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Old Nov 2, 2021 | 04:32 PM
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2005 tl won't start

Hi I need any help I can get I have a Acura TL 2005 I put a new starter in it still had problems starting it it takes anywhere from 5 to 30 or 40 times before starting so I replied the starter relay didn't fix it what else can I do or look at to find the issue I can't afford to take it in any help on what could be wrong would be appreciated thanks
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Old Nov 2, 2021 | 04:48 PM
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What is car doing exactly?
Engine cranks but doesn't start?
Car just clicks and does nothing? Loud click or quiet click from leg area?
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Old Nov 2, 2021 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by peter6
What is car doing exactly?
Engine cranks but doesn't start?
Car just clicks and does nothing? Loud click or quiet click from leg area?
IT dose start after trying a bunch of times and it runs fine after it finally starts I replaced the starter and that wasn't the problem so I replaced the starter relay still no difference I also bought a new battery thank you
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Old Nov 3, 2021 | 08:37 AM
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You still failed to explain what car is doing when it doesn't want to start. There is no way for me to help you if I don't know what is happening.
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Old Nov 3, 2021 | 02:29 PM
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crank no start - fuel pump running? spark?
no crank, no start - is the key light on? any aftermarket alarm or starter kill? spark?
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Old Nov 3, 2021 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by peter6
You still failed to explain what car is doing when it doesn't want to start. There is no way for me to help you if I don't know what is happening.
I'm sorry it's hard to explain all this when I get in put key in agnition turn the key it buzzez all lights etc come on windows roll down etc but don't start so I repeat to start and same thing buzzez and don't start it does make buzz by my left leg I keep trying and finally it starts normal it
dose not start and die it finally starts as it normally would but it's taking more n more tries to get it to start I hope that explains it better I'm sorry I wish I could explain it better and appreciate your response
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Old Nov 3, 2021 | 05:50 PM
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Most likely ignition switch. I recommend getting OEM switch since aftermarket parts usually are pretty low quality and fail quickly. I believe that is the correct part:
https://www.oemacuraparts.com/oem-parts/acura-switch-steering-35130saaj51?c=Zz1lbGVjdHJpY2FsLWV4aGF1c3QtaGVhdGVy LWZ1ZWwmcz1jb21iaW5hdGlvbi1zd2l0Y2gmbD00Jm49U2Vhcm NoIFJlc3VsdHMmYT1hY3VyYSZvPXRsJnk9MjAwNSZ0PWJhc2Um ZT0zLTJsLXY2LWdhcw%3D%3D

or part number

35130-SAA-J51



Should be easy to replace. Get the covers around steering wheel off and you are almost there. I can post some pages from service manual, or look at the youtube how people do it.

I didn't watch the whole thing but that should about cover it:

Last edited by peter6; Nov 3, 2021 at 05:52 PM.
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Old Nov 5, 2021 | 09:40 AM
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I agree with the ignition switch diag. Another less likely culprit could be the neutral safety switch
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