20 Most Recent 1996 Acura RL - Page 7 Questions & Answers

it sound like your nurtal safty switch is bad .they are usely near the tail of the tran.but i do not know for shore.and it could be in the colem but i do not think so. good luck

This is a very BIG job the oil pan holds the differential and 1 axle runs through the pan. this job takes an experenced mechanic with a lift and proper tools over 8 hours to do. Not my favorate job thats for sure.

The code should be written down in the owner's manual.But being a used car,sometimes the manual has been lost.

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You have air in the brake line. you need to bleed your system. each brake caliper has a nipple which can be unscrewed to let the air out. you need to do this to both sides.

Just unscrew the nipple slightly, don't take it all the way out, you might want to get someone to press the brakes gently and hold it down whilst the nipple is open, you will know whenthere is no air in the system when brake fluid starts comming out.

Once you've bled both sides check and top up the brake fluid if need and this should fix your problem.

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I have a 1997 Acura 3.5 RL and my remote unlock doors button dont work cause of the battary so I change the battary and it still dont work then I found out that I need a code to reset the remote also when I put the battary in the red light just stay on do anyone know about this

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I had a 98 2.2 CL that i bought as a fixer upper. The parts are not available after market for it I had to go through the salvage yards, to get what i needed. probably the same with your 3.5 RL.

Hope this helps.

Mike

the master control switch on the drivers door needs to be replaced and it will be fixed.

it is located in the distributor. you can get a replacement distributor form local parts store. I would get one from there vs used.

The Head Lamps for the "Low Beams" are tricky but they work just like the High Beams do. You have to reach around the Headlamp assy (toward the Outside of the car) and locate what feels like the same type of bulb holder as the High Beams. Twist it counterclockwise and it should remove by pulling toward the back of the car. Putting back in the new bulb is even trickier in that you can't see the hole it needs to go in. You will have visualize the headlamp location on the outside of the car and position your hand on the inside. it takes several tries but it works. Twist it back in clockwise. Careful with the Halogen bulbs though. Use a Paper Towel piece or small rag to hold it if needed.

replace the coolant temp (not the guage sender) fan switch.

It is more likely the DPFE sensor has a problem than the EGR, I replaced dozens of that type of EGR sensor, very few EGR valves.

Check the fuse associated with ur tail lights, might be burnt out. They should be on their own circuit. Good luck...

most likely, the thermostat needs to be replaced.

if that doesn't fix it, check the water pump

Question edited for clarity. Do you mean the 'Knock Sensor'? https://www.google.com/search?q=1999+acura+rl+knock+sensor+location ..

Hi, It is located behind the ashtray, it has to be removed to access the diagnostic port.

Did you resplice the cut wires with solder and shrink wrap - try that first. Then reset the car by disconnecting battery for 30 minutes and reconnect. You want the ecm to re-boot.

dies randomly and usually restarts right away or with in a few minutes its the crank shaft possession sensor

Don't worry I'm sure you will get the solution of your problem, just check the link I attach https://www.reliable-store.com/products/2001-acura-rl-workshop-service-repair-manual

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