anyone else have a problem with the chrome trim on the sides of the shifter?
I have had several instances where I get blinded from sunlight being reflected off the chrome trim on the passenger side of console where the shifter/transmission buttons are located. The only way I...
View ArticleFootwell Lights Theater Lights
05 Acura RL Question: Are the foot well lights always on. Including when the car is off, locked, and all doors closed? I,m wondering because I upgraded to brighter LEDs and I cant notice a difference...
View ArticleTow Point
Okay this has to be a stupid question. I did a search and found only 1 thread on this. Where are the TOW POINTS for the RDX, 2017 to be exact? Does no one ever get stuck in this thing? Snow? Mud? My X3...
View ArticleConsole Safe
I have a 2016 MDX and am looking to put a safe in the center console. However I cant seem to find anyone who makes one for acura (most are american vehicles), and I found one that makes one for a Honda...
View ArticleTiming belt and water pump time
I have about 95k and I got the dreaded service 4 due next. I have been doing my own service on the RDX since day 1 and for the fun of it, I called the dealer to get the price of the maintenance minder...
View ArticleFS: 2007 Accord AV6 Transmission
I acquired this transmission, as a stand-by, just in case the OEM RMK transmission in my 2003 TL Type S failed. I have since sold my 2003 Type S, and bought a 2008 TL Base, which has a different...
View ArticleBird Poop Question
I'm on the Acura RDX part of the forum and we're trying to figure out how to get out the "ghost" stain of bird poop. Meaning, after you wash the car, you can still see where the poop used to be. I had...
View ArticleMaximum number of Keys and Remotes which can be programmed in 2008 RL
What is the maximum number of chip keys and remotes which can be programmed in 2008 RL?
View ArticleNew Battery: AGM vs. FLA
Hey gang, The battery in my TL is on it's last legs (no idea how old it is, it was in the car when I bought it 25 months ago); my plan all along has been to throw a new AGM 24F battery into it and call...
View Article[DIY] Replacing right and left axles on 04-06 5AT TL
After a couple of years now of participating on this site, I figured I should at least document a process I've worked on. There wasn't a direct guide (with pics) relating to the 5AT TL, so I had to use...
View ArticleGood deal on new spare remotes for 2008 Acura RL
I was looking for a spare remote for my 08 RL and visited many hardware stores in Chicago suburbs to cut chip key for which I bought a blank on internet. No stores allows outside blank cutting. I did...
View ArticleNarrowing down the field....
Ok, so I'm sure some of you guys are getting a little sick of my car-search threads but please bear with me. After what seems like an eternity (to me) my retirement loan will finally be paid off on...
View Article1998 Acura RL - PS Belt Abnormal Wear
Hi everyone, i am brand new to the forum from WA state and a first time Acura/Honda owner. A few days ago i picked up a 98 RL for around 300$ and it ran well enough i could drive it home and into my...
View ArticleNew Member - New to Acura/Honda
Hi everyone i'm new to the forum and a first time Acura/Honda owner. I just picked up my first Acura.... a 98 3.5RL with around 200,000 miles on it. I bought this as a hobby project to tinker on. Took...
View ArticleAmp Wiring Diagram
Hello everyone! I was wanting to splice the preamp wires into my aftermarket amplifier. Just wanted clarification for which wires I need to splice and feed into my amplifier for the signal (the preout...
View Article07 TL making squeaking noise when accelerating and braking.
07 TL making squeaking noise when accelerating and braking. When car is braking, the noise is quite loud and high pitch. Whiling the car is rolling, the sound goes a bit quieter but is still there....
View ArticleA/C spradicaly comes on and off, charge is fine when working, any ideas?
2008 rdx 200k miles, the A/C recently started to turn off only blowing warm and cold air intermittently. When the cold does come on, it blows cold like everything is fine, but it's pretty inconsistent,...
View ArticleEngine RPM Fluctuations
So Ive been having problems with the whole Shifting/Shuttering problem that everyone seems to have. Recently Ive noticed that while cruising at highway speed the engine rpm will jump up and down a...
View ArticleBest threads for prospective buyers?
Hey guys, been lurking and checking the interwebs for RL's, found some killer 1-2 owner units from 90-150K miles with all the maintenance done for fair prices. What are some of the best threads for...
View Article4th Gen Wheels on 3rd Gen TL
Looking into getting 18 inch rims for my 07 TL from a 2009 TL. Was wondering if anyone has any pictures of new OEM rims on their 3rd gen
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