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2002 Acura TL Transmission Repair | Charlotte NC

Posted by Beth Jackson on Tue, Mar 08, 2011 @ 10:19 AM
  
  
  
  
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2002 Acura TL Transmission Repair Charlotte NCThe Acura TL is a mid-size luxury car from Honda's luxury division that debuted in 1996. The Acura TL was named the "3.2TL" after its 3.2-liter engine during its second generation of production (1999 to 2003). Potential buyers--as well as owners--of the 3.2TL should take note of its common transmission problems. (See photos on the right of an actual 2002 Acura TL Transmission, out of the vehicle and being disassembled for rebuild.)

Affecting about 2% of the TLs from model year 2000 to early 2003 (those only with VINs less than xxxxxx19000), the TL transmissions have been known to fail. Acura had extended the warranty on the transmission to 7 years for those TLs affected, which expired in early 2010. There are still many 2002 Acura 3.2TL's out there with transmission problems, so what do you do if you have a transmission problem and what causes it?

2002 Acura TL Transmission Repair Charlotte NC 1Most transmission failures begin to manifest themselves as quirky cold weather performance. It begins with hard up-shifting/down-shifting, delayed shifting and excess RPM. These transmissions are heavily dependent upon fluid pressure to regulate performance, and the sensor failures that commonly occur with these transmissions disrupt that pressure, leading rapidly to transmission demolition.

"Jerking while driving" and "Transmission gears slipping" most common transmission problems and complaints specifically with the 2002 Acura 3.2TL. To check for the cause of any transmission slippage -- the first thing you can do is to check your transmission fluid level. If the transmission fluid is full or smells burnt, that is the first sign that you may have a severe problem internally with your transmission. Transmission fluid should always be red in color, and needs to be replaced when it turns dark or black. Burnt transmission fluid is a easy signal that there is a transmission problem. Low transmission fluid can also cause severe transmission problems. If your fluid is low or has any of these problems, please contact us at 704-821-3460 to schedule an appointment for service or transmission testing.

2002 Acura TL Transmission Repair Charlotte NC 2More common symptoms / problems with 2003 Acura TL Transmission:
* 2nd gear within the transmission was failing and breaking apart
* transmission was jerking when speeding up
* Check engine light on
* bad transmission controller trouble code
* transmission slipping
* delay in the transmission when shifting from park into drive

If you think you have a transmission problem with your 2002 Acura 3.2TL, please contact Twin Automotive, Charlotte's best Transmission Repair specialist. We perform free transmission diagnostics with every repair and give free estimates. To speak with a transmission specialist, call us directly at 704-821-3460 or leave a comment here.

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I'm an owner of an Acura TL 2002 w/less than 35,000 miles and was feeling that it didn't always shift into 2nd gear & the check engine light came on. It was just diagnosed & Acura wants $4100.00 to replace. Since, I'm the only driver and owned this car from 2002 I feel that they should fix it FREE. There was a recall in 2004 & not even sure if they replaced anything but, I feel this is a defect. I have been in touch w/ the main office and they have not gotten back to me yet. Can you adivse me please.
Posted @ Thursday, September 01, 2011 3:57 PM by Judith Passero
I own an Acura 3.2cl coupe which I bought new in 2001 for 31,000!!!. At 53,000 the trans failed and reverse would not engage. I have since discovered that trans failures early on honda's are a common occurence. I was sent a service bulletin from honda to have the trans inspected in 2005 and took it in. Because this car is now 10 years old but still in perfect condition, Honda says I'm out of the 7 year 100,000 extended warranty period. My personal mechanic is going to replace the trans at a cost of 3,500. Honda should be ashamed of themselves. They knew these transmissions had problems but convinced the government not to issue a recall. Do yourself a favor. Never buy a Honda. They are a bunch of thieves and do not care about you as a consumer.
Posted @ Sunday, October 30, 2011 6:21 AM by dennis
I have a 2003 acura 3.2 TL. I bought this car when it had 48,000 miles on it, and now has 107,000. I have been having transmission problems for about 6 months now..gears are slipping, hesitation while increasing speed. unfortunately im also out of the extended warranty period and need some good advice on what to do..If Honda knew of these problems they should be willing to fix the problems,,no questions asked..
Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:25 AM by Barbara Garretson
I have an 03 acura mdx and it has no reverse, drives in neutral, and binds on the shifts after overhaul. What do you think the problem is? We have replaced the torque converter, master overhaul kit. The torque converter came in so hot, it was blue. Please help!
Posted @ Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:26 PM by Tina
I have 2003 TL type S. I bought it from private seller and car drove good and strong for 2 days. Suddenly now, the transmission not only slips, it will not accelerate once it gets to 3rd gear. I have to pull off road. If I turn car off and back on it goes into gear just fine, but once I start up road, same exact thing happens. If I do not re-start car, it will not go into gear, nor will it reverse. Only when I shut motor off, will it decide to go into gear, which like I said, only last until I start going up road again. Someone told me that it sounded like a sensor or computer module problem that tells the tranny when to shift?
Posted @ Sunday, March 04, 2012 7:48 AM by Don
HI, I was just curious will the check emgine light illuminate when the sensors are faulty ?
Posted @ Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:08 PM by James
I have an 02 TL-S with 130K. The transmission was replaced at 60K back in '06 under warranty. Recently D5 start blinking and delayed shifting are happening. Several times the tranny seemed to down shift abruptly when the car was coming to a stop. Today the reverse seemed to slip. Any advise would be appreciated! Also, any idea roughly how much it costs to fix the tranny? Thanks!
Posted @ Monday, March 04, 2013 10:54 PM by John
I have 2002 Acura 3.2TL, i have 202000miles on it now. i just observed that the car will jerk while transmitting between gear 1 and gear 2.Also excessive RPM.How can you guys help me? am in Nigeria.
Posted @ Monday, March 18, 2013 10:23 AM by Fisayor Ipoola
if it is an acura or Honda auto trans 2000-2004 get ride of the car because there is no fix for this problem
Posted @ Tuesday, March 19, 2013 1:48 PM by b
can we mount acura tl 2001 transmission on acura tl type s 2003 and will that effect on the ECU?
Posted @ Friday, April 05, 2013 1:18 PM by Sabhan
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