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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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#51 of 61 Re: 2007 Acura LT [moira1].. electrical.. a/c relay doesn't shut off.. by yoyoone

Sep 23, 2011 (7:03 am)

Replying to: moira1 (Oct 28, 2010 8:25 am)
i had a 2008 tl type s... after many batteies, and 2 months in the shop.. m,uch accura diagnostics... they couldn't find anything
 
   i heard a motor running after the engine was shut off... i told the service people... a relay in the aC WASN'T SHUTTING OFF... the running motor drained the battery... many batteries...
   
 
  after they changed the relay.. all was good.
 
for battery issues... listen for motors not shutting off... ask them to check the ac relays...
 
good luck
 
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#52 of 61 99 TL front turn signal question by brooks15

Nov 15, 2011 (6:00 pm)

#53 of 61 99 TL front turn signal question by brooks15

Nov 15, 2011 (6:00 pm)

my drivers side turn signal will not blink,replaced bulb socket and wire connector,still no go,any ideas,,, Thanks Jeff
  PS it is the front one

#54 of 61 Looking for specifics on disconnecting the HandsFreeLink by jt_the_brat

Nov 25, 2011 (5:30 pm)

Good evening!
 
I have a friend... who happens to be a woman... who made the mistake of purchasing a 2007 Acura TL that she can't afford to maintain AND make car payments on. Unfortunately she is experiencing the dreaded HFL battery drain. She's mentioned that the bluetooth "Hands Free Link" is currently active and that's what seems to cause the problem.
 
I've seen reference to a number of similar issues and was most interested to hear from "tim635csi" about the specific details of how the HFL was disconnected from the circuitry.
 
While I don't have a lot of experience with what I refer to as "electronic cars" (like the TL)... I do have lots of experience with more traditional electrical systems and have restored a few cars in my day.
 
I'm not afraid to jump in and give it a try... either disconnecting it or replacing it but I'd like to learn of the details and/or read links to details about disconnecting the HFL. Your input would be appreciated!
 
Thanks for reading!
 
JT (aka jt_the_brat)

#55 of 61 I found the proceed to disconnect the HFL by jt_the_brat

Nov 26, 2011 (7:11 am)

After a bit more time with google and my laptop... I found this post elsewhere on one of the forums. I'm going to give it a try and will let you know of my results. Happy Holidays everyone!
 
http://www.acuraworld.com/forums/f58/hfl-disconnect-battery-drain-98206/

#56 of 61 Better NOT to hook up HFL? by hpoko

Dec 27, 2011 (6:04 pm)

With all the problems with HFL and dead batteries in TLs----mine died 3 times, 3 batteries in 5 years----I was wondering if I did not hook up my phone to my new hfl, will the hfl still draw on my car's battery?

#57 of 61 Re: 2008 TL electrical problem [mthaze20] by kurtc1

Mar 02, 2012 (12:22 pm)

Replying to: mthaze20 (Sep 25, 2009 2:57 am)
I have a 2008 TL and the battery went totally dead 3 times within the first 2,5 years. The third time I had a new battery installed (at my expense) and within 6 months, the car wouldn't start. It has very low mileage (17M) and I'm told that I need to drive it more. I did note in the recent issue of Consumer Reports on used cars that the 08 TL is rated poorly on "electrical"....but not the same models for 04 - 07 which are pretty much the same car. The electrical system was tested by the dealership and the second battery installer and passed their tests. Every time I go for service at the Acura dealer, they tell me my battery did not pass their tests and should be replaced. I have added a "battery tender" so I'll see how that works out.

#58 of 61 Re: 2008 TL electrical problem [kurtc1] by silversnow

Mar 03, 2012 (3:08 pm)

Replying to: kurtc1 (Mar 02, 2012 12:22 pm)
Is your bluetooth working?....if its not or your not using it unplug it from the power, this may be your problem I know it was in my 05 Acura TL..Good Luck

#59 of 61 Re: 2007 Acura LT [moira1].. electrical.. a/c relay doesn't shut off.. [yoyoone] by autoperforma

Apr 02, 2012 (3:47 pm)

Replying to: yoyoone (Sep 23, 2011 7:03 am)
Hi, I have the same problem then you. Do you found the problem?
If yes, what kind of problem is it!!
 
Thank you
Jeff

#60 of 61 Re: 2006 Acura TL window opens by it self when car is started [dnicetl] by benderstein

Jan 02, 2013 (11:43 pm)

Replying to: dnicetl (Jan 26, 2010 4:53 pm)
I noticed nobody replied to this but I wanted to see if u had any luck fixing it. I am a 2008 with nav and everything. I am having the same problems and then some, my vsa and abs lights are stuck on too. The rear window goes down whenever the driver door is closed so I pulled the fuse, the alarm goes off in the middle of the night randomly so I pulled the horn fuse, the abs and vsa lights stay on all the time and my blinker freaks out and doesn't blink. I'm convinced when uhaul installed the light cable for my hitch they shorted out the electrical system somehow. Please tell me you figured it out and it was cheap.

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