Max_Misawa

Radio does not power up
Front dome lights dont work
Cig lighter does not work

Any help on the elctrical would be great
I check all the fuses already on the driver side kick panel

and the ABS unit needs to be replaced

Max

seamusNH

Go to Download PDF PDFTown.com | Free Download PDF and eBook and search on "Acura RL". Download the manual. that will help you get started. There are fuses under the hood.

I have some parts from my old RL. The stock stereo worked fine. $75 plus shipping. I have the ABS components. That is a complicated system so go thru the troubleshooting in the manual to determine the problem.

Contact me at [email protected] if you need parts...

Teaner

cars are predictable. parts break all the time, yet we always buy new parts to replace them. sorta like a chick!

mike2009yahoo

Very helpful thread, thanks

Georgio103

Have a 98' Acura Special Edition RL with only 105k miles..
the only problem i have on it currently is:
Steering wheel does not move up or down.
Rear suspension broke...O'reilly told me i had to get either salvage or dealer.
(dealer said its around 300 for just the springs, damn)

beta5237

My 97 RL
-A/C compressor shot, no belt, no A/C I've seen what seems like a lot people's RLs with this prob. My friends 98 RL, same thing.
-Rear view mirror broken.

My 02 RL
-One rear window doesn't come down. Might be off the track. I hear the motor run when I push down/pull up the control. Seems like a lot people have window problems in their RLs. Gotta be a design defect Acura.

So far everything else is good. "Knock on wood"

acurarl2000

Things wrong with my 2000 RL:
1) Front sway bars broken, had them replaced for $100
2) Corrosion in the shield fitted along the muffler
3) ABS,VSA lights came on (sometime they go off, but most times on)
4) Radiator had a leak, replaced it myself - cost non-oem part $75
5) Screeching noise from brake pads

Japam

driver side outer cv boot is busted, two lower rear control arms are bent, radiator is leaking.

timer00

Just got my 1996 RL with 148k and don't have a single problem on it except the pesky Main Relay is shot now and ordered a new one.

But I also have detailed maintenance records from 44k miles. They did the radiator because of a leak and also a few window regulators a while ago along with timing belt etc so that might explain my lack of problems

hnoori76

02 RL, just changed out my 'speed sensor' (what the mechanic told me) because I noticed my speed guage was sputtering all over the place. Also had the Engine, (!), and VSA lights come on, including the D4 light which was flashing. Looked pretty serious, but the car was running just fine mechanically, so I drove it around like that until I got it fixed.

Got the part ($125) switched out and everything was fine. About a month later, same thing. I'm guessing it's a bad sensor and I just need it replaced, but my main question is................

Q1: Can I keep driving my car with the check engine light on. Mechanically everything is perfect, but I don't know if the computer will shut me down if I continue for so many miles, etc.

Q2: Anyone have any computer issues with their 02, 03, 04 RL's?

Brownman_

Things that are fucked up on my 1998 RL/Legend

1. Day Lights
2. Coolant Cluster Blulb
3. Radiator Cap
4. SRS Light

Joe_Blob

Issues I have discovered so far with mine are

a couple of dash bulbs not working
2 rust spots on nsr arch
scuffs on bumpers on all corners where previous owner didn't know how long the car is lol
steering wheel doesn't raise or lower
cracked tail light

hoping this list stays short

wyte3.5RL

my 98 rl idles rough when warm, i heard this could have something to do with an ecu sensor, also i was wondering if i could put a 99 front bumper on my 98? im looking for some diy mods i bought the car on craigslist and got ripped off to say the least, im just trying to make the best out of a bad situation so any help is appreciated! thanks!!!!!

L3GDKANG/JDMKANG

yes you can put a newer bumper on your car look up after math on here it has to be 1 of the best ka9's on the planet

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Good to meet you too Willie. I tell ya, when we were walking the Auto-X course and you guys started pulling in, I had no idea who it was until I saw the green machine and we're all like "ooohhhh, that's Willie and the Acuraholicks!"

Glad you guys made it out, and nice meeting all of you.

wyte3.5RL

98 acura rl - as of right now-

1- idle fluctuates when at running temp
2-no heat, only blows cold air
3-srs light stays on
4-takeing on water threw the sun roof , water is pooling in headliner.

thats just to start if any one can help me i would greatly appreciate it!