10 Things you didn't know about the 2004-2008 Acura TL
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Here's a detailed video on 10 hidden features that the 3rd generation (2004-2008) Acura TL has that many owners don't know about. Check them all out in his video, and if you know of any additional ones that I did not cover in the video, please write them in the comment section below the video. If you like the video, please give it a thumbs up! I hope you enjoy the video!
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1. Driver's door pin locks all doors, 2. hold unlock on remote to roll down all windows and turn key in door to right to close all windows, 3. Acura name is under front license plate, 4. leave lights in on position and unlock on remote turns on lights upon return, 5. rear turn signal form an arrow, 6. center console stays cool with A/C on, 7. selected side mirror will tilt down in reverse, 8. to factory reset the engine and transmission control system turn ignition to first position floor accelerator for 35 seconds, ignition off then start car, 9. if car is off but still in drive car goes to park automatically (maybe), 10. car has blue foot-well lighting.
Just saved me a whole lot of time thanks
Some are visual learners and some aren’t brother👍
Car does not go into park if it’s turned off while in drive. Accidentally twisted my key fob and turned off the car the other day while driving. I just turned her back on and kept going lol
GOAT.
You are a public service gem, Sir.
I love my TL, except for the cracked dash
Same here. 2007 TL. Also all seating surfaces split
Mine has the same issue
Mine too. Good to see I’m not alone
LMFAOO same
My 08 has no cracks. I must be pretty lucky huh
I own a 2006 TL and I absolutely love it. It's 11 years old and a lot of people think it's a brand new car... of course they're not car guys lol. It's styling and features puts some newer vehicles to shame. They're gorgeous cars and very fast too. BMW 3 and 5 series don't stand a chance unless they're M series of course.
Not true to me. I own both 2008 TL and 2014 BMW 328i. My BMW 3 is much nimble and faster (could be b/c it's lighter?). TL is very reliable (still going strong after 220k miles). I replaced the leather seats (easy to wear out and got torn b/c of all the holes in the perforated leather seats). TL has very big turning radius, but otherwise extremely reliable car.
I easily pulled on my friend’s ‘11 xdrive 328 6spd, with my 05 TL 6sp, its a 40 horsepower difference 😮
Old comment. But my 2010 535i xdrive m sport puts it to shame compared to my girls 08 Acura TL. I still like the TL tho
@@Frank-vk4svbro twin turbo I6 AWD beats an 06 FWD V6 based on a Honda accord congrats I owned a BMW 550i before my TL thought I was the shit til repairs were $10k
i have a 2004 TL and if it weren’t for the interior wear and tear.. the design feels so ahead of its time
so happy to get the TL as my first car. paid $4k out the door, over a year in and I love it
get ur air fix
Bush's Baked Memes treat your transmission with respect or you will be about to spend another 2500
She's lasted 203k so far and is holding up quite well
unless you have a manual...you'll be looking at almost triple that in repairs....(ask me how I know) lol. I'd be happy if I only had to pay $2500
Bush's Baked Memes 🙌🏽 I got fucked in the ass for mine at 18k 😒 had to have it though lol
The "cooled" center console is also a plus because it cools the center console cup holders. So if you're running the air in the summer and have a bottled water in the center console cup holders you're water will stay cool.
It makes sense I always wondered in the summer why it was cooler right there 😝 I love it
I didn't know the windows rolled down with the keys I immediately paused the video and tried it on my TL. VeRy nice!
Oreos Funintentions yeah I tried to unlock mine and lock the driver side manually to lock all the doors and when I unlocked it with my key the alarm went off? I just got this car today
It also works when you put the key inside of the actual socket and hold it over to the left and then you can hold it over to the right in case you don't have the key fob and you just have the regular key it'll still do the feature with a chip key or a spare
Haha...i did the same and it worked. Nice new info
This bit me in the ass one day. I had the keys in my pocket and it was raining outside...you can figure out the rest.
