7 Tl

wat up all my tl fanatics!!! well, i own a 97 3,2 Tl all stock at the moment but i love the car.Unfortunately i do have the check engine light but im really not worried because so far she drives xellent!..

one thing though...DO ANY OF YOU know why my yellow fog lights might not work if they arent burnt out??? or is there a special button for those????

im new to the acura family so i have basic knowledge over this great car..

plzzz help asap!!!!

Go90go

There is a button, if you have a Premium, it's on your centre console, if you have a base, it's on the dash behind the turn signal stalk.

~Cheers~

Ken1997TL

If you have heated seats, its next to the switches

7 Tl

alright kool bro..thanxx for the help..
keep up the goodwork

7 Tl

i see some of you posting up that your heated seats arent working on your 96/97 TLs. I thought not all 1g tls had heated seats?

?just a question?

Whitey_1997TL

I think that only the 3.2s had heated seats.

7 Tl

i have a 3.2 and idk about it having heated seats..or maybe i havent found how to work em yet????

Natack

Just bought a 97 TL 3.2 base model with 251k miles but in very good shape. Just a few issues that I need to get wrapped up.

1. No heat until revving engine and also long warm up times, gauge spikes to 'H' then comes back down only in the morning. Bled system already and much air came out of bleeder. Thermostat was replaced previously by owner.
2. After a lot of rain I hear water sloshing up under the dash, then on turns i get drips of water (not coolant) on my leg and both floor mats. I cleared the drain tube from under the car on a lift but no debris came out and not sure whether to start disassembling where the drain tube connects to the heater compartment inside the car and move into the ventilation ducting and take apart that stuff???
3. Clunky hard shifts in and out of 3-4.....upshifts and downshifts especially on lighter throttle.

Thanks guys, any help is greatly appreciated.
Nate

Go90go

It's your heater core. Check the coolant hoses that go into the firewall. There are two that are on top of each other, one that leads in and one that leads out. Make sure that isn't leaking.

~Cheers~

denbou

2.5 TL 1997

1. Slow, scratched & rattling windows
2. wind noises coming from windows/rubber seals
3. check engine light (replased o2 sensor had to be a specific brand 2 aftermarket never worked)
4. bad door handles (spring popped out of place)
5. starting prob during cold weather
6. D4 light burning out
7. Problems unlocking door with remote
8. Heater not working lately...brrr (think heater blower might be done arghhh)
9. Front side light always burning out (replaced 3 times in last 5 years)
10. Moisture in tail light
11. Rerar window squeak when opening or closing
12. Leather seats all cracked

bgaver

Our 1996 2.5 TL check engine light says O2 sensor #2 heater failed test. My D4 light is also out. I'm a former pro mechanic and do my own work. I live in Chapel Hill. Any info? Thx, Buz Gaver 919 929-0603 office

THATPRELUDEGUY

Just picked up a '98 TL 2.5 premium, so far so good with a few of your common issues

D4 light out
Brake light on when car is very cold
Trans shifts okay but kind of inconsistent
Windows are slow
I'm guessing the low fuel bulb is out as well since the gauge was bottomed out when I bought it and no light was on
Condesnation in the tail lights
Slight smell of gas when first started and the car has been sitting overnight (any ideas on this?)
Sound of a clunking when coming to a slow stop.. almost sounds like (and could be) a golf ball or bottle rolling around in the trunk or under the seat.

I only need the car for beating around so I'm not sweating the little things so much right now. I plan to get the car to my buddys place for a good once over weekend anytime we get a break in the weather in the next couple months.

Does anyone have the part # for the trans filter/screen you replace when you drop the pan? Would it be #7 in this picture?

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...ll&vinsrch=yes

TIA

deej0121

I figured this might help someone with alternator and low voltage light stuff. I got a low voltage light on my dash on 12/30/09 for about five minutes. Came in as I was driving, went out as I was driving. The next day it came on and stayed on about 20 minutes into my 30 minute drive to work. So after work I tried to drive it to the nearest Acura dealer, which is about 70 miles from my work. The Honda dealer in the nearest town wasn't willing to do anything other than oil changes and stuff like that. Unfortunately it was raining really hard that afternoon so I had to run with lights on, which I am sure drug the electrical system down pretty hard. Different stuff dimmed as I drove, then the car just stopped. Had to get it towed the rest of the way (about 18 miles) to the Acura dealer. Total Acura dealer cost was about $772 to check & replace the alternator. Always wondered if I should just go ahead & replace it "some day". Well some day came!

tuanrich

You best bro. Thanks for sharing your story.

n8tivesTL

96 TL
starting to get scratches on my driver window..
5 gear shimy
engine light..(think it needs a O2 sensor) wow!! has anyone priced this?EXPENSIVE...
other than that pretty solid...

