Just picked up my gem of a 02 tl (few questions)
09-16-2017, 05:54 AM
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Just picked up my gem of a 02 tl (few questions)
Was looking for a cheap commuter and stumbled on this steal. 02 tl 117k Great looking from a couple feet away, very clean. Interior is insanely clean. Everything works perfect. Tranny even shifted great on test drive. Bought it from a rich indian dude on craigslist. All maintenance done at dealer based on schedule!!! He said he had the timing belt done at 94k, i asked if he could send me the paper work for the t belt replacement. He sends me a pic of a invoice for a trans rebuild t belt water pump and tensioner!!! I was so freaking happy. Not sure why he didnt mention the rebuild as i think its a selling point.
So he was asking 3000 which was more than fair...got him down to 2675!
Questions, at first tip in of the throttle from a dead stop i really have to feather the throttle with my foot to make it not take off pretty hard. Is there something i can adjust or look into so its more of a gradual throttle applied? (motor mounts "seem" ok)
Other question is of course she's got a flickering bulb but i think i've done enough research to figure that out. If anybody wants to recommend a aftermarket plug and play or easy splice option for the ballast and igniter go for it as i know its not the bulb.
Also is there anything i could or should do to maximize gas mileage (under hood maintenance stuff)?
So he was asking 3000 which was more than fair...got him down to 2675!
Questions, at first tip in of the throttle from a dead stop i really have to feather the throttle with my foot to make it not take off pretty hard. Is there something i can adjust or look into so its more of a gradual throttle applied? (motor mounts "seem" ok)
Other question is of course she's got a flickering bulb but i think i've done enough research to figure that out. If anybody wants to recommend a aftermarket plug and play or easy splice option for the ballast and igniter go for it as i know its not the bulb.
Also is there anything i could or should do to maximize gas mileage (under hood maintenance stuff)?
09-16-2017, 09:46 PM
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Congrats on the TL. Regarding the headlight, I had to do this a year ago and did the following so I didn't have to cut up any wires:
I used this adapter:
OE Ballast > 9006 Adapters - Accessories - Components
The Mitsubishi one.
this cheap ballast off Amazon:
And this bulb connector:
I used this adapter:
OE Ballast > 9006 Adapters - Accessories - Components
The Mitsubishi one.
this cheap ballast off Amazon:
And this bulb connector:
09-16-2017, 10:02 PM
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Congrats! I miss mine. 
09-17-2017, 05:23 AM
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Well after switching bulbs then pulling the bumper...which then lead to replacing all the rusty hardware that broke and replacing all the clips that needed replaced. I was able to swap ballasts and nothing then I swapped igniters, nothing. I did notice the high beam also didn't work. So I put her back together assuming it was the headlight control module I heard that goes bad under the dash. Then I remembered..check the fuse!!! BOOM bad fuse!!! Best day ever lol , light worked!!! Then I took her on her first two hour straight trip with the AC on. A little stop and go in some heat and not a hiccup! I love this car, def got a steal.
