# \#rl **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rl/1944.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2017 Acura RL elusive key fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rl-elusive-key-fob/117383)
**Author:** [@MarkStange](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkStange)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2018, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-acura-rl-elusive-key-fob/117383 "2018-05-19T17:30:35Z")
Misplaced one of our two key fobs for our 2009 Acura RL and now we notice that the cart starts and runs just fine with the remaining one left behind - which clearly implies that the missing fob is somewhere in the car (d… --- ## [Strange Power problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-power-problem/106031)
**Author:** [@hienz1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hienz1)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 1:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-power-problem/106031 "2017-10-11T01:08:44Z")
I have a 1998 Acura RL with a strange power problem. I was driving to a friend's house, and took the highway to get there, driving around 75-mph. Once I got off the highway, and stopped at the light, the engine began idl… --- ## [Tire Pressure Mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-mystery/100531)
**Author:** [@vpetrovs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vpetrovs)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2017, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-pressure-mystery/100531 "2017-03-02T14:07:49Z")
I drive a 2005 Acura RL. The right front tire loses pressure, as measured by the vehicle's sensors and as verified by my manually checking it, thus eliminating the possibility of a bad sensor. This right front tire may l… --- ## [P0401 Code - EGR Valve/Ports/Check Engine Light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0401-code-egr-valve-ports-check-engine-light/81506)
**Author:** [@jaymax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaymax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2013, 9:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0401-code-egr-valve-ports-check-engine-light/81506 "2013-09-26T09:01:51Z")
An Acura RL 3.5L 6cycl 1997 \[i\] Code due to Insufficient flow - Is there away of differentiating whether the problem is due to a faulty EGR valve or just dirty ports; (i.e. a way of testing the EGR valve) \[ii\] Are th… --- ## [1997 Acura RL CRAZY electrical problem?! help asap!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-acura-rl-crazy-electrical-problem-help-asap/79499)
**Author:** [@jameswise09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameswise09)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-acura-rl-crazy-electrical-problem-help-asap/79499 "2013-05-25T03:26:24Z")
Alright guys, so here's the rundown. I got my Alternator replaced last week. Last night, I hit a very small bump, not even large enough to really cause me to slow down, and as soon as I did, my battery and brake lights… --- ## [Noise like rusty springs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-like-rusty-springs/73941)
**Author:** [@Beez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-like-rusty-springs/73941 "2012-08-06T19:39:56Z")
I have a 2002 Acura 3.5RL with 129,000 miles. I have a noise that sounds like rusty springs when I get in the car, during driving it and when I get out. It sounds like it's beneath the front seats of the car and very lou… --- ## [CAr Seat Heating and cooling Acura RL 2009](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seat-heating-and-cooling-acura-rl-2009/73807)
**Author:** [@pppprasad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pppprasad)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-seat-heating-and-cooling-acura-rl-2009/73807 "2012-07-31T00:42:06Z")
I have a 2009 Acura RL i bought new. The first two years the Car Seat heating and cooling worked really well and was noticable. FEw months back I noticed that on a hot day i tried to put the cooling on and it was not c… --- ## [Timing Belt Dilemma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-dilemma/69249)
**Author:** [@mollet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mollet)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 8:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-dilemma/69249 "2012-06-07T08:25:34Z")
We own two cars-a 1990 Miata and a 2006 Acura RL. The Miata has 56,000 miles on it and is 21 years old. The Acura is 6years old with 45,000 miles on it. I was just told by the Acura dealer that I need a new timing belt o… --- ## [Are there Event Data Recorders on 2009 Acura RL's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-event-data-recorders-on-2009-acura-rls/69572)
**Author:** [@dbalkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dbalkin)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2011, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-event-data-recorders-on-2009-acura-rls/69572 "2011-11-18T23:44:44Z")
Mine failed at 2mph. Honda/Acura found no manufacturing defects and does not share any additional info after inspection. --- ## [Acura 1996 3.5 RL w/premium pkg. Want to disable ABS because of buzzing noise when starting car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-1996-3-5-rl-w-premium-pkg-want-to-disable-abs-because-of-buzzing-noise-when-starting-car/67967)
**Author:** [@liberty30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/liberty30)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2011, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-1996-3-5-rl-w-premium-pkg-want-to-disable-abs-because-of-buzzing-noise-when-starting-car/67967 "2011-09-17T01:55:20Z")
I have a 1996 Acura RL with the premium package, if that makes any difference. When I start the car, i hear a buzzing sound which sounds like it is coming from the ABS system. The ABS light comes on continuously until … --- ## [Annoying Speech](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annoying-speech/61694)