Same here, but with another video. Lol
The best looking TLs is this generation, aggressive body, wide fenders, dual exhaust, it's just got an aggressive beautiful look, with the right TL wheels itnlooks even better , I put these wheels in the video on my 2004 TL a color paint matched lip, looks so good. The v6 also is pretty dam quick
Reason why I'd never sell my 06 TL I love this car
Just wanted to thank you! I watched this video before purchasing my 06. I’ve had the car over a year and STILL come back for an update!
@At Trask hey! I know im very late to this, but I wanted to say I run a 06 tl and would happily answer any questions you have on it. the car uses premium only so gas tends to be on the higher end, but with prices around the 2.80 side (give or take a few cents) it generally runs me around 40-45$ a tank, with mileage being around 27 hwy/19-20 city
The best high quality, very attractive sedan ever made!
Great car. Picked up in 11/17 a mint, one owner, 2008, with Nav and 68k miles for 10k. Totally in love with this great car and all the great features. Rock on Classic Acura TL. 2009 was a total butcher of this awesome sporty design.
2012+ are great.
I have an 08 TL. Theres also a aux input in the center console right below the outlet port. I hooked an aux cord up and bought a little Bluetooth adapter and connected it to the charging port. Comes in handy for wirelessly streaming music from your phone.
Wow I actually never knew this haha, thanks👍
I used to do this in my BMW 330i
OMG I did that transmission reset and I just wanna say thank you! When I got this car and for a full year it amazed me how hard it downshifted like its always wanting to race. Same with up-shifts it would wind out the engine and shift hard. I thought all this time Acura was intending for the car to drive aggressive like this out the box. Now with the reset it shifts so much smoother and cruises at 80 mph barely over 1500 RPM how a luxury sports sedan should! not like some hopped street rod holding at 3000 in 4th all day. In hindsight the previous owner must drove like a mad man. Sometimes I used to have to slap it in manual just to shift it up to 5th....Thank you again
Markus Beeks No problem! I'm glad my video helped with the shifting!
Markus Beeks been there with the manual to get some power , I'm going to try this tomorrow.
Kinda funny because I did this to my '08 TL last night (bought 2016 / one prev owner) and it now feels like it's in sport mode but my efficiency is the same.
im new to this, and don’t know terminology but would this help with automatic transmission with manual gear switch (go back and forth between auto and manual)
This really works?? Don't want to mess up my hooptie lol
over 10 years and this Car still looks so nice! love my 4th Gen TL shawd is amazing. Really want this 3rd gen in Manual TypeS
Classic design
I was fortunate to recently pick up an immaculate '07 Type S in white with just 60k miles. Even in the year 2022 this car packs so much features, not just in sheer quantity but the quality of its implementation. I'm continued to be positively surprised and impressed by all the well thought out designs. I always felt Acura has peaked in their design with the 3rd gen TL but now having owned one, it has also proven to be one of the best designed on all fronts.
How much did you pay for it?
@@Biggles2024 $17k
what type of gasoline do you use for your vehicle?
@@helenabirkaya3599 Manual suggest 91 or above. I use 91.
@@AkuNoHana thanks
Hey man awesome video! I tried the transmission reset on my 04 TL I just got and it totally made my transmission shift so much smoother. Drives like a new car now. BIG time thanks!
Now I wonder if that's the reason that the TL has that issue is that it changes over time. Hrrrrmmmm...
What’s a transmission reset?
I’ve the 2004 with nav. That car was so far ahead of its time that the only things I miss are backup camera and iPod integration. And so fast with Vtec. Besides some recalls for the wiper motor, the temperature sensor, and some kind of tranny fix (all free) the only problems were the stupid backup feature on the side mirrors and the AC compressor, which went out and cost me nowhere near what he quoted to fix. 14 years later the car has cost me about 2K in maintenance not counting oil changes (synthetic always) and tires.
Of course, I gotta be honest. I retired 4 years after I bought it, so it’s only got 51K miles! Probably my last car, and a great one.
Update 3 years later: replaced the timing belt and transmission fluid. The timing belt is supposed to last 90K miles, and now I’m only at all of 55K miles, but note, I got it replaced after 14 years! Time takes a toll on rubber components … and yet, all the hoses are still good!
