My D5 light never lights up. I suspect the bulb is burnt out, since most of the cars life has probably been spent in D5. Cluster is in my hands, and it looks like the bulb is soldered in behind the tach face. Not the way I would have designed it, but whatever. I just read something that if the gear selector is in sport mode, the D5 light will be out? I don't have an owners manual for this car, which sucks. Not my first CL Type S, but my first automatic trans one. So, I guess my question is, is the D5 light soldered in behind the tach face?

 

You can download the 03 CL owners manual here:
Owner's Manuals | 2003 Acura CL | Acura Owners Site

You can get a free service manual here:
Acura TL and CL Service Manual - AcuraZine - Acura Enthusiast Community

 

Thanks. I figured it out. They are behind the tach, but the bulbs are plug in type. Should be easy, now that I know what I'm looking for. And I ordered an owners manual. Just one of those things I like to have in cars i sell.

 

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So are you on the hunt for an AV6 auto trans.?

 

I am on the hunt. There is one at a Pick N Pull near me, so maybe I can get it this weekend. I travel a lot for work, so all my plans get changed on a moment's notice. 1-3 are strong, 4 is a big neutral.

 

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Looking at car-part.com, NY state appears to have the 'lower miles' ones, although they are closer to a $1K, compared to VA.

 

In addition, attached is the PDF for the AV6 swap.
From looking it over, it appears, since you have a Type-S, you will also need to take # 2 the transmission hanger A
Transmission Housing for 2003 Acura CL | Acura OEM Parts

This be needed will allow for the two lower bolts that connect the #20 TCS main stay at the trans hanger A.
Throttle Body (2) for 2003 Acura CL | Acura OEM Parts

The PDF does not mention this, IIRC'y.

 

Thanks for your help.I'd rather get one here in Virginia. I won't be back in NY until the end of the month.

 

Took cluster apart, replaced the D5 lamp. It works now. Also replaced a bunch of burnt out cluster lights. Now to find time to get the trans.