# \#rsx **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rsx/5675.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Clearing the Not Ready indicator - Catalytic Converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clearing-the-not-ready-indicator-catalytic-converter/104902)
**Author:** [@allanradman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allanradman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clearing-the-not-ready-indicator-catalytic-converter/104902 "2022-04-13T23:53:36Z")
I have a 2002 Acura RSX/S in which the Not Ready is indicated for the catalytic converter. Therefore, it won't pass California smog. I don't know how to clear this and make it "ready". All other indicators are in the r… --- ## [Blown engine after a tune up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-after-a-tune-up/169891)
**Author:** [@Vphemming\_170711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vphemming_170711)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-engine-after-a-tune-up/169891 "2020-09-13T21:13:22Z")
We brought my sons 2005 Acura in for a tune up and after about 10 minutes he heard them rev it real high and saw black smoke. They turned it off and told him it’s knocking and he needs it towed out. Pretty sure the engin… --- ## [Engine noise in radio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-in-radio/47039)
**Author:** [@VulcanRidr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VulcanRidr)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-noise-in-radio/47039 "2020-08-07T14:35:53Z")
I have a 2002 Acura RSX. I listen to podcasts on my mp3 player. Since the car doesn't have a cassette deck, I have to use an FM transmitter. Since the transmitter is relatively low powered, I have to turn up the radio. … --- ## [Car vibrates under acceleration from a stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-under-acceleration-from-a-stop/156997)
**Author:** [@lancerhb2\_162387](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lancerhb2_162387)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-vibrates-under-acceleration-from-a-stop/156997 "2020-01-24T04:40:51Z")
I have an 04 Acura RSX that begins to loudly vibrate under acceleration. I’ve read through many posts detailing a similar issue but they all mention the issue happening at high speeds. My issue only happens from a stop, … --- ## [2003 Acura RSX losing power and shutting off at stop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-rsx-losing-power-and-shutting-off-at-stop/143493)
**Author:** [@Marc28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marc28)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-rsx-losing-power-and-shutting-off-at-stop/143493 "2019-07-02T11:57:29Z")
My vehicle is losing power and shutting off when it comes to a complete stop. --- ## [Weird knocking sound on a RSX type S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-knocking-sound-on-a-rsx-type-s/130035)
**Author:** [@jackgutierrez69\_145304](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackgutierrez69_145304)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-knocking-sound-on-a-rsx-type-s/130035 "2018-12-03T01:48:33Z")
The day before Thank giving i went to school and on my way back home, my friend noticed a odd sound. At first i shrugged it off thinking it was my exhaust hitting or something. A few hours passed and the noise suddenly g… --- ## [P1259 Code 2003 Base Acura RSX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1259-code-2003-base-acura-rsx/123470)
**Author:** [@Pahrokkal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pahrokkal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1259-code-2003-base-acura-rsx/123470 "2018-08-22T22:51:44Z")
Check engine light came on, used OBD2 reader and P1259 code showed up. “Variable Valve Timing Electric Control system Malfunction.” So I looked online and found out that the issue could be dirty Oil, or low oil. However,… --- ## [Acura RSX sat for 6 months. What should I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098)
**Author:** [@Bradley\_McClure](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradley_McClure)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-sat-for-6-months-what-should-i-do/122098 "2018-08-02T17:44:45Z")
I bought a new car and meant to use my Acrua every once and a while, but during the winter the battery died and I am just now getting around to replacing it. I got it running again with a new battery, but when I started … --- ## [SRS light on after collision but Airbags didn't deploy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-light-on-after-collision-but-airbags-didnt-deploy/120913)
**Author:** [@Pahrokkal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pahrokkal)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-light-on-after-collision-but-airbags-didnt-deploy/120913 "2018-07-13T00:33:37Z")
Recently got into a front end collision that left most of my front end damaged. (Hood, bumper cover, front reinforcement bar.) My airbags didn’t deploy, and after the collision my srs light was on. my seatbelts still loc… --- ## [2006 Acura RSX headlights blow out repeatedly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-rsx-headlights-blow-out-repeatedly/120018)
**Author:** [@DebraHuston](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DebraHuston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-rsx-headlights-blow-out-repeatedly/120018 "2018-06-29T02:17:55Z")
My headlights keep blowing out & now my radio stopped working . --- ## [Car drifting to the right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-drifting-to-the-right/94293)
