10 More Things you didn't know about the 2004-2008 Acura TL - Secret Menus!
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- Here's a detailed video showing all of the awesome features that are included in the 3rd-generation Acura TL sedan (2004-2008) and how to access these hidden items that most owners don't know about. If you have any questions or comments related to the video, please put them in the section below. I hope you enjoy the video!
- Auta a dopravní prostředky
One of the craziest things about this TL is that it came with a cassette player
Yes, own the 2007 TL …
So did the 2003
@@vicentenicolas4474Man on the Moon💕
I always liked this TL. Perfect size and proportions, clean design and predictable steering with a smooth V6. A bit thirsty on gas in city driving tough :P
Great on gas otherwise, but yeah city driving is crazy, and I live in the NY/NJ area lol, but I'm still keeping mine ! Peace
Famicom Nintendo How thirsty is it on gas in the city?
BenficaHaze 1904 I also live in NY for my college since I dorm on campus & I'm from NJ. So how is it on the winter with the rain & snow we get since it's FWD? Do you have winter or all-season tires on it?
Yea by far my favorite. Mines was totaled : / someone smashed my car up. some kid who just got his license lol
@@iTzShakenJoE same happened to my Acura TSX... I loved that car so much. Now I have a RL :D
Long Live the Acura TL! This was my favorite body style to sell! I hope Acura will make a comeback one day and start producing vehicles that remind me of the Acura Legend again.
I had a legend manual back in the 90s, it was a 6speed back then
I get nervous anytime someone closes a car door while it's running and doesn't roll the windows down prior.
platinumpenguin1 lmao same
Sucks when you don't have inteligant key access lol
platinumpenguin1 .. I just locked my keys in the dam Trunk !! Luckily I had the sun roof open!! 😂
Funny thing, the Hondas (and Acuras) of this lineage and newer won't let you lock the keys in a running car. If you have the door open, you can't lock the doors.
Im the same way even though i know the doors unlock in park and lock when out of park gear
I’m amazed: 15 years owning my 2004 and I didn’t know about the sunroof rearward vent feature. Thanks!
Steven Banks wtf? you’ve never pressed your sunroof button too hard out of all those 15 years?
Tbuz Aggression No. in fact I almost never use the sunroof. I was (briefly) amazed.
It took me my first year owning this and my girlfriend pushing it to figure this out
@@calebcochran2972 alright guess I gotta get a gf then
@@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594 don't fall for it
An old trick I learned about a day ago, having the car off and turning the steering wheel to the right will lock it. One of the anti-theft features I forgot about because usually it's if you turn the steering wheel to the left. I tried it again just to make sure and yep, it locked. Loving these videos man, keep em coming!
Every car since 1990 has that feature yo just now learning about it? Also you can turn it in any direction and I will lock
Wait WHAT??
Huh, with the key out? The key in? key on? key off? What? If you could both be more vague please. Ive just never heard im my life if you turn the wheel left it will lock..,no way, no really.. or if you turn to right it will lock....are you serious. Is this the Manchurian candidate answer? Did we interrupt you two in some way? Can we all learn the secret handshake 🤝 . No thank you..
Yea it’s nice but useless now a days since you can break that lock and take the car it’s easier and better to just have a kill switch in a very hidden location
The parking break one isn't really a secret. That's common in all cars.
i know right, my 97 saturn sl2 does it as well and its just a saturn.
Mr.009mm Killuminati Yup, my old 02 Corolla used to that too.
Yeah, my 05 Pontiac Vibe was the same way, I actually hated the DRL's cause they weren't a separate bulb and I would keep burning out my headlights, so I just applied the parking brake one click and would be able to drive without the DRL's on and just the one click was not enough to actually apply the parking brake, had to deal with the brake light on, but eventually I just took out the bulb!