But the audio amplifier is dying; it’s at half volume. I’m replacing it with a used eBay unit $95 plus shipping, a pretty easy job involving removing a kick panel and 3 bolts. It would probably take a pro 25 minutes- that means 3 hours for me. : )
and the tpms too, they added it until 05
@@erickhenriquez633 I had to look up tpms. I don’t have tire pressure monitoring. Maybe you meant the added tpms AFTER 2005?
@@StevenBanks123 yeah bc i got the 2004 and sadly dont have it i gotta be checking my tires every once in a while
07 TL Base, 104k miles.
the engine control/transmission reset definitely worked for me. the shifts became noticeably smoother, sometimes i don't even feel the shift, especially from 3rd to 4th. also, about 2 times per week i used to experience a jerking(not sure what the cause was, probably transmission) when lightly accelerating around 1700-1900 RPM and it would go away after letting off the gas pedal but sometimes would happen right after. . It's been over a week since the reset, , and I haven't experienced any jerking at all. i think everyone should try the reset, youll be glad. plus it's so easy to do. the only downside that remained, which i was hoping would be gone with the reset as well, are the downshifts in manual mode to first gear, even if you were in second. the shift to first is a bit rough, kicks a bit. but it could be a factory thing.
that's just the nature of the transmission. it's practilly impossible for a smooth downshift to 1st
Hm, now that you said it , I can see what you mean. Mechanically. Thanks
The rough downshift to 1st is because the gear ratios are vastly different 1-2 and because of the way the transmission is designed. You're going to cause damage if you continue to downshift like that.
The factory strategy goes 4-2 while decelerating and under 5mph or something, will finally downshift to 1st which is seldom noticeable
I understand. I'm talking about using the Manual mode , so for example I'm slowing down, 4-3-2, I'm already at like 10-15mph, maybe even slower, at this point I let the car shift to 1st when it wants to, and the downshift that the car does by it self when I come to the full stop(if I shift it , it's much smoother, it rev matches more) is rough. Just a rough engagement.
If I drive in D mode, there's no rough engagements at all. I can feel the car downshift and go thru the gears but it's not rough. It just has a sporty feel.
I thought you meant you were pulling it to 1st in manual mode.
To explain why you're feeling that, I'd have to get into the theory of operation of this particular transmission. If you're in manual mode while accelerating, I would recommend letting the computer handle the downshifting. Brakes are cheaper than transmissions. Now if you're switching back and forth through gears, fine. But deliberate downshifting is not the best for this type of trans.
Just got 19" rims on my 08 and it looks amazing it's a timeless car
It really is a timeless design
Love the body style and reliability of this car. Hate the interior problems.
My 08 TL type S has red footwell lights along with red bezel and etc I was surprised by Acura’s little details on things like this. It’s those little thing that add up to an great car. Love my TL!
I’ve replaced multiple ac compressors using rock auto for 160 up to 200 bucks. Even got the ac compressor, ac condenser, lots of O-rings, UAC R-134a and ac expansive valves for under 300 (all made by UAC) never had any issues. But I will say in my 2008 Acura TL base I’ve had to replace it twice but the 2nd time it was under warranty. Only draw back is having to reinstall it. But overall Acura’s are amazing cars!
Another feature I discovered awhile back is a way to turn the day headlights off while parked. You have to start the car with the e-brake pulled up and the headlight switched to off. It's nice if you're trying to be stealthy >:) or just chilling for awhile. As soon as you put the e-brake down the lights will come on.
Thanks for the vid tho. I kinda knew most of it but I probably should since I've had the car for like 6 years lol Im curious if that tail light arrow thing was intentional by acura. Either way its a cool new way to look at it
Lmaoo clutch asl
@@ricoflamma5430 on bro Finna be fucking inna whip😭😭
Just picked up an 08 TL Type-S and I love it!!! It has more tech than my 14 Focus ST and most noticeably is the nice natural sounding voice for the voice controls, my Focus sounded like a speak and spell!!! Just tried the window trick... AWESOME!!!!
