1997 Acura CL Service and Repair Manual

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The 1997 Acura CL 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 Coupe 2-Door
  • Base Coupe 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.0L 2997CC V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.2L 2156CC l4 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

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1997 Acura CL Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #02V12000016/05/2002Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHIC

Consequence

WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAK

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 #10190486

This SKU is a bushing kit. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the retail package label for accuracy. If the label is incorrect, the customer may have difficulty locating the desired product. If the la

TSB #10211608

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

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 #10052080

ACURA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE ON BATTERY SENSOR SYSTEM MAY NOT BEEN COMPLETED ON VEHICLE. NO MODEL YEARS PROVIDED. *PE

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 #10018109

HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB

TSB #10014766

P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH

TSB #10009257

RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

Showing the 8 most recent of 60 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20000308Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported2 injured

WHEN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WITH A 18 WHEELER, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE REAR FIRST, WHICH MADE REAR END SPIN AROUND

20200427Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW THE OWNER AND DRIVER OF A 1997 ACURA CL. CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW WAS STOPPED AND WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN A

20020523Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported1 injured

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*JB *YD

20000121Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORNCrash reported

HORN BUTTON IS TOO SMALL, MAKING IT DIFFCULT TO LOCATE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION , WHICH HAS ALREADY RESULTED IN 2 ACCIDENTS. *AK *ML

19960910Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTSCrash reported

AFTER (2) SEMI FAILURES THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY ON 9/2/96 IN THE DRIVEWAY LEADING TO THE GARAGE AND VEHICLE RAN INTO A WALL.*AK

Showing the 5 most serious of 106 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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