GM does that with the park switch
My 2004 Pontiac dose that too
Thanks for the shout dude, the detailed diagnostic info on the climate control is pretty fascinating for weird engineers like myself. And that ELS light! I've never heard of that one before, gonna have to try it out now. Not sure what that's toggling.
That I believe is toggling the Active Noise Cancelling system on or off.
Thanks. I have a 2010 and I have found a few features mentioned in my car. I love the open All windows in your other video.
Thanks Again.
Thanks for sharing this information. The sunroof venting is new to me. Thanks!
you have to use the parking break for the most common LED conversion for your DRL.
The wipers also decrease when at full stop prior to the "courtesy" wipe.
Thanks for the video.
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hello, I recently purchased a 2007 TL base same as yours and i already have learned a couple things from you! you instantly became my favorite channel and am looking forward to more content. Thanks!!
izcow Thanks for watching!
hey bud I just subscribed to your Channel I just wanted to say thank you for all the hidden features on this amazing car!!! I have a 2008 TL Type S. keep up these great videos you explained everything so clearly. good job
Alex Rosario Thank you!
I own a 2006 for 15 years now and love it still to this date. It always served me great. Battery had issues and had to replace transmission but that's expected.
How many miles before u had transmission replaced?
@@denisgonzalezblandon1538 I think 120,000 miles
Wow! Unreal!! U had to replace transcar 120,000
@@whitneystone5725 is that good or bad? I'm at 167K and starting to act funny again once a month. I think it will last maybe another 10k miles.
@@zara330 yeah little low on miles maybe u didn't do many transmission fluid changes or depends how u drive it too, i know a buddy with an 05 his transmission lasted about 190k now it's not moving
wooow thanks for this video. i was wondering how to leave the moof roof tiled up. great video! keep the tl videos coming
Seriously? That's so sad smh
awesome stuff, can't wait to try them out! thanks for the info bro
Jerome Lisua No problem! Thanks for watching!
Love these videos, just got an 04 tl full loaded 316k km lovin' it
Hey nice videos for the secret menus! learned a lot about my TL's! I think it would be cool for all of us Minnesota TL owners to meet up one day and chill out and talk about our love for the car!
Thanks for the tips didn’t know about most of these glad to know about these features 😎
The lights can be on “AUTO” for the DRLs to work also
Loved your last video do you have a video showing how to program the keyless features and hands free link
And on the manual type s, you have to hold the key, since it doesn’t use the electronic ignition. It’s mechanical like the 04-06.
Another feature is your windows being able to roll up and down without being inside the vehicle. You do this with the key in the door on the exterior. You have to lock/unlock first to perform this. Lock it with the key by turning left, then wait a second and turn it again. It won't make the lock sound but it will roll up and if you turn right to unlock and then turn right again it will roll down.
I knew my 12 TL could do it with the key fob, but then I tried it on my daughter's 07 TL and it also worked with the key fob. My oldest daughter's 06 TL wouldn't do it though...just when the key is inserted in the door
He did this in his previous video.
"sunruf"
I read this at the exact time he said it🤣
It's a northern thing
@@zacke1282 I live in Pennsylvania and no one says that
another great video sir. keep up the good job
c spot run Thanks!
I really I enjoyed your video a feature not provided in the video with the wipers is not only do the wipers work with the breaks also in the same setting after you hit 5 mph the wipers kick on to their fastest setting but once you come to a stop they return to the intermediate setting
Just because YOU knew about it doesn't mean others haven't, they can still be hidden features to some. Especially, newer drivers, not familiar with vehicle features.
SDD525 he's talking about the people in the comments saying there not hidden
AshaunK they aren't hidden if you know how to read your manual.
Yeah seriously, hating and jealousy truly a useless emotion/feeling
Yeeee
I've been using all those features for thelongest while, surprised folks didn't know about it all
as a new 3rd gen TL owner thank you!
Anthony Putzell You're welcome! :)
The Acura TL has a lot of features that my 06 Beamer had. I’m thinking about getting a tl. A lot of neat feature in these cars.