Anthony Putzell i bought an 08 TL type s all black with window tint with cash and i’m in love with it. i just wonder how my eventual next car can top it. it’s seriously comfortable and fun to drive. and STILL the best looking Acura ever made
About the AC. My AC went out. Took to a AAA/NAPA certified shop. They wanted $1700 to replace compressor and evaporator etc... Said I'd be back after thinking about it. Went to a mom and pop shop near my house. They found a blown fuse under the hood and told me they keep a supply of these fuses because of these cars(Acura/Accord). Cost $100 because system check and fuse $80, tip $20.
Hard to imagine that the dealer told him the compressor clutch is not replaceable without the whole compressor... Stator Set for the compressor clutch (P/N 38924-RCA-A01) cost less than $100. #12 on this chart: estore.honda.com/honda/images/parts/catalogs/EA/14SEP401/Estore/illustrations2/SEP4B5700A.png The best part is that you should be able to replace the clutch without touching the pressurized refrigerant system. Sounds to me they wanted to up sale bigger repair. If the compressor really does not turn on and this is the problem with the clutch I would certainly repair it - it is a shame for such a nice car to have a faulty A/C!
This is true...my shop replaced the relay for free.
which fuse was it that was blown
Which fuse??? Bc mines did too
@@przemekiwa3443 yeah as soon as he said that I was like ???!did you turn it on and tap the clutch with a screwdriver handle. Did you test the connector with a test light? Your posting car tech videos, did you watch a single UA-cam video about A/C diagnostics?!
the 3rd gen acura TL is my favorite. it looks like the bmw e46 m3. if i were to get a used car i would get the 2004-2008 acura tl
Such a beautiful car. Thank goodness my dad got me into the TL. I got a 2013 Acura TL advance white ext black int for my 20th birthday. Such a nice car. So comfortable. EXTREMELY reliable. I never want to get rid of it.
On rainy days with wiper on...put car in neutral press brake pedal to self activate wipers
While car is off...turn headlight/drl to off position and pull handbrake... light will remain off until handbrake is released
To check how miles left on tank of gas - select trip once it shows gas mileage press the bottom arrow to show number of miles before tank goes empty and up arrow to return to previous mpg screen.
For slightly better wide open throttle response turn off VSA
There's plenty more just too much to list and explain
HoMiE327 wow good information never knew
Yes there's a Torque Steer Reduction in VSA that can reduce torque up to 30% in 1st gear, and yes you can feel the difference, but losing VSA/Traction Control is not worth it for everyday driving.
Turning off VSA is the first thing I do (when it's dry). What's the point in having the power if you can't use it?
not crashing???
Just bought a 6 speed 04 TL. I'm in love.
Me too!
Ray Lindert n
How is it?
I had one until someone totaled my car :'(
Love my automatic tl lol
great video, I knew all these except for the led in foot well area because I have an 06, another thing I wanted to mention which I think is really cool is that the windshield wipers slow down and speed up with the speed of the vehicle when on intermittent. for instance, if they are on intermittent and you come to a stop light, the wipers will delay wiping at the speed setting it's on until the vehicle is over 10 MPH again, it's pretty cool!
I just discovered that on my TL and it is sooo awesome.
Which setting is that? Mine has like a wrist turning dial to speed it up and slow it down by twisting and then where you turn the whole thing and it's like a different set of speeds . I'm curious what position it needs to be in to access this feature.. tia
I had a 2006 TL and absolutely LOVED it. Such fun to drive and all these little extras made it the best car I ever owned. However, after a year of ownership (we bought it used), the transmission went. I paid $4k to replace it, then another year goes by and it blew a head gasket. Acura wanted $6k to repair THAT. I had to turn her out to pasture, but I absolutely will get another within the next year or so. Has to be this body style though.
my 2006 is awesome to drive. I love the sound of the engine as it accelerates, sounds like a mini turbine (to me anyway). I like the get up and go. I've had trouble now with the 3rd gear pressure switch twice and the transmission fluid seems to corrupt way less than 30K miles. This is a great car.
Omg, why would you take it to a dealership!?!?!?!? You could have a low mileage import engine shipped to your door for $1,000 and have it dropped in for less.
