Interior Lights Acura RL II

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Scheme 11

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the roof console (see «ROOF CONSOLE REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/interiorillumination-lights/#interior-lights) ).
3. Disconnect the 28P connector (A) from the roof console (B).
4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact. If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary and recheck the system. If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
5. With the connector still disconnected, make these input tests at the connectors. If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6. WIRE CAVITY REFERENCE CHART Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained 18 PNK Under all conditions Check for continuity between the No. 18 terminal and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector W (5P) No. 4 terminal: There should be continuity. An open in the wire 26 GRY Under all conditions Check for continuity between the No. 18 terminal and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector Q (14P) No. 12 terminal: There should be continuity. An open in the wire 20 YEL Under all conditions Attach to ground: The right rear map light should come on. Blown No. 6 (7.5A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty rear map light Blown bulb An open in the wire 25 WHT Under all conditions Attach to ground: The left rear map light should come on. Blown No. 6 (7.5A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty rear map light Blown bulb An open in the wire
6. Reconnect the connector to the roof console, and make these input tests at the connector. If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. If all the input tests prove OK, the roof console must be faulty; replace it (see «ROOF CONSOLE REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/interiorillumination-lights/#interior-lights) ). WIRE CAVITY REFERENCE CHART Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained 12 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V. Poor ground (G601) An open in the wire 13 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V. Poor ground (G601) An open in the wire 28 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. Blown No. 6 (7.5A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box An open in the wire 17 LT BLU Right rear map light switch ON Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V. Poor ground(G601) Faulty rear map light An open in the wire Right rear map light switch OFF Measure the voltage to ground: There should be 5 V or more. Faulty rear map light A short to ground in the wire 19 BLU Left rear map light switch ON Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V. Poor ground(G601) Faulty rear map light An open in the wire Left rear map light switch OFF Measure the voltage to ground: There should be 5 V or more. Faulty rear map light A short to ground in the wire

Scheme 12

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the left kick panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-door-areas) ).
3. Disconnect the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connectors. NOTE: All connector views are wire side of female terminals.
4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact. If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary and recheck the system. If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
5. With the connectors still disconnected, make these input tests at the connectors. If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6. WIRE CAVITY REFERENCE CHART Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained P8 PNK Under all conditions Attach to ground: The driver's and front passenger's foot lights should come on. Blown No. 6 (7.5A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty foot light An open in the wire H14 ORN Under all conditions Attach to ground: The ignition key light should come on. Blown No. 7 (10A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty ignition key light An open in the wire Q12 GRY Interior lights switch in DOOR position Attach to ground: The individual map lights should come on. Blown No. 6 (7.5A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty map light Faulty roof console An open in the wire W4 PNK Interior lights switch in DOOR position Attach to ground: The individual map lights should come on. Blown No. 6 (7.5A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty map light Faulty roof console An open in the wire
6. Reconnect the connectors to the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box, and make these input tests at the connectors. If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. If all the input tests prove OK, the MICU must be faulty, replace the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box (see «DRIVER'S UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX (MICU) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/body-electrical/#under-dash-fuserelay-box) ). WIRE CAVITY REFERENCE CHART Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained P1 BRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V. Poor ground (G502) An open in the wire E9 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V. Poor ground (G601) An open in the wire H9 BLK

Scheme 13

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the driver's door panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors__front-door-panel-removalinstallation) ).
3. Disconnect driver's MPCS unit connector A (40P).
4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact. If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary and recheck the system. If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
5. With the connector still disconnected, make these input tests at the connector. If any test indicates a problem find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6. WIRE CAVITY REFERENCE CHART Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained A4 RED Connect the A7 and A27 terminals with a jumper wire. Attach to ground: The driver's door pocket light should come on. Faulty driver's door pocket light An open in the wire A15 PNK Connect the A7 and A27 terminals with a jumper wire. Attach to ground: The driver's door courtesy light should come on. Faulty driver's door courtesy light An open in the wire A36 RED Connect the A7 and A27 terminals with a jumper wire. Attach to ground: The driver's door inner handle light should come on. Faulty driver's door inner handle light An open in the wire A37 PUR Connect the A7 and A37 terminals with a jumper wire. Check the driver's door outer handle light: The light should come on. Faulty driver's door outer handle light Poor ground (G601) An open in the wire A8 GRY Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector H (14P) and power window master switch 6P connector disconnected Check for continuity between the A8 terminal and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector H (14P) No. 4 terminal: There should be continuity. An open in the wire Check for continuity to ground: There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the wire
6. Reconnect the connector to the driver's MPCS unit, and make these input tests at the connector. If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. If all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace the driver's MPCS unit and go to step 7. WIRE CAVITY REFERENCE CHART Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained A5 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V. Poor ground(G602) An open in the wire A7 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. Blown No. 15 (40A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box Blown No. 7 (10A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box An open in the wire A3 GRN Driver's door open Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V. Faulty driver's door switch An open in the wire Driver's door closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be 5 V or more. Faulty driver's door switch A short to ground in the wire A26 LT BLU Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. Blown No. 15 (40A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box Blown No. 7 (10A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box An open in the wire A27 LTBLU Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. Blown No. 15 (40A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box Blown No. 7 (10A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box An open in the wire
7. Reset the power window control unit (see «RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/windows/#power-windows__resetting-the-power-window-control-unit) ).

