My Acura TL ?96 started having problems when the D1 and D2 positions of the gear were illuminating in the panel all the time. Few days later, the car would start when in P but need to use the Shift Release to move the gear. Later the same day the car won?t start in P so I need to use the Shift Release to move the gear to N and start the car. Also the key will stay stuck on the starter. I took out the plastic cover to check on the shift interlock solenoid because it stopped making the release sound when I press the brake but it seems to be working fine when jumped with a battery. The brake lights are also ok. Now the car will only start after moving the gear back and forth until the N lights up in the panel. The R light will start when in D and the car seems to jump from one gear to the other wildly. This had happened in the last four days and is getting worse. Any suggestion of what can be happening? Thanks in advance.

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1995 Nissan Altima Stuck in First Gear

1. check transmission fluid level or if you can change the fluid & filter.
2. check throttle position sensor (tps).
3. if fluid level & tps are ok & still not upshifting automatically, temporarily (so you can take it to a transmission specialist) , try to manually shift. starting from dead stop, shift to D1. at about 25mph shift to D2. (be gentle on the accelerator & don't over rev on each gear. release accelerator pedal & don't step on the brakes while shifting from D1 & D2).

Apr 08, 2013 • 1995 Nissan Altima

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You may have a problem with your IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) which often can be exchanged for a serviced and warrantied replacement unit.

First thing I would try...disconnect the battery for 10 minutes which will allow the on board computers to re-start.

If this doesn't help... I would retrieve any stored codes the on-board computer has logged which may provide a starting point to diagnose your trouble.

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Acura 3.2 tl makes a noise when started in the morning in cold

that noise is 1 of your belts. there is 3 belts on it. and with the power steering noise I think it is your power steering belt needs to replaced or agjusted

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Any time you get any dash light ,you have the car checked
for codes within a day or two,not a year

You have had some type of failed system component
or issue for a year.

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As to any cars, when it snow, and going up hill there will be promblems, best way for the tl is turn on the vsa, put it in a low gear, like d1 d2.... and slowly press on the accelerator. Best solution is to stay away from hills until road has been trreat. Remember your Tl is only 2wd drive front wheel. It won't be able to handle like a 4wd or awd.

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dear friend-it looks like you have a dirty valvebody that is sticky,i would say that you can first try a additive to clean the valves and body,if no joy then you will have to remove the valvebody but take special care when stripping it.

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I have a '96 Acura TL 2.5, and I need to change out the starter. How do I go about doing this?

my 96 2,5 tl starts when it wants 2 i got a new batt and the alt is good i makes a click sound around the area by the starter and if i get a jump i starts right up how do i go about changing the sterter without breaking that seal on the intake it sits up under

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Had same problem with my 3.2L TL in 90C+ air temps last summer (2008). Dealership found an easy fix after much investigation - they hosed off debris that had built up on outside of radiator. No problems since, and the cleaning also revitalized the air conditioning which had been operating poorly.

Jun 13, 2009 • 1996 Acura TL Series

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Have the park/ neutral safety switch checked. this is most likely your problem.
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SOURCE: 96 acura tl 3.2l is overheating+signals wont work

Start with the easy one (hopefully). You probably have to replace your turn signal flasher. It's located behind the dash, driver side of steering column in the relay block (just pull out to remove).
Your overheating problem: Are you losing coolant, or is the car just running hot? Any leaks, puddles?
Check the cooling fans to make sure they are kicking on as the engine temp rises. If not, you may have a bad switch that is not telling the fan to go on. If fan(s) are operating ok, check the thermostat. If it isn't opening properly, it could be the cause of the overheating. If you have a leak in the system, then when it gets too low, it starts to overheat. Many possibilities, So, let me know the answers to the above so I can help further if needed.

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SOURCE: 96 acura tl 3.2l is overheating+signals wont work

Start with the easy one (hopefully). You probably have to replace your turn signal flasher. It's located behind the dash, driver side of steering column in the relay block (just pull out to remove).
Your overheating problem: Are you losing coolant, or is the car just running hot? Any leaks, puddles?
Check the cooling fans to make sure they are kicking on as the engine temp rises. If not, you may have a bad switch that is not telling the fan to go on. If fan(s) are operating ok, check the thermostat. If it isn't opening properly, it could be the cause of the overheating. If you have a leak in the system, then when it gets too low, it starts to overheat. Many possibilities, So, let me know the answers to the above so I can help further if needed.

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