AcuraTL,

just wanted to mention that at times it isn't just a small powerdrain.... at freeway speeds the car tends to shake/bounce as if the engine is cutting in and out, and at cold starts in the morning if accelerating hard the car feels as if the clutch has been disengaged and re-engaged (that's why i thought it was the clutch initially) <- when this happens i find it to be a very harsh thump. if it were a small problem like an a/c power drain i honestly would care less (used to own a '91 accord so i'm used to electrical drains of sorts, especially when the car got older). basically, i'm not a mechanic and don't know how severe the problem is. like i said earlier in my post, my dealership has acknowledged a problem on these acura's but has so far hesitated to fix it. i was just hoping that someone else on this wonderful board had some better luck. thanks again for everyone's help.

roman

ps... i live in south carolina, so a/c is a must for me, so it's annoying when i need to shut the a/c off for my car to run properly at times.