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03-07-2008 | 01:43 PM
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02 TL Type S ABP
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I'm a former Mercedes guy, but ended up selling off my CLK. I tried an Expedition for a bit but decided to go back to having a car. So I compromised on this more "family friendly" car. Anyway, hope I can provide some value at some point once I learn a little more about these.
03-07-2008 | 02:03 PM
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sweet ride! Welcome to acurazine- we have Guru's on nearly every subject, and knowledge from other cars transfers to many repairs or upgrades here. Between us, we can diagnose probs and suggest mods for better brakes and suspension, or leave it stock and love it!
Read the trans failure thread to be aware and informed, and a read of the other thread title for 2nd gen will give you heads up on the frequent questions.
Register your car with acura 1-800-382-2238 x5 tell them you are a new owner and want any history on the car, any open recalls or extended warranty you need to be aware of.
then register with them at the computer site- different system
you need the VIN for both of these things- also record your radio security code there for future referance, when the battery is disconnected the radio locks down.
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=acura
and the owner manual in case you didnt get one with the car
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp
Happy Motoring!
Read the trans failure thread to be aware and informed, and a read of the other thread title for 2nd gen will give you heads up on the frequent questions.
Register your car with acura 1-800-382-2238 x5 tell them you are a new owner and want any history on the car, any open recalls or extended warranty you need to be aware of.
then register with them at the computer site- different system
you need the VIN for both of these things- also record your radio security code there for future referance, when the battery is disconnected the radio locks down.
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=acura
and the owner manual in case you didnt get one with the car
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp
Happy Motoring!
03-07-2008 | 04:51 PM
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02 TL Type S ABP
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Normal, IL
Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
sweet ride! Welcome to acurazine- we have Guru's on nearly every subject, and knowledge from other cars transfers to many repairs or upgrades here. Between us, we can diagnose probs and suggest mods for better brakes and suspension, or leave it stock and love it!
Read the trans failure thread to be aware and informed, and a read of the other thread title for 2nd gen will give you heads up on the frequent questions.
Register your car with acura 1-800-382-2238 x5 tell them you are a new owner and want any history on the car, any open recalls or extended warranty you need to be aware of.
then register with them at the computer site- different system
you need the VIN for both of these things- also record your radio security code there for future referance, when the battery is disconnected the radio locks down.
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=acura
and the owner manual in case you didnt get one with the car
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp
Happy Motoring!
Read the trans failure thread to be aware and informed, and a read of the other thread title for 2nd gen will give you heads up on the frequent questions.
Register your car with acura 1-800-382-2238 x5 tell them you are a new owner and want any history on the car, any open recalls or extended warranty you need to be aware of.
then register with them at the computer site- different system
you need the VIN for both of these things- also record your radio security code there for future referance, when the battery is disconnected the radio locks down.
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=acura
and the owner manual in case you didnt get one with the car
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp
Happy Motoring!
Unfortunately I didn't do a whole ton of research on these cars before I bought and now all I keep hearing about is the bad trannys in them. Oh well. Hope I don't run into problems.
03-07-2008 | 04:54 PM
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02 TL Type S ABP
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From: Normal, IL
Originally Posted by VoLLy_1llusioNz
Off to a good start, im liking the rims.
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03-07-2008 | 10:03 PM
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When you register with Acura they can tell you when the trans warranty is up, and we can tell you how to get ~goodwill coverage~ from Acura if ever needed later.
Other than that warranty covered issue- these are sweet cars that get looks and compliments everywhere.
The other day- a guy in a nice Lexus was selling my buddy a truck- and he is looking at my car remarking how shiny it is,,,
and said- I will trade my Lexus for your car straight across- right now!!
I laughed because gen3 owners often wish the had the Lexus instead~
and Lexus owners with they had ~a honda~
Other than that warranty covered issue- these are sweet cars that get looks and compliments everywhere.
The other day- a guy in a nice Lexus was selling my buddy a truck- and he is looking at my car remarking how shiny it is,,,
and said- I will trade my Lexus for your car straight across- right now!!
I laughed because gen3 owners often wish the had the Lexus instead~
and Lexus owners with they had ~a honda~
03-08-2008 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SLAKERZ
Welcome buddy! Your car is lookin' sweet already. "Search" is a great friend. Use it to find the buried treasure of information about our cars. Any pics of your CLK?
03-08-2008 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Soccer_playa1579
yea man thats one nice TL... make sure u take good care of her. out of curiosity if u dont mind me asking.. how much did u get that one for?
03-10-2008 | 01:47 AM
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First off, Welcome. And...
I know what you mean about price, when i saw my baby sitting on a post for 8.5, i had to be stupid not to jump on an 02 type-s w/ 67k and only bumper damage, only thing is i was looking for a girl like yours. Enjoy 
Originally Posted by jtbeche
I paid a little much at $12K, but I didn't care. It had the color, spoiler and Type S that I was looking for and I was sick of looking. I've found them for more like $11K, but oh well.
03-10-2008 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jstahnke10
I have the same color! I love it! Car looks good!
03-10-2008 | 08:27 PM
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you shoud have seen 2 items in the Recall area
First one says RECALL trans kit- Open or Fixed- thats the install of the external oil jet kit.
If you called acura they would confirm if that was handled or if you need to go in - its free.
the next one should say Extended Warranty transmission 1999-2003 OPEN
that means 7years+9 months from first date of service (ask the 800 people) or 109k miles,
plus there is an odometer reads 5% fast court thing- so if needed it has been sucessfully argued that 114.5 indicated is 109 actual as the court wanted.
800 can tell you if and when the trans was replaced before.
First one says RECALL trans kit- Open or Fixed- thats the install of the external oil jet kit.
If you called acura they would confirm if that was handled or if you need to go in - its free.
the next one should say Extended Warranty transmission 1999-2003 OPEN
that means 7years+9 months from first date of service (ask the 800 people) or 109k miles,
plus there is an odometer reads 5% fast court thing- so if needed it has been sucessfully argued that 114.5 indicated is 109 actual as the court wanted.
800 can tell you if and when the trans was replaced before.
03-10-2008 | 08:58 PM
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02 TL Type S ABP
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From: Normal, IL
Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
you shoud have seen 2 items in the Recall area
First one says RECALL trans kit- Open or Fixed- thats the install of the external oil jet kit.
If you called acura they would confirm if that was handled or if you need to go in - its free.
the next one should say Extended Warranty transmission 1999-2003 OPEN
that means 7years+9 months from first date of service (ask the 800 people) or 109k miles,
plus there is an odometer reads 5% fast court thing- so if needed it has been sucessfully argued that 114.5 indicated is 109 actual as the court wanted.
800 can tell you if and when the trans was replaced before.
First one says RECALL trans kit- Open or Fixed- thats the install of the external oil jet kit.
If you called acura they would confirm if that was handled or if you need to go in - its free.
the next one should say Extended Warranty transmission 1999-2003 OPEN
that means 7years+9 months from first date of service (ask the 800 people) or 109k miles,
plus there is an odometer reads 5% fast court thing- so if needed it has been sucessfully argued that 114.5 indicated is 109 actual as the court wanted.
800 can tell you if and when the trans was replaced before.
So I guess I am covered for awhile on the tranny then according to the Extended Warranty. Thanks again for the help.
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