I love this car. I’ve had 2 Acura’s. My Ford Explorer was totaled recently now I’m in search for my first love, Acura TL 🖤💕
Get a 06-08 Acura TL never get a 00-04 tls they got terrible transmissions and will stall you on highway or anywhere dangerous ... but other than that these cars a beauty and drives amazing . Just maintain the transmission fluid and the car will take care of you
I have an 06’ and you can tell this guy did some work on the speedometer and the touch screen. Looks very clean though and he keeps good care of his car.
The legend & 04-08 are the two best looking cars Acura ever made .
My 97 TL was a lot better looking than my 2006. My 2013 TSX SE is also sweeter than my 06 will ever be. But, that’s what’s so great about Acura. Everyone has their favorites.
I have 2004. Honda Acura 1 owner 14 yrs old runs. Great
I have a 2005 tl I just walket outside and put the windows down and back up that's awesome something I did not know about my car lol thanks man 🖒
Im going to try out the transmission reset because my acura has 128k miles on it and I just got it. It shifts hard at times but hopefully the reset will help that issue and it'll be smoother to drive the car. TYSM for this video and useful info.
Did it work? And how many miles do you have on it now?
Love mine! Same color and I love the navigation screen. Sound system is amazing. I’m also from Minnesota. All around a great car.
My amplifier is fading fast. I’m at half volume now. It lasted 16 years. A used replacement for the ‘04 is still easy to find and not hard to install.
Nice video. I was told that the windscreen wipers have speed sensors built in where if you drive faster, they will wipe faster according to your speed. not sure if it's a 'hidden' feature but many tl owners I met did not know about that feature.
Yep! The TL does have speed-sensitive wipers where the wipe interval is longer at lower speeds and shorter at higher speeds.
@@BornToDriveOfficial how to I access this feature?
@@Hmclaren-vc8vf turn on the wipers in auto wipe, one click down
Found out about the window opening trick when my car was covered in snow.
😄
Opening the windows and roof I love, works about 2 parking spots away and scares the crap out of people near your car.
I'm considering this as a fun daily driver. Looks really nice.
Ya those tips are cool but... I think all us 3rd gen TL owners want to know... How you manage 30mpg?!..
I was getting 19mpg on the highway until the transmission started to fail, then I got 14 mpg.
I got like 23 on hwy city 16-17
Shahzaib Merchant I get 30 highway 23 city
John Baldauff mine staight pipe from 3rd cat prob why I get low mpg
Don’t take off at every light? I know sounds impossible... it’s just so smooth.. lol
Everything you said is in the owners manual plus much more, reading is fundamental
It’s true, but manuals are as thick as novels these days.
My 2003 Honda Accord has the same widow feature I learned this from this video and gave it a try thank you 🙏
I can't get it to work on my 2004 accord :/
Also for the window feature using the key, if you put the key in the door and turn it right to unlock the door that will also roll down your windows beside using the actual clicker
When you turn the car off and the car is still in drive, the car is not in park; the car is just still in gear so it won't move. Same thing with manual tranny's. There's no "park", thus "park" is the transmission in gear. Key is locked into the ignition when turned off in gear because there's no clutch for you to start the car in gear; must be in park.
No, this information is wrong.
You are correct, Adam. I know for a fact that automatic transmissions use a parking sprag, which is a mechanical lever inside, that physically locks the output shaft to the differential. ( Same for FWD) It is not in any 'gear' when in park. Since automatic transmissions and transaxles are hydraulic, no 'gear' will work w/o the car running. Unless your car has the automatic electric parking brake ala Mercedes, you can push any automatic trans equipped car, in any selected range except park. It will roll with effort. While I'm not sure why the poster's car didn't immediately roll on the hill as he described, it most likely would've eventually.
Adam, I believe you are understanding it correctly, maybe just using incorrect terminology. In automatic transmissions (and in this case Honda's 3 shaft auto, the parking gear is just a textbook square-toothed gear on the input shaft. A pawl locks the gear when "park" is selected. Since the input shaft and output shaft are mechanically connected via gears and not a hydraulic clutch pack in park, the axles remain locked. Engine off in "D" would allow the shafts to move freely with the exception of friction within the unapplied clutch packs.
