Cracked dash, ripped seats, hanging headliner on mine lol . I bought seat covers & plan on redoing my headliner. Oh yeah I had to get both lower control arms replaced. Seems like a lot but with love & care the car is very reliable... Pearl white 07 TL Base
@@youngdex7 I got them off eBay to kinda match my seats ( beige leather). The ones I got are called 3D Luxury Car Seat Covers. I payed $83 for them also if anybody cares to know I changed the center caps too so it actually makes the TL pop more with some blacked spiked lug nuts.
O4 TL base gold/champagne but upper and lower control arm replacement I’m sure lowers were the problem went ahead and swapped the top as well and ball joints….. and timing belt water pump kit as well as a whole head valve kit cause I jumped timing around 220-230k but great car I have the auto😭
The explanation I've heard of the cracked dash is that there is a metal ring around the passenger airbag. It heats up in the sun and causes the cracks.
I’ve had that 3rd gear popping out on my type S for years and the Honda manual transmission fluid never helped. Valvoline synchromesh fixed it. Haven’t had that issue in the last 8 months.
I have an 05 TL and the lights are another common issue... if you have issues with your headlights on either side coming on and off like it’s a shortage going on please check the igniter and ballast. A lot of people would say it’s the switch or shortage in the wires. I took my car to the Acura dealership and they did the diagnostic test I replaced the ballast and igniter
Lower balljoints, cracked dashes, and torn seats lol. I'm currently having mine replaced with cut down endless rpm cover. The rear seats are finished and look factory can't wait till the fronts are done.
Headliner is another. Of course my goal is to drive my TL until it falls apart. Had it for over 10 years wouldn't trade it at all. Over 200,000 miles. Keep the videos coming.
I can't say unless I've seen every detail. But that sounds like a fair deal. But do expect the transmission to go out sooner, than later. And I'm guessing the 210K major service maintenance needs to be done also, considering the price
@@petetheprophet_5758 well sorry to say your probably replacing pump and hose. It’s hard to pinpoint the issue without replacing everything cause all of it goes bad eventually.
I have the diamond stitched leather cover I got it for $80 and it comes w Velcro. You’ll have to let it settle in w the sun but I get hella compliments and the fitment is pretty good, way better than the cheaper options
I drive an automatic, 2006 Acura TL 3.2 and it has over 175k. Ive replaced the timing belt with water pump and pullies. Ive upgraded the alternator 240amp, power steering pump, all of my motor mounts and trans mounts. Ive also swappes my 3rd and 4th gear pressure switch and changed my fluids. I even went as far as to upgrade to the 07 acura tl type s spendle knuckle, new rotors and brembo brake calipers and upgraded to stainless steel brake lines. Since doing all these upgrades my vehicle feels like a brand new car. I have upgraded the sound system (i got an aftermarket factory amp that replaced the actual factory amp) upgraded the two tweeters, 4x 6.5's and the 8in free air sub. Then installed an amp in the trunk with a second battery for two 12's. I only wish I had gotten a manual but I love my TL and if i ever decide to do an engine swap then im sure ill swap the auto for a manual. But right now my car rides super smooth and i get plenty of compliments. The dash will be the next project though... Filling the cracks, smoothing it down and then wrapping it.
Yeah, the dash disease finally got me a few months now. I'm the original only owner of my 06, still going strong. Did the cloth, but going to do the vinyl one.
Same! Protection should help, but it may be too late if even one crack is on the dash. I park in the sun all the time, so it was only a matter of time for me 😭
I still have my 05, not driving it much now, this generation of TL I feel isn't that reliable overall, I mean I still like it, but consider I have changed lots of things under the hood except the engine lol, let me count, transmission crap out @ 140K, there were alternator, starter, power steering pump, 2 engine mounts (this is ok, I mean all older car have mount issue), oh my passenger side engine mount bracket, the bolt stripped entirely... interior wise, sagging headliner, bluetooth parasitic drain, clock reset to 0:00, clock panel not displaying at all, dashboard crack, both tilting mirror stucked (changed 2 times already), I think that's about it LOL My plan is to wait for the right moment to get tradein credit to a plugin hybrid or EV. I think I will miss the car once I tradein... Totally personal preference, but I absolutely cannot stand dashboard cover, I honestly rather it crack slowly, I'm willing to put on the sunshade more often, or put on some UV protector, but I can't stand the look of a cover.
