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#1940 of 1965 1998 Acura CL 2.3 Engine dies randomly by gwd9

Feb 29, 2008 (11:11 am)

98 Acura CL 2.3 will die at random times - at a stop light, pulling out of a parking lot, or going 50 mph on the interstate. I put the car in neutral (still coasting down the interstate), turn the key and it ALWAYS starts right up and runs like nothing happened. This will happen several times over a 2-3 day period then not happen again for several weeks or months. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

#1941 of 1965 help...car is overheating by cencalspyder

Jun 11, 2008 (1:50 am)

my wife's 98 acura cl probably has a leak in the ac system. every other day i have to put freon in it. not only is that the problem, the car's temperature rises when the ac is on. first, what do i do bout the ac? should i try using the stop leak stuff? and second, why does the temperature rise when the ac is on? and what can i do bout it?

#1942 of 1965 same thing by cencalspyder

Jun 12, 2008 (2:50 pm)

my wife's 98 acura cl probably has a leak in the ac system. every other day i have to put freon in it. not only is that the problem, the car's temperature rises when the ac is on. first, what do i do bout the ac? should i try using the stop leak stuff? and second, why does the temperature rise when the ac is on? and what can i do bout it?

#1943 of 1965 overheat by cencalspyder

Jul 03, 2008 (9:22 pm)

my wife's acura cl is overheating only when the AC is on. normal driving with it off is ok. AC is a must with the california heat. Can anyone tell me why the car would overheat with the AC on? Please!?

#1944 of 1965 overheating with AC by cencalspyder

Jul 04, 2008 (12:11 pm)

my wife's acura cl is overheating only when the AC is on. normal driving with it off is ok. AC is a must with the california heat. Can anyone tell me why the car would overheat with the AC on? Please!?

#1945 of 1965 Cannot open my driver side door by suavem

Nov 05, 2008 (12:18 pm)

I currently own an 1999 acura 3.0 cl, and cannot open my driver side door. I closed the door own day while inside and could not open the door from the inside, and out side. When I use my keyless entry remote, the lock opens (can also hear it open) but I just can't open it using both inside and outside handle). Someone said they don't think it is the fuse since the remote opens the lock. I now have to go via the passenger door which is very annoying. Can someone please give me a clue as to how to resolve this issue? Thanks for your anticipated cooperation.

#1946 of 1965 Re: Cannot open my driver side door [suavem] by stevebri

Nov 11, 2008 (7:41 am)

Replying to: suavem (Nov 05, 2008 12:18 pm)
I had the same thing happen to me. The only thing to do is [shudder] go to the dealer and have them get the door open. It might have to be replaced as mine had to be replaced to the tune of $700.

#1947 of 1965 buying a car, thinking about Acura CL Sport by JayG1989

Apr 09, 2009 (2:03 pm)

Hey guys, I'm 19 and am currently looking to buy my second car - one that will be reliable and will be driven a below average amount. One of my prospects is an 03 Acura CL type S, it's fully loaded including the Nav, 6-Disc in Dash CD Changer, and 6-Speed Manual. It is in excellent shape but I'm worried it has too many miles. The mileage clocks in at about 105,000 and is priced at $8888. I know we'll be able to work the price down but I'm worried that the mileage might be a problem in which the clutch might be done soon or there could be serious problems with the engine soon. I plan on keeping the car for 4 years as I'm a college student and am wondering if you guys can give some in-sight whether it will be reliable enough since it has so many miles. Thanks guys.

#1948 of 1965 1999cl are they galvanized bodies by sr123

May 06, 2009 (9:49 pm)

Just bought a 99CL researched where its from and its from the east.I was just wundering if the 99s have galvanized body parts(fenders,1/4 panels and such)as they seem to use alot of salt in the winters out east and are subject to rusting on the older cars.Thanks sr123

#1949 of 1965 Re: buying a car, thinking about Acura CL Sport [JayG1989] by denouve2

May 07, 2009 (10:09 am)

Replying to: JayG1989 (Apr 09, 2009 2:03 pm)
I've owned my '03 CL 6-speed for 3 years now, and I've never had an issue with it. I have 75K miles on it, and the biggest maintenance due is the timing belt, but that's a pretty routine item. If the original clutch has lasted 100K miles, that says something good about Acura quality. That may need to be replaced as regular maintenance. Prior to this I drove a '95 Accord (traded it with 215K miles for the CL), and prior to that, I had a Maxima which I drove to 225K miles. Says something about Japanese quality.

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