Matt McKenna is
This car is one of the most well designed and built vehicles ever made,in my opinion. Its fast,looks great,and is dependable and durable as hell!!!! Thanks Acura
*Honda
Yes except the transmission in the 04-06, which is you know, a very important and expensive part in a functioning vehicle
Nice... cool stuff man. Just bought 07 TL yesterday.. Love it
Headlight remaining on feature was awesome! Going to try this on my TL
One of my favorite features on my TL is the simultaneous opening of the window. Great on those really hot days The heats just pours out
Just coming back to this too say this will be my first car and thank you for encouraging I’ll be bck in about 4 months to update
Heyy it’s been 4 months, any updates… I’m looking to get a car like this car in the video for my first car :)
@@katerinmijango1340 yea sorry late response i ended up finding a 2004 one great price great power makes around 263 to the wheels fun car. May run into some suspension problems but its been a great car to me
@@nyckolasallen8022 My exact first car too, it was engine swapped no clue how much it makes
I liked the video and just wanted to add that u can roll windows up and down with key only,down ,turn key to the right twice and hold,up,turn key to the left twice and hold,I figured that one out real quick wen I lost my remote and it was 108 outside
I have a 2002 mint TL and a few of these features even work for the older ones! Thanks PAL!!
Except the fact that the 1999 to 2003 Automatic TL and the 2001 to 2003 Automatic CL transmissions are absolute trash. That was the main downfall to them. I owned an 03 CL Type S with 170k miles and it had a trans replacement at 70k by acura and by 170k it was almost dead.
Also, the type s model of the TL has red led lights instead of blue!
There is also two tiny led light by the sun roof button.
BoliVido B ambient lighting
Does the engine and transmission control system reset also help with downshifts?
This may have been mentioned in other comments but for those who don't have AC compressor switching on, check the relay in the fuse box first. I was buying a an 04 with no AC an it tired out to be a bad relay. New relay installed and AC ok!
Best hidden feature that very few know about: the secret diagnostic menus
phillyguerrilla share the knowledge bro! Lol
This is why Acura is the best car brand ever
Its honda brother
@@angelsuarez3448 I was just about to tell him
Bill Barnews FOUND IT^^
Thanks for this. I am looking at getting one right now and doing some research on the TL before purchase.
Best damn car I owned man.. someone Hit my car and destroyed it though ... I was so sad.... I have a lexus now, but I'm still thinking about my TL every day...
THanks dude, very useful tips. I always forget where I park after leaving the movies so that on thing really works
Alweezy No problem! Thanks for watching!
The AC compressor is nothing special. It is the same exact one from the V6 accords. $400 at most.
Bro,
Locking the driver side door that make all the other doors lock is not a hidden feature!
No, it's not..but it does it
That’s what I was thinking...
A much better feeling is smiling, looking in the eyes of the jerk that screwed your wife as he slumps to the floor to bleed out on the men's room floor.
Neither are the tail lights that he thinks looks like arrows...🤣
@@blaqlionking6978 they are arrows
that ignition lock feature is for all cars. I had it on my 93 Pontiac Bonneville bit good video
There's also a blue LED light up by the front interior push lights in my 04 TL.. it illuminates the gear shift area and the drink holders, I believe.. 💙👍
I miss my 2005 TL, it was truly a great car for it's time and still is. Maybe I'll look for a 2007 and 2008 TL as my daily driver and not put as many miles on my MDX. I knew of all these features which made me love this car so much, and really liked the bluetooth system compared to my MDX's as it loses connectivity when first getting in.
How do the car drives? The handling?
The Acura TL? Well the 04-06 had a much stiffer suspension compared to the 07-08. Some owners complained of too harsh of ride in the earlier model years, so Acura improved its suspension to make it a lot softer. I'd still recommend choosing a 2007-08 model due to the known transmission issues from the 2nd gen TLs getting carried over to the 3rd gen. If you really want best handling then move up to a Type-S which has a more powerful motor, suspension, and overall performance oriented in handling.
