Common Faults

Hi All, how about we start a list of common/recurring faults for the NSX here, and also the solutions that we have all found.

I think I have had a few and managed to repair most so for, maybe usefull for "newbies" to the NSX family.

1. Internal door handle break, - new fix it thingy from Dali fitted.
2. Snap ring - new casing available, but I opted to fit new snap ring, from HUK (£3.50).
3. Slow windows, - re-grease runners?
4. pop-up head light wobble - Tighten securing nuts via wheel arch.

Well that's a start.

Jim

5. Window regulators- plastic clip breaks - replace with Dali fixits
6. Speaker amps break - replace capacitors


You know, this isn't going to be a long list.

Maybe not, but that's a good thing. It's just the usual things that people ask about, TCS and ABS faults, but I have no idea about them!!

7. Condensation in the rear light clusters - remove and drill a few small holes underneath.

Jim

8.Crank pulley failure on early cars irrespective of mileage. Age related failure. This will become more common over time it seems. £466 HUK

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8.Crank pulley failure on early cars irrespective of mileage. Age related failure. This will become more common over time it seems. £466 HUK

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I spoke to my mechanic and he said that is not just the NSX that it was common on the early accords or legends. He said that it was nothing to worry about, just like the water pump, inspect and replace if nessesary. He is one of the first guys to deal with the NSX in the UK. He only remembers changing one, and they used to be one of a handful of NSX authorized dealers.

ahh throughb the wheel arch.. my wobbly geadlight does my head in..well people in front of me.

9.HEADLIGHT SWITCH
take out resolder or u will have to replace

10. A/C HEATER UNIT
needs to be repaired pcb prob..

11. IGNITION PROB
needs new ignition swtich £50 from honda

thats all for now

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ahh throughb the wheel arch.. my wobbly geadlight does my head in..well people in front of me.

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See ? this thread is working already!

Yeah I tried all sorts to stop teh light "wobble" and once I found the mounting bolts after taking the wheel arch liner out and tightening thes up- no more flickery signs!.

Jim

N/S wheel sensor = ABS/TCS lights.
O2 sensor = ECL and oftren TCS lights.


Cheers,


James.

TCS Light - CEL code 3-4 (VRef Signal)

This usually relates to the main relay located on the rear bulkhead (near the TCS ECU). Either resolder the joints on the circuit board of the relay or replace the relay itself. This tends to affect early model cars.


Petrol Filler Flap not opening properly.

Check\replace the small black (metal) spring near the hinge. Sometimes you can bend this back to make it more 'springy'

Glad you posted that Mr S. My flap is just starting to stick a bit...:redface:



OEM spring is P\N: 74494-SL0-000 in case anyone wants to know.

Don't think the headlight switch is a 'common' failure.

12. Main relay - dry solder joints - can be replaced or repaired.

13. Unlucky for some - getting to the stage of having to sell it :(

I think this one counts.

Rear brake light bulb blowing and triggering the TCS and ABS lights. Replace bulb and then no problem!

don't forget boot and engine cover gas struts that loose their effectiveness...

....that little fan in the centre console by the ash tray that gets noisy after a while....

fixit on NSX Prime US tech forum

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....that little fan in the centre console by the ash tray that gets noisy after a while....

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Is that a fan? I thought it was the interior temperature guage! That siad, my fans above the stereo are annoyingly rattly!

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Is that a fan? I thought it was the interior temperature guage! That siad, my fans above the stereo are annoyingly rattly!

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ha ha - thought I was the only one with rattly fans!

Mine stopped through some miracle recently:rolleyes:

Add to soln to REAR LIGHT CONDENSATION - silica gel behind boot trim

15.736 - COOLANT THERMOSTAT also seems to have affected a few of us, symptom = car taking a long time to warm up.

who can be bothered to put the list all together nice and neatly then?:laugh:

L*

1. Internal door habdle break, - new fix it thingy from Dali fitted.
2. Snap ring - new casing available, but I opted to fit new snap ring, from HUK (£3.50).
3. Slow windows, - re-grease runners?
4. pop-up head light wobble - Tighten securing nuts via wheel arch.
5. Window regulators- plastic clip breaks - replace with Dali fixits
6. Speaker amps break - replace capacitors
7. Condensation in the rear light clusters - remove and drill a few small holes underneath.
8. Crank pulley failure on early cars irrespective of mileage. Age related failure. This will become more common over time it seems. £466 HUK
9. A/C HEATER UNIT - New caps required on pcb.
10. N/S wheel sensor = ABS/TCS lights.
11. O2 sensor = ECL and oftren TCS lights.
12. TCS Light - CEL code 3-4 (VRef Signal) - This usually relates to the main relay located on the rear bulkhead (near the TCS ECU). Either resolder the joints on the circuit board of the relay or replace the relay itself. This tends to affect early model cars.
13. Petrol Filler Flap not opening properly - Check\replace the small black (metal) spring near the hinge. Sometimes you can bend this back to make it more 'springy', P\N: 74494-SL0-000
14. Rear brake light bulb blowing and triggering the TCS and ABS lights - Replace bulb and then no problem!
15. Boot and engine cover gas struts that loose their effectiveness - refurb or new.
16. That little fan in the centre console by the ash tray that gets noisy after a while - take apart and clean.


