Electrical System Problems of Acura TL

Acura TL owners have reported 254 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (113 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition switch (49 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Acura TL

The Electrical System problem

The Acura key has a hinge on it with a release button and a spring where the keys open when the button is pressed and the key locks in place. The locking mechanism on the hinge failed. This means that when enough items are on a keychain on the key the weight will rotate the keys into a lever and   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

Although my car is about 20 years old now, I�ve done a lot of research about the problems I�ve experienced and it appears cars made from 1997 experienced malfunctioning ignition switches. My key will not start my engine and has gotten stuck inside the cylinder many times.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The driver of this car has owned the car for 1 year. The driver exited his car at a gas station after turning the car off, removing his keys from the ignition and locking his vehicle. He came back out of the convenience store to find that his vehicle had rolled backwards down a slight grade to   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

My battery would be dead if I didn�t drive my car every day. Then I found out there is a parasitic drain on the battery from a faulty hands-free bluetooth module. I watched a video then disconnected mine myself, problem solved.   Read details...

The Starter problem

All of the lights on the inside of my car have stopped working. Including the dash where radio and air are controlled. My car will not start if I don't drive it about every 8 hours. Even when I am constantly driving it has a hard time starting   Read details...




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