Handling was superb if you have the right tires, I was in college when I drove mine for 3 years. But I had Kumho's A/S tires that were not the best for quick handling but overall great tire for longevity. When I bought mine it had 95k miles and sold it with 165k. A neighbor bought the car from me so I'll see it on occasion driving around, but I still enjoy my 2011 Acura MDX.
Thank You Sir, for the taking your time to give me these explanations. I really like and consider buying this car in the near future. You have a great day :)
No problem, glad I could assist. And as an additional resource, if you haven't seen or heard of a forum called AcuraZine. That was a huge tool in researched the pros and cons of the 3rd Gen. TL and the members there are very helpful especially the original owners. It's a very active forum sites, so check it out.
Thank You. I will do it.
wrong man. These cars use the same compressor as the Accord of the same era. I just replaced my condenser, compressor and expansion valve. non-OEM (I purchased Valeo and Denso, well known) works very well. Some of these cars are approaching 15 years old. no need to take it to the stealership. YourMechanic did mine, right in my driveway. I bought all my parts from Rock Auto. Great value!
Taylor Montgomery TLs are accords in Japan and Europe so engine components are interchangeable. like the old 92-95 civics with 94-01 integras. You're right.
Yeah I can't believe he paid that much =/
IDK why he thinks that Gen3 TL's A/C compressors are unique. They are not. I wonder who told him that. He must be wholly inexperienced at working on Honda s and Acuras. I'm sure that he meant well, but its just incorrect. Here is the least expensive one that I could find in ten seconds or less:
www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-Compressor-and-Clutch-for-Acura-TL-V6-2004-2008-Honda-Accord-V6-2003-2007-/192293612973?fits=Year%3A2007%7CMake%3AAcura%7CModel%3ATL%7CSubmodel%3ABase%7CEngine+-+Liter_Display%3A3.2L&hash=item2cc597adad:g:UQgAAOSw4YdYyihG&vxp=mtr
Even the title declares multiple fitments: A/C Compressor and Clutch for Acura TL V6 2004-2008 Honda Accord V6 2003-2007
The 3G TL's are not sold in Japan; the TSX are the Japanese market Accord (Accord Euro). The 3G TL's share the assembly platform with Accords in Ohio.
The MSRP for the OEM A/C compressor (I believe it is Denso or Keihin) is at about $700, and the electro-magnetic clutch is at about $95.
Disconnect hands free module ,no more battery problems,also there is a class action suit because of this,love my TL
i just bought one about 4 days ago and i love it 100%
Pretty nice. I've got an 03 Acura CL and love it
i have a 2009 body style dont know but i like this body style call me crazy but i looking to get a nice acura 2007 manual transmision ...
You also don't have to hold the key when starting the engine, just give it a turn just like locking the door and it will start on its own. Took for awhile to figure that one out!
Not on the 04
This is how I turn my drls off, too. Set handbrake and flick the key once. Engine continues to run but body control resets.
Had an 06 in manual six speed now I have the 2010 awd in manual...amazing vehicle
Oh my sweet baby Jesus.. man... I seriously can NOT praise you enough rn.. You are a f**king HERO!! LoL I tried the 35 sec reset thing, man, this car drives 100% better than it did when I first purchased it (about 4 yrs ago).. is feels like showroom quality in comparison.. thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank yooooouuuuuuu!!!¡
really enjoyed the video great job! .. I'm looking forward to own an acura but I like the type S😎
hector morrobel just got myself a 2007 type S, she's fun :)
I have this same exact car....07 though. And my dash is cracked like a spider web. I would give up all these features shown here in exchange for a decent dash that wasn't cracked ....and not having the HFL not drain the battery if it sets too long without being started.
so im looking to buy a 2006 acura tl same color as the one in the video does this car have aux to play music from my phon. if not what can I do to play music from my phone to the cars speakers?
One thing I did noticed about your TL. You have an 07 08 TL but your speed cluster is from a 04 to 06 TL. The non type s model for 07 08 doesn't have the blue light cluster. This car also have the fog lights at the bottom of the bumper, also noting that those only comes in the 07 08 models.
Effects on leaving your lights on May including Battery needing a jumpstart. View Descretion is advised.