Bimmer... Beamer is their motorcycles....
Thanks for your videos! They really are helpful. Please can you tell what iPhone models work with the 2008 Acura TL? I'm looking to purchase one real soon and its a non-navi model just like yours. Many thanks!!
In the 6 speeds the wipers are controlled by vehicle speed on fastest wiper intermittent speed.
Will wipe every 5 seconds at stop, after 3 mph they start going constantly.
Hey can you do a video installing led strips to this car interior please
Does the last features in this video work for the touch screen models?
Thanks for the info man. Some of these I already knew, but nothing about the advanced stuff. Did you also know that the license plate light is always on? At least on my 05 it is.
Can you show in the description which website you are using for the codes please? Thanks.
The wipers while in traffic feature seems actually useful. Everytime u left off brake
Acura's hidden features revealed. Engineers hate him. XD But seriously though, nice video. Liked. I learned a lot of new things about my new-to-me TL.
Excellently explained these features. We have an issue with 2008 TL with knows light. Is there any way we can get bulb change.
Just purchased an 04 in great shape
6:19 did the movement of upper part of right whippers was normal?
Wow, the ignition switch it literally a tap to turn on the car? That's kind of like push-button start. I wonder if Newer hondas have is as well (the ones without push button)
Awesome video, didn't realize there was so any features on my TL. Will #10 work on my 06' base non-navi?
Waffeey Yep!
Beautiful vehicle. Mine only came with one key. Any ideas where the best place to get a spare one made would be? Thank you.
you forgot one on the wiper feature.. if you leave the wiper setting on full intermediate. it will adjust wiper speeds while driving. 0-10mph it will be a timed wipe. after that the wipers go to normal speed wiping. once you come to a compete stop. the wipers will stop as well and go wipe every so often.
Wow... Thanks man! 👍
Guys I have base 06 tl but I like the radio on this vehicle can I change it to it is it fix for my vehicle
I pressed the map, menu and cancel buttons display diagnostic screen nothing happened, is there an additional step I need to do, tho
man... I can tell you read the manual, that's a good thing... I only read it if I need to know something which is rare
I’m trying to figure out more trouble shoot methods for my nav/camera my screen won’t turn on anymore just black but before it used to turn into a like a blue error screen sometimes. Any clues anybody :)?
Hey long shot on you responding lol Or anyone! But I just purchased a 08 TL and was concerned about how low my temp gauge and as I watched your video your temp is exactly at where mine is. Not sure if your car was just warming up while you did this video but something I’m new too and just trying to figure out if it’s supposed to be in that range of temp.
is there a link to the values of the last hidden menu?
Hi. I have a 2006 Acura TL. Runs great, has 49K on it and I love it. BUT! Recently had a battery issue and the clock on the dash reset itself to 1:00. Went into the system to reset, even though it has Nav I was hoping to reset the time (manual says you can't reset time with nav). The Navigation clock is set at 00:00 and none of the controls to reset it work. Am I caught in some kind of loop? Help!
Just loosen the positive battery cable at 1:00 and re-attach it immediately. The clock will be reset and start at 1:00. If it's detached too long, you may lose your radio settings. Have your radio/nav code handy. Our Nav software is outdated; therefore, adjustments from the screen don't work.
I need to check some of these out I just got a 06 TL 6mt
Does the base model comes with parking sensors?
Awesome video. What song did you use for the intro ?
Thinking about getting a 2004 Acura TL with 115,000 miles for 7k is it a good price?
Really good video but where did you get the code meanings from I'm getting A2 for 7 and A2 for 8 .
The break/wiper feature works in my 2005 TL
My surround sound light does not come on at all, does it have to be a dvd?
Any reason why my car doesn't do the beep when I lock it? I made sure the beep is set to (on) from the display key menu
I have to press the lock button twice to get mine to beep. (slowly press)
My radio doesn’t work on my ‘04 the screen will light up sometimes but never plays any audio. Any recommendations w/o having to buy a whole new radio?
