Acura Warranties + Dealer Coverage - NEED HELP ASAP !

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Integra LS, Feb 15, 2004.

  1. Integra LS

    Integra LS Guest

    Hello All,

    I need some more sound advice. I bought the car 2 years ago as an
    Acura PreCertified Vehicle. My car just turned 76K and my temperature
    control guage (blue/red strip) has just locked up. I cannot slide the
    temperature knob left or right for the air, it's just stuck in the
    middle. It's seriosuly stuck, not sticking or catching at all. I was
    going to have the dealer take a look and have it replaced. This would
    be covered for free correct ?

    Also, my antenna has started making a clunking sound when it goes up
    and down. The Antennna is not bent, it sounds like the antenna motor
    is grinding.

    And finally, it sounds like one of the fans on the inside is about to
    go. It's making a squeaking sound whenever air is blowing through the
    vent on the passenger side.

    I would assume these repairs and parts would be covered for FREE since
    they are non wear and tear items and things beyond my control for
    maintaining and really couldn't have messed up on my own. By the way,
    my car is stock and I keep the interior in GREAT condition, any actual
    Acura Technicians that work in a dealership I could really use your
    help on this one ! Thank you all for your help !
     
    Integra LS, Feb 15, 2004
    #1
  2. Yes.





    How to turn off 'Maintenance Required" light:

    1. Hold trip/reset button on dash
    2. Turn key to "ON" or start engine
    3. Hold button til light goes out
     
    He Hate Retards, Feb 15, 2004
    #2
  3. If yours was the bumper to bumper extended warranty from Acura, yes.

    If it was powertrain-only extended warranty from Acura, no. If the
    dealer sold you on a "certified" vehicle that was certified in name
    only, or had a third party extended warranty instead of an Acura-brand
    warranty, maybe and maybe not.

    The extended warranty is a product--nothing more, nothing less. I know
    for Honda certified used cars, the basic level of "certified" involves
    two things: (a) a one year bumper to bumper warranty or, if the car is
    still within the factory 3 yr/36K miles warranty, extending that to 4
    yr/48K miles; and (b) the HondaCare powertrain extended warranty to 7
    yr/100K miles.

    The car was advertised as "certified used", but really they're simply
    saying "this car is eligible for you to buy the HondaCare extended
    warranty for it". In other words, at the time of purchase I had the
    option of *not* buying the extended powertrain warranty (basic level)
    and saving $400. I also had the option of adding on the bumper to
    bumper extended warranty, for an extra $900. (That dealer was smoking
    crack. I declined.) It's just a product they sell, and "certified
    used" means the car is eligible for that product.

    I don't know what the basic level of warranty is for Acura certified
    used cars. But I do know this: when I took the extended warranty, it
    comes complete with a contract and documentation that spells it out
    quite clearly.

    In addition, the fact that my VIN is under this extended HondaCare
    warranty is logged in Honda's computers. I can go anywhere to any Honda
    repair facility and they can look it up and see.

    So, instead of coming here and getting all sorts of idiot answers about
    "yes it is" or "no it's not", why don't you get out your paperwork and
    READ it? We aren't clairvoyant; we can't read your mind, or the mind of
    the salesman who sold it to you, or the paperwork itself.

    You could also (GASP!) call any Acura dealer and ask. And if they say
    "no, it's not covered" you can ask them to point out to you just WHERE
    in your contract it spells that out. If they can't, then it must be
    covered.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Feb 15, 2004
    #3
  4. If yours was the bumper to bumper extended warranty from Acura, yes.

    If it was powertrain-only extended warranty from Acura, no. If the
    dealer sold you on a "certified" vehicle that was certified in name
    only, or had a third party extended warranty instead of an Acura-brand
    warranty, maybe and maybe not.

    The extended warranty is a product--nothing more, nothing less. I know
    for Honda certified used cars, the basic level of "certified" involves
    two things: (a) a one year bumper to bumper warranty or, if the car is
    still within the factory 3 yr/36K miles warranty, extending that to 4
    yr/48K miles; and (b) the HondaCare powertrain extended warranty to 7
    yr/100K miles.