**Author:** [@Arkansasconnor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arkansasconnor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-drifting-to-the-right/94293 "2016-08-04T17:48:32Z")
I'll be driving my car and then it will randomly drift to the right, it doesn't normally do it. It doesn't shake or hard of steering. It is at random times. My car is a 2003 Acura rsx base model 109000 miles --- ## [2003 Acura RSX-S brake light shenanigans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-rsx-s-brake-light-shenanigans/94063)
**Author:** [@BRoarke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BRoarke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-acura-rsx-s-brake-light-shenanigans/94063 "2016-07-26T21:01:18Z")
Hi all, I recently came to notice that 3 of my 4 brake lights were permanently stuck on with the inner passenger's side light working normally. I removed the panel under the driver seat and found that a piece attached… --- ## [Unexpected Catalytic Converter Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexpected-catalytic-converter-replacement/83606)
**Author:** [@vibsr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vibsr)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2014, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unexpected-catalytic-converter-replacement/83606 "2014-02-22T21:30:10Z")
I own a 2004 Acura RSX that I purchased new nearly 10 years ago. The car currently has 182,000 miles on it. Two years ago (approx. 130,000 miles), I had to replace the catalytic converter and both O2 sensors. This lig… --- ## [2006 Acura RSX whining noise at 2500rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-rsx-whining-noise-at-2500rpm/81888)
**Author:** [@DECE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DECE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 7:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-rsx-whining-noise-at-2500rpm/81888 "2013-10-22T07:19:42Z")
I have a 2006 RSX base model. got 134,000miles on it. recently it starts to making whining noise when the rpm gets to 2500-3000rpm. The car also started to have the cricket chirping like sound. Had the oil changed, tu… --- ## [RSX stalling/failing while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rsx-stalling-failing-while-driving/76579)
**Author:** [@Talonator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Talonator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rsx-stalling-failing-while-driving/76579 "2013-01-08T00:34:44Z")
My 2003 Acrua RSX, Type S is having a problem that used to be sporadically mysterious, but is now bordering on dangerous. While driving, with the clutch depressed (when I'm about to shift gears or brake), the car will lo… --- ## [2002 Acura RSX. Sudden high idle speed on startup, slight rumble, goes away after a few miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-acura-rsx-sudden-high-idle-speed-on-startup-slight-rumble-goes-away-after-a-few-miles/74617)
**Author:** [@BaltimoreWahoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BaltimoreWahoo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2012, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-acura-rsx-sudden-high-idle-speed-on-startup-slight-rumble-goes-away-after-a-few-miles/74617 "2012-09-21T01:26:42Z")
need some help, guys. I'm the loving owner of an amazing '02 RSX. She is just about to hit 100K, and has been completely trouble free. This past sunday, I started it up in the morning and immediately noticed a semi-ha… --- ## [2002 Acura RSX Emissions Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-acura-rsx-emissions-light/70709)
**Author:** [@lemondrop202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lemondrop202)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2012, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-acura-rsx-emissions-light/70709 "2012-02-25T01:49:53Z")
The "emissions" light on the dash of my 2002 Acura RSX lights up when I run the heater in winter months. It only comes on when the heater is on. It is never on in the summer, and even when it is warmer outside and I have… --- ## [Fuel tank capacity - real or estimate?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-capacity-real-or-estimate/65881)
**Author:** [@JamFamily](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamFamily)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-tank-capacity-real-or-estimate/65881 "2011-07-20T04:51:18Z")
The owner's manual for my 2002 Acura RSX says the tank is 13.2 gallons. However, I just put in 14.1 gallons at the gas station. Are the manuals usually an estimated fuel tank capacity? How do I determine the real capacit… --- ## [Low Gears driving down a hill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-gears-driving-down-a-hill/62511)
**Author:** [@paperclip-9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paperclip-9)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-gears-driving-down-a-hill/62511 "2011-03-12T13:39:47Z")
I am going on a camping trip this weekend and I thought I'd get some insight to mountain driving. I understand that going down a steep hill, one should stay in the lower gears to slow the car and prevent constant braking… --- ## [Car makes chirping noise when idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-chirping-noise-when-idle/62093)
**Author:** [@xqzrty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xqzrty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2011, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-makes-chirping-noise-when-idle/62093 "2011-03-02T17:19:50Z")
Whenever it rains and I have my car in drive (idling at say an stop sign or intersection), I can hear my car chirp. If I give it gas or shift it to neutral, the chirping sound goes away. When I have the AC on, the car … --- ## [New engine for 2002 Acura RSX Type S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-for-2002-acura-rsx-type-s/59006)
