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Acura TL Electrical System Problems

61 messages,  Last post on Feb 26, 2013 at 12:48 PM

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#4 of 61 Re: My car electrical system is possessed!!!!! [thku4grace] by fesquivias76

Mar 15, 2007 (4:33 pm)

Replying to: thku4grace (Mar 04, 2007 6:55 pm)
I also have a 1996 Acura 2.5 TL and my car is doing something very similar. I've had the starter replaced twice now and the car works fine for about 2 months and then the symptoms return. I never have a problem with a cold start, but when I've driven my car for a while and it has warmed up (especially on hot days), I turn the key and nothing. If I wait awhile, it will turn on at times or if I do nothing for a good 30 minutes, it will work. The sure way to start it is to turn the ignition repetitively and quickly and eventually it will start??? Makes no sense and the mechanics don't know what it is. Some say the relay, others say its electrical, fuel pump....no one seems to know. If you find out what the fix is or if someone knows what it is, please let me know.
 
Thanks!

#5 of 61 burned fireworks / gunpowder smell - 2006 Acura TL by sharpccr

Nov 15, 2007 (12:48 pm)

Anyone out there ever experience a smell which can best be described as the smell after firecrackers have been popped with their vehicle? This happens intermittently with my car on an average of 2-3 times per week but when taken to dealer it never seems to occur.

#6 of 61 My Acura TL 99 engine turns off randomly by mcamis

Feb 07, 2008 (3:03 pm)

My electrical problem: The car randomly turns off, just as if you would have turned the ingnition switch to the "off" position..After several attempts it will restart..This problem usually happens after I have driven the car for awhile. It has happened both while I have been stopped and also while going. It is easier to start back while running down the road and in gear by just turning the key to the start position...When the car is stopped, turning the key will restart but the engine cuts right back off, and will only stay running after several tries. I took the car to the Acura dealership and they replaced the ignition switch, but the problem is still happening...Somedays, it will go all day without occuring..Help!! I need my car!!

#7 of 61 Re: My Acura TL 99 engine turns off randomly [mcamis] by moira1

Aug 19, 2008 (7:16 am)

Replying to: mcamis (Feb 07, 2008 3:03 pm)
Hello to mcamis! I'm having exactly the same problem with my 99 TL. It's in the shop right now and they're telling me to install a new ignition switch. Were you able to solve your problem, and if so, how? Thanks so much!

#8 of 61 2004 Acura TL Center Stop Light by nautique95

Aug 26, 2008 (5:19 pm)

My stop light in the back window, only half lights up and it is kinda dim. I took the light out and put a battery across it and it was very bright and all of the LED's worked. So I measure the voltage on the connector in the car and it only read 7.8 Vdc on the connector with no light hooked up. I checked the ground and that was also OK. Has anyone had this problem and is it the Stop Light Switch that is at fault. If so where is it located. Thanks for you help. Mike

#9 of 61 Acura TL 2000 Electrical nightmare!!!! by insherah

Oct 20, 2008 (6:20 am)

This car is the worst; it has some weird electrical issue. It losses power when you drive it some times and the light on the dashboard come on intermittently when it is losing power. I always heard that Acura are good cars, but I will have to go back to the Nissan . I took it to a mechanic and since it is fine some times and only flashes and losses power they cannot pinpoint the problem. My friend who owns a small dealership has the same problem with and he is having the hardest time figuring it out. I see that many other people have the same problem with the electrical parts of TL. Also, the SRS light will not go off. I need to fix this car I just bought it and it is a piece. Does any one know where the electrical problem is. Please email me, at insherah1437yahoo.com.
 
I will not buy another Acura... these cars have very hard problems to fix.

#10 of 61 2003 Acura 3.2 TL-S Headlight condensation by alibert

Nov 16, 2008 (3:50 pm)

Moisture got into headlight. Dealer said entire unit had to be replaced. Cost $1200+.
I think original assembly was fine after inspecting it for cracks, holes. Moisture may have entered from back of headlight assembly from bulb insert location which is usually sealed by gasket after reinserting light. Acura, Stanley (who made light assembly) and dealer told me to take a hike. Any suggestions?
 
Andre Libert

#11 of 61 Re: 2003 Acura 3.2 TL-S Headlight condensation [alibert] by bodble2

Nov 19, 2008 (7:40 pm)

Replying to: alibert (Nov 16, 2008 3:50 pm)
Buy hiking boots! No, just kidding!!
 
Do the lights still work? If so, why not just leave it as is?

#12 of 61 Re: 2003 Acura 3.2 TL-S Headlight condensation [bodble2] by alibert

Nov 20, 2008 (5:59 am)

Replying to: bodble2 (Nov 19, 2008 7:40 pm)
No the lights blew with all the condensation

#13 of 61 2003 Acura 3.2 TL Headlight condensation by alibert

Nov 20, 2008 (6:04 am)

The assembly with working lights came to $1200+. I see nothing wrong with the old assembly and would like to tell the dealer to take it back and give me a refund for it. They can install it in someone else's car at a discounted price.
 
The real issue is whether they had to use a new assembly at all? If they had just installed the lights which were burned out, and made sure the seals were tight, this would not have occurred.

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