Top 20 2002 Acura 3.2TL - Page 7 Questions & Answers

you need a new iac valve (idle air control valve) its on/near the throttle body

it sounds like you have a lifter problem..thats going to be the ticking you hear when the car is moving or even sitting and idleing

if all the bulbs are good might be a brake lamp controller. check the brake bulbs again.

The most common problem with all CD players is the loading/un-loading mechanism, there is nothing u can do to fix it except have it repaired by an authorized Honda/Acura electronics repair station, this is not the dealer, call dealer parts for a name and number of the closest repair center and send it out yourself, if you go through the dealer they will 2X the bill to u.

you can try disconnecting the battery for 10 min. to reset the system. If that dosent work then you will need to send the radio into a repair shop to have them manually remove the cd and repair the changer. (the changers are very fragle and break inside) you can send it directly to alpine to be repaired.their number is 1-800-421-2284 ex 860304

It is the code - here is how it has to be done without costing you a bunch of money - Every time the battery is disconnected this has to be done: If you have jumped or replaced the battery at anytime this will happen. You have to get the serial number off the radio by removing it or partially taking it out to see the numbers on it try not to remove any cords. With the stereo out (to make sure you get the right number off of it) call an Acura dealership with the number and they will give you the another number to enter into the stereo and directions on how to punch the numbers in. Make sure while you have the stereo out you write the serial number down and keep it in a safe place also the number that the Acura dealership gives you because if you sell the car or if it happens again its easily accessible. Good Luck!

Do this: If you have jumped or replaced the battery at anytime this will happen. You have to get the serial number off the radio by removing it or partially taking it out to see the numbers on it try not to remove any cords. With the stereo out (to make sure you get the right number off of it) call an Acura dealership with the number and they will give you the another number to enter into the stereo and directions on how to punch the numbers in. Make sure while you have the stereo out you write the serial number down and keep it in a safe place also the number that the Acura dealership gives you because if you sell the car or if it happens again its easily accessible. Good Luck!

make sure the connectors are plugged in good and solid. try wiggling them and see if lights come on. may just be a loose wire. good luck

Just need a ratchet and 10mm socket and a couple extensions. It helps to drive up on ramps to get underneath easier.

Bad tranny like the 99 to 2003 tl's.

Coupla things:
1) I guesssed hot start - I think the system is dealing with gas volatility and trying to ensure that a minimum of unburnt fuel is released into the cat - in the long run, that is good for the air and your car. 2) Here is a tip which really is a tip for everyone for every start. Turn the key to on, but wait a second until you hear the fuel pump cut off - that means the fuel rail is fully pressuruzed, and the car should start right up, for a cold start. It may also reduce the longer crank times during a #1.

no info generic answer if directional move lever off if hazards push button off if check engine have scanned for trouble code

Check the OBD codes.

Normally an inline fuse on the power wire. The is a fuse to the 'Premium Amplifier'. https://www.autogenius.info/acura-tl-2013-fuse-box-diagram/ ..

There is no way to do a full alignment on any vehicle without a proper alignment setup. Do you have a spare $20,000 to invest in one?

The switch is not making contact after depress , change out the switch , find a auto tech you can trust good luck

My personal suggestion would be to go for these repair catalogs. I know this website www.reliable-store.com that i used to buy them from, and they have it all online and it was very good manual. Go ahead, I bet.

Did it file any trouble codes?

Toyota and Acuras are notorious for the VSA system. It is very efficient at finding a problem , but hell trying to tell you specifically what it is. Your Transmission needs repair. You must have it towed. Do not try to drive it or force it to move. Transmission will need overhaul,,,be sure to tell the mechanic to check the trans cooler also when it get overhauled. It usually happens as the car gets near its 100,000 mile mark.

Take many pictures as you disassemble the motor to get the head off. Be certain that you tighten the head to proper torque specs and you must get a head gasket set to do the job. Also it is best to take the head to a machine shop to see if it is warped, if so must be surfaced and they can repair the plug hole for you while it's there. Depending on the mileage you may need a valve job as well. At the very minimum have the head checked for warpage. Good luck to you and it is a process that requires some specialty tools.