I just replaced the battery and all battery connections are good. I want to check the engine to chassis ground wires but am having trouble finding them. Can someone point me in the right direction.
Thanks
Tor
Thanks
Tor
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It is the V6 SH AWD.
I located the chassis to transmission strap underneath battery compartment and air intake from air filter housing. Very tight fit to get at. It was pristine.
I checked voltage across battery terminals and then from positive terminal to various metal points on engine both static and engine running and they were always the same as battery. I’m assuming that the other ground strap on the timing belt side will be ok as well.
Thank you for responding!
Tor
I located the chassis to transmission strap underneath battery compartment and air intake from air filter housing. Very tight fit to get at. It was pristine.
I checked voltage across battery terminals and then from positive terminal to various metal points on engine both static and engine running and they were always the same as battery. I’m assuming that the other ground strap on the timing belt side will be ok as well.
Thank you for responding!
Tor
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Most helpful!!
I will check the engine ground as well now. I have a four post hoist in 15 foot ceiling garage. That will make access easier.
The closest Acura dealer is located a 2 1/2 hour drive away from us, so I do all our routine maintenance. I spoke to their service supervisor yesterday and asked him about these ground cables. He told me that they have never replaced any on a TLX. When first looking for the ground cables I was looking for open weave metal. There weren’t any. When locating the transmission ground cable I was surprised to find it fully enclosed with contact ends the only metal showing. It is a much better cable system than the fully exposed metal weave usually found.
Anyways, all is well. Thank you for the screen shots!
Tor
I will check the engine ground as well now. I have a four post hoist in 15 foot ceiling garage. That will make access easier.
The closest Acura dealer is located a 2 1/2 hour drive away from us, so I do all our routine maintenance. I spoke to their service supervisor yesterday and asked him about these ground cables. He told me that they have never replaced any on a TLX. When first looking for the ground cables I was looking for open weave metal. There weren’t any. When locating the transmission ground cable I was surprised to find it fully enclosed with contact ends the only metal showing. It is a much better cable system than the fully exposed metal weave usually found.
Anyways, all is well. Thank you for the screen shots!
Tor
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I do the same. Assess whether doing work myself, or taking it to someone to do the work. I used to do it all, but at 79 am no longer doing engine rebuilds, valve jobs, tranny, transfer case and differential work. I even had the timing belt/water pump job done by Acura dealer this year. That was a first! There are 10 different vehicles in the family - my wife has the Acura TLX SH AWD Elite, I have the Ford F350, the kids, their spouses and grandkids drive Ford F150, VW Jetta and All wheel drive sport wagon, Toyota RAV4 and Tacoma, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Soul and Sportage. For some strange reason they all appear at our garage whenever any vehicle maintenance is required. Given that variety of vehicles an AlldataDIY subscription might become expensive. 1A Auto has a lot of good repair videos for common vehicles. It has served me well.
Take care.
Tor
Take care.
Tor
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