Sign In Join 



Acura TL 1999-2003

83 messages,  Last post on Nov 01, 2009 at 10:12 AM

You are in the Acura TL Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

What is this discussion about? Acura TL, Sedan


Messages Page 4 of 9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
...
9
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion

#24 of 83
Re: Transmission Repair - 1999 TL, 77K miles questions [shiva70] by tjx25
Sep 13, 2008 (2:50 pm)
Reply

Replying to: shiva70 (Sep 13, 2008 12:51 pm)

Hello, The "good will" phrase is just a concept -- not a clause in anything official. However, in order to even discuss thit with Acura, they need to diagnose your car as needing a new transmission and at your VIN number makes your car a member of the class that the suit was all about. So far I haven't had much luck since it's 1 year and 9 months out of the extended warranty. My research, and this thread talks about the transmission problems with 1999-2003 Acura TLs.
#25 of 83
Re: Transmission Repair - 1999 TL, 77K miles questions (shiva70) by hpmctorque
Sep 13, 2008 (7:56 pm)
Reply
We also have a '99 TL in our family, with 112,000 miles on it, and have had the problem of the engine just stopping. The problem began several months ago. I don't know the cause, but the symptom is that occasionally, when the car idles or it's traveling slowly (under 30 mph) the engine just dies. It also sometimes dies when it's started after it's been warmed up.
 
If anyone has experienced this problem and knows what causes it, and how to repair it, please let me know.
#26 of 83
6-CD player repair or replace? by tomshare
Oct 07, 2008 (8:33 am)
Reply
6-CD changer for Acura TL 2002 was skipping and is now jammed. What are my options to get CD player working? Recently bought this standard TL model with with 95 K miles and standard audio system. Otherwise car is in excellent condition.
#27 of 83
Traded For ?? by hpmctorque
Oct 30, 2008 (7:06 pm)
Reply
Those of you who formerly owned a '99-'03 TL, with what did you replace it, and why?
#28 of 83
Re: Traded For ?? [hpmctorque] by upstatedoc
Oct 31, 2008 (5:02 am)
Reply

Replying to: hpmctorque (Oct 30, 2008 7:06 pm)

Had an '03 TLS, great overall car but horrible in the snow. I traded for an '04 MDX. Eats northeast winters for breakfast!
#29 of 83
Re: 1999-2003 TLs (kcall2) [hpmctorque] by kcall2
Oct 31, 2008 (1:35 pm)
Reply

Replying to: hpmctorque (Aug 06, 2008 3:47 pm)

Update to my Aug 02, 2008 post. When dealer did the 75K service, he reported the car would need front brake pads shortly, and the lower ball-joints were worn. Ball joints were causing a metallic clank on rough roads, bumps etc.
 
Anyway, dealers service department replaced the seat back cover (sent car to an upholsterer) using OEM replacement cover. No charge, called it a goodwill gesture. I also had them replace brake pads and ball joints. Dealer service is not cheap, and the latter two fixes came to ~ $700. Not complaining mind you, I consider this normal wear, and after 78K miles with NO major work except scheduled maintenance, am quite happy. Edit: Had failure of the mass air-flow valve around 55k miles. Other than minor things (brake reservoir cap) etc, zero failures. Great Car!
 
Best part of the deal was the service manager sent me home in an 09 TSX service loaner, which I kept for two days waiting completion of work on my TL. Nice car! Too small for my needs, tho.
 
Fuel economy for life of the car had been excellent, with daily suburban driving averaging 22 - 24 mpg, interstate cruising always 31 or higher.
  
Service manager told me they had not seen any tranny problems for several months, believes the bad ones have worked their way out of the system. Guess I'll keep the TL several more years, wife wants it for her run about car. Need to find something for me to drive soon, just gave my F150 to my son. Am thinking probably a Civic sedan.
#30 of 83
acura 3.2 tl v6 1999 by acuramarc
Dec 01, 2008 (3:36 pm)
Reply
i have had my tl since 2004. i got it with 115k on it. i have had to replace trans and some parts but other then that i am very pleased. looking to add headers, intake and exhaust. looking for a shop or mayhbe a acura club in riverside, ca area to give advice on upgrades. the navigation is awesome and even better in the new tl's. my favorite tl is the 02, i would take that over the new tl's!
#31 of 83
Re: 1999-2003 TLs (kcall2) [kcall2] by acuramarc
Dec 01, 2008 (3:40 pm)
Reply

Replying to: kcall2 (Oct 31, 2008 1:35 pm)

i know that clank noise your talking about! i went to sears ( dont ask me why) and they told me that they just put lube in a bearing or something like that and it went a way. but they didnt charge me for it either. i have a 99 tl with a replaced engine but its still awesome
#32 of 83
acura 3.2 tl v6 1999 (acuramarc) by hpmctorque
Dec 01, 2008 (9:15 pm)
Reply
"i have had to replace trans..."
 
How much was the tranny replacement? Was it a new unit, or did they repair the old one?
#33 of 83
transmission lawsuit settlement by eddiemac
Dec 24, 2008 (7:46 pm)
Reply
If you have your transmission replaced under the guidelines of the settlement, how long is the warranty period for the replacement transmission?

Messages Page 4 of 9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
...
9
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion
To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Please sign in.
Email Address:

Password:

Forgot Password?

Search Forums

Enter Keyword(s)

Advanced Search

Browse by Vehicle



View All Vehicles
Advertisement
Ask the Community
See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic


View All Topics

Today's Chats

Advertisement