20 Most Recent 1999 Acura 3.5RL - Page 8 Questions & Answers

I just changed a t-stat in a 96 last night. The location is in an "abnormal" location from normal domestic cars. The t-stat is at the engine block end of the lower radiator house. Follow it from the radiator up to the engine block. The one on my car the housing and the T-stat is located behind the throttle bottom. If you are not some what mechanically inclined stop reading this right now and head to a mechanic. If you choose to replace it yourself you have to remove the all covers (your intake and throttle cable cover). You will also have to remove any vaccum houses that are atteched to the air intake and throttle body assymbly. You'll have to remove your air intake house and the "sleeve" that is atteched to the air intake hose and the throttle body air intake opening. You'll also have to remove the cables from the flap control (engage them by pulling back the sprung rocker and removing the cable head through the slot that locks it into the rocker lever). Once both cables have been removed you'll have to remove the cable plate from the throttle body. Now you'll have to remove the throttle body itself from the intake. That is done by removing the four bolts securing it. (If you do not have a torque rench, borrow one and get the specs from your local automotive store). There is a gasket that needs to be replaced between the throttle body and the intake. Once that is all out of the way you'll see the T-stat covering, remove it and expose your therostat. When you remove the T-stat pay attention to the position of the T-stat. Put the O ring on the new T-stat and reverse above prossess in order to properly rebuild the throttle assembly. Be sure to regasket the throttle body and torque the four bolts to specs, also make sure you tighten in a cross pattern to prevent any warping or carcking. AGAIN

Sounds like you blew a fuse. The fuse for the radio and ACC which I believe would be the lighters as well is located in the interior fuse panel (see picture of location below) and will be the fuse in the number 4 position (see 2nd picture below of diagram of layout). Now I hope you have the security code for the radio that should have come with the vehicle because you will need to enter it in order to get the radio to work again as it will be locked until you do. On Honda/Acura if you begin to enter the code and you start to enter it wrong continue with a code anyhow because you can't go back. You have 3 trys. If you mess up 3 trys in a row, the radio will be locked for 1 hour and then you can try it again. I hope this helps and good luck.

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Check in the owners manual the "unlock codes", sometimes 4 or 6 digits; if you doint have the manual and details about this, must to visit the dealer. Keep in mind that this code is uniqe for each vehicle and just with the VIN number the dealer could send you.

Hope this helps.

The answer is the same as for the other question you posted for the same problem.

there is a flasher, or turn signal fuse( or relay) It controls the flashing for your turn signals and 4 way emergency lights. Its usually by the fuse box. Your owners manual should tell you where its located. If it doesn't, call your dealerships service department. They will tell you( most are pretty nice). you can get the part at any auto parts store. cost around $5.00. all you have to do is unplug the old one, throw it away, and put in a new one. hope this helps

Hi, The easiest way yo reset the codes on any are would be to remove the negative battery cable for 15 seconds and then reconnect it. This will reset the codes.

after you put in the code for the radio try turning the radio on by hitting the power button. there might also be an eneter button that you can push as well.

WHAT TYPE MANUAL LOOKING FOR.YOU CAN BUY REPAIR MANUAL AT ANY AUTO PARTS STORE.OR GO ON LINE.LOOK UP AUTO REPAIR MANUALS.TYPE IN WHAT YEAR MANUAL YOU NEED.BE SURE NAME YOUR VECHICLE.

Possibly problem with the catalytic converter beginning to clog up and restrict exhaust flow but I don't see how that would directly affect EGR sensor. Well good luck with it

Replace light switch.

I don't think that you finished your description of your problem.

You have to flush old coolant from engine,and transmission oil too.