I own a 2008 Acura TL and still looks so much better than these new TL’s.
I wish they kept this body style and just made it more bulky, in my opinion. Instead of going more towards a bubbly body style.
Thanks for these lip tips. I'm as n new owner to 2004 t.l. as of 2 months thus far. I'll have to try these
thats really cool thanks for that.. I have a 2006 RL and there are alot of things that our cars share.... LOL i think my RL does all the things you have said... I will try the parking on a hill and turning off my car.. i can completely turner off my car cause i dont have a "key " to worry about OH and the foot lighting alittle know fact, see I had a 1994 Acura Legend back in 2000 that car was rad.. and it had alot of awesome features and one of them was curtsy light, and indside the care you could turn the curtsy lights up or down to be honest I love it cause the lights were on all around the lower half of the side of the car to me it just gave off that sort of luxury that anyways love your videos :)
I'm considering on buying an Acura TL type s
Just got one. 2004 year with 145,000 miles for only $1,200. I’m in love 🙌🏽👏🏽🙏🏽
You got a steal if it’s in great condition
Raymond Banks Well actually the transmission just went on it and the head gasket blew because the temperature gauge wasn’t working properly 😢😢😢
Does tl have auto light feature. ? had a Honda Civic that did and it made the lights come on when you hit the unlock button
Thank you for posting this!
I picked up an 08 Type S with 50k miles on it last summer. I love the car.
lebebop you hit the lottery with that one lol 50K! Damn! That sounds beautiful.
Damn you must have spent well over 10k unless an idiot sold it to you! Nice find.
6th June 1944 your the lucky bastard?!?! A TL with 30k miles?!?! Wtf did u pay 10k? It mustve been around there right.
Give me your engine cams now
This is my first car and I just got it today
Just bought one yesterday 2008 tl just like this ,76K miles,one owner from a lady.Really well maintained for 8K$.
My 2000 Accord has alot of these. Can't wait to get my 2008 TL Type S
Very nice vid! i love ur car i have a 2006 TL with Nav and love it! Did u also know with the wipers everytime u take ur foot off the brake it will do a courtesy wipe for u automatically?its pretty neat.. Keep the TL vids coming
Yeah, but my TL does this, and my Pilot(Touring) does it as well. So not really a TL exclusive feature.
sgtdaye it’s a honda feature.
Honda Dealer: it's the compressor
Scotty kilmer: wrong there trying to rip you off you vents are just stuck closed
Might just need a recharge and thats why its not kicking on
I lo e that old fart lmao 😂😂
😆😆😆😆 Accurate AF
Great video, great series on this TL
Chaten Sidhu Thanks!
Thanks! Some of these things work on my 2011 MDX
who else just got on cars.com to look for one
I went to carsforsale.com lol
i already have one luckily, same color too, just one year newer
Kameron James I love my 07...
My TL 2006...has many of these same features.
blakrootz sadly the auto trans 04-06 had some serious issues. the 07-08 got the RL transmission so if you can I would aim for that later model year.
You forgot to mention that you dont have to hold the key on the on position to start engine. All you have to do is bump the key to on, let it go and engine starts as normal. I noticed you were holding the key until it started no need to that in the tl.
Carlos Montalvo does this work w auto I just tryed it on my car and still he same ghing
picked up an 2004 tl 4 days ago. so shocked by the features and the speed.
Question does your center speaker on dash work? Lot of people say you loose it. I have the Tesla radio I bought way long ago and haven't installed it yet and was just curious if yours works?
I knew all these just from being bored and grabby 🤣 I literally sit in my car and play with shit for hours when I'm high
9:20 i'm gonna try that, i have an 07 TL Base, and my shifts are kinda wacky, ima see if this helps!!!! GRACIAS
Same here
Did it work?
Update?
i don't know if the footwell light you are referring to are the two little blue spot lights that are located on the overhead console that are there to illuminate the shifter. they are a little hard to notice.
My 06 TL is stock and it is fast it is the base model and it is in mint condition no messed up leather no cracked dash no nothin it is like brand new and it has been in colorado forever I did take it to Wisconsin once and it fuel economy was surprisingly good