**Author:** [@Acura\_RL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Acura_RL)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/annoying-speech/61694 "2011-03-03T22:28:46Z")
When did the annoying manner of speaking with every statement sounding like a question start.....and why? For example: Caller: "Hello, my name is Megan and I drive a '97 Honda Civic...?" What the hell, is she askin… --- ## [Intermittent ignition immobolizer problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-ignition-immobolizer-problems/61356)
**Author:** [@Lackey13320](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lackey13320)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-ignition-immobolizer-problems/61356 "2011-02-15T01:43:40Z")
my ignition immobilizer would not let me start my 2000 Acura several times during the past week. seems to start fine after a long cool down, or after sitting over night, but after a short trip it acts up, sometimes taki… --- ## [2000 Acura flaky Tachometer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-acura-flaky-tachometer/56275)
**Author:** [@Strapman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Strapman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2010, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-acura-flaky-tachometer/56275 "2010-10-12T13:28:08Z")
My tach has stopped working properly. It either reads o or 1000rpm no matter how fast I'm going. Dealer suggests circuit board in the instrument cluster for big bucks. I can get a used cluster complete for $75. Anybody k… --- ## [Pothole at 30mph caused vibration at 70+mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pothole-at-30mph-caused-vibration-at-70-mph/52960)
**Author:** [@06RLFan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/06RLFan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2010, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pothole-at-30mph-caused-vibration-at-70-mph/52960 "2010-10-08T03:50:12Z")
Driving an 06 Acura RL at 30mph, I veered left to try and avoid a "pothole" (actually a deep rut in the road caused by heavy bus tires in the summer heat). I caught the rut with the right front tire with the wheels turne… --- ## [Is my car safe to drive without the ABS working?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-car-safe-to-drive-without-the-abs-working/54817)
**Author:** [@anawrocki](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anawrocki)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-my-car-safe-to-drive-without-the-abs-working/54817 "2010-09-13T02:25:49Z")
My ABS system was disconnected by my mechanic to override a problem with the system. He explained that I need a new ABS brain and that the age (10 years old) and mileage (168k) of the car made the repair cost prohibitive… --- ## [Endust Smeared on Windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/endust-smeared-on-windshield/53816)
**Author:** [@kat98271](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kat98271)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2010, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/endust-smeared-on-windshield/53816 "2010-08-20T13:58:56Z")
I used a rag for Endust, and my husband later used it with Windex on his windshield. The windshield is all smeared now, and I'm in the doghouse. Any advice as to how to really clean the windshield now? --- ## [2006 Acura RL has metallic hissing sound coming from wheels at highway speeds?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-rl-has-metallic-hissing-sound-coming-from-wheels-at-highway-speeds/52485)
**Author:** [@dyelton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dyelton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-acura-rl-has-metallic-hissing-sound-coming-from-wheels-at-highway-speeds/52485 "2010-08-02T11:30:07Z")
I have a 2006 Acura RL that I purchased as a certified used car from the local Acura dealership about 5k miles ago. It currently has 51k miles on it and about 3-4k miles ago a sound started emitting from (to the best of… --- ## [Which car will have less issues: lexus or acura?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-will-have-less-issues-lexus-or-acura/52752)
**Author:** [@pkgbooshcom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pkgbooshcom)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2010, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-will-have-less-issues-lexus-or-acura/52752 "2010-08-01T19:24:44Z")
Here is my issue: My mom has two cars. a 1996 Acura RL with 120,000 miles on it , and 1997 Lexus es300 with 101,000 miles on it. Recently, she put in $5000 into the Acura b/c it was stalling sometimes. Since then, i… --- ## [Car Weight impact on Mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-weight-impact-on-mileage/50906)
**Author:** [@karenlgk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/karenlgk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2010, 3:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-weight-impact-on-mileage/50906 "2010-06-27T03:20:15Z")
How much does weight in the trunk of the car influence the mileage I get? If the trunk carries 20 pounds worth of stuff, or 100 pounds worth of stuff ... how much does it matter in terms of mileage? --- ## [Jammed 6 disc CD changer in trunk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jammed-6-disc-cd-changer-in-trunk/50411)
