1996 Acura RL Service and Repair Manual

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Covers all 1996 RL trims — Premium Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door ·
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The 1996 Acura RL service and repair manual is a practical, OEM-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair work. You'll get step-by-step procedures, specifications, torque values, diagrams, and system information to help you troubleshoot accurately and finish jobs faster.

Ideal for professional technicians and DIY owners, this manual covers core vehicle systems including engine, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and wiring diagrams. Instant digital access after purchase.

Trims covered

  • Premium Sedan 4-Door
  • Base Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.5L 3475CC V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Body Repair
  • Body Repair Basic
  • Brakes
  • Control System DTCs
  • Driving Support & Restraints
  • Engine
  • HVAC
  • Network Communication
  • Paint Repair Basic
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Symptom
  • Trans/Driveline
  • Vehicle General Information
  • Wiring Diagrams
NHTSA #06E04900024/05/2006Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE N

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICL

Remedy

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGA

NHTSA #99V22700019/08/1999Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A TRANSMISSION CASE BOLT CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO DISENGAGE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL.

Consequence

THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION I

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED BOLT.

NHTSA #99V06900010/05/1999Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH BALL JOINTS THAT CAN PREMATURELY WEAR OUT AND, IN THE WORSE CASE, THE BALL JOINT WOULD SEPARATE CAUSING THE FRONT SUS

Consequence

THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTR

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.

TSB #10100462

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

TSB #10099960

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TWO

TSB #10037486

ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI

TSB #10018038

SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

TSB #10016260

CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT

TSB #10014071

ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM

TSB #10014067

THE HOMELINK SYSTEM MAY HAVE TEST INFORMATION STORED IN MEMORY THAT MUST BE ERASED BEFORE IT CAN BE PROGRAMMED. *NM

TSB #10013727

NAVIGATION SYSTEM WON'T MAP MATCH OR GETS LOST. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

Showing the 8 most recent of 66 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20041213Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITEDCrash reported

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO STRIKE A POST. DEALER STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER DID NOT AGREE.*

20000223Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported

VEHICLE WAS INVOVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 40 MPH IN WHICH BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.

20160701Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire reported

TL* CONTACT OWNS A 1996 ACURA RL. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A STRONG BURNING ODOR WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DIMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT

20071023Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSFire reported

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 ACURA 3.5RL. ON OCTOBER 22, 2007, THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND SMELLED SMOKE. SHE THEN HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE ODOME

20180727Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM ; LOCKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING. FREQUENT ALARMS.

Showing the 5 most serious of 26 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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