Gurgle or Chirp from Under Hood at Cold Start-Up – 2012-2014 Acura TL

B14-049
January 14, 2015
01191

      

Gurgle or Chirp from Under Hood at Cold Start-Up

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Year	Model	Trim	VIN Range
2012−14	TL	ALL with A/T	ALL

 

SYMPTOM

There is a gurgle or chirp from under the hood at cold-start-up.

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

There is a restriction in the ATF filter.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the ATF filter and ATF.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Name	Part Number	Quantity
ATF Filter	25430-PLR-003  2,155 Reviews Genuine Honda (25430-PLR-003) Transmission Filter Genuine OEM Part Package Dimensions: 16.256 L x 6.35 H x 7.366 W (centimeters) Package Weight: 0.25 pounds Country of Origin : China. Fitment Type: Direct Replacement $30.35 Buy on Amazon Price incl. tax, excl. shipping Last update on 2026-06-19 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API	1
ATF DW-1 (1-quart bottle)	08200-9008A  No products found.	4
Sealing Washer (24mm)	11107-PWA-300  No products found.	1
Drain Plug Washer (18mm)	90471-PX4-000  Honda Genuine OEM Automatic Transmission Drain Plug Washers (18mm), Bag of 5-90471-PX4-000 Factory replacement automatic transmission drain plug washers, 5 pack Fits all Honda automatic transmission drain plugs Fits all Pilot and Ridgeline rear differential drain plugs $16.00 Buy on Amazon Price incl. tax, excl. shipping Last update on 2026-06-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API	1

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number	Description	Flat Rate Time	Template ID	Failed Part Number
218184	Replace ATF filter and ATF.	0.6 hr	14-049N	25430-PLR-003  2,155 Reviews Genuine Honda (25430-PLR-003) Transmission Filter Genuine OEM Part Package Dimensions: 16.256 L x 6.35 H x 7.366 W (centimeters) Package Weight: 0.25 pounds Country of Origin : China. Fitment Type: Direct Replacement $30.35 Buy on Amazon Price incl. tax, excl. shipping Last update on 2026-06-19 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

 

Defect Code: 07403
Symptom Code: 04201
Skill Level: Repair Technician

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle twice), then turn the ignition to OFF.
2. Remove the engine compartment covers.
   • Detach the left side engine compartment cover.
   • Detach the right engine compartment cover.
   • Detach the clips and release the projection, then remove the front bulkhead cover.

 

3. Remove the air cleaner. Do not remove the battery.
4. Remove the intake air duct.
5. Raise the vehicle on a lift and make sure it is securely supported.
6. Remove the drain plug and sealing washer, then drain the ATF.

 

7. Install the drain plug with a new sealing washer and torque the drain plug to 49 N∙m (36 lb-ft).
8. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses from the ATF filter.

 

9. Remove the bolt from the ATF filter holder and remove the holder and filter.
10. Install a new filter, then install the filter holder and bolt. Torque the bolt to 12 N∙m (8.7 lb-ft).
11. Connect the ATF cooler hoses.
12. Remove the ATF filler bolt and sealing washer.
13. Refill the transmission with about 3.1L (3.3 qt) of ATF.

 

14. Install the ATF filler bolt with a new sealing washer. Torque the bolt to 44 N∙m (33 lb-ft).
15. Make sure the fluid level is between the upper and lower mark on the ATF dipstick.

 

16. Install the intake air duct.
17. Install the air cleaner.
18. Install the engine compartment covers.
19. Reset the Maintenance Minder.

NOTE: If the Maintenance Minder required ATF replacement, reset it and you are done. If it did not require ATF replacement, go to step 22.

20. Connect the HDS and turn the ignition to ON.
21. Select BODY ELECTRICAL, ADJUSTMENT, and MAINTENANCE MINDER.
22. Select RESET and MAINTENANCE SUB ITEM 3 RESET.

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