3.2VtecTL

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Hello fellow 2G TL owners...Its been a while since I've visted..but it looks like there are some threads I want to check out.

As the title states I've got a 99 TL-P. The engine has near 300,000 miles, it still runs..but eventually I feel the trans will fail.

I have a 2003 TL-S complete parts car, and I wondered exactly what I would have to swap into the TL-P in order for it to run successfully.

Has this been done before?

I've got the original Keys and ECU for both swaps...Im sure I'd have to run the 03 type-s ECU in order for the engine and 5 speed auto trans to function properly, but I'm wondering If I would have to change the Dash harness for any reason? I'm thinking so since TL-P harness to the shift area would be for the 4 speed auto in the 99.


Are there any threads you guys know of related to this? And would it be possible? Searched the DIY, however couldn't find anything related to this topic.

Thanks!! Looking forward to figuring this out!

Skirmich

Why would you feel the Tranny will Fail? 4 Speedo TLers are less prone to Fail than ours POS 5 Speeders....

If you are doing the SWAP do it properly, 6 SPEEDO!.

3.2VtecTL

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Not sure if you caught the 300,000 miles part on the current 4 speed J32a1 (currently tends to slip)...I'd be doing the swap since it wouldn't cost anything except for time and a few seals, gaskets etc.

I've already got a CL-S 6 speed so unless a manual transmission and all other parts fell out of the sky, the TL is going to remain an automatic!

So would anything else be necessary in order for it to run correctly?

my.daily'tl'

Therrs another guy on here thats done this. He just had a thread a week or two ago asking about an 03 remote on his 99. He has done the exact same thing. Complete 03 everything in a 99.

my.daily'tl'

Talk to the guyin this thread, johnny14. Hopefully he can help out since he's done it too.

Skirmich

Yeah I Noticed the 300K But that doesnt Mean = Crap Transmission.
Our 1987 Pontiac 6000 with 527K its still running on its original 4 Speed Tranmission, On its 3rd Engine (Family Relic dont Ask).

Even if you Have a CL-S 6 Speed, a SWAP is Costly and if you are already on the boat why not do it right? You will spend more Money fixing the stupid 5 spd every 60K then the 6 speed will make much sence...

I dunno man maybe Im biased cuz I hate my 5 Spd but its your call! Good Luck on the Swap!!

my.daily'tl'

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/will-1999-acura-tl-remote-work-2003-tl-828340/

Sorry man. I was at lunch and I forgot to link to the thread.

mugenspire

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word!

3.2VtecTL

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Thanks I appreciate the link...as far as the 6 speed option...it would cost too much at this point...I feel I would have way to many parts to purchase and its out of my price range at the moment.

Once the 03 TL-S swap is in, the car would probably only be driven about 250 miles if that per month. so therefore it would take years for the 5 speed to malfunction hopefully....if it happens in the future let it be!

3.2VtecTL

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I already have a complete 03 type s parts car with the entire engine, transmission, ecu, harnesses, cluster, keys, etc. There is no need to purchase a swap at this point. the only thing that will be purchased is gaskets, fluids, belts and other general maintence items before it is installed.

I'm looking to swap the (03)J32a2 in to replace the original (99)j32a1...the car will be barely driven once completed just would like it to run errands and short trips around my town.



Back to the subject...Does anyone know if the vehicles mileage is stored in the ECU? I'd like to swap the 03's gauge cluster also so i'm sure I'm going to have to swap the complete dash harness...It would also be convienent if the mileage actually matched the engine/trans which is 150,xxx on the 03 type s swap.

jerezcom

hey have you finish your swap im doing the same but the car only start with the 99 computer and not with 02 type s ecu
i know is the ignition swhitch and keys the computer and the inmobilazer to make it run but the inmobilazer is diferent on the 99 tl
any help please

Veritas23

6 speed

fsttyms1

You need to have the dealer program the key to the type-s ECU. Its the only way

jerezcom

you think it will work if i swap the dash harness ignition switch with keys ecu and immobilazer from my 02 tl type s is a parts car it was in accident and is not repairable
also any one know if the harness will fit

assclown

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Pretty sure the mileage is stored in the cluster, not the ECU.

sammy95

Cluster. All cars I know of store it there. At Honda we were supposed to send the miles of the original so the replacement cluster would read the same as the original.

Have you tried looking up the part numbers on an acura site to compare both years? Swap the parts that aren't the same part number. Give that a shot.

fsttyms1

All you should have to do is swap the ignition

jerezcom

i did and dont start there is another part for the immobilazer i dont remember the name but the 99 is diferent t the 2002 and plugs to the dash harness thats why i was thinking to swap the dash harness if i reprogram the key i have to buy a new imobolazer 3 keys and take it to program thats almost $400 $500
thats why i want to swap all from the 02 tl if is posible

fsttyms1

There is an immobilizer module right by the ignition. The other part of it is IN the ECU.


All you have to do is take your car to the dealer and they will REPROGRAM your existing key to the new ECU. It cost me 45 bucks or so to have my Honda dealer do it for me when i swapped to a 6 speed.

jerezcom

ok i call the dealer in the morning again maybe they dont understand what i was talking about the first time

cristian76

Karanx7

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Welcome to AZine, cristian76.

Kevin Watson

So I've done a swap with the 01p motor with the 4 speed trans motor seems to have alot of hesitation not sure if its getting the correct amount of fuel anyone have any experience with this?

99 tl oval dirt car.