Fuse Box under your steering wheel
Just changed battery on mine and the battery light is still on . Is there a reset ?
Is this the headunit that doesnt have navi cause iv never seen that headunit before, i have a 08 tl typeS with tech pkg so idk iv just never seen urs before
These videos are hilarious... Most should be named "fun stuff your car can do you didn't know about because you didn't read your owners manual"
@11:30 how can i enable or turn on the blue LED on the ceiling lights?
Dennis Ablang They should already be illuminated. If you have your headlights on, all your interior lights will illuminate including the blue LED lights on the ceiling. If they're still not working, then they are probably burnt out.
I have a 07 type s and my leds are red is there a way to change that ? Like the clock area
I think that means your surround sound is off. Green is on. I think it's meant as a diagnostic tool to see if yours is working or not.
How's everyone get for gas mileage? I usually get about a bit under 250miles before I'm on E and the light comes on. My Buick use to get 300 plus.
Thanks very much!!
My mom's 2019 honda pilot has the same sunroof controls- I cant believe honda has been using that same switch for so long! If its not broken, dont fix it right?
I have a 2007 TL S-type, 6 speed manual. Not all apply to mine, e.g. starting up by just 'flicking' the start key. Maybe that is a difference between std and automatic transmissions.
My 08 manual type s is the same. Must hold to start.
I have a 2004 Acura TL and my Navigation screen is black but radio works I have removed the Navi DVD and cleaned it and put it back in and still I have a black screen when I turn my car on is there anything I can do so I can see my screen also the screen does light up just no visual of anything
You will need to replace the navigation dvd reader, located in the trunk..
I had the same thing with mine the day I bought it. Check out ebay for a decent price. Its easy to do, just costs money
I have 05 tl.. does a 07 tl engine slide ride in an 05?
Twila P. Yes, but only the base TL engine. The Type-S engine is a little larger and won't fit without modifications.
When you get the A/C fixed, please make a video telling of cost and experience. Also, comments or video about the blue tooth module and possible battery drain would be helpful. I liked this video. Thank you.
If you remove or replace the blue tooth the battery drain problem I solved
Have u tried actual air in front not just coolant...tried n was amazed
I honestly am not convinced about the Bluetooth being gone about the draining of the battery the draining of the battery stopped when I didn't answer your link ish off
I own an 05 Acura TL 6spd.. I love it . Its my dream car within my budget, fun to drive. I had an extended warranty that help with some issues. One of the worst problems is the craced dashboard, that has now disabled my air bags. I have had some expensive repairs, putting in a new clutch, master etc...$2500. dont like that acura wont backup dashboard issue.
That's how my car is it looks like someone sliced it bc I just got it a month ago like that and it sucks but how much did u pay to get just ur dashboard done
Own the same car. In black. I love my car even with the cracked dash.
how do i get the stock alarm key if the old owner lost it
Is there a way to 'peek' at the clock while the car is off?
The clock is always on it’s just very dim when the car is off
I just noticed that yesterday lol
@@ferniem95 do yall recomend this car? Theres one for sale and I'm not 100% if I want to get it
Very cool !
Hey I have a VSA light issue can you help?I have a 2004 Acura TL
Wavey mT The problem could be related to a number of things. It could be a bad wheel speed sensor, a bad abs sensor, a faulty abs control module, or a faulty VSA module. I would try disconnecting the vehicle battery for 15 minutes and then reconnect it. Also, check the fuse box in the car and the relay box under the hood for any bad fuses.
Do you know how to open a locked tsx2006w/anti theft feature on🤷🏻♀️
Can you do a Acura 2002/ or do you have a video for a 2002
hey bro a question is that works on the acura tl 2004?
Yep!
