dead battery.......wheres the short?
Asked by imissbby Oct 28, 2018 at 08:26 PM about the 2004 Acura TL FWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
How do I disconnect my alarm on my 2004 Acura TL. My battery went dead
overnight so Im doing a process of elimination. I ruled out the amp n stereo,
altanator, and bad battery. any suggestions what to check after I rule out car
alarm???
8 Answers
beatupchevy answered 5 years ago
search "parasitic drain " But on that car it could be something else the computer runs everything
Hands free link module in the overhead console.... disconnect it ;)
No, Hands Free Link module is the bluetooth system ALL 2004+ TL had. Its built into the overhead console above the rear view mirror. It is the #1 cause of all battery drains on TL/MDX (MDX has it in the center console).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL29n9EWxr4 link to a video showing the HFL unit.
message center in my car never said "booting up" I dont think I have bluetooth because i dont have navigation screen
I am just using the video for a reference on where to find the HFL module. That vehicle is a 07-08 which has a different gauge cluster. All 04+ TL have Bluetooth hands free system, it was one of the first of its kind if not the first one in cars. Press the voice button and say Pair Phone, it should say something back to you. Remove the overhead console and disconnect the module, they are #1 cause of battery drain.
This issue is still prevalent on 2016 and 2017 TLX units. This is located behind glove compartment. I posted a video on YouTube to show how to access it since there was none available. Search "Acura TLX 2016 Telematics Bluetooth Disconnect"
