Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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1998 Acura 3.5RL Special Edition
Lack Of Power
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION Lack Of Power
- Check fuel pressure. See BASIC TESTING article.
- Check throttle cable and then throttle body for sticking and binding.
- Check Throttle Position (TP) sensor. See DTC P0122 in appropriate BASIC TESTING article.
- On 2.3CL, check Intake Air Resonator (IAR) control system intake air pipe. See SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article.
- On all models except 2.3CL and 3.0CL, check Intake Air Bypass (IAB) control system. See SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS article.
- Check air cleaner.
- Check 3-way catalytic converter for restriction.
- Check Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor (if equipped). See DTC P0106, P0107 or P0108 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.
- Check for contaminated fuel.
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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.