Ok so i was driving in the hot california sun and for some reason smoke started smelling from the engine.

I pulled over, and checked the coolant and oil and they were ok and there was plenty in the reservoir. I restarted the car and drove torwards home and the smoke faintly continued. I then parked at home left it running so i can check it.

Suddenly a faint flame came from this area out of nowhere, it then died out, and then smoke came out of the area every few moments.

I am not getting any check engine lights, increases in temperature, or anything notifying me of the problem. Any help?

Thanks!

 

i forgot to mention, the smoke and faint flame was coming from this area.

 

Power steering hose melt through or leak. Don't run the engine any more. There have been full fledged fires that destroyed the car caused by this.

There is a recall for 2004-2008 TLs to provide a new hose with a heat shield on it. Do you know if the recall was done on your car? What year is your TL?

To view the TSB, go to this link, follow the instructions EXACTLY, then click on the link for TSB 08-16:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-technical-service-bulletins-tsbs-3g-garage-j-016-a-613659/

 

I have a 2004 Base TL. Seems like im going to have it towed to the dealer after i set an appointment.

 

Are you the original owner? You can find out if the recall has been done by calling your dealer and giving them the VIN.

Also, you can register the car at myacura.com and the site will tell you what recalls have been applied to the car.

The black hose you see in the picture is the PS hose. It dips behind the engine and is likely being melted by the rear cat or back side of the engine exhaust manifold.

 

Rule #1 - Make sure the safety recalls on your car have been done.

That is a good practice for anyone buying any car.

It's very easy to call dealer service, give them the VIN and ask them to check for open recalls - even before you buy the car.

 

I did figure out which were done, i did not know however that the flame would be caused by the power steering.

I called the dealer the same week i bought the car and was hung up on twice, so i put it aside. Which i do regret

 

No, i am not. Thanks for the reply! I am getting it fixed this monday.