2003 Acura TL Service and Repair Manual

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The 2003 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

  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • Type-S Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.2L 3210CC 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

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Vehicle Safety Data

2003 Acura TL Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #19V49900027/06/2019Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-20

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of char

NHTSA #04V17600015/04/2004Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIO

Consequence

GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISIO

TSB #10195036

Service Bulletin - Case v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Case No. BC 424169 (Third Clutch Transmission Settlement - $25 Credit Vouchers).

TSB #10172575

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d

TSB #10211608

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

TSB #10193392

Sending vehicle data to tech line.

TSB #10147186

Service bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete. If you did the collection in this Service Bulletin on or before October 26, 2018 (RO date), use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.

TSB #10144042

Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not in

TSB #10144045

Dealer message - Today, Acura is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Acura vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously notified CAR

TSB #10139573

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects to the replacement d

Showing the 8 most recent of 187 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20040603Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

I AM A CLAIM REPRESENTATIVE FOR NATIONWIDE INSURANCE. OUR INSURED, JOHN MIHOLIC'S SON, WAS DRIVING THE 2003 ACURA 3.2TL AT NIGHT. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK THE RIGHT FRONT END OF HIS

20101025Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported2 injured

ON SEPT 3 2010 I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY 2003 ACURA TL TYPE S. I WAS TRAVELING AROUND 45 MPH GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY FROM THE SERVICE ROAD WHEN SOMEONE CAME FROM THE FAR LEFT AND HIT ME ON THE DR

20040804Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCrash reported2 injured

ACURA 2003 TL TRANSMISSION DEFECT. FIRST FAILURE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AT SPEED OF 70 MPH HAPPENED 6 TIMES . TRANSMISSION REPLACED.SECOND FAILURE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP GOING 55 CAR FOLLOWING BE

20031130Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCrash reported2 injured

TWO TRANSMISSIONS IN MY 6 MONTH OLD IN MY ACURA 3.2 TL . THE FIRST FAILURE CONSISTED OF MY TRANNY LOCKING UP WHILE TRAVELING AT 65MPH OR MORE AND ALMOST THROWING ME THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE TRANNY

20170925Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 ACURA TL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT AN INTERSECTION, IT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. DUE T

Showing the 5 most serious of 466 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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