Thanks for your input. The weakest part of this generation TL was the transmission definitely. 07-08 models are improved slightly. But it ages pretty well compared to its competition, in my opinion
Does anyone TL type s, blow grey smoke from tail pipe when first cranked? I’m trying to figure out if that because of the 02 sensor? Or need a pcv valve or catalytic converter
MY 2005 Acura TL Issues: -VSA/Brake Light Comes on -Headliner Falls -Cracked Dash -A/C compressor fail -A/C Condenser fail -A/C Expansion Valve fail -Control arm bushings -Automatic Transmission definitely does something weird around 3rd gear 215k Miles and she’s still going. I’ve fixed everything EXCEPT the VSA, transmission & headliner. Hopefully I can get another year or 2 out of her before I sell her and buy one of the New Acuras.
Thank you for sharing. A/C issues seem like a common honda/acura thing in general =[. but with all those isues (besides trans issue), the car should still run strong.
My lower ball joint failed not too long ago and the replacement broke after i already installed it and was putting it back into the lca. Needless to say, i'll be replacing that again soon lol
Use a windshield cover for the sun, mine is about to hit 190k miles and the dash looks brand new. Interior too only for a ripped seat and some small paint chips but thats it
04 issues at 213K Dash cracks.....loose rear view mirror.....cup holder sliding cover came apart.....cell phone bluetooth does not connect to my samsung phone...........door mirrors tend to get out of adjustment.....intermittent short in lighted clock....GPS is old and dated...1 rear speaker needs replacing..... that's all I have .......not bad for a 17 year old car....
I just bought my 08 type s on Monday and I already had to replace the clutch master cylinder but the car is in good condition the dash is not cracked but the seats are a little. Now I think my driver door lock has an issue.
Have you tried taking out your spare tire from the trunk? Have an '07 TL and the nut 🔩 holding the spare down won't release, just keeps spinning but doesn't unlatch...
07 type s. 246k miles. Cracked dash but not terrible. Torn driver seat. Headliner is fine. Motor mounts are shot. Also Hard lesson - replace the stupid pcv valve periodically.
Cracked seats, headliner hanging, motor mounts going bad, trim in the inside, cup holder slider, steering wheel peels, handsfree, transmission mounts, outside trim on doors, dash, power steering line big hose,
I’m looking to buy a 2008 TL and I’ve looked at two already and they both were slow to start when turning it on. Is that just a TL thing or possibly something wrong?
@@thecarfiend11 Yeah I seen those guys at Acura Honda Classic redo a TL dash filled with cracks twice. I wanted to replace the stock tweeters and although expensive helps with the appearance.
Good content CarFiend. On the synchronizer strain going into 3rd Gear, give a try with the technique of double de-clutching to match up the speeds of the two shafts in the transmission. Double de-clutching takes some learning and practice to get the timing, but when done right the gears mesh like butter. It is also good for reducing wear on the synchros and generally driving with mechanical sympathy. I have found that throttle blipping before the second de-clutching helps on my upshift 2nd to 3rd, though I've not hear anyone else calling for that blipping.
My 2004 has None of these issues dash looks like new seats have no rips suspension is tight and its lowerd 2 inches for the past 15 years . Has over 350,000 kms and running stronger then ever .
So I have a Acura 2005 TL and it dosint have Bluetooth for iPhones for this gen.anyone know how to upgrade?? I wanna listen to my playlists on my phone.lmk!!
