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2000 Acura TL repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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2000 Acura TL electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Acura TL

Engine not specified

86000 mi

US $45
Inverter and ballast needed to be replaced. I declined dealer quote, ordered the parts online, and repaired it myself. 
145500 mi

US $350
AC controller 

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2000 Acura TL 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

92200 mi

US $1100
Air conditioning was not cold, had freon added. 
148000 mi

US $480
Alternator died 
198700 mi

US $350
Blower motor for climate control replaced 
120000 mi Battery failed. Replaced for free under warranty. 
116300 mi

US $250
Defrost selection did not work. Needed the actuator replaced. 
163000 mi

US $155
AC blower and harness replaced 
108000 mi AC blower was not working. Root cause was an embedded fuse in the blower control resistor module. This is not a user-replaceable fuse, but I soldered a new spare fuse in to the circuit myself. AC blower was not working. Root cause was an embedded fuse in the blower control resistor module. This is not a user-replaceable fuse, but I soldered a new spare fuse in to the circuit myself. 
110000 mi

US $225
Replaced failed alternator replaced battery 
136700 mi

US $262
Blower for A/C and heater stopped working. Repair shop replaced blower transistor.  
171000 mi Battery terminals were severely corroded and were cleaned and lubed. Also, a small amount of distilled water was added to battery. 
204000 mi

US $280
A/C motor just stopped. There is a Service bulletin out there but still at owners cost. The wiring harness from Acura was too short originally and finally broke the connector on harness and a/c blower motor, so motor & harness replaced 
118000 mi air conditioning sensors burned out 
132000 mi

US $450
Both fans went bad, was not keeping the car cool, was beginning to run hot. Air/ heating unit not working properly. 
75000 mi Gear indicator bulb burned out. Dashboard gauges removed & bulb replaced. 
80300 mi Trunk release solenoid froze in the unlocked position. Solenoid was modified to prevent freeze ups until replacement part is ordered/replaced. 
143000 mi

US $300
AC fan replaced. 
159000 mi

US $25
Replace 2 directional light bulbs do to fast blinking. 
193000 mi

US $612
Ordered and installed battery cable and replaced tranny fluid. 

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2000 Acura TL 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

127000 mi

US $400
air conditioning was not cooling. 

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2000 Acura TL Electrical Problems

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