2003 Acura TL Car Will not STart

2003 ACURA TL
126,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROGERW12
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Hello! I have an Acura Tl 2003 that my son has driven into a pond and the water was up to the floor boards and the engine compartment. I had the car towed to my home and have removed the water from in the engine. The engine had no water in the oil or trans but i changed them any way. The car turns over but i am not getting any spark at the plugs but i do smell gas. I dont see a distributer or anything else that could be wet. Also the seats will not move and i did check the fuse but the module under the drivers seat was under water because the water did reach the bottom of the seats before it was dragged from the pond. Can you tell me what the next thing you would replace for the engine and what to do next with the seats. The car is in great condition still and i dont want to give up on it i am the original owner.

Thanks for any assistance in advance.

Roger Whitney
Oct 25, 2010 at 6:40 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi rogerw12, When water gets into the cabin, there are many components that have to be checked and the one controlling the engine, PCM is most important. If water had gotten to it, attempting to start the engine would definitely kill it.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_DAshComp03TLFig05_1.jpg

The diagram shows the location of some of the control units that have to be checked and dried up. The battery should be disconnected to prevent further damage.
Jan 27, 2021 at 2:31 PM
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ROGERW12
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Thank You for your answer it was towed to an Acura Dealer today.
Jan 27, 2021 at 2:31 PM
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KHLOW2008
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This is going to be a costly repair.
Jan 27, 2021 at 2:31 PM
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