There's cheap options and expensive (more seemless options). Cheap options are the bluetooth tape deck, iSimple, etc. More expensive options is to install an aftermarket radio, or an OEM type box called BT45-ACU that uses the XM channel for bluetooth/AUX audio (Which is what I'm currently using for audio)
The protectant i heard is not good to use on these dash is armor all. I still used it being it was a cloudy day and next thing you know i got the crack on the dash,smh
It's pretty much inevitable that it will crack. But anything to protect it is better than nothing. Obviously, out of the sunlight and normal temperatures help prolong the life
2006 TL owner, I have a problem going over rough roads car moves around a lot. Not smooth ride at all and very uncomfortable. Feels like I am driving on wooden wheels at times what can the problem be? I already replaced the upper control arms and it did not fix the issue
You probably have more suspension issues than anticipated. I'd recommend to get an alignment and at the same time, get the shop to tell you which suspension components you need to replace
I may have picked one that was made pretty bad. I see alot of different cloth mats. But at least mines is the worst one and I can show what you might be getting
I actually do have rear fender rust. But I don't see that as a 3G TL common issue. I see that as a common issue with MANY cars, specifically if you live in the salt belt. Every single car that I have owned has fender rust issues =[
I'm guessing you have a base auto? His is a 6mt, so it comes with Brembos from factory. You either have to get knuckles from an 04-06 6mt/07-08 type-s to fit the oem Acura brembos, get a bbk designed specifically for your TL model that will bolt directly onto your stock knuckles, or retrofit Brembos from a different car. I have Brembos from a Genesis coupe on mine
I got my tl typs of an owner that looked like he bought cars just to flip so i thought the car would have at least one of this cummon problems but surprisingly it dousent everything is in good shape, all though it did have 200k milles or a little less but i got it for 3k awsome cars tho
Dam bro. You def lucked out. Some TL's out there are in great condition still and have little/no issues. But for the majority of us, we have many of the common problems 😭
It is most definitely a TL thing. You can try to do a quick power steering flush and add OEM fluid and see if that helps, but most likely won't make steering lighter
What's up man. Check out the videos I made, explaining everything about the cover.. ua-cam.com/video/TLguTPkbz8s/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/62vM-Zmy67o/v-deo.html
What do you think about a 2005 automatic Acura tl with 130k miles they are selling it for 6,000 dollars. And they are putting in a brand new transmission. Should I get it?
My 05 Acura TL when I drive for a long run on the freeway my car starts get a winding noise when I turn my steering wheel and it only happens when I drive for along time on the freeway, when I drive around town it’s fine, what do you think the problem is?
If you have grinding gears, it means your synchros are worn out. Manuals from honda don't really have this issue. Probs just your car from bad shfting habit/wear.
What's up bro. Yup, i'm a fellow MassHole lol. I live 20 somewhat minutes from Boston. I'll eventually want to do a local Acura TL meet. Follow me on IG
@@thecarfiend11 cool but my friends 2013 TSX had a power steering issue it cost him 800$CDN to fix it. It was suppose to be recalled by Acura, but his didnt make it
I can’t fix its shifting issue 🤣🤣🤣 bro j put a damn short throw shifter on it and that’ll change all your shit under the knob and no longer have the shifting issues your shift linkages are going out and getting to far stretched Jesus plz j give me yo whip you can have my tl 🤣🤦♂️
Cracked dash, ripped seats, hanging headliner on mine lol . I bought seat covers & plan on redoing my headliner. Oh yeah I had to get both lower control arms replaced. Seems like a lot but with love & care the car is very reliable... Pearl white 07 TL Base
what kind of seat covers?
@@youngdex7 I got them off eBay to kinda match my seats ( beige leather). The ones I got are called 3D Luxury Car Seat Covers. I payed $83 for them also if anybody cares to know I changed the center caps too so it actually makes the TL pop more with some blacked spiked lug nuts.
O4 TL base gold/champagne but upper and lower control arm replacement I’m sure lowers were the problem went ahead and swapped the top as well and ball joints….. and timing belt water pump kit as well as a whole head valve kit cause I jumped timing around 220-230k but great car I have the auto😭
I have an 06 TL and I currently have some cracks on the seats but no cracks on the dash definitely grateful
This gen TL will never look old 👍
I most definitely agree. Timeless classic for years to come
The explanation I've heard of the cracked dash is that there is a metal ring around the passenger airbag. It heats up in the sun and causes the cracks.
