Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Acura CL

Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Acura CL. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (three problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Acura CL

The Ignition Switch problem

1997 Acura Cl cuts off/quits while driving. It will not restart at first but after a rest it will restart. This happened over 6 month period. Then it would not start back at all. Many repairs were attempted which included changing fuel relay and ignition switch.   Read details...

The Starter problem

Car stalled on freeway - full electrical shutdown - gauges dropped. Put car into neutral, restarted ignition, slight grind at starter, and car started. Pulled over when safe & when put car in reverse, heard whining/grinding noise and it wouldn't engage. Drive worked fine so drove to dealer.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns a 1997 Acura Cl. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was then pulled over to the shoulder of the road. After turning the key in the ignition the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred intermittently.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Acura CL model year vehicles:



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