Regarding possible torque converter issue

Tiny
JONICOX
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  • 2009 ACURA RL
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My 09 Acura RL was just in for service regarding a vibrating noise on turns and when shifting. On and off. Auto transmission. A recall indicated software update. Tech did mention if heard noise again may be torque converter. Way home and vibration noise is back. Is vehicle safe to drive until I get back to dealer next Saturday? Thank you and appreciate any help you could provide.
Saturday, September 29th, 2012 AT 4:08 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Shouldn't be any problem to drive but try not to do abrupt hard accelerations.
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Saturday, September 29th, 2012 AT 4:39 PM
Tiny
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Oh, thank you so much for a quick response! Your advise is greatly appreciated. Hard to not do the abruptly hard accelerations here in Tampa Bay, but I have had too do a few of them lately. I'll be more aware now till I can get back to dealer service.
Aloha day your way!
Sincerely,
Joni
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Saturday, September 29th, 2012 AT 6:55 PM
Tiny
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You're welcome.

Have a nice day.
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Saturday, September 29th, 2012 AT 7:04 PM

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