Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 1999 Acura CL

Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 1999 Acura CL. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2020

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Acura Cl. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the battery and alternator were replaced twice. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was taken to mcgrath Acura of downtown chicago (1301 n. Elston Ave, chicago, IL 60642) for a recall repair on the air bags however, there was no mention of the failure of the vehicle to start or for the vehicle stalling. The contact stated that the battery was being drained. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator were replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and coasted to the side of the roadway. The contact called aaa and the vehicle was jumpstarted. The vehicle was restarted and driven however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 248,000.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

Ltr submitting complaint re a defective alternator on his 1999 Acura Cl, attachments including an article.


Other Electrical System related problems of the 1999 Acura CL

Ignition Switch problems
6
Electrical System problems
3
Alternator/generator/regulator problems
2
Ignition problems
1


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