I purchased my s2k with 18k miles on it about a month ago. Now I have 21k miles on it, and its a 2000, and recently took in to get its clutch rattle fixed. They wont do it because its no longer under warranty and the problem is only on the service bulletin, not a recall. Is this just an annoying problem, or is it detrimental? If I have it fixed I am just going to take it to Acura and have them do, I feel better having them do it, but how much am I looking at paying?
gmoore

 

From what I understand, manufacturer defects which require a service bulletin have nothing to do with your warranty.

 

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Should I pay to have this fixed? How much will it be?
gmoore

 

my s2k is out of warranty too, i brought it in, they said the best they could do was split it 50/50 on parts, they pay for labor.

For $270 I'll deal with the sound.....

 

Unless the clutch is slipping, it's not worth doing IMO. It is NOT detrimental to the car in any way. Won't hurt a thing.

 

what exactly makes the sound......because i have had 2 '00s, and only the old one made the sound......

 

$540 plus labor Jesus.... I think its the clutch plate right? So its just annoying as hell? Maybe Ill just deal with it.
gmoore

 

I have that same noise too. They wanted to charge me labor + parts. 850 or so for labor and more for parts.

 

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gmoore</TD></TR></TABLE>

Its just the springs shaking, its TOTALLY HARMLESS. I've been driving with the rattle since there were 800miles on the ODO of my '00. Complete non-issue.

 

Yep, just leave the current clutch in. Or block out a weekend, buy the parts yourself, and go to town on her (DIY).