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Assuming that by "Bluetooth FM transmitters," you mean you wanted to stream music from your phone over your car speakers... this is what you should have gotten.

That handy device is the version for YOUR car, I have the same type but different plugs for my 2006 TL and it plugs into the XM transmitter in the trunk. Very easy install, easy to pair with my phone, and it allows "XM1" to be my phone's audio. The audio from my phone (Amazon Music, Google Maps, Waze, etc) all sound crystal clear and my steering wheel controls even work to change songs.

Expensive lesson, but yeah I suggest switching it back and sell what you initially bought.

The people over at /r/autodetailing will be the first to tell you not to use any Armor All products. Overall just very low quality products and damage, rather than preserve your vehicle. They dry out the dash and cause cracking.

Meguiars makes great automotive detailing products. Their Supreme Shine Protectant is significantly better than Armor All's and will not damage your dash. Spray it onto a Microfiber towel or cloth and apply to your dash. If you are looking for something less glossy and greasy, their Natural Shine Protectant is great too.

Avoid buying the wipe type products as they just aren't worth the money.

If you want to thoroughly clean your interior like a professional, try products like 303 Aerospace protectant and Einszett cockpit premium. These are products used by pros and many detailing enthusiasts at /r/autodetailing and in the detailing world.

Wiping with just a damp cloth will not do, as the sun will eventually crack up your dash; its only a matter of time. The protectant will preserve your dash for as long as possible and it wicks up dust while leaving a glossy, or matte finish.

This is the one i bought and used, took about an hour for each headlight, you will need an electric drill and a roll of painters tape.
Pro Tip: Put lots of tape around each headlight at least 3 layers thick (because you WILL hit it with the sandpaper)

https://www.amazon.com/3M-39008-Headlight-Restoration-System/dp/B001AIZ5HY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484940876&sr=8-3&keywords=3m+headlight+restoration+kit

I was skeptical before i tried doing this, but it actually worked really really well. Best of Luck.

Hey there, I bought this several months ago but haven't got it installed yet.

USA SPEC BT45-ACU Bluetooth Phone, Music & AUX Input Kit for Select 2005-2009 Acura Models https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NUDEIWA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9pe7Ab46K0T9N

Edit: you'll want to configure it in a manner that the USB is accessible. I am probably going to have mine installed behind one of the tray areas under the cassette player.

Edit 2: mine has Nav and this is compatible. Also, google and call local car audio places: they too have products. Just tell them your year, make, and model. Good luck man.

04 owner here. You can change both sides without removing anything. Make sure you have the correct size security torx bit and an adapter to use it in a 1/4 ratchet or a flexible screw driver like this https://www.amazon.com/Wera-Kraftform-Flexible-Bitholding-Screwdriver/dp/B003GDIT1U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474927535&sr=8-2&keywords=flexible+screw+driver

I used Meguiar's Carnauba Wax. First time doing it myself too.
How do you like your ILX so far? Seems to get a lot of hate here and /r/cars, but I love it

Here's my recommendation:

Transmission Fluid

Since you are a fellow DIYer, follow this writeup:
Acurazine How To

Use GM Syncromesh with Friction Modifier for MT. You can Google "GM Syncromesh Acura TL" and find lots of positive reports on using this fluid versus Honda fluid.

Here is the fluid I'm talking about: Amazon Link

Oil Leak

So potential leak sites on the engine include the oil pan flange to block, the oil pump (located between the crank pulley on the RH side of the car and the engine block), and the main seal between the engine and transmission. On my 140k '06 TL the oil pump was leaking, which coated the RH side of the engine, and the RH subframe with oil. Like this.

To fix this requires removal of the oil pump, which requires removal of the timing belt and oil pan. I needed to do the timing belt, so I bit the bullet and knocked it out. Here is a YouTube video of a pro doing this.

PS Pump

There was a bulletin from Acura to replace an oring on the pump.
Part 13 on this diagram. The replacement oring is orange in color. There is an Acurazine post on rebuilding the PS pump as well, [here](https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/diy-105-
power-steering-pump-overhaul-pics-sm-scans-841134/).

GL with your UA6. I want to run mine to 300k miles.

Look into one of these for permanent :) it just plugs into where the CD goes (in the back of it, tuck it away somewhere). Crystal clear quality that can’t be beat:

USA SPEC BT45-ACU Bluetooth Phone, Music & AUX Input Kit for Select 2005-2009 Acura Models https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NUDEIWA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_p-sBCbAQRN4VJ

Acura EL is a RSX with a civic front end. And RSXs never came with factory remote start, so I highly doubt you car has a system in it already. I'm fairly certain that the 2nd gen MDX was the first model to get a remote start accessory from the dealership.

Edit: On my Integra I used a Viper 5606v alarm module with remote start, and then bought a bypass module that is only active when the remote start is active to bypass the immobilizer. Crime stoppers Honda sl3

The best approach with respect to grounding is to first measure the voltage drop at each ground point with a DMM; excessive voltage drop will cause issues like this.