philipsajerk

I have the same problems. 1996 2.5 with 142k miles. Just did full fluid change and still pops a CEL :thumbsdow And very slow windows

Drebotja

heating/conditioning unit/ heater core
slow windows
squeeky windows
windows rattling

TL98

98' 3.2 TL, 353,000kms

CEL is on, dunno why, supposedly was told my EGR valves were cleaned out to pass emmisions test in Ontario, Canada. Still runs fine. Shouldn't the CEL turn off? is it O2 sensor?
my real problem is my Ignition. my key is stuck, have to use a 2nd key to lock/unlock doors. Stuck in the 1 position, but make sure everything is off so i dont need a jumpstart. But the real problem is the sudden stalling while driving(radio goes out, power stutters very quickly) and during starting the car, when i turn the key into the 2 position, power is cutting in/out, thus not enough power to start the engine. ive had cases where jumpstart wouldn't help, then wait in the car for almost an hour in the 2 position, then all of a sudden the car would start.

Can you please help me? Dealership told me it was the wire harness, ignition tumbler that needs to be replaced. i don't think they are even sure what the real problem is. CAn you please off some help?

zypkode

I have the same problem with the Cigarette Lighter not working. It is bad if you have a GPS, Radar Detector, Car Vac, Or need to charge your cell phone. And you are right there is no fix for it. No fuse for it. Why didn't they have it run off of the Battery?

tmnhs81

Maybe this is the fix for your cigarette lighter problem..

Cigarette lighter

zypkode

Let me know if you are able to get the Cigarette Lighter working again.

srsicard

97' 3.2 tl with 170k running strong,

1. rotors warp easy
2. tranny shifts rough but i just had it flushed and its smooth now
3. windows slow especially the passenger one no scratches though
4. shimmy at about 25mph, took it to a few shops no one could find a problem though
5. seems to lack some power until about 3000rpm

ranger101

I have the same problems. Airbag light, D4 light, Slow driver and passenger window. Starter went out, had it re-built fpr 40.00 bucks, scratched window, headlight flicker and mileage sucks. Other than that, I love the car. It has 153k on it now.

the_razor

any one experience a weird sound almost like when those belt puleeys tough another metal metal touching another metal..to me at the moment sounds like its coming from the belts that are outside and front of the engine

rorr95

96 2.5 tl:
slow windows
no d4 light
scratched windows
worn leather seating
cd player pops up with cdpe0 even on new cds

rorr95

i agree completely. had a 89 civic dx b4 this and my ac-rite as i refer 2 her is the best. I'd never own anyother car unless it was anotha acura!!

jwest2525

its means 4th gear light either on you dash cluster or by your shifter.

jwest2525

my ABS light keeps coming on, when i fist start up the car its not on, so when i i press down on the brake to shift into drive it feels like its grinding on something (can feel it on my foot and hear it) and when i wait a while, it turns on and does not have the grinding problem when it was off.

mal

There was a recall on the ignition switch that would cause the car to stall suddenly without warning. The recall was for 97 and newer, but my 96 had the exact same problem. I Googled a question about my problem and found detailed instructions on how to diagnose, repair or replace my ignition switch. I would first check with a dealer about about the recall status of your car. The switch is not expensive or difficult to replace if it is not covered by recall.(if you have some mechanical skills)

mal

I recently parked my 96 Acura 2.5TL with no symptoms of any problems present. I don't think that I left any lights on. When I returned the battery was completely dead no lights no buzzers no clicks no power at all. When I tried to jump start it, it was still exactly the same no power at all. Hopefully someone on here can help point me in the right direction.

mal

The clunking could be your cv joints.

1997TL5CYL

d4 light out slow front window acura sign in back doesnt light up anymore ac/heater sometime doesnt turn on ?

tmnhs81

Acura sign doesn't light up? What sign you are talking about?

Go90go

Basically someone put on an aftermarket badge that lit up, and it's broken.

~Cheers~

1997TL5CYL

yeah sorry i never replyed back didnt know people still responded yeah im guessing after market do u know where i can get one online ??? it has two wires and used to light up blue thnks

egor215

1. scratch driver and passenger windows
2. two crank to start the car
3. trans seems to jerk at 17-20 mph at 2k rpm
4. seats all ripped up
5. slow passenger window
6.drive 4 bulb out

if any1 knows any cheap fix or links to how-to for these problems please get back at me

thanx im new here

akins11

i have an acura 2.5tl it runs good for about 50 miles then it will slowly die out and wont crank til it sits for a couple of hours then it runs fine. doe anyone know what the problem could be? please help

akins11

its a 1996 model

w5draw

Was it the main relay?

patgard

I just bought a 1999 TL with 150K miles, without knowing the maintenance history. The transmission oil had a strong acrid smell and the shifting was rough. I flushed three times with Honda brand transmission oil and now it shifts well. I also changed the timing belt; it looked almost new, but I didn't trust its history.