by removing the screws.
14. Remove the wiperwasher and the headlightturn signal switches, and install them on a new steering angle sensor assembly.
15. Install the new steering angle sensor assembly, and tighten the screws in the sequence shown.
Steering angle sensor assembly
16. Reconnect the wire harness connectors.
17. Set the turn signal canceling sleeve so that the projections are aligned vertically.
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18. Reinstall the cable reel. Center the cable reel if it was turned after removing it from the column. Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise
until it stops. Then, rotate it counterclockwise about three full turns. The arrow mark on the cable reel label should point straight up.
19. Reconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector to the cable reel 4P connector, then reconnect the dashboard wire harness 20P connector to
the cable reel.
20. Reinstall the upper and lower column covers.
21. Position the two tabs of the turn signal canceling sleeve as shown. Install the steering wheel on the steering column shaft; make sure the steering
wheel hub engages the pins of the cable reel and tabs of the turn signal canceling sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column
shaft when installing the steering wheel.
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22. Align the steering wheel with the marks you drew on the masking tape created in step 2. Install the steering wheel bolt, and torque it to 39 N.m
(29 lb-ft). Connect the cable reel subharness 20P connector. Make sure the wire harness is routed and fastened properly.
23. Install the driver's airbag into the steering wheel, and tighten the new TORX bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft), using a TORX T30 bit.
TORX bolts (2)
NOTE
Make sure the clearance between the steering wheel and the horn pad is within the range specified below.
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24. Connect the driver's airbag 4P connector to the cable reel 4P connector, then install the access panel on the steering wheel.
25. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.