I’ve had that 3rd gear popping out on my type S for years and the Honda manual transmission fluid never helped. Valvoline synchromesh fixed it. Haven’t had that issue in the last 8 months.
I’ve had my 07’ TL going on 3 years. No cracked dash, no torn seats. I consider myself lucky
For sure man. Thats a keeper
I have an 05 TL and the lights are another common issue... if you have issues with your headlights on either side coming on and off like it’s a shortage going on please check the igniter and ballast. A lot of people would say it’s the switch or shortage in the wires. I took my car to the Acura dealership and they did the diagnostic test I replaced the ballast and igniter
Lower balljoints, cracked dashes, and torn seats lol. I'm currently having mine replaced with cut down endless rpm cover. The rear seats are finished and look factory can't wait till the fronts are done.
Headliner is another. Of course my goal is to drive my TL until it falls apart. Had it for over 10 years wouldn't trade it at all. Over 200,000 miles. Keep the videos coming.
man, not looking forward to replacing the headliner. Thanks for the heads up
Hey Do you think i got a good deal on a 2005 TL v6 for $1300 208000 on dash no lights highway miles?
I can't say unless I've seen every detail. But that sounds like a fair deal. But do expect the transmission to go out sooner, than later. And I'm guessing the 210K major service maintenance needs to be done also, considering the price
@@fearnoopponentgaming8017 how is the TL doing?
Had power steering issues with both my TL’s definitely common
How did you fix your steering issue? I got a wheel alignment but that still didn’t solve the problem
@@petetheprophet_5758 well sorry to say your probably replacing pump and hose. It’s hard to pinpoint the issue without replacing everything cause all of it goes bad eventually.
@@9doggie12 how much is this fix?
@@danieliturrino7381 depends on your mechanic mine charged me 500
I have the diamond stitched leather cover I got it for $80 and it comes w Velcro. You’ll have to let it settle in w the sun but I get hella compliments and the fitment is pretty good, way better than the cheaper options
Where did you get the covers from?
Thanks man, good to know!
@@UniqueBrokeBoyz Cobra Auto Accessories they make good bras dash covers and floor mats
I drive an automatic, 2006 Acura TL 3.2 and it has over 175k. Ive replaced the timing belt with water pump and pullies. Ive upgraded the alternator 240amp, power steering pump, all of my motor mounts and trans mounts. Ive also swappes my 3rd and 4th gear pressure switch and changed my fluids. I even went as far as to upgrade to the 07 acura tl type s spendle knuckle, new rotors and brembo brake calipers and upgraded to stainless steel brake lines. Since doing all these upgrades my vehicle feels like a brand new car. I have upgraded the sound system (i got an aftermarket factory amp that replaced the actual factory amp) upgraded the two tweeters, 4x 6.5's and the 8in free air sub. Then installed an amp in the trunk with a second battery for two 12's. I only wish I had gotten a manual but I love my TL and if i ever decide to do an engine swap then im sure ill swap the auto for a manual. But right now my car rides super smooth and i get plenty of compliments. The dash will be the next project though... Filling the cracks, smoothing it down and then wrapping it.
Yeah, the dash disease finally got me a few months now. I'm the original only owner of my 06, still going strong. Did the cloth, but going to do the vinyl one.
Same! Protection should help, but it may be too late if even one crack is on the dash. I park in the sun all the time, so it was only a matter of time for me 😭
@@thecarfiend11 yep, once you see that little crack its over.
What mileage does it usually happen?
@@tymom9313 is not the milage but how much and how often it's exposed to the sun. You can try prolong it by always putting up a sun visor.
