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Hello I have a Acura TL 2005 that over heated one day and...


Hello I have a Acura TL 2005 that over heated one day and cut off and I haven’t been able to start it since. I changed the battery because it got fried from the overheating and it still wouldn’t start so I changed the fuel pump an...

Hello I have a Acura TL 2005 that over heated one day and cut off and I haven’t been able to start it since. I changed the battery because it got fried from the overheating and it still wouldn’t start so I changed the fuel pump and it still won’t start mind you it cranks up and sounds so close like it wants to turn over but won’t . So I went and did the relay and fuse for fuel pump that didn’t work. So I just did the spark plugs brand new and the middle 2 front and back spark plug holes had oil in them when I went to change them I noticed but I put new spark plugs but not new tube wires and bought starter fluid and tired to start it and it still won’t completely turn over even tho it sounds so close to doing it so I’m lost as to what to do now please help !?!?!?! Mechanic's Assistant: Have you ever replaced the gaskets? Maybe the hoses? No not yet Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your TL yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes I am fixing it myself And it’s not thermostat I changed that before to try to fix the over heating problem but it ended up just needing to be burped so I thought and then it was super hot out one day after a week of no over heating and then it happens and now I’m here Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? And I found out all I had to do was replace these fuses that. Notoriously cause overheating problems that I didn’t know about

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Automotive Expert
Hello and thank you for using JustAnswer. My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will do my best to assist you. During this conversation you will be given an automated offer for a phone call. You may accept or decline that offer.I don’t personally offer this service so if you take this another tech may call. I’m sorry that you’re having trouble with your vehicle. I will do my best to help you resolve them. Please understand that I do not know your knowledge or capabilities so I may need to ask questions to find out basic information to help solve your specific problem. My aim is to give you the best service possible and to help you. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Sometimes it may take a moment for me to respond because I may have to look up information about your concern. I appreciate your patience and will provide responses as soon as possible. Have you checked compression yet ? If not do that and let me know what numbers you get.

HeellooNo I have not how do I do that?
Automotive Expert
Heres a video on how to, you can rent the tool from your local auto parts store https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X\_tbksFYhl4&list=FLDzJ2lr9zoFijDjZ8rwhgpQ&index=142

Ok well will this make my car start?
Automotive Expert
no it will help diagnose your car to find out why its not starting

Ok well I just had my spark plugs out earlier today but it's 1am now so I won't be able to do it but I'll will in the morning where do I go from there after I get the reading from each chamber?If they are all similar and there's no significant difference between the wet and dry tests and from each one then what?should I do a leak down test as well?
Automotive Expert
report the numbers here and then we can continue with further diagnosis

Oh well what if your not awake when it's morning lolAre you on the east coast because it is 1am
Automotive Expert
I will respond when I get online

Oh ok will there be someone else I can talk to right then because I took off work again to work on my car to hopefully get this resolved by the end of the day 2mrw I'm sorry I'm kind of in a rush to make sure I fix this problem sooner than later
Automotive Expert
yes there will be many other techs online if needed

Do they have the tool at like an O'Reillys or autozone that you can rent or do I have to buy it to check the
Automotive Expert
yes you can rent a scanner from them or buy

Ok
Automotive Expert
Yes

I'm out here trying to start the car and it basically makes every sound and like comes thru the exhaust like it's going to start but just won't then I smell gas very strong after each time I try to crank it upFuel injection problem ?Like the vibration front it going back to and thru the exhaust happens it just doesn't turn over
Automotive Expert
It could be did you ever get the codes

I wasn't able to afford it no
Automotive Expert
Your basically at a guessing game then to figure out whats going on which could be about 300 things

I took my spark plugs out and started it to dry up any oil that was down in there and I'm current on the last one putting them back in and seeing if that works
Automotive Expert
ok

Think it will workOr be something that could work?
Automotive Expert
slight chance yes

Ok
Automotive Expert
yes

Well that didn't work and was a waste of time
Automotive Expert
im sorry

Me tooIt's the combustion somethings wrong I just wish I could figure out whatLike it makes that sound out the exhaust when a car fully turns over but just doesn't go all the way like it sounds just like it's about to start
Automotive Expert
Yeah it sounds like the head gasket is gone or timing is off, the test would confirm that

If that is it what would be the resolution?
Automotive Expert
engine rebuild or replacement

that would be more likely since this all started from driving and it over heated and then died and I had to push it in my driveway
Automotive Expert
yeah it sounds like head gasket

you can't just replace a head gasket
Automotive Expert
The engine would need to be checked and specd out for any issues but if thats all clear then yes you can

Oh ok well then I guess if my friend can hook it up to one of them computer things that you plug the car into it could tell me right
Automotive Expert
no you would need the compression test and then leak down test to confirm

Oh ok like you said okI'll work on trying to get that done 2mrw
Automotive Expert
gotcha, ill be here when you have the results
Automotive Expert
Just checking in with you. Please let me know if you liked my answer, or need more help.

I'm going to need more help for sure I won't have the compression testing tool
Automotive Expert
no worries once you get it let me know

You will be the first person I message
Automotive Expert
ok thanks

How long does the subscription last for the messaging thing here
Automotive Expert
You would need to call customer service for that, everyone is different, it depends what you signed up for

Oh ok I paid 5 dollars
Automotive Expert
Im still not familiar with that you would need to call them to know

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