10 Things you didn't know about the 2004-2008 Acura TL

Here's a detailed video on 10 hidden features that the 3rd generation (2004-2008) Acura TL has that many owners don't know about. Check them all out in his video, and if you know of any additional ones that I did not cover in the video, please write them in the comment section below the video. If you like the video, please give it a thumbs up! I hope you enjoy the video!

[kevin]

1. Driver's door pin locks all doors, 2. hold unlock on remote to roll down all windows and turn key in door to right to close all windows, 3. Acura name is under front license plate, 4. leave lights in on position and unlock on remote turns on lights upon return, 5. rear turn signal form an arrow, 6. center console stays cool with A/C on, 7. selected side mirror will tilt down in reverse, 8. to factory reset the engine and transmission control system turn ignition to first position floor accelerator for 35 seconds, ignition off then start car, 9. if car is off but still in drive car goes to park automatically (maybe), 10. car has blue foot-well lighting.

[jay-dee.]

I own a 2006 TL and I absolutely love it. It's 11 years old and a lot of people think it's a brand new car... of course they're not car guys lol. It's styling and features puts some newer vehicles to shame. They're gorgeous cars and very fast too. BMW 3 and 5 series don't stand a chance unless they're M series of course.

[mrdave]

Just wanted to thank you! I watched this video before purchasing my 06. I’ve had the car over a year and STILL come back for an update!

[thingsdemystified]

I love my TL, except for the cracked dash

[OfficialMarkieB]

OMG I did that transmission reset and I just wanna say thank you! When I got this car and for a full year it amazed me how hard it downshifted like its always wanting to race. Same with up-shifts it would wind out the engine and shift hard. I thought all this time Acura was intending for the car to drive aggressive like this out the box. Now with the reset it shifts so much smoother and cruises at 80 mph barely over 1500 RPM how a luxury sports sedan should! not like some hopped street rod holding at 3000 in 4th all day. In hindsight the previous owner must drove like a mad man. Sometimes I used to have to slap it in manual just to shift it up to 5th....Thank you again

[cw]

The "cooled" center console is also a plus because it cools the center console cup holders. So if you're running the air in the summer and have a bottled water in the center console cup holders you're water will stay cool.

[theSHOK]

so happy to get the TL as my first car. paid $4k out the door, over a year in and I love it

[BOARDinLIFE]

I didn't know the windows rolled down with the keys I immediately paused the video and tried it on my TL. VeRy nice!

[oleksandrmelnychuk]

07 TL Base, 104k miles.

the engine control/transmission reset definitely worked for me. the shifts became noticeably smoother, sometimes i don't even feel the shift, especially from 3rd to 4th. also, about 2 times per week i used to experience a jerking(not sure what the cause was, probably transmission) when lightly accelerating around 1700-1900 RPM and it would go away after letting off the gas pedal but sometimes would happen right after. . It's been over a week since the reset, , and I haven't experienced any jerking at all. i think everyone should try the reset, youll be glad. plus it's so easy to do. the only downside that remained, which i was hoping would be gone with the reset as well, are the downshifts in manual mode to first gear, even if you were in second. the shift to first is a bit rough, kicks a bit. but it could be a factory thing.

[AkuNoHana]

I was fortunate to recently pick up an immaculate '07 Type S in white with just 60k miles. Even in the year 2022 this car packs so much features, not just in sheer quantity but the quality of its implementation. I'm continued to be positively surprised and impressed by all the well thought out designs. I always felt Acura has peaked in their design with the 3rd gen TL but now having owned one, it has also proven to be one of the best designed on all fronts.

[QuesoCheeze]

I have an 08 TL. Theres also a aux input in the center console right below the outlet port. I hooked an aux cord up and bought a little Bluetooth adapter and connected it to the charging port. Comes in handy for wirelessly streaming music from your phone.

[deepblueday]

Great car. Picked up in 11/17 a mint, one owner, 2008, with Nav and 68k miles for 10k. Totally in love with this great car and all the great features. Rock on Classic Acura TL. 2009 was a total butcher of this awesome sporty design.

[ZackAttack]

Hey man awesome video! I tried the transmission reset on my 04 TL I just got and it totally made my transmission shift so much smoother. Drives like a new car now. BIG time thanks!

[sneaz]

The best looking TLs is this generation, aggressive body, wide fenders, dual exhaust, it's just got an aggressive beautiful look, with the right TL wheels itnlooks even better, I put these wheels in the video on my 2004 TL a color paint matched lip, looks so good. The v6 also is pretty dam quick

[StevenBanks]

I’ve the 2004 with nav. That car was so far ahead of its time that the only things I miss are backup camera and iPod integration. And so fast with Vtec. Besides some recalls for the wiper motor, the temperature sensor, and some kind of tranny fix (all free) the only problems were the stupid backup feature on the side mirrors and the AC compressor, which went out and cost me nowhere near what he quoted to fix. 14 years later the car has cost me about 2K in maintenance not counting oil changes (synthetic always) and tires.
Of course, I gotta be honest. I retired 4 years after I bought it, so it’s only got 51K miles! Probably my last car, and a great one.
Update 3 years later: replaced the timing belt and transmission fluid. The timing belt is supposed to last 90K miles, and now I’m only at all of 55K miles, but note, I got it replaced after 14 years! Time takes a toll on rubber components … and yet, all the hoses are still good!
But the audio amplifier is dying; it’s at half volume. I’m replacing it with a used eBay unit $95 plus shipping, a pretty easy job involving removing a kick panel and 3 bolts. It would probably take a pro 25 minutes- that means 3 hours for me. : )

[No_Transitory]

I’ve replaced multiple ac compressors using rock auto for 160 up to 200 bucks. Even got the ac compressor, ac condenser, lots of O-rings, UAC R-134a and ac expansive valves for under 300 (all made by UAC) never had any issues. But I will say in my 2008 Acura TL base I’ve had to replace it twice but the 2nd time it was under warranty. Only draw back is having to reinstall it. But overall Acura’s are amazing cars!

[Officialbryancamacho]

Just got 19" rims on my 08 and it looks amazing it's a timeless car

[Stanging]

The best high quality, very attractive sedan ever made!

[daisytinajero]

Such a beautiful car. Thank goodness my dad got me into the TL. I got a 2013 Acura TL advance white ext black int for my 20th birthday. Such a nice car. So comfortable. EXTREMELY reliable. I never want to get rid of it.

[abovemadness]

over 10 years and this Car still looks so nice! love my 4th Gen TL shawd is amazing. Really want this 3rd gen in Manual TypeS