Brake lights are one of the most critical safety features that your Acura CSX has. They let other drivers know when you are slowing down, and that they need to slow down too. If your brake lights aren’t working, you’re way more likely to get rear ended than normal. The good news is that troubleshooting … Read more
One of the most undervalued diagnostic tools is the human nose. There’s a lot our nose can tell us about a vehicle with a few quick sniffs. If you happen to smell a rotten egg smell coming from your Acura CSX, it is certainly a cause for concern. It is most commonly associated with a … Read more
It can be very disconcerting if your Acura CSX is starting and then dies. It is most likely caused by some type of issue with the electrical or fuel system. But, there can be other causes as well. Your CSX’s engine needs 3 things constantly and in the proper proportion to keep running. Air Fuel … Read more
It is both frustrating and unsafe to drive your Acura CSX if the brake lights are stuck on. The most common reason that they stay on is a brake light switch that has failed. How Brake Lights Work Brake lights work by having an electric current sent to the brake pedal switch at all … Read more
“Check Fuel Cap” is one of the most common warning messages that the Acura CSX will produce. This message obviously wants you to check the fuel cap to make sure that it is on and secured. It will often show up even though the fuel cap appears to be on and secured. Meaning The … Read more
One of the more common issues that can occur is a vehicle that shakes when accelerating. If your Acura CSX is shaking when accelerating, it’s something that should not be ignored. While the vibration can be annoying, it is often indicative of a serious problem. Speed Matters Vehicle speed matters when you feel a … Read more
One of the most annoying things that you can coming from under the hood of your Acura CSX is a ticking lifter. The ticking noise makes it sound like the engine is going to give up the ghost at any time. There are a few things that can cause a lifter to tick, such as … Read more
P0171 and P0174 both indicate that there is a lean condition present in your Acura CSX. By themselves, these are some of the most common OBD2 codes. When they appear together, it indicates that the entire engine is running lean. Definition Both of these codes are generic, which means they have the same meaning … Read more
Your Acura CSX’s clutch provides a direct connection between the engine and transmission. Without it, it can’t move at all. This connection requires a tremendous amount of pressure. This guide is intended to help you determine why your clutch is slipping on the flywheel. Note: This article is for manual cars only. Here’s the automatic … Read more
A sputtering engine can indicate a number of problems. If your Acura CSX has a sputter, it is most likely going to be caused by bad fuel system, ignition system, MAF sensor, or bad catalytic converter. Your CSX’s engine is a giant pump. It pulls in air (where it is measured by the mass airflow … Read more