Many OBD scan tools or apps that do live data can monitor vehicle voltage in real time. Alternatively, consider a cigarette-lighter volt meter for troubleshooting like this:

https://www.amazon.com/INNOVA-3721-Battery-Charging-Monitor/dp/B000EVWDU0

It’s very common for alternators to fail by first getting flaky with respect to voltage output.

The main battery to chassis ground is a common fault, as is the alternator connection. It’s not good enough that connections look clean and tight, you need to unbolt, sand chassis to bare metal, add dielectric grease, rebolt and slop grease on top.

Has car been in crash or flood or had stereo/alarm/remote start or other wiring hacks done? Any time a vehicle has electrical faults look for any shoddy work.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003YMTJ2G/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468808224&sr=1-2&pi=SX200_QL40&vehicle=2005-58-2414-20--1-6-5-7513-2036-1-1-2612--7-0&dpPl=1&dpID=41wWxKxfruL&ref=plSrch#

https://www.amazon.com/Akebono/b/ref=bl_dp_s_mw_2581886011?ie=UTF8&node=2581886011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Akebono

What I usually do is opt for the best pads I can and then skimp a bit on the rotors. For a daily driver you don't need any crazy high performance stuff so I like decent blanks and the akebono. Very quiet, linear feel, and very low dust.

Sure thing!

Caution: I'm an idiot and got a little overzealous when I first started. Though I placed tape on the paint around the headlights, I pressed a little too hard at one point and the sandpaper went through the tape and scuffed up my paint just a little. Be gentle and careful and you'll be fine. Use multiple layers of tape too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AIZ5HY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

So you are saying I remove the mid muffler and replace it with a straight pipe, and the resonator i replace with the dynomax muffler I purchased? This is the item I purchased and it says it is a muffler. Are they interchangeable?

Dynomax 24215 Race Bullet Muffler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00029J3KW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_2DxPAbAZQP4B0

This 3M kit is positively reviewed overall. You just need a power drill to use the attachment. If you are doing it with the headlights still in car, make sure you use painters tape to cover any painted surfaces around the edges of the headlights to avoid accidental damage during the sanding process.

There is a system that I've seen that intercepts the antenna plug into the stock radio, and connects via an aux cord or Bluetooth to a phone. When the radio is set to a given frequency it channels into the adapter and streams your music as though it was broadcast like any other radio station. It offers a higher quality sound and is generally more reliable than a traditional fm transmitter, and requires no real alteration.

Here is one on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U5XPBE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_5TspybXTJD4VB

For the last 2 years, its the iSimple bt interface! Works like a charm and has not only bluetooth, but also 2 aux inputs, usb media play, and a few others. It installs right behind your 6 disc changer and fools the nav+factory radio into thinking there is yet another cd changer installed in the car. Even have track info (artist, title, etc) displaying on the touchscreen!

https://www.amazon.com/iSimple-ISHD571-Gateway-Automotive-Interface/dp/B00455IS1O

It's Aukey from Amazon. I couldn't find another one that's a mirror screen hybrid but also has HD rear camera.

AUKEY Dash Cam Mirror 6.8" LCD... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07Q3RF1GY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Don't take my word for it, but the adapter should at least give you the audio portion. If it works (again I'm 99% sure it will), there will be no loss of audio quality. I am right there with you when trying to get the highest bit rate to these speakers. The part that may/may not work is charging...I'll see if I can find anyone on azine, as I'm sure they have found workarounds for ip5.

http://www.amazon.com/iSimple-ISHD571-Gateway-Automotive-Interface/dp/B00455IS1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374166176&sr=8-1&keywords=isimple+acura probably about $90 shipped

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Honda-33901-SNA-305-Passenger-Assembly/dp/B005VLD7DU

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Honda-33951-SNA-305-Driver-Assembly/dp/B005VLD99M

With this Loctite Vinyl, Fabric and Plastic Repair Adhesive.

This? Dynomax 24215 Race Bullet Muffler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00029J3KW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xWlRDbQHNA7W5 i’ve been thinking of getting this. Anything I should know?

It was Meguires Gold. It was my first time using it, I think I put it on a little too thick, it was a pain to get off. But it turned out well.

change your third and fourth gear pressure sensors

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Honda-28610-RKE-004-Pressure-Sender/dp/B005AB0NGK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1540213312&sr=8-7&keywords=acura+tl+pressure+switches&dpID=41%252BoG0Smn9L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IMLAHHU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


thinking back these are what I bought for my type s which may have a different transmission so do some research if your car has the 3.2

This is what I’m getting for Christmas, I hear nothing but good things about it. And it allows you to use the steering wheel controls in addition to displaying the song title on the Nav screen and the display that the AC settings and time are on. You just loose XM1 after hooking it up. Which for me is no big deal since I use Apple Music instead of XM anyway.


This is what I have no and it works great. I’m only getting the new one because I had an aftermarket head unit in my accord and I missing having steering wheel controls.


Edit: Correct Link for Nav

Where's the leak?
The pumps are an easy rebuild, the dealer has all the seals.
The rack should just get a reman.
The pressure hose is a pain in the ass because of where it routes.
If the suction hose from the reservoir to the pump is stiff at all, change it. They get hard and cause air suction leaks, causing air in the fluid and pump noise.
Use only Honda/Acura fluid. Do not use any other fluid.