**Author:** [@Lackey13320](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lackey13320)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2010, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jammed-6-disc-cd-changer-in-trunk/50411 "2010-06-17T16:13:05Z")
I'm listening to my Eagles Greatest Hits CD in my 2000 Acura 3.5 RL. When it finishes, and automatically moves to the next CD in the changer, I decide I want to listen to the Eagles again. But when I select that CD, th… --- ## [Used car too good to be true?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-too-good-to-be-true/49716)
**Author:** [@Lackey13320](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lackey13320)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2010, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-too-good-to-be-true/49716 "2010-06-02T02:52:10Z")
I recently purchased a 2000 Acura 3.5 RL with 55,000 miles. This car passed the state mechanical inspection 5 months ago. Some things needed fixed, and were obvious, but this was not. The VSA activation indicator came… --- ## [Timing Belt - Honda Odyssey & Acura RL (Year = 2000)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-honda-odyssey-acura-rl-year-2000/46365)
**Author:** [@sjs947](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sjs947)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2010, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-honda-odyssey-acura-rl-year-2000/46365 "2010-03-20T21:44:03Z")
I own 2 Honda vehicles with about 85,000. I have heard that the timing belts should be replaced. Is that absolutely needed? Aside from the engine stopping, what will happen if the belt breaks? Can't you simply replace it… --- ## [Damage ... front left post ... 2002 Acura RL 3.5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-front-left-post-2002-acura-rl-3-5/45361)
**Author:** [@Volvo850FL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volvo850FL)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/damage-front-left-post-2002-acura-rl-3-5/45361 "2010-03-02T04:32:38Z")
Anyone have experience with an Acura with the 'front left post' having been damaged in an accident? The car is in excellent condition but CarFax indicates an accident with the front left post having been involved. Car … --- ## [Navi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/navi/44346)
**Author:** [@bigdonlen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigdonlen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/navi/44346 "2010-02-12T23:32:06Z")
i need to update my navigation map software because sometimes i don't get all streets in there. --- ## [Steering wheels](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheels/44345)
**Author:** [@bigdonlen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigdonlen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheels/44345 "2010-02-12T20:19:28Z")
my steering wheel level is stuck.. it can't go back up level. but it can go back and forth toward me.. i can hear the motor running when i tried to bring it but its stucks(thank to my little brother) any idea how can i … --- ## [Gas consumtion](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-consumtion/40396)
**Author:** [@rabis95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rabis95)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2009, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-consumtion/40396 "2009-12-06T03:45:29Z")
how is acura 3.5L V6 --- ## [Dysfunctional Emission system on Acura](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dysfunctional-emission-system-on-acura/38617)
**Author:** [@lspalla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lspalla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dysfunctional-emission-system-on-acura/38617 "2009-10-26T16:38:48Z")
I have a '97 Acura 3.5RL with 160,000 miles and is no longer under warranty. It is a fantastic car but now I am being told that the emission system must be replaced at a cost of $2500! I would like to hear discussion o… --- ## [ACURA irregular starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-irregular-starting/38226)
**Author:** [@LWSCTID](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LWSCTID)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2009, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-irregular-starting/38226 "2009-10-17T17:16:39Z")
Car sometimes starts on first turn of key, sometimes on the 2nd, third, fourth--seventh, etc--eventually always!! Bought used from CarMax. They can't fix. Help!!! --- ## [2002 Acura RL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-acura-rl/36800)
**Author:** [@Giltexex](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Giltexex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2009, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-acura-rl/36800 "2009-09-28T17:06:22Z")
I have recent issues with my check engine light. I did some online research and thought it had to do with EVAP Solenoid valve. I had my mechanic chang it out due to rust etc. Unfortunatly, it still is on. My next step is… --- ## [Struts damaged by lifting the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-damaged-by-lifting-the-car/37172)
**Author:** [@mplourd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mplourd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2009, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/struts-damaged-by-lifting-the-car/37172 "2009-09-27T15:52:19Z")
Just had the routine service done on this car and now it handles like the front strut on the drivers side is bad. Can a strut go bad by taking all of the weight off of it by putting the car on a lift or did the dealer s… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rl/1944.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=rl)