Love the TL! Still building mine
Still loving my 3G even with all the problems
Same man! 3G is too sexy
Agree! My 06 has had numerous issues. But driving, I forget about all of it!
my ball joints broke THE SAME WAY you showed and it hurt a lot to see but now i learned to keep in mind and check them often
My 05 3.2 manual has a shit load of cracks on the dash....still a great fun car.
Same with my 06
I still have my 05, not driving it much now, this generation of TL I feel isn't that reliable overall, I mean I still like it, but consider I have changed lots of things under the hood except the engine lol, let me count, transmission crap out @ 140K, there were alternator, starter, power steering pump, 2 engine mounts (this is ok, I mean all older car have mount issue), oh my passenger side engine mount bracket, the bolt stripped entirely... interior wise, sagging headliner, bluetooth parasitic drain, clock reset to 0:00, clock panel not displaying at all, dashboard crack, both tilting mirror stucked (changed 2 times already), I think that's about it LOL
My plan is to wait for the right moment to get tradein credit to a plugin hybrid or EV. I think I will miss the car once I tradein...
Totally personal preference, but I absolutely cannot stand dashboard cover, I honestly rather it crack slowly, I'm willing to put on the sunshade more often, or put on some UV protector, but I can't stand the look of a cover.
Thanks for your input. The weakest part of this generation TL was the transmission definitely. 07-08 models are improved slightly. But it ages pretty well compared to its competition, in my opinion
Does anyone TL type s, blow grey smoke from tail pipe when first cranked? I’m trying to figure out if that because of the 02 sensor? Or need a pcv valve or catalytic converter
I would add one more thing to common issues and that is the engine mounts which are famous for going bad on these things
Damn, now Im worried about mine. I went over a speed bump last night and I felt like I noticed the motor rock really hard :(
I changed both control arms and tie rods inner aNd outer and ball joints front suspension is good now
MY 2005 Acura TL Issues:
-VSA/Brake Light Comes on
-Headliner Falls
-Cracked Dash
-A/C compressor fail
-A/C Condenser fail
-A/C Expansion Valve fail
-Control arm bushings
-Automatic Transmission definitely does something weird around 3rd gear
215k Miles and she’s still going.
I’ve fixed everything EXCEPT the VSA, transmission & headliner.
Hopefully I can get another year or 2 out of her before I sell her and buy one of the New Acuras.
Thank you for sharing. A/C issues seem like a common honda/acura thing in general =[. but with all those isues (besides trans issue), the car should still run strong.
Great video! Why the Oh Shit handle on the driver side?,
Man I got the same crack in the same exact place and I cleaned it pretty often. Pretty sure it inevitable
Pretty much inevitable. There are ways to prolong it, but it will crack sooner or later
@@thecarfiend11 what mileage does cracking usually happen? Sun shine 325 days a year & last summer hit 118 deg🔥
Its not necesarily how many miles. It could be based on heat/cold, sun/no sun, etc. My buddy had 150K and no cracks
I've been looking to get a TL, very helpful video!
I’ve never heard of the lower control arms or ball joint issue thanks for the heads up
My lower ball joint failed not too long ago and the replacement broke after i already installed it and was putting it back into the lca. Needless to say, i'll be replacing that again soon lol
That's some bad luck lol. Hope it all goes well. Might have to shell out and get some OEM parts
If you lower your car things are going to break faster
Facts. That's one of the trades off for having a lowered car
@@thecarfiend11 For sure. Stealership wants 145 for it, but don't want to have to do it again if i go aftermarket lol. Thanks!
Just saw the first crack on my dash right on the outline for the airbag. Rip 😢
Use a windshield cover for the sun, mine is about to hit 190k miles and the dash looks brand new. Interior too only for a ripped seat and some small paint chips but thats it
04 issues at 213K Dash cracks.....loose rear view mirror.....cup holder sliding cover came apart.....cell phone bluetooth does not connect to my samsung phone...........door mirrors tend to get out of adjustment.....intermittent short in lighted clock....GPS is old and dated...1 rear speaker needs replacing..... that's all I have .......not bad for a 17 year old car....