Scheme 14

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the front passenger's door panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors__front-door-panel-removalinstallation) ).
3. Disconnect front passenger's MPCS unit connector A (28P).
4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact. If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary and recheck the system. If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
5. With the connector still disconnected, make these input tests at the connector. If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6. WIRE CAVITY REFERENCE CHART Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained A8 PNK Connect the A2 and A19 terminals with a jumper wire. Attach to ground: The front passenger's door pocket light should come on. Faulty front passenger's door pocket light An open in the wire A9 YEL Connect the A2 and A19 terminals with a jumper wire. Attach to ground: The front passenger's door courtesy light should come on. Faulty front passenger's door courtesy light An open in the wire A21 ORN Connect the A2 and A19 terminals with a jumper wire. Attach to ground: The front passenger's door inner handle light should come on. Faulty front passenger's door inner handle light An open in the wire A23 RED Connect the A2 and A23 terminals with a jumper wire. Check the front passenger's door outer handle light: The front passenger's door outer handle light should come on. Faulty front passenger's door outer handle light Poor ground(G506) An open in the wire A4 GRY Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector X (39P) and right rear power window switch 14P connector disconnected Check for continuity between the A4 terminal and driver's under-dash fuse/relay box connector X (39P) No. 15 terminal: There should be continuity. Faulty passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box An open in the wire Check for continuity to ground: There should be no continuity. Faulty passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box A short to ground in the wire
6. Reconnect the connector to the front passenger's MPCS unit, and make these input tests at the connector. If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. If all the input tests prove OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace the front passenger's MPCS unit and go to step 7. WIRE CAVITY REFERENCE CHART Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained A7 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V. Poor ground (G506) An open in the wire A2 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. Blown No. 15 (40A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box Blown No. 7 (10A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box An open in the wire A28 LT GRN Front passenger's door open Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V. Faulty front passenger's door switch An open in the wire Front passenger's door closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be 5 V or more. Faulty front passenger's door switch A short to ground in the wire
7. Reset the power window control unit (see «RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/windows/#power-windows__resetting-the-power-window-control-unit) ).

Scheme 15

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the left rear power window switch (see «POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/windows/#power-windows) ).
3. Disconnect the 14P connector from the left rear power window switch.
4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact. If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary and recheck the system. If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
5. With the connector still disconnected, make these input tests at the connector. If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. If all the input tests prove OK, the left rear power window switch must be faulty; replace it (see «POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/windows/#power-windows) ). WIRE CAVITY REFERENCE CHART Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained 6 (1) BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V. Poor ground (G602) An open in the wire 11 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. Blown No. 15 (40A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box Blown No. 6 (7.5A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box An open in the wire 10 YEL Under all conditions Attach to ground: The left rear door courtesy light should come on. Faulty left rear door courtesy light An open in the wire 12 BRN Under all conditions Attach to ground: The left rear door inner handle light should come on. Faulty left rear door inner handle light An open in the wire 2 GRY Driver's under-dash fuse/ relay box connector J (21P) disconnected. Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal and driver's under-dash fuse/ relay box connector J (21P) No. 1 terminal: There should be continuity. An open in the wire Check for continuity to ground: There should be no continuity. A short to ground in the wire 13 (1) LT BLU Left rear door open Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V. Faulty left rear door switch An open in the wire Left rear door closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be 5 V or more. Faulty left rear door switch A short to ground in the wire (1) Reconnect the left rear power window switch 14P connector.

