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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA1998CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX
1998 Acura CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
1998 Acura CL V6-3.0L SOHC (VTEC)SECTION Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Symptom Chart
The table shows symptoms and probable causes for problems that DO NOT cause the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MIL) to come on. If the MIL was reported on, Troubleshoot each probable cause in the order listed (from left to right) until the symptom is eliminated. The probable cause and troubleshooting references can be found it the table.
Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:
- Compression
- Intake air leakage
- Engine locked up
- Timing belt
- Starting system
- Overheating
- Battery
Probable Cause List (For the DTC Chart, see Trouble code descriptions)
The table shows symptoms and probable causes for problems that DO NOT cause the Malfunction indicator Lamp (MIL) to come on. If the MIL was reported on, Troubleshoot each probable cause in the order listed (from left to right) until the symptom is eliminated. The probable cause and troubleshooting references can be found it the table.
Other Probable Causes for an engine that will not start:
- Compression
- Intake air leakage
- Engine locked up
- Timing belt
- Starting system
- Overheating
- Battery
Probable Cause List (For the DTC Chart, see Trouble code descriptions)
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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.