Lots of issues, but a lot less than other cars of the same age. None of those are deal breakers in my opinion
Question how to I change the time on a 2005 TL with the stock Nav? I looked on my manual the TL with Nav should automatically change the time.
No idea, I have the wrong time displayed
@@thecarfiend11 LOL same here, I have to remind myself the time on the TL is one hour be-hide, till fall (fall back)
I read somewhere that it's possible to change the time thru the Navi settings. But I no longer have the Navi screen (Nexus 7 mod)
@@thecarfiend11 I found out is a common issue with the TL, and other Acura's of the early 2000's mid 2000's
I changed the radio in my 05 and can no longer change the time. If I have to, I disconnect the battery at noon and hook it right back up
I just bought my 08 type s on Monday and I already had to replace the clutch master cylinder but the car is in good condition the dash is not cracked but the seats are a little. Now I think my driver door lock has an issue.
Sounds like it needs a little work. but these cars will last a long time, as long as you take care of them
Its mainly sunlight that causes it to crack,same thing with the camry of this year.
Also use leather honey to make the leather pliable and soft.. it'll prevent it from tearing too
Have you tried taking out your spare tire from the trunk? Have an '07 TL and the nut 🔩 holding the spare down won't release, just keeps spinning but doesn't unlatch...
Havnt had that issue. You may have to go ham and break that holder off
07 type s. 246k miles. Cracked dash but not terrible. Torn driver seat. Headliner is fine. Motor mounts are shot. Also Hard lesson - replace the stupid pcv valve periodically.
Yooo your car is dope!! How did u paint the grill and the top and the rims ??? lol looks sick!!! Can u telll me which pain ?
Sharkmouth grill was vinyl wrapped
Do the 3rd gen TL power mirror switch have a bulb inside that light up ?:
Cracked seats, headliner hanging, motor mounts going bad, trim in the inside, cup holder slider, steering wheel peels, handsfree, transmission mounts, outside trim on doors, dash, power steering line big hose,
I’m looking to buy a 2008 TL and I’ve looked at two already and they both were slow to start when turning it on. Is that just a TL thing or possibly something wrong?
Great video man, I never knew about the cover lay.
Thanks! CoverLay is the best option (at a high cost) but at least its cheaper and easier than swapping in a brand new (or used) dash
@@thecarfiend11 Yeah I seen those guys at Acura Honda Classic redo a TL dash filled with cracks twice.
I wanted to replace the stock tweeters and although expensive helps with the appearance.
If i don't ram into 3rd she pops out sometimes lol all these things he's pointed out are facts.
Love your contents bro
Keep them coming !
Thanks man! Much appreciated
Is your full-time job, an orchestra conductor?
Good content CarFiend. On the synchronizer strain going into 3rd Gear, give a try with the technique of double de-clutching to match up the speeds of the two shafts in the transmission. Double de-clutching takes some learning and practice to get the timing, but when done right the gears mesh like butter. It is also good for reducing wear on the synchros and generally driving with mechanical sympathy.
I have found that throttle blipping before the second de-clutching helps on my upshift 2nd to 3rd, though I've not hear anyone else calling for that blipping.
Appreciate the advice 👍
Just skip third 🤷🏼♂️
My 2004 has None of these issues dash looks like new seats have no rips suspension is tight and its lowerd 2 inches for the past 15 years . Has over 350,000 kms and running stronger then ever .
Wow, you're super lucky
Can you link to your fog lights build ? That squarish shape really makes the car more modern looking.
Fogs are off a 2006 Honda Accord Sedan. Here's a link!
amzn.to/3vXemWh
So I have a Acura 2005 TL and it dosint have Bluetooth for iPhones for this gen.anyone know how to upgrade?? I wanna listen to my playlists on my phone.lmk!!
