2003 Acura EL Acura EL 2003

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2003 Acura EL repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (9%)

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2003 Acura EL electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Acura EL 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

71920 mi

C $330
Leak in the A/C drier unit caused A/C to fail. Dryer unit replaced, recharged and fixed the A/C. 
61360 mi SRS code 9-3 tripped. Replaced driver seat belt buckle under warranty. Acura Canada paid for repair. 
87420 mi Bolts broke off bracket holding alternator. Overtorqued during a previous repair. 
90180 mi

C $40
A/C would fade out and disengage. A/C clutch clearance adjusted by removing one of the 2 shims. 
94860 mi Battery light in dash flickering and loss of all power. Tightened alternator bolts in bracket as problem in the past was they were overtorqued. Light is our for now but may need alternator soon. 
95480 mi

C $400
Alternator failing. Replaced with remanufactures alternator. 
109740 mi

C $100
Repaired broken wires in the door jamb area for non-functioning rear passenger windows. 

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2003 Acura EL Electrical Problems

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