2003 Acura RSX Consumer Discussions

Acura RSX Maintenance and Repair

Re: Stolen Engine Control Module (ECM/ECU) – 2003 RSX Type-S [chipi]

Written by: speed_loc on Jun 11, 2009 03:51 AM

hey my rsx just got broken into a couple hours ago! I lve in san diego and this is what happened i too have astock alarm and for some reason it didn't go off. usually if i insert my key in the key hole and unlock my car and open the door the facotry alarm doesn't go off. ! okay here is my theroy they have an acura key and they shaved it down so they could put it through the car key ... Read More...

Does the Acura RSX (2003 Base Model) Have a Gas Tank Flap?

Written by: darader on Nov 26, 2007 08:35 AM

I have a 2003 RSX base model. Yesterday after getting gas I noticed the flap that is typically there on all the other Honda cars I've owned is missing. Am I an idiot or has it fallen into the tank or was it never there. The dealership didn't have an RSX to show, but pointed out other Acura models don't have the small metal flap where you put the gas nozzle in. Looking to ... Read More...

Re: Stolen Engine Control Module (ECM/ECU) – 2003 RSX Type-S [chipi]

Written by: libertybell on Dec 30, 2006 01:43 PM

I have now had my ECM stolen out of my S type for the third time, twice on my street, and once at my aunt's house, all in very safe neighborhoods in San Francisco. Acura has no solutions whatsoever. The only thing I can do is use people's garages when I visit. I also don't have a garage, but I pull my car down my driveway and crawl out the hatch. The doors can't be opened so ... Read More...

Re: Stolen Engine Control Module (ECM/ECU) – 2003 RSX Type-S [chipi]

Written by: themayneski on Dec 13, 2006 06:40 PM

I also have a type-S 2003. The details of your post are exactly the same as what has happened to me. EVERYTHING, even the discussions with Acura are the exact same. The only difference in my story are the dates. Once about three months ago, and then again last Thursday the seventh. Scot Read More...

Stolen Engine Control Module (ECM/ECU) – 2003 RSX Type-S

Written by: chipi on Dec 04, 2006 10:48 AM

I have a 2003 RSX Type-S. I live in San Francisco, CA. I was shocked in March of 2006 to find that the engine control module (ECM) was stolen out of my RSX. The car was parked in my driveway. What was confusing was that the alarm of the car never alerted me to the theft and there were no visible signs of break in or damage to the exterior of the car. I did not understand how ... Read More...

turn signals, hazard lights

Written by: jdlrn on Jul 20, 2006 07:09 PM

I just bought a used 2003 Acura RSX. Unfortunately, when I got it home I noticed that neither the turn signal nor the hazard lights work. I replaced the fuses for both with no change. I've never heard of a bulb causing all lights to malfunction, but I guess I will try that next. Also, the turn signal indicator lights on the dash don't light either. Any ideas out there? ... Read More...

Acura RSX vs. Scion tC

Integra or RSX?

Written by: rsx_va on Dec 14, 2005 10:33 AM

Here's the list of the ten most frequently stolen cars, from State Farm's website (compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, nicb.org): 1995 Honda Civic 1989 Toyota Camry 1991 Honda Accord 1994 Dodge Caravan 1994 Chevrolet Full Size C/K 1500 Pickup 1997 Ford F150 Series 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup 1990 Acura Integra 1988 Toyota Pickup 1991 Nissan Sentra I ... Read More...

Acura RSX Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2nd gear synchro grind [joeluc13]

Written by: szxyz1 on Nov 23, 2005 08:27 PM

I have a 2003 RSX 5-speed, and I don't believe the 2nd (and 3rd) gear grind is a shift timeing issue. I've had mine grind at low rpms with shifts I know were slow, solid, and accurate. I've purchased new an '89 Accord, '96, '99, and '02 Civics, all 5-speeds and never had this problem(or anything similiar). I fail to see how my shift timing changed suddenly when I purchased ... Read More...

Maintenance on my 2003 RSX

Written by: qtchick on Oct 15, 2005 06:12 PM

Ok, I'm totally out of topic here but need some help: Should I go to ACURA to get my car maintenanced??? i'm at 50 000 km's and they want me to get package a, b, c and d = something like 400$ CAN ....to me this is CRAZY!!! do I really need all this??? What is it That i need to really get done at this milage...it will be my first maintenace accept for my reg oil changes. Should ... Read More...

Corroded Rims

Written by: henrypeck on Aug 31, 2005 04:33 AM

All four rims on my 2003 RSX recently became corroded from an unknown cause. While in for routine maintenance at Acura of Milford, I mentioned this to the service writer. He said that some rims had improperly applied clearcoat. The next week, they replaced all four rims under warranty. Read More...