There's cheap options and expensive (more seemless options). Cheap options are the bluetooth tape deck, iSimple, etc. More expensive options is to install an aftermarket radio, or an OEM type box called BT45-ACU that uses the XM channel for bluetooth/AUX audio (Which is what I'm currently using for audio)
The protectant i heard is not good to use on these dash is armor all. I still used it being it was a cloudy day and next thing you know i got the crack on the dash,smh
It's pretty much inevitable that it will crack. But anything to protect it is better than nothing. Obviously, out of the sunlight and normal temperatures help prolong the life
2006 TL owner, I have a problem going over rough roads car moves around a lot. Not smooth ride at all and very uncomfortable. Feels like I am driving on wooden wheels at times what can the problem be? I already replaced the upper control arms and it did not fix the issue
You probably have more suspension issues than anticipated. I'd recommend to get an alignment and at the same time, get the shop to tell you which suspension components you need to replace
Wow that dash cover looks horrible. I got mine from dash designs and the fitment is almost perfect. I have a 07
I may have picked one that was made pretty bad. I see alot of different cloth mats. But at least mines is the worst one and I can show what you might be getting
Nav and radio on the fritz and works when it wants to. Cracks finally on the dash. 3rd gear pop out.
yup, definitely some common issues. I use GM Syncromesh Friction Modified MTF to help alleviate that 3rd gear grind/pop out
@thecarfiend11 yup, I have 3 bottles down in the basement. I just haven't gotten around to it.
I had all the same issues with my 08 Accord
Almost the same platform and build quality, so I wouldn't be surprised
This a cool video cause I was definitely looking into getting a tl lol
Any issue with rear speaker vibration? Car idling, Radio off
Let’s be adult. The 3rd gen TL. After transmission and interior issues you have a perfect car. But damn, the trans and interior are huge concerns!
You don’t have rear fender rust? I thought that was pretty common on the TLs
I actually do have rear fender rust. But I don't see that as a 3G TL common issue. I see that as a common issue with MANY cars, specifically if you live in the salt belt. Every single car that I have owned has fender rust issues =[
I used black Plasti Dip to repair crack in my dash. Just have to be a little creative in the application.
Hey I’m interested in upgrading my calipers for the brembos you have. Can you tell me how to go about it ?
I'm guessing you have a base auto? His is a 6mt, so it comes with Brembos from factory. You either have to get knuckles from an 04-06 6mt/07-08 type-s to fit the oem Acura brembos, get a bbk designed specifically for your TL model that will bolt directly onto your stock knuckles, or retrofit Brembos from a different car. I have Brembos from a Genesis coupe on mine
Fuel gauge not working, any ideas?
Where can I get that ceiling light you have? (star lights)
I don't have them. But generally, they need to be installed. Remove headliner, mod them in, wire it up, and your good. I heard its VERY time consuming
I got my tl typs of an owner that looked like he bought cars just to flip so i thought the car would have at least one of this cummon problems but surprisingly it dousent everything is in good shape, all though it did have 200k milles or a little less but i got it for 3k awsome cars tho
Dam bro. You def lucked out. Some TL's out there are in great condition still and have little/no issues. But for the majority of us, we have many of the common problems 😭
@@thecarfiend11 all thought my steering is very tight or hard especially in tight spaces is it just mine or is that a tl thing
It is most definitely a TL thing. You can try to do a quick power steering flush and add OEM fluid and see if that helps, but most likely won't make steering lighter
@@thecarfiend11 alryt thanks ill deffenetly try that
Hi man. What’s the steering wheel cover?
What's up man. Check out the videos I made, explaining everything about the cover..
ua-cam.com/video/TLguTPkbz8s/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/62vM-Zmy67o/v-deo.html
@@thecarfiend11 Thanks!
What do you think about a 2005 automatic Acura tl with 130k miles they are selling it for 6,000 dollars. And they are putting in a brand new transmission. Should I get it?
Yes
Thanks for the tips.
Lol yup my cup holder slider broke also
Does anyone have an oil leak near the top front?
Didn't they do a recall on the high pressure line
My 05 Acura TL when I drive for a long run on the freeway my car starts get a winding noise when I turn my steering wheel and it only happens when I drive for along time on the freeway, when I drive around town it’s fine, what do you think the problem is?