**Author:** [@salital](https://community.cartalk.com/u/salital)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-for-2002-acura-rsx-type-s/59006 "2011-01-06T22:49:35Z")
A friend broke the engine of his 2002 Acura RSX Type S... he is selling the car to me for 3K and all i need to do is fix the engine. My questions are: 1. Am i getting a good deal? 2. How much does a new engin… --- ## [Dealership](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership/58874)
**Author:** [@naila\_e](https://community.cartalk.com/u/naila_e)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2010, 4:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealership/58874 "2010-12-19T04:23:08Z")
I took my car for an oil change at the Acura Dealership. As they were moving the car they crashed it and the driver door no longer closes. They apologized and give me a loaner and said they'll take care of it. I'd li… --- ## [Our car smells like Band-Aids](https://community.cartalk.com/t/our-car-smells-like-band-aids/56708)
**Author:** [@bwhernan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bwhernan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2010, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/our-car-smells-like-band-aids/56708 "2010-11-20T15:21:03Z")
Our 2002 Acura RSX has 130K miles on it, and just recently the HVAC system seems to smell like bandaids. Help! --- ## [How to remove Armorall from Matte finish interior?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-armorall-from-matte-finish-interior/57241)
**Author:** [@auralee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/auralee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-armorall-from-matte-finish-interior/57241 "2010-11-06T16:35:14Z")
Despite my explicit request, guess what the car wash did. I pointed out the problem, and they tried to take the Armorall off using saddle soap; but the entirety of my formerly tasteful matte interior is still so slick t… --- ## [Gas mileage hits - windows down vs sunroof vs A/C](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-hits-windows-down-vs-sunroof-vs-a-c/53791)
**Author:** [@VulcanRidr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VulcanRidr)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2010, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-mileage-hits-windows-down-vs-sunroof-vs-a-c/53791 "2010-08-22T04:48:40Z")
Hi. The guys answered a question a few weeks ago from a lady that drove to Florida. During that call, they mentioned that running the air conditioner actually reduces gas mileage less than running with the windows down. … --- ## [Gremlins under the hood!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gremlins-under-the-hood/50620)
**Author:** [@doctorFred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doctorFred)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2010, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gremlins-under-the-hood/50620 "2010-06-21T23:40:31Z")
My 2002 Acura RSX has started making a bizarre noise while idling/at low RPMs (around 1000.) It sounds like someone is under the hood playing a hollow drum, but the noise is only discernible in the car - I've tried runn… --- ## [Acura RSX Oil Consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-oil-consumption/48184)
**Author:** [@bworst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bworst)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2010, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-oil-consumption/48184 "2010-05-01T15:29:15Z")
2005 RSX-S with 95,000 mile. Use 1 qt every 5000 mi. Acura says they consider a problem when 1 qt every 1000 miles. Is that true. Should I be happy with my use? Motor job in my future or new car? --- ## [Acura RSX or Mazda 3?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-or-mazda-3/43336)
**Author:** [@raleighlt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raleighlt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2010, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-rsx-or-mazda-3/43336 "2010-01-29T23:23:08Z")
I am currently looking at purchasing an 06 Mazda 3s with 33k miles listed at $11-12k. It has a 6 disc changer, sport exhaust, stick tranny, cold air intake, and moonroof (sunroof?). My current ride is an 02 Acura RSX p… --- ## [02 acura rsx s](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-acura-rsx-s/41201)
**Author:** [@mrclemson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mrclemson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-acura-rsx-s/41201 "2009-12-23T21:39:12Z")
so i went on vacation this past week and i left my car in sc but it has been very cold here and i come back and i left less than 2 gallons of gas in the tank and it started up at first then died out and now will not stay… --- ## [Need help kicking the tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-kicking-the-tires/39267)
**Author:** [@roadkill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/roadkill)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2009, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-kicking-the-tires/39267 "2009-11-10T13:41:35Z")
I'm looking for help picking tires for a 2005 Acura RSX. What is the best (durable) all season, performance, sub-$100 per tire, tire? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rsx/5675.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=rsx)