mvitale27

I have had my 2001 CL for about 1 year now. The previous owner had done some mods/work to the vehicle.

I know there are 2 "different" motors and other differences between the CLP and CLS. I want to know which one I have for parts/service.

I have 2 VIN #s listed on the vehicle:
Standard Dash - 19UYA42401A006923
On Rear of Driver Door near locking mechanism - 19UYA42601A005908

I have been reading up on the differences between the models.

I have the Type-S badge on the rear.
I have the Type-S shift knob (automatic)
The plastic engine cover says "ULEV" which I assume makes it a CA ultra low emissions model, and to my understanding the CLS was not available for CA models.
My leather seats are heated but are NOT perforated.
The 17" rims on the vehicle have an Acura sticker on the center caps but I have never seen them on any other CL or any Acura either.

Any help is appreciated!

rp_guy

19U: honda/acura of america
YA4: chassis (3.2 CL)
2: 2dr
4 - premium, 6 - Type-S
0: check digit
1: 2001 model year
A: marysville ohio

most likely it's a premium with a type-s door

mvitale27

I found some more VIN tags with the Premium code. I guess the previous owner just put a Type-S badge on the trunk and Type-S shift knob. So I have a CA ULEV motor... anyone know any differences between this and the regular LEV motor?

rush

iTrader: (1)

look on the engine block for j32a1 is clp while j32a2 is type S

mvitale27

where on the block is it located?

rush

iTrader: (1)

Check right next to the front motor mount you can't miss it

mvitale27

There is a tag there but it seems to be all worn off. Is there anywhere else on the block where the # is stamped/engraved?

aznboi2424

iTrader: (10)

Black gauges also mean CLP, CLS has white gauges.
The plastic on the engine cover should be painted red where it says VTEC
If all your seats are not preferated leather then you have a CLP

rush

iTrader: (1)

just post pic of the engine. focus above the front motor mount

mvitale27

I have the white gauges. It also concerns me that I have a TCS button on the dash but a VSA light (not illuminated) on the cluster. The plastic engine cover says ULEV, which means a CA emission vehicle. Which I believe there were no ULEV CLS's ever made. I will try to get a good picture of the engine near the front motor mount and post it later. Thanks guys

clpassenubye

iTrader: (20)

All CLP's say ULEV "ultra low emission vehicle".

OperationDarkie

iTrader: (1)

sounds like you have a CL-P with a CL-S door

mvitale27

I am going to check the motor when I get a chance to see if I can find the A1 or A2 markings. If it is a CLP, I will definitely debadge the trunk and get rid of the type-s shift knob. However, do you guys know anything about the instrument cluster? I am not sure if my TCS works since the VSA light does not illuminate the in type-s gauge cluster.

Who would go through the trouble of changing out the gauge cluster in the first place when the car was a CLP? Anyone know where I can get a new or used one that should have gone with my car originally?

clpassenubye

iTrader: (20)

The car could have been wrecked and put back together with the parts that were the most readily available or my the guy was trying to pass it off as a type S to sell it for more $

mvitale27

Either way I got screwed!

Slobo7x

If you can prove that the previous owner tempered with the cluster and therefore changed the actual miles, without having it approved and labeled, you may have a case in court. It is illegal to temper with mileage on the vehicle and that's a federal law.

Now, type S or Premium you probably won't get anywhere with that battle.

mvitale27

I'm not too disappointed that I didnt get a CLS. More disappointed that I was tricked. Oh well

Slobo7x

lol sorry bro.

i'm waiting on my car as it's getting scheduled to be shipped, who knows what i'm really getting!