ACURA TECH CHECK LOWER BALL JOINT S,ANY MOVEMENT THERE BAD, SQUEAKY BALL JOINT NEEDS, GREASED, ALSO CHECK LEFT STEERING,RACK BUSHING
just bought a 08 tl, automatic 3.2 unfortunately but thanks for the video
Nothing wrong with the 08 Tl Auto. Better trans that 04-06. Just take care of the car and it'll take care of you
If you have grinding gears, it means your synchros are worn out. Manuals from honda don't really have this issue. Probs just your car from bad shfting habit/wear.
3rd gear grind. all other gears were fine. Alleviated the issue with GM Syncromesh
Where to get the steering wheel cover from?
East Detailing.. ua-cam.com/video/TLguTPkbz8s/v-deo.htmlsi=1ODdp8n4mFcOjIZi
does the TL need valve adjustment?
Most likely YES, should be done with the 105K maintenance, or as needed
Can anything be done about the side mirrors mines are bad ?
No way to restore them. The mirrors need to be replaced
They should ship and/or package the dash cover rolled up vs folded. But hey, they didn’t ask us!!
Hey bro your from mass? Me too.. from Boston and I also have a 3rd vegan TL too
What's up bro. Yup, i'm a fellow MassHole lol. I live 20 somewhat minutes from Boston. I'll eventually want to do a local Acura TL meet. Follow me on IG
How many qt of fluid do we need to use for the transmission
Manual Trans, i used between 2 and 3 quarts
That dash cover looked like a tiny golf course.
Don’t get the cloth math. Use a cover lay. I have that
Soon man, Not happy with how it looks
Great things to point out for sure
so the automatics are good for the 04 TL and onwards?
07-08 auto trans are more reliable
@@thecarfiend11 aye... imma add that to the bucket list, also wat abt the honda accord samething? Also for the TSX wat year is good?
Pretty much same thing for the V6 Accord. As for the i4 Accord/TSX, i havnt heard anything bad for their automatic transmissions. Any year TSX is good
@@thecarfiend11 cool but my friends 2013 TSX had a power steering issue it cost him 800$CDN to fix it. It was suppose to be recalled by Acura, but his didnt make it
Parts cars seem like a great idea for these cars
I got mine from Amazon fits great for my 2008 Acura tl .I paid less then yours
Whereabouts in Mass??
North Shore area
Good stuff man, stop waving your hands around!
What color is your caliper ?
Teal color from Duplicolor. amzn.to/3yPoQaZ I actually made a video about it.. ua-cam.com/video/FUALtWpqovU/v-deo.html
@@thecarfiend11 thank you so much
No problem. Happy modding
How many miles is this
As of March, 6, 2022, I have about 86K miles
Should I buy a TL at 192,000 miles?
Really depends on your budget and the condition of the car
Daughter bought 04 TL at 180k no issues until she got t boned
synchromesh didnt fix my 3rd gear grind/popout. big F
I say it more alleviates that 3rd gear grind. But syncros and trans may be F'd up
The shifter is a problem
Am interested
Bro those is not even common problems
On the inside its a crackhouse, but on the outside…😎
What fucken laws does not let u put a sunshield in your own cars!!!
I can’t fix its shifting issue 🤣🤣🤣 bro j put a damn short throw shifter on it and that’ll change all your shit under the knob and no longer have the shifting issues your shift linkages are going out and getting to far stretched Jesus plz j give me yo whip you can have my tl 🤣🤦♂️
Bro… I’ve had all these problems Lmaoo
Lmao. Yeah, these issues are common on many Honda/Acuras of the same vintage. But I tried pointing out TL specific problems that occured for me
My right tire is making noise over bumps don't wanna buy the wrong thing
That third gear issue is just u dawg
honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-2006-2015-79/%24%24-faq-third-3rd-gear-grind-scratch-transmission-trans-sticky-pop-out-%24%24-2012058/ acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/tl-manual-transmission-3rd-gear-585421/
Lol common for most vehicles