Are there any problems with the Acura TL headlights?

Acura TL owners have reported 27 problems related to headlights (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Acura TL based on all problems reported for the TL.

What should I do if my headlight is not working?

Unplug the light, pull the switch, and see if the fuse blows. If not, the problem is not in the wiring. Make sure you have purchased the correct wattage of bulb. Ensure that you do not have a faulty or damaged bulb. Check and see if your high beam bulb is the issue. If so, replace it. Check all wired connections and look for any exposed wiring.

Why is my hid headlight bulb not working?

• HID headlight bulb shuts off after being on for a while. Shut off is sporadic and unpredictable but happens more and more often over the next 100 hours of operation. Swap the problem bulb to the opposite side. If it works there without shutting off, the problem is in the ballast or ignitor.

How many Acura TL’s have been sold?

Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Acura TL based on all problems reported for the TL. 2005 Acura Tl- parked winters, garaged, babied and all service completed at the Acura dealerships. Car has 141,000 on it and was near 50,000 when purchased (aspec package etc).

Where are the airbags on an Acura TL?

Car has 141,000 on it and was near 50,000 when purchased (aspec package etc). Car has developed cracks in the dashboard from the windshield to the instrument panel, across the center speaker and now directly on the indentation where the airbag is located on the passenger side.

What to do if your HID headlights are bad?

Turn on the HID headlights and wait for the bulb to shut off by itself. Then turn off your headlight switch and immediately turn it back on. This resets the ballast. If the bulb lights with a weak pink/purple color, it’s usually a bad bulb. Turn on your HID headlights. If both lights are lit, wait for one bulb to turn off.

What happens when you turn on the headlights?

When you turn on your headlights, that switch activates a relay. That relay, in turn, actually provides the electrical connection between your headlight bulbs and the battery. Fuses are also involved in order to provide a sacrificial failure point to protect the rest of the wiring.

When does the hid headlight bulb shut off?

When to replace the headlights on an Acura TL?

TL headlights also feature halogen high beam bulbs. When should you replace the headlights on an Acura TL? You typically only need to replace the headlights on your Acura vehicle when a bulb goes out.

How often do you need to replace Acura HID headlights?

You typically only need to replace the headlights on your Acura vehicle when a bulb goes out. HID headlights last for 2,000 to 3,000 hours which is equivalent to about 90,000 driving miles. With such a long life, it is possible that you will never need a HID light replacement on your Acura.

Are there any problems with the 2002 Acura TL?

See all problems of the 2002 Acura TL . Since all headlights have been redesigned to have plastic covers rather than glass, the amount of light available for lighting the road has diminished with time as the plastic ages. I have seen some vehicles where the headlight covers are totally opaque.

Why is my HID light not working on my Acura?

With such a long life, it is possible that you will never need a HID light replacement on your Acura. Sometimes there are other causes for a light bulb going out. Incorrect wiring and faulty sockets can be the cause of a light bulb not working.