:)

hmm fan in the centre console.. Bloody darn it i have a rattle and always wondered what it was.

So what does it cool? or just the electrics?

the fan blows air from the interior over a climate control sensor

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the fan blows air from the interior over a climate control sensor

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Ahhhh, I had to remove mine now that I have the CF console. Oh Well!


Jim

17. Little rubber buffers on rear underside of bootlid, fall off into recess below - retrieve and glue back on.

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17. Little rubber buffers on rear underside of bootlid, fall off into recess below - retrieve and glue back on.

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Rubber buffers?? am I missing something?

Jim

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Rubber buffers?? am I missing something?

Jim

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Probably, you'll have to take a look.....:)

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/Troubles...nkstoppers.htm

Hi All, I haven't posted in like years, but I still do my voyeur thing from time to time...

I treat the problem almost like putting fuel into it, but should..

18. Squeaky roof rubber on the "T", - I use a silicone spray, which works, but needs re applying very regularly. Any "T" owners got a better solution??

Have just fitted Dali anti roll bars, which make the car very tight.... but the roof noise has just gone up about 20 db...... I suppose the energy has to go somewhere...

This thread is doing really well, lots of top info on it. Once it seems to have run it's course I'll compile all the anwers onto one page. Should make things easier.

Jim

Once compiled I'll make an article out of it, and put it up in the main menu for the site. Maybe add photos of the offending parts.

I assume newbies do check out all the links at the top of the page?

Though by the length of this list, I doubt anyone will want to buy an NSX again, look like a heap of trouble.:)

Shrinking windscreen top moulding.

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.............................Though by the length of this list, I doubt anyone will want to buy an NSX again, look like a heap of trouble.:)

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Na I don't think so, you caould always have a note saying that with any car 15yrs + you can expect the odd wee thing wrong, and most of this list is fairly minor and can be repaired/corrected fairly easily/quickly.

Jim

at least the list doesn't have head gaskets (any K series rover!), con-rods trying to escape (common on M5 bmw), major electrical problems (anything italian!) and that sort of thing...

amazing what you find out when you have a friend who's a recovery driver!

Don't get to see much of your friend then Britlude !?!

SS;)

Kevin, I think we seem to have run out of minor common faults s I'll leave it to you to work your magic. Having had a look through, yeah there is maybe a few things on the list but it';s nothing that a little time and patience can't sort out, and nothing really bank-breaking either.

Jim

Rear glass hatch rubber surround works loose, noticeably along lower centre edge. Most noticeable when car exposed to long periods in the sun ... so probably not that common ;)

Apply silicone sealant and push back into position.

regards, Paul

The problem above reminds me of another. The dasboard is prone to cracking near the light sensor. The dashboard then squeaks. It's more common in the sunnier parts of the States than here though.

The wheel well liners clips become brittle rendering any atempt to disassemble them destructive.

Bolts for the lip spoiler and the front number plate mounting plate, rust in place and require three hands to work loose without ripping the lower front balance.

Sun visors split open at the seams.

Before buying a new one (really £50 for a bit of rubber I ask you!) I experimented with stretching my one back to full length (ooh vicar!). It retracted back again after a few weeks and I repeated the process. It hasn't shrunk again so I dare say that if you simply pull it back to length a few times it might be ok? Failing that a small bit of adhesive or double sided tape at either end should stop it shrinking again for no cost.

Robin

when the final list is comiled, perhaps there could be list of DIY/ Dealer fixes at costs so that prospective owners can put all of this in perspective?

Stretching Rubber !! :cantlook::embarassed::laugh:

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Kevin, I think we seem to have run out of minor common faults s I'll leave it to you to work your magic. Having had a look through, yeah there is maybe a few things on the list but it';s nothing that a little time and patience can't sort out, and nothing really bank-breaking either.

Jim

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If you want some more then:


Horn buttons, a bit fraglie.
Euro Smile on the rear bumper. :)
OEM CD autochanger sticking.