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1997 Acura CL Service and Repair Manual
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Covers all 1997 CL trims — Premium Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door ·
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1997 Acura CL Service and Repair Manual
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The 1997 Acura CL factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact year, engine and trim, so every specification and torque sequence it gives is the one Acura published for your car rather than a close-enough figure carried over from a neighboring model year.
Engines
- 3.0L V6 — 2997cc (183 cu in), SOHC, naturally aspirated, gas
- 2.2L I4 — 2156cc (132 cu in), SOHC, naturally aspirated, gas
Trims
- Premium Coupe 2-Door
- Base Coupe 2-Door
Known issues on the 1997 CL. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the ignition switch: electrical contacts can degrade under the high electrical current passing through the switch, and worn contacts can cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. The second covers the front lower control arm ball joints, which can prematurely wear out and, in the worst case, separate, resulting in vehicle deceleration, a sudden loss of power, and loss of steering control. Owners have filed 106 complaints for the year and Acura has issued 59 technical service bulletins. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From chasing an intermittent stall to a front suspension inspection or a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1997 CL.
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 VEHICLE IS STARTED.
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 TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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 SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DECELERATION AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ALSO STEERING CONTROLLABILITY WOULD BE REDUCED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.
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
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
"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
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
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
HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB
P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH
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.
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. VEHICLE WAS HIT AGAIN ON DRIVER'S SIDE. MOST OF THE DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE DRIVER'S FRONT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*JB *YD
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 SEMI- TRUCK TURNED RUNNING OVER HER VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER TO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISED RIBS AND SEPARATED COLLAR BONE, AND OTHER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SHE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL
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
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
DRIVER'S SEAT BACK COMPLETELY COLLAPSED DURING A REAR END COLLISION. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT REAR INTIAL IMPACT WAS FROM A PICK UP TRUCK TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES AS WELL AS BRUISED SHINS FROM IMPACT WITH UNDERSIDE OF DASH. *TT
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. STUCK IN FOURTH GEAR AND WOULD NOT SHIFT.
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BECAME LOCKED IN FOURTH GEAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE D4 INDICATOR ON DASH BEGAN TO BLINK. DEALER SAYS CAUSE WAS RUSTED INTERNAL VALVES IN THE TRANSMISSION.
97 ACURA, PURCHASED IN MAY 2003, HAD 4 BULLETINS ON THE SAME ITEM, FRONT BALANCER OIL SHAFT SEAL WAS BAD AND FAULTY. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THIS WAS AND STILL IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. HOWEVER, NO ONE EVER MADE THIS MAJOR PROBLEM A RECALL BUT A BULLETIN. WHICH MEANS THAT ACURA SEND OUT BULLETINS FOR THE CUSTOMER AND THEY ONLY HAD 2 YEARS TO GET THIS REPAIRED BY ACURA. ON 21 DECEMBER 03, MY ACURA BEGAN TO LEAK SERVERLY. SO I TOOK IT TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. BEFORE THE ENGINE BLEW. ME
CONSUMER HAS NOTICED ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATING ON DASHBOARD. CONTACTED DEALER. UPON RECALL 99V069/ LOWER BALL JOINT REPAIRS, MECHANIC NOTICED ABS BRAKE MODULE AND ACTUATOR HAVE MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED A SLIGHT CHANGE IN BRAKING ABILITY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ABS LIGHT STAYED ON. AFTER TAKING MY VEHICLE TO THE RADLEY ACURA DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS TOLD THAT THE ABS MODULATOR AND ACCUMULATOR HAS FAILED. IT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT THIS EQUIPMENT BE REPLACED FOR PROPER OPERATION. *AK
MR. ROBERT GIBBONS OF ACURA OF USA PROVIDED THE PARTS, BUT I HAD TO PAY $680 FOR THE LABOR AND $318.84 FOR A CAR RENTAL WITH A TOTAL OF $998.84. WHICH HE DECLINED TO REIMBURSE ME FOR, STATING THAT THE PARTS WERE OFFERED AS A GOODWILL GESTURE, AND THUS HE MADE ME A PARTNER IN A FAILING ACURA. HOWEVER, THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW REGARDS THIS GOODWILL GESTURE AS A HIDDEN WARRANTY AND OBLIGATES THE MANUFACTURER TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FULL AMOUNT. DT
THE VEHICLE JUMPS OUT OF GEAR, AND SOMETIMES STICKS. TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE. DEALER STATED THAT HE COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM.*AK *TC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 ACURA CL. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, SHE HAD TO HOLD THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION TO DRIVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. SHE ALSO HAD TO HOLD THE KEYS IN THE ON POSITION TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS NOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE WEATHER AND ROAD CO
FRONT SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AS THE ARM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAD BROKEN. *NM
Showing the 15 most serious of 87 complaints filed with NHTSA.