Interior Lights Acura MDX II

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Scheme 7

1. Carefully pull down the roof console (A).
2. Disconnect the 20P connector (B) from the roof console.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each interior light switch position according to (Scheme 7). NOTE: Before testing, check the front individual map light bulb(s). When check for continuity across the diode, use the diode setting on the digital volt/ohm meter to check the diode bias.
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the roof console as an assembly.

Scheme 8

1. Carefully pry off the lens (A) with a small screwdriver.
2. Check the bulb(s) (B). If the bulb is OK, but there is a malfunction, check the interior light switch (see «INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/interiorillumination-lights/#interior-lights) ).

Scheme 9

1. Turn the ceiling light switch OFF.
2. Carefully pry off the lens (A) with a small screwdriver.
3. Remove the two mounting screws.
4. Disconnect the 3P connector (B) from the housing (C).
5. Check for continuity between the terminals. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals with the left switch ON. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals with the right switch ON.
6. If the continuity is not as specified, check the bulb(s) (D). If the bulbs are OK, replace the light.
7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 10

1. Turn the light switch OFF.
2. Carefully pry off the lens (A) with a small screwdriver.
3. Remove the two mounting screws.
4. Disconnect the 3P connector (B) from the housing (C).
5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table. There should be continuity between the No. 2 and No. 3 terminals with the switch in the MIDDLE position. There should be continuity between the No. 2 and No. 1 terminals with the switch in the ON position.
6. If the continuity is not as specified, check the bulb (D). If the bulb is OK, replace the light.

Scheme 11

1. Open the tailgate.
2. Carefully pry out the tailgate light (A).
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the light.
4. With the tailgate light switch ON, check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals. There should be continuity. If there is no continuity, check the bulb (C). If the bulb is OK, replace the tailgate light.

Scheme 12

1. Carefully pry off the lens (A) with a small screwdriver.
2. Pry out the housing (B) from the door, then disconnect the 2P connector (C).
3. Remove the bulb (D) from the socket.
4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 13

1. Remove the glove box stops and damper (see «GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#dashboard__glove-box-removalinstallation) ).
2. Turn the bulb socket (A) 45° counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Remove the bulb (B) from the socket.
4. If necessary, remove the lens (C).
5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 14

1. Open the sunvisor.
2. Remove the sunvisor (see «SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__sunvisor-removalinstallation) ).
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the vanity mirror light.
4. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals. With the vanity mirror cover (B) opened, there should be continuity. With the vanity mirror cover closed, there should be no continuity.
5. If the continuity is not as specified, remove the lens (C) and replace the bulb (D) or the sunvisor.

Scheme 15

1. Carefully pull down the roof console and disconnect the 20P connector (A).
2. Connect the roof console 20P connector No. 3 terminal to battery power and No. 7 terminal to body ground. The ambient lights (B) should turn on. If they do not turn on, replace the roof console.

Scheme 16

1. Carefully pry out the footwell light lens (A) and housing (B).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (C) from the light.
3. Check for continuity between the No. 1 (+) and No. 2 (-) terminals. There should be continuity. If there is no continuity, check the bulb (C). If the bulb is OK, replace the footwell light.
4. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 17

1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the tailgate trim panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-tailgate-area) ).
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the tailgate latch switch (B).
4. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals. With the tailgate open, there should be continuity. With the tailgate closed, there should be no continuity.
5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the latch assembly.

Scheme 18

1. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see «DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#dashboard) ), then disconnect the 2P connector from the driver's ambient light (A).
2. Turn the bulb socket 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb.
3. Install the bulb in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 19

1. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (see «PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#dashboard) ), then disconnect the 2P connector from the driver's ambient light (A).
2. Turn the bulb socket 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb.
3. Install the bulb in the reverse order of removal.

See also:
• GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA
• DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT