99 Acura CL 2.3.
My driver's side regulator just failed at 92,000 miles. The dealer fixed it for $360. Other than that, the car has been very reliable (at least since the warranty expired).
At about 50,000 miles, my 97 CL 3.0 driver's window finally froze half way open after about a year of warning that it was failing. It was under an extended warranty so the dealer didn't tell me what was wrong.
My wife's '93 Legend window is now failing. I've been quoted $500 from the closest dealer and $345 from the second closest dealer.
From the comments here, I assume it's the regulator rather than the motor that fails. Should I attempt to replace it myself of have a mechanic replace it? How can I be certain before ordering a new regulator? Can the regulator be repaired rather than replaced?
I have a '98 CL and the power window on the driver side has quit working. It is a shame that Acura/Honda has a poor design part for such a nice car.
With so many people having this problem Acura should replace this regulator at no cost to keep the good customer base.
Has anyone tried to call Acura and see if they would replace it under silent warranty??
I always had very high opinion of Honda, but now knowing that many people have the same problem, I am disappointed with Honda.
Ajit.
I just had my drivers side window fall down on my 99 3.0cl, it didn't have a burned out motor, the cables just fell off the track when I shut the door, and then they twisted up and got all sorts of messed up, whats up with this? 3 other people I know have had this problem, when I call Acura, they say oh well... I found the regulator/motor for 75 dollars.
Acura 98 3.0 CL
The same thing happened to me around 75,000 miles. My window would go down half way I could push it up then fell in the door. The regulator replaced cost me $290.
http://cl.acurazine.com/forums.
Go there, tons of info on how to DIY simple things like window regulators. mine went out at 74k. bought part on ebay for 50 bucks shipped, installed in half an hour.
Got a 1998cl.
Window never failed.
But 300$ WAW... that why I don't bother going to a dealership.
Tho this car is far from unreliable.
Its nothing, but an accord so there is no worries of getting stuck somewere.
11/07/2005 --------97' Acura CL; "Drivers'side power window died at 83,000m. Dealer charged $300.00 in Miami, Fl.. Right window takes about 20 seconds to go up and sometimes req. a helping hand. Check engine light is on & CV Joints are crackling. Now has 150,000 miles and still does great on the cheapest gas. Just had a "hit & run" drunk, rear-end right door, not looking forward to the insurance hassle.
RECALL 97' CL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; IGNITION; SWITCH. Call Honda 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238. Issued by NHTSA.
11/07/2005 --------97' Acura CL; "Drivers'side power window died at 83,000m. Dealer charged $300.00 in Miami, Fl.. Right window takes about 20 seconds to go up and sometimes req. a helping hand. Check engine light is on & CV Joints are crackling. Now has 150,000 miles and still does great on the cheapest gas. Just had a "hit & run" drunk, rear-end right door, not looking forward to the insurance hassle.
RECALL 97' CL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; IGNITION; SWITCH. Call Honda 1-800-999-1009 or Acura at 1-800-382-2238. Issued by NHTSA.
Wow...I'm glad I read all the reviews... Shame on Acura for not making this issue a recall! I was about to purchase a used 97 2.2 cl. The guy selling it to me told me that the two windows don't go down as well as engine & Tranny replaced... not a good sign. I'm starting to love my jeep again!
The 2.2 my friend has no problems with the tranny. Looks like he didn't maintain it, because none of the windows on his coupe work.
Your Jeep will have many problems my friend.
I would like to know if anyone has change out the timing belt on a 1997 acura CL 3.0. And can you give me the step by step procedure to change my on. And any problem I will run into. Dealer wants 1500.00 that includes water pump.
My mechanic did it for 560 bucks.
My driver’s side window regulator was replaced twice under warranty I replaced the passenger side regulator at 71000 not very difficult. I have 105,000 now and have tape ready for the next regulator failure.
My 98 CL still runs perfectly. It has 103,000 miles on it, and I think it's time to change the timing belt.
My driver side headlights are fading. Does anyone know where I can get headlights at a really good price.
Thanks.