    The car was advertised as "certified used", but really they're simply
    saying "this car is eligible for you to buy the HondaCare extended
    warranty for it". In other words, at the time of purchase I had the
    option of *not* buying the extended powertrain warranty (basic level)
    and saving $400. I also had the option of adding on the bumper to
    bumper extended warranty, for an extra $900. (That dealer was smoking
    crack. I declined.) It's just a product they sell, and "certified
    used" means the car is eligible for that product.

    I don't know what the basic level of warranty is for Acura certified
    used cars. But I do know this: when I took the extended warranty, it
    comes complete with a contract and documentation that spells it out
    quite clearly.

    In addition, the fact that my VIN is under this extended HondaCare
    warranty is logged in Honda's computers. I can go anywhere to any Honda
    repair facility and they can look it up and see.

    So, instead of coming here and getting all sorts of idiot answers about
    "yes it is" or "no it's not", why don't you get out your paperwork and
    READ it? We aren't clairvoyant; we can't read your mind, or the mind of
    the salesman who sold it to you, or the paperwork itself.

    You could also (GASP!) call any Acura dealer and ask. And if they say
    "no, it's not covered" you can ask them to point out to you just WHERE
    in your contract it spells that out. If they can't, then it must be
    covered.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Feb 15, 2004
    #4
  5. If I am not mistaken the certified cars come with a 7 year 100,000 mile
    POWERTRAIN warranty and as such these items most likely would not be covered
    considering they are not powertrain items. If there is an additional
    warranty that came with the car then you may have a shot.

    CaptainKrunch
     
    CaptainKrunch, Feb 15, 2004
    #5
  6. If I am not mistaken the certified cars come with a 7 year 100,000 mile
    POWERTRAIN warranty and as such these items most likely would not be covered
    considering they are not powertrain items. If there is an additional
    warranty that came with the car then you may have a shot.

    CaptainKrunch
     
    CaptainKrunch, Feb 15, 2004
    #6
  7. Integra LS

    electricked Guest

    Could as well be the motors but have you tried greasing/oiling it up?
    Especially where the antenna protrudes from the metal and the middle of the
    fan there should be a place where you can grease it up.

    As far as warranty goes, you got a good reply so I won't repeat what was
    said already.

    --Viktor
     
    electricked, Feb 15, 2004
    #7
  8. Integra LS

    electricked Guest

    Could as well be the motors but have you tried greasing/oiling it up?
    Especially where the antenna protrudes from the metal and the middle of the
    fan there should be a place where you can grease it up.

    As far as warranty goes, you got a good reply so I won't repeat what was
    said already.

    --Viktor
     
    electricked, Feb 15, 2004
    #8
  9. Anyone who listens to this guy is in for a BUNCH of heartache, if you
    try his method of turning of the Maint Req'd light.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Feb 16, 2004
    #9
  10. Integra LS

    Mike Nassour Guest

    May I ask why, since that's the way the local dealer does it on my Accord?
     
    Mike Nassour, Feb 16, 2004
    #10
  11. Integra LS

    JM Guest

    Yeah I agree; I think it is a powertrain warranty. I had to have a
    cable replaced because my temp control froze on a '90 Integra. That
    was at 6 or 7 years old and it cost something like $100. Probably not
    something you want to do yourself because you may screw up the dash's
    appearance by trying to disassemble it....

    JM
     
    JM, Feb 16, 2004
    #11
  12. Integra LS

    JM Guest

    Yeah I agree; I think it is a powertrain warranty. I had to have a
    cable replaced because my temp control froze on a '90 Integra. That
    was at 6 or 7 years old and it cost something like $100. Probably not
    something you want to do yourself because you may screw up the dash's
    appearance by trying to disassemble it....

    JM
     
    JM, Feb 16, 2004
    #12
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