TL Noob some questions. Long crank time + Exhaust.
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TL Noob some questions. Long crank time + Exhaust.
I have an 04 base TL 6spd. Now then i go to start the car i noticed that it takes a little longer of cranking time to have the car turn over. Is this normal on the TL or is it time for some plugs, wires (or is it coilpacks in this car). I just got this car so I am completly fresh to this motor. What else would make the car turn over late? Timing, plugs. The car is too new to think about compression loss and stuff like that I would assume. I am also looking at the type S quad exhaust and liking the way it sounds and looks. Has anyone tried to bolt it on a base model or am i going to have to weld? Thanx for all your help. Tom
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I think I've heard of this being quite normal somewhere. I, too, have the same thing happening sometimes and I think someone mentioned that it is a normal behaviour for our TLs.
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first question... slow crank could be the battery
second question... type s exhaust... bolts right up no welding (atlp catback or oem exhaust)... you can either get a type s rear bumper or the type s aspec
second question... type s exhaust... bolts right up no welding (atlp catback or oem exhaust)... you can either get a type s rear bumper or the type s aspec
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Doesn't the U-LEV2 also cause this? The TLs are built to take less gas while starting up... thus making it longer to start?
I've noticed some cars starting up the second the key is turned...
Just my thoughts on this.
I've noticed some cars starting up the second the key is turned...
Just my thoughts on this.
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Since you got an 04 most likely its battery related. Acuras are prone for poor batteries.
Type-S Quad Exhaust will require Type S Bumper, or you can get the Type S Rear aspec lip and cut the existing bumper (What I did for the ATLP Quad Exhaust)
Be-in my TL - the 07+ have new technology where you just turn the key and release then the starter automatically turns till the engine is started.
Type-S Quad Exhaust will require Type S Bumper, or you can get the Type S Rear aspec lip and cut the existing bumper (What I did for the ATLP Quad Exhaust)
Be-in my TL - the 07+ have new technology where you just turn the key and release then the starter automatically turns till the engine is started.
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It can't be cuz of the battery. The current one I use has 1380 cranking amps, and it's still the same. Could be the ULEV.
What I always forget to try is to leave the key in Pos I for like 5 secs, then crank. Most diesel cars start up this way. Who knows, it might work well with our cars too
What I always forget to try is to leave the key in Pos I for like 5 secs, then crank. Most diesel cars start up this way. Who knows, it might work well with our cars too
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Originally Posted by Fulani has a TL
Be-in my TL - the 07+ have new technology where you just turn the key and release then the starter automatically turns till the engine is started.
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the battery has nothnig to do with this at all, but ill take all of your words for it and just blame the ULEV. I got the a spec lip for my 04. Would I have to cut the lip in order to make that exhaust work?
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Originally Posted by sr20tom
the battery has nothnig to do with this at all, but ill take all of your words for it and just blame the ULEV. I got the a spec lip for my 04. Would I have to cut the lip in order to make that exhaust work?
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Yes, i noticed the 07. I started my girls car today but accidentally let go of the key but i went far enough to start it. really cool. it started with a milisecond of a crank.
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it is normal for the TL's. It is part of the ULEV II system to reduce emmissions on start-up
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I have a battery that is 2.5 yrs old. It starts up everytime but lately because it's cold, it starts up a good 4 to 5 seconds crank. The engine seems to crank for awhile and tries hard..... if the car sits over night, it takes longers (not always) what causes this?
ULEV??? last few winters, it never did that, even at 10 degrees.....
thanks
ULEV??? last few winters, it never did that, even at 10 degrees.....
thanks
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the cranking time varies on each car some of the cars start real fast and some will crank over a few times and start. i don't think their is a set amount of cranking time over a few seconds for the car to start.
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my tech at acura changed my battery and my starter because he hated how long it took to get it started...he said 3 small starter cranks and it should turn right over.....guys a lil anal about that
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^its okay, its basically the same car.
and we love to think about problems.
please post some of the symptoms you are having.
try to think of some details, like; when did this start happening?
is it not starting?
when was the last time you changed the battery?
and we love to think about problems.
please post some of the symptoms you are having.
try to think of some details, like; when did this start happening?
is it not starting?
when was the last time you changed the battery?
Last edited by justnspace; 07-14-2014 at 05:54 PM.
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Do you allow a little time for the Fuel pump to engage after turning the key to the "On" position (not start). The pump has to get fuel up to the engine. You can hear the Fuel Pump engage when you turn the key
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