20 Most Recent 1996 Acura RL - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Starter removal. what is the question. are you asking for the words in the FSM on topic?> ill answer in the generic, 1: pull battery cable negative lug, or BOOM, eat acid go blind, etc. 2: remove all cables from Starter. 3: unbolt it , it falls out. if wanting pictures, youtube it. or read the FSM or join alldata.com and read. its all there

I would suspect the IAC ( Idle Air Control) module first. The computer should have a code stored that would prove/disprove my suspicions, and a scan can be done cheaply. Autozone will scan and retrieve your codes free, if you have one close by.

just it or the ODOMETER TOO? in the USA? is the CEL warning lamp engine light glow, key on then go off, when running the engine and driving ? (Y/N) if CEL is stuck on, and you scan it and it shows VSS is dead then that is a top clue (big) why?

Some fault code or check engine light there? Scanned the computer to know if some is stored.I suggest to check fuel system (injectors, fuel pump pressure, etc), also air intake sensors and ECT (temperature) sensor.Keep us updated.

starter removal 1: pull battery NEG lug, (safe it off) 2: pull starter by , unbolting it, that includes the 2 wires, and 2 bolts. reverse above, to put back. or read the FSM. or read here at alldata.com (put that in the Google box. or at mitchells. http://www.eautorepair.net/Marketing/Default.asp http://www.scantool.net/software/alldata-diy-1-month-subscription.html pick one and read, its all there, all the time.

Check for codesYou have had to do that for thelast 30 plus years, with all vehicles& all problems

Go to to dealer with proof of ownership/registration, picture ID.

look in your glove box on the left side. there should be a five digit number above a ten digit number on a sticker. if it isn't there, i found mine actually stuck on the page in my owners' manual in the audio system section under "theft protection". if you can't find this tag, you'll have to get in touch with a honda/acura dealership. they will need the serial number of the radio, vin, & if you tell them you're calling from blah-blah shop (give them the address & phone # if they ask), you won't have to provide proof of ownership. having worked in the shop for years, i've run into this far too many times to count, and each time has been a success. now that i no longer work for a shop, i still use this method when the code isn't readily available.use the preset buttons to enter the code (five digits) & the radio should simply start playing. if you make a mistake while entering the code, continue the sequence without stopping. you have three tries, after which if you're unsuccessful, you must leave the radio turned on for one hour before trying again. hope this helps

have you had the head gasket replaced? you may have a cracked or coroaded head that may need to be repaired first,if you have had it repaired blow out with compressed air and may be spray some carby cleaner down the spark plug holes hope this helps

change fluid ,into high milege trans fluid

TRACTION CONTROL: An enhancement of an existing ABS system that prevents wheel spin while accelerating on wet or slick surfaces. It uses the same wheel speed sensors to monitor wheel speed during acceleration, but requires some additional control solenoids and a pump to apply braking pressure to control wheel spin. The traction control system brakes the drive wheel that's starting to spin to shift torque to the opposite drive wheel that still has traction. Most traction control systems only operate at speeds up to about 30 mph. Additional control strategies that some traction control systems use to limit wheel spin include reducing the throttle opening, upshifting the transmission, retarding spark timing and deactivating fuel injectors.

Hope helps.

under theback seat is a cut away to get to the fuel pup. you do not need to drop the gas tank

may your battery log is loose try to retiten, or see the main fuse may it is dead,

The following are the general instructions on the start of diagnosing any electronically controlled engine or transmission problem.

The engine and the automatic transmission (transmission control is only for automatics, engine is still computer controlled no matter the transmission type) in this vehicle are computer controlled and in most cases when a fault occurs a fault code is stored in the memory of the computer control module. There are exception to this, such as the Mass Airflow Meter and fuel pressure problems. What must be done is to have all the basic testing done such as a scan of the system for fault codes as well as a check with a live data scanner tool for engine functions that are not within range of normal, a trained technician is required to know what is correct and what isn't, then based on careful diagnostics done from a factory repair manual the correct part is replaced or the wiring repaired or the computer replaced (known as the PCM), which is very rarely the problem. Other basic checks must be done as well such as mechanical problems with the engine as well as engine state of tune and mileage on the engine. The transmission can have mechanical issues as well such as no gear engagement at all or a failed pump or other pressure related problems. Also engine mechanical problems ca cause many drive-ability related problem such as rough idle and other symptoms