Revision as of 22:59, 14 June 2012

Overview

This section contains information about troubleshooting and making decisions about having NSX repaired or doing it yourself.

Troubleshooting and Repairing

Troubleshooting

Noises

• Common Noises

• Finding and Eliminating Interior and Chassis Noises

Engine

• OBD II Explained

• OBD Trouble Codes

• Won't Start, Dies After Starting, or suddenly Dies While Driving

  • There are a number of electrical components which are needed for the engine to run properly, however it's important to remember that loose battery connections and bad grounds can cause similar symptoms and should be checked before spending time and money replacing components. The installation of aftermarket alarms has also been a culprit as they are often tied into the ignition switch and main relay with crimped connections which can come loose. If the battery and cables are in good shape and tight, the next two most probable components are the main relay and the ignition switch, both of which can cause starting problems or cause the engine to die shortly after starting or unexpectedly while driving. Fortunately, both components are relatively inexpensive and many owners have replaced them as DIY projects.

  • To help diagnose whether it's the Main Relay or the Ignition Switch, try the following:

    • Prime user: DucatiCraig suggests that if the dash lights aren't on with the key in the ON position, but in the crank position, they are, it's probably the ignition switch. Also, he found he could turn the key back from the on position slightly and they would come on

    • Prime user: CDX_NSX suggests trying to start the car and holding the key at position III; if the car stays running, but dies if you release the key, it's probably your ignition switch.

    • Prime user: shawn110975 suggests trying to start the car with the gas pedal pressed all the way down and if the car starts and the RPM's go up- to 3-4K before the car dies then its probably your main relay.

  • Main Relay

  • Ignition Switch

  • Slow cranking

• Slow Warm-up

• Throttle Problems

• Runs Rough

  • Rough Idle

  • Coil Corrosion

  • Fuel pump resistor

• Oil Pressure Questions

• Oil Leaks

  • VTEC spool valve gasket

• Cooling

  • Cooling Issues, Recalls, Etc

  • Coolant overflow tank replacements

  • Coolant hose replacements

  • Engine Overheating

• Battery Draining Issues & Fires

• Trouble Passing California SMOG Test? - see this thread

Transmission

• Transmission 101 and the infamous Snap Ring failure

• Trouble Getting into Reverse

Brakes

• General Troubleshooting

• ABS

  • General Theory: Anti-Lock Braking System

  • NSX Specific: ABS & ALB

  • Modulator cycling - to be created

Traction Control (TCS) - may want to consolidate

• TCS

• TCS Diagnosis

• Disable_TCS_ALB

• Tire diameter mismatches - to be created

• Malfunctioning Wheel Speed Indicators - to be created

Clutch

• Clutch 101

• DIY Clutch Initialization

SRS

• Blown Fuse - to be created

• A/C drain plugged; wet passenger floormats - to be created

Climate Control and A/C - may want to consolidate

• Climate_Control

• Troubleshooting_the_Climate_Control_System

• Condensor fans running intermittantly - see this thread for a potential solution

• Check to see if the above include A/C Blown Fuse, Condensor fans not working, Low coolant/coolant leak

Sound System - may want to consolidate

• CD Changer

• Removing/Replacing the BOSE components

• Diagnosing Sound Problems

• Antenna won't retract

OEM Alarm/Anti-theft System

• How are the Door Locks supposedly to Operate?

• OEM Alarm/Anti-theft problems

Body Work - may want to consolidate

• Body_and_Paint

• Bodywork

Windows

• Power Windows

  • Power Windows, Regulators, Dali "Fixit Thingy"

  • Hugo's Window Regulator Mod

  • Window_alignment

• Front Windows

  • Front_Windows_Molding

  • Windshield Cracks and Replacement

• Rear Glass Fogging

Other

• Aspirator Fan Fix - see this thread

• Fuel pump replacement - see this thread

• Cruise Control

• Battery Terminal Clamp Replacement [1]

• Why Did My Power Steering Die?

• Door Latch

• Fixing_Tears_in_Window_Boots

• Fuel Filler Door Issues

• Headlight Issues

  • Headlight Vibration

  • 2002+ Headlight Bouncing Fix

  • Headlight Adjuster Fix

• Interior Trim Issues

  • Console & Door trim bubbling - see this thread for a DIY solution

  • Other Interior Trim Issues

• Rubber Trunk Stoppers

• Shocks and Springs

• Speedometer Calibration

• Tire and Wheel Repair

• Trunk/Glass Struts - also see Replacing Trunk Struts in DIY

• Trunk light will not go out - see [2]

• Replacement Bulbs

Repairing

• Typical Reported Repair Costs - may not be current

• Wrenching_Basics

• Tools, Lifts, Wrenches

DIY Projects

• Jacking the Car

• Removing and Installing Wheels

• Removing ECU

• Removing the Center Console

• Removing the Front Bumper

• Clutch_Initialization

• Replacing the Front_Air_Dam_Guard

• Changing Oil Pan and Oil Pan Gasket

• Replacing Trunk Struts

• Replacing Front Ball Joints

Parts

• Discount OEM Parts

Reference Sources

Service Manuals and Part Number

• Service manuals

• Part_Numbers

• OEM, non-OEM, NSX-R parts with photos

Other Technical Information

• Technical Service Bulletins

• Technical FAQs

• Owners Manual Stuff

  • Ignition Switch Light

Glossary of Terms - there are currently 3 separate Glossaries which need to be merged

• Acronyms

• Glossary of Terms

• Glossary

Conversions_and_Formulas