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Sedans Acura TL Acura TL 1999-2003
84 messages, Last post on Nov 13, 2009 at 6:34 AM
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I got off the interstate this morning, and made a left at the bottom of the ramp after a stop sign, and my 1999 3.2 TL (82k miles, bought in sep'98) just stopped. Any thoughts? I moved 5-10 feet after giving gas. After doing this 10-times - I shifted to park and back to drive, all was well. Engine never shut off, but it is scary that it would just stop like that. P L E A S E advise !
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Replying to: shiva70 (Jul 09, 2008 8:59 am) Take it into your nearest Acura dealership and they will replace your tranny for free plus give you a loaner for a few days. So long as the miles not over 109k you will be fine. My TL drive like new. Best of luck!
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Replying to: shiva70 (Jul 09, 2008 8:59 am) This link may help in case it is a transmission problem.... http://www.hondatransmissionsettlement.com/php/login.php There was a lawsuit settlement pertaining to your issue as well as other Honda vehicles. Just input you VIN NUMBER and it will tell you if your vehicle is included. (Though it is MUCH more important to go to an Acura dealership for further evaluation of your vehicle). I would carefully drive your TL to the dealership or get it towed to be on the safe side. |
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Replying to: u151208 (Jul 09, 2008 9:47 pm) Loooks like I have to get to a dealer ! |
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Replying to: shiva70 (Jul 10, 2008 1:31 am)  Acura is obligated to replace that, but they will first determine if it is indeed due to the defect of course. Sometimes it could be due to negligence. But you do not have many miles. For a 99 thats pretty good. In fact I had about 89k miles on my TL when the tranny went out on me. When I was on the freeway my tranny stopped working. The transmission seemed to automatically shift from 5th to 2nd gear going 80 miles an hour. YIKES! I pulled over feeling my engine was still running strong but it seemed like my transmission was not in gear but I had it in drive. Tapping on the gas only revved up my RPMS. I shifted it to park, then back to drive, then it was back to normal. Luckily for me the Acura Dealership (servicing) was 4 blocks away. I told the servicing dept. about what happened and they were 90% sure it had to do with the defect. The total cost to the work was over $4k, but I didn't have to pay anything. It took them 3 days to complete the job (order a transmission without a defect of course and the labor) and they gave me a nice 08 TL loaner... Anyway I hope I was of help. Did you check the VIN NUMBER website?
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| Hi. I was wondering which kind of fm tunner would work for 2003 acura tl typeS. NOTE: I purchase Belkin ipod tunebase fm II- f8z176 and it doesn't fit my tl; so i had to return it. Anyhow, please reply if you have any suggestions. Thanks | |
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Replying to: u151208 (Jul 10, 2008 6:37 am) |
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Replying to: u151208 (Jul 10, 2008 6:37 am)
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Replying to: shiva70 (Jul 12, 2008 9:34 am) Well, perhaps its best you do one of two things: ride it out and hope for the best, or trade it in for another car while the transmission still works (though it will be someone else's problem later. Can you live with that?)... Good timing. The newly redesigned 2009 is coming out. |
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Feb 01, 2008 6:04 am) Problems. Had a mass air valve fail in 05 after the car was parked for a week - 500 miles from home. When I started the car the rpm's immediately went to 4k, then began an up-down 2k-4k cycle. Since it was Sunday, and didn't want to stay in Galveston any longer, decided to head home, and if it died, call road service. Short story - drove it home, turned over to Acura svc in OKC the following day, no problems since. Went for 75k MI service last week, and reported a seat cover looking shabby. It was the vinyl part on bottom of backrest near door. Svc manager ordered new seat cover (value $540.00), and Acura is going to install Thursday - no charge. I'm thinking they really want to sell me another car! All in all, I'm a totally happy camper. Between the attractive purchase price ($26645 delivered) excellent service, great economy, and a blast to drive, will buy another TL in a minute when the time comes. (yes, even the ugly 09) 
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