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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA19983.5RL SPECIAL EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/O CODESSYMPTOMSENGINE WILL NOT START
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special Edition
Engine Will Not Start
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION Engine Will Not Start
Ensure steps for spark and fuel testing in BASIC TESTING article have been performed.
- Check ignition system. See BASIC TESTING article.
- Check fuel pressure. See BASIC TESTING article.
- Check fuel pump (PGM-FI) relay. See BASIC TESTING article.
- Check CKP/TDC/CYP sensor (if equipped). See DTC P0335, P0336, P1336, P1337, P1361, P1362, P1366, P1367, P1381 or P1382 in appropriate TESTS W/CODES article as listed below:
- For Integra, see TESTS W/CODES article.
- For 2.3CL, see TESTS W/CODES article.
- For 2.5CL, see TESTS W/CODES article.
- For 3.0CL, see TESTS W/CODES article.
- For 3.2TL, see TESTS W/CODES article.
- For 3.5RL, see TESTS W/CODES article.
- Check for contaminated fuel.
- Check A/T gear position signal. See VACUUM DIAGRAMS article.
- Test PCM power and ground circuits. See MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) in TESTS W/CODES articles below:
- For Integra, see TESTS W/CODES article.
- For 2.3CL, see TESTS W/CODES article.
- For 2.5CL, see TESTS W/CODES article.
- For 3.0CL, see TESTS W/CODES article.
- For 3.2TL, see TESTS W/CODES article.
- For 3.5RL, see TESTS W/CODES article.
- Other possible causes are engine compression, intake air system leakage, engine locked up, timing belt, starting system, overheating and battery. On 3.5RL, engine will not start if PCM has been replaced and immobilizer code has not been rewritten toit using a Honda PGM tester.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.