Scheme 16

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the right rear power window switch (see «POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/windows/#power-windows) ).
3. Disconnect the 14P connector from the right rear power window switch.
4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact. If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary and recheck the system. If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
5. With the connector still disconnected, make these input tests at the connector. If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system. If all the input tests prove OK, the right rear power window switch must be faulty; replace it (see «POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/windows/#power-windows) ). WIRE CAVITY REFERENCE CHART Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained 6 (1) BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V. Poor ground (G651) An open in the wire 11 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage. Blown No. 15 (40A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box Blown No. 6 (7.5A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Faulty passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box An open in the wire 10 YEL Under all conditions Attach to ground: The right rear door courtesy light should come on. Faulty right rear door courtesy light An open in the wire 12 BRN Under all conditions Attach to ground: The right rear door inner handle light should come on. Faulty right rear door inner handle light An open in the wire 2 GRY Driver's under-dash fuse/ relay box connector X (39P) and front passenger's MPCS unit connector A (28P) disconnected Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal and driver's under-dash fuse/ relay box connector X (39P) No. 15 terminal: There should be continuity. Faulty passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box An open in the wire Check for continuity to ground: There should be no continuity. Faulty passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box A short to ground in the wire 13 () LT BLU Right rear door open Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 1 V. Faulty right rear door switch An open in the wire Right rear door closed Measure the voltage to ground: There should be 5 V or more. Faulty right rear door switch A short to ground in the wire (1) Reconnect the right rear power window switch 14P connector.

Scheme 17

1. Turn the map light switch OFF.
2. Carefully remove the front map light lens (A).
3. Remove the two bolts and the roof console (B).
4. Pull down on the front corners of the roof console to release the two clips.
5. Push the console forward, then swing the rear edge down.
6. Disconnect the 28P connector (C) from the roof console.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 18

1. Remove the roof console, and disconnect the 28P connector (see «ROOF CONSOLE REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/interiorillumination-lights/#interior-lights) ).
2. Connect the roof console connector No. 8 terminal to battery power and No. 7 terminal to body ground. The ambient lights (A) should turn on. If they do not turn on, replace the roof console.

Scheme 19

1. Carefully pry off the lens (A) with a small screwdriver. Front Map Light: 8 W x 2
2. Check the bulb(s) (B). If the bulb is OK, but there is a malfunction, check the interior lights switch (see «ROOF CONSOLE INPUT TEST»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/interiorillumination-lights/#interior-lights) ).

Scheme 20

1. Carefully pry off the lens (A) with a small screwdriver. Rear Map Light: 8 W x 2
2. Remove the two mounting bolts.
3. Disconnect the 10P connector (B) from the rear map light (C). Switch Test
4. Check for continuity between the No. 5 (or No. 6) and No. 7 terminals with the left (or right) rear map light switch ON. There should be continuity.
5. Check for continuity between the No. 5 (or No. 6) and No. 7 terminals with the left (or right) rear map light switch OFF. There should be no continuity.
6. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the rear map light assembly. Map Light Test
7. Connect battery power to the No. 4 terminal and ground the No. 8 terminal. The left map light should come on.
8. Connect battery power to the No. 4 terminal and ground the No. 9 terminal. The right map light should come on.
9. If the test result is not as specified, check the bulb. If the bulb is OK, replace the rear map light assembly. Ambient Lights Test
10. Connect battery power to the No. 3 terminal and ground the No. 1 terminal. The ambient lights should come on.
11. If the test result is not as specified, replace the rear map light assembly. Switch Lights Test
12. Connect battery power to the No. 3 terminal and ground the No. 2 terminal. The switch lights should come on.
13. If the test result is not as specified, check the bulbs. If the bulbs are OK, replace the rear map light assembly.

Scheme 21

1. Remove the glove box stops and damper (see «GLOVE BOX DAMPER REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#dashboard__glove-box-damper-replacement) ).
2. Carefully pry the glove box light out of the glove box housing.
3. Twist the socket (A) to remove it from the glove box light (B). Glove Box Light: 1.4 W
4. Remove the bulb (C) from the socket.
5. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 22

1. Remove the center console (see «CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#consoles__center-console-removalinstallation) ).
2. Carefully pry out the console box light out of the center console.
3. Twist the socket (A) to remove it from the console box light (B). Console Box Light: 1.4 W
4. Remove the bulb (C) from the socket.
5. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 23

1. Carefully pry off the lens (A) with a small screwdriver. Courtesy Light: 2 CP
2. Remove the bulb (B) from the socket.
3. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 24

1. Open the sunvisor.
2. Remove the sunvisor (see «HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__headliner-removalinstallation) ).
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the vanity mirror light. Vanity Mirror Light: 