Why is the “tighten fuel cap” light keep coming on after I changed the purge valve and cleaned the hose out?
Have you changed the gas cap and pcv valve?
Love my 06 TL!
No transmission problems?
@@TECHNOKILLER612 Nope. I did preemptively change my 3rd and 4th gear solenoids though (it takes 5 minutes) after reading about them online . No problems what so ever. Changed the fluid twice since I got it at 105k (km) I'm at 185k now. My favourite car so far.
Reminds me of my first car 1990 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe, she had a 3.8L supercharged V6 with a LSD and adjustable suspension dampening that firmed up at 88mph (Back to the Future?!). F'in Beast. If I had the money I would buy that car again instantly. I actually had them in the same garage before I was forced to sell it, Its body was rusted to dust anyway from our salty Canadian winters.
RIP
@@TECHNOKILLER612 Someone smashed into it RIP!
Got another 06 TL in Manual so no auto transmission problems now!
Nobody:
Him: Day time running lights
I just went to the bathroom i could use a courtesy wipe LOL
masskilla469 a courtesy flush would be appreciated also.
On my 2006 TL with a manual transmission I couldn't get the ELS light thing to work and my daytime running lights don't come on when I release the parking brake. In fact, I don't think the DRL's ever come on unless I turn on the headlights.
You don't have DRLs on your 06.
Can you do all that stuff with the navigation system models?🤔
I have a 2004 Acura TL and I’m trying to do the thing with the ELS surroundsound and I’m doing it exactly as you did it in the video but it’s not working
I'm wondering if someone did this in my car and I have to do it again and maybe it'll fix my situation but I thought it was to recode the thing I'm going to try that
can I do your video editing please
Do your heated seat buttons light up when you turn on the driving lights?
They should both light up, but the bulb in the passenger's heated seat switch in my car burnt out, so only my driver's seat switch lights up when the driving lights are turned on.
If you ever replace your switch lights, please make a video and show where to get it, I don't think anyone has made one yet, but thanks for the Info!
The speed sensitive wipers are cool but I wish they would have just put rain sensing wipers instead
what year is this? and is it a base model without navi?
07-08 base
Did you swap out your climate control buttons for LEDs?
Joy Gope Nope, I haven't
Wait so can I keep the daytime lights off permanently after doing that once? Or is it everytime I start the car?
Just drive with your E brake up and your gd to go
@@sunnysss2489 OMG LOL!
On my 96 dodge ram, with a flick of the key, it starts right up too, and I also have the hidden mist feature on wipers..I know that because it says mist on it..
its not courtesy wiping its called speed sensitive wipers....
Jeff Puccetti intermittent
Can we play music from you tube on this Bluetooth?
Hey i have an 05 TL, how come the ELS light doesnt come on when i do the button sequence?
me too, 05 TL
same 05 TL
Same here. I have an 06 with nav. Is it different for TLs with nav?
My 06 without navi won't do that trick either. It does look like there's a light under the ELS but it never comes on.
For the first "feature" that's literally every Honda product...
That's every car with DRL's
hahhaha
@@josema6694 EXACTLY, and its been like that since the law passed like what 20 something years ago? lol. BTW the "hidden secret" about the wiper is the same. Everycar or so has that since the last 30 years. I think its his first car and he's discovering the goodies.
Just about all these features were found on my '03 Accord EXL V6. The only feature I wish it didn't have was a transmission that destroyed itself every 50k miles...
Ah dam, yeah that was a bad generation for Honda transmissions. I had a 2002 Accord V6 long time ago and sold it before any major problems
Hi, can you play music through Bluetooth connectivity or only aux?
eduardo serrano You can only play music through the aux. But you can buy a Bluetooth to aux adaptor that you plug into the aux jack in the center console. Then when you press the aux button on the radio, you can play your songs wirelessly by turning on the Bluetooth on your phone.
eduardo serrano my 06 does not even have aux. you can install a module that bypasses XM.