Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Acura RL

Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Acura RL. The number one most common problem is related to the car will not start (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Acura RL


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Acura RL

The Car Will Not Start problem

Vehicle will not start intermittently. Consumer has to turn key to off position and attempt to crank several times. Vehicle checked by dealer, who could not duplicate problem.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

Switch would fail to engage after starting. I had to hold the switch between start and on in order to maintain engine running. Drove 70 miles like that until I reached home. It did it once before two years ago, but after spraying with cleaner it stopped.   Read details...

The Starter problem

Turning ignition key, frequently results in no activation of the starter. The dashboard warning lights will illuminate, but there is no starting. Have to turn the key to "off" position, and re-try. . Sometimes several times to get car to start. Checked battery terminals. .   Read details...


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