1997 Acura TL Service and Repair Manual

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Covers all 1997 TL trims — Premium Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door ·
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The 1997 Acura TL 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

  • 2.5L 2451CC l5 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.2L 3206CC 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 #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 #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 #10014061

TROUBLESHOOTING ABS OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 51 AND/OR 53. *NM

TSB #10012910

AIRBAG ON OFF SWITCH. *EH

TSB #10009256

INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

TSB #10009254

A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

TSB #10009253

CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

TSB #10009058

AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH APPLICATION CHART. ACURA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

TSB #10009042

DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

Showing the 8 most recent of 22 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

19980324Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITEDCrash reported2 injured

BRAKES: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, SLOWED DOWN TO 10MPH TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. PUSHED PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKES DID NOT CATCH , RAN INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER CAR, RESULTI

19990824Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD / SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING A CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK *YC

19990809Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGESCrash reported

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

20080710Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire reported

MY 1997 ACURA TL 2.5 SPONTANEOUSLY BURST INTO FLAMES IN THE AREA OF THE STARTER. THIS WAS CLEARLY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *TR

20050708Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire reported

DT: THERE WAS HEAVY RAIN THE NIGHT BEFORE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT UP AND WENT TO GET IN THE CAR AND FOUND THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, DRIVER

Showing the 5 most serious of 29 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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