2001 Acura 3.2CL - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I have a 2001 Acura 3.2 CL

Turn your radio off
Press the #1 Preset button and #6 Preset button at the same time and while doing this with your other hand turn your radio on and your will get a stereo code. Call the dealer and see if they will give you the unlock code for the stereo code otherwise go to stereo-code.com and pay $ 28.00 to get it quick

My code is 15312 I have a Acura cl 3.2 2001

Have Crank Senor checked!

could be the knock sensor or faulty cam or crank sensor. one of these could be failing but it's recommended to read the engine codes with a scanner as it will tell you the exact fault.

engine dies or surges at low speeds then accelerating, also going around corners. Can get a fuel pressure check if you're not sure.

Its your blend air door motor.

The relay pulls up out of the terminal holder just a tight fit on the pins . if it has shorted out it may have melted the holder .

It's not replaceable, it's part of the fuel pump assembly

In the 97 CL I believe it is underneath the trunk floor. Try looking there first. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/john_32f4b76dad4781c4

If you pull the radio and get the serial number from the top of the unit and VIN number from the car the dealer can pull the code for you. Just bring a copy of the car registration with you to prove you own the car.

You said you changed the plug wires did you change the plugs too? My daughter has a 97 CL and when her plugs get fouled it causes hesitation as well as problems starting up. If you haven't changed those do that first. Is that code correct at 40 or is it 401 ? You can take it to autozone and they can tell you what it means or the correct codes. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/john_32f4b76dad4781c4

go on the web --Free car radio codes-- and select a site that covers you model of radio.

Could be a few things. There is a fuse that works power windows, look for that. The switch may have gone bad. Direct current to the window, bypassing the switch should be a good test. It could be the window motor, which has a name that escapes me. Easy to replace with just a few tools.

Main fuse box, under dash or under hood!

You need a scanner to get the codes for what is bad.

Try cleaning the EGR passages.

P1740 torque convertor lock up malfunction.

Under the air filter box on top of the transmission

In the fuse box under the hood. It will be clearly marked in the box cover

of vsa is user disable-able at all. it's stated so in the users manual did you look there first? lost it?