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#7289 of 7385 Re: Best year for used 2005+ Acura RL [nowakj66] by crazyfurby

Oct 02, 2008 (6:17 am)

Replying to: nowakj66 (Oct 01, 2008 5:57 pm)
I own a 2006 Acura RL. I was planning to buy an MDX but ended up getting an RL. I am very happy about my purchase. Still, I strongly recommend skipping the 2005 RLs. It was a revolutionry car back then with a lot of new features and gadgets. There were a lot of initial problems with electronics and computer programming during the first production year. Get yourself an RL built for 2006 model year or later.

#7290 of 7385 05 RL NAV issue and a couple of question by jmfdone

Oct 01, 2008 (9:24 pm)

Hello,
 
I have an 05 RL. Has anyone had an issue where the NAV system reboots for no apparent reason while driving? Today it did it to me a few times, and it has gone from extremely rare to somewhat more common.
 
Also, is it true that on the 05 RL there is no lights mode where you simply set it and the car turns the lights on and off, and when you exit the car there is no need to turn the lights off? When I am in auto mode the lights go on, but when I park they don't automatically go off and the car prompts me (beep beep beep) to turn the lights off.
 
Thanks for any help.

#7291 of 7385 Re: 05 RL NAV issue and a couple of question [jmfdone] by nebraskaguy

Oct 02, 2008 (6:31 am)

Replying to: jmfdone (Oct 01, 2008 9:24 pm)
Also, is it true that on the 05 RL there is no lights mode where you simply set it and the car turns the lights on and off, and when you exit the car there is no need to turn the lights off? When I am in auto mode the lights go on, but when I park they don't automatically go off and the car prompts me (beep beep beep) to turn the lights off.
 
I have an 05 RL. You can set the lights on "Auto" which means the lights go on and off depending on light conditions. You can also set them to "On" which means they're always on when the car is on. This is my preferred setting because I believe it is a safer mode for driving. On either setting, the lights go off at a set period after you turn the car off (time delay is set by user) and also, on either setting, you'll get the annoying beep beep warning.

#7292 of 7385 2002 Acura RL nav dvd upgrade by njalan

Oct 22, 2008 (6:25 pm)

I have a 2002 RL with nav but the navigation dvd appears to be outdated although it has been working since new from 9/2001. I went to my local Acura dealership (East Brunswick, NJ) to buy an up-to-dated dvd but was told nothing in stock (they don't carry this item at all). I then went online to eBay to look for it but was very much confused, because there are so many different types of dvd (different version and different color). In the end I still cannot find one that is sure to fit my 2002 RL. I am open to either a new or used dvd as long as it is working and price is reasonable, and it is the latest version(2007 or 2008).
 
If possible and available I would like to have one covering North America (USA & Canada) because the dvd that came with my new car is for USA roads only and I cannot use it when in Canada. I think the color and the version number of the dvd are the most important criteria in the dvd replacement selection. But somehow I have not been able to get the right info for my car. Appreciate your timely help.

#7293 of 7385 Re: 2002 Acura RL nav dvd upgrade [njalan] by tayl0rd

Oct 23, 2008 (6:03 am)

Replying to: njalan (Oct 22, 2008 6:25 pm)
Google is your friend! Go here.

#7294 of 7385 RL TO GET A V-8 by bartalk3

Oct 23, 2008 (9:09 am)

Looks like the '10 RL will be available with a V-8. Terrible timing. Who needs a V-8 these days with the price of gas. Acura timing has been terrible lately. The redesigned TL has grown 6 inches, and now a V-8. This is part of Acura's attempt to move the brand upmarket into Lexus territory. But I don't think it's going to work.

#7295 of 7385 Re: 2002 Acura RL nav dvd upgrade [tayl0rd] by njalan

Oct 24, 2008 (7:51 am)

Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 23, 2008 6:03 am)
Thanks a lot for your help. I called Acura and found out a new dvd upgrade version is coming next month.

#7296 of 7385 Re: RL TO GET A V-8 [bartalk3] by billyperks2

Oct 24, 2008 (8:38 am)

Replying to: bartalk3 (Oct 23, 2008 9:09 am)
Lexus LS-V8
BMW 550I-V8
M45-V8
E550-V8
 
What's wrong with a RL V8?

#7297 of 7385 Re: RL TO GET A V-8 [billyperks2] by tayl0rd

Oct 24, 2008 (8:53 am)

Replying to: billyperks2 (Oct 24, 2008 8:38 am)
...
What's wrong with a RL V8?
 
It'll probably be FWD!
 
j/k
Actually, I've heard that they might actually be contemplated a real RWD platform. I've got my fingers crossed!

#7298 of 7385 Replacement key fob/transmitter for 05 RL? by galabar

Dec 01, 2008 (5:47 pm)

Hi,
 
What would be a good source for a replacement key fob for an 05 RL? Do I have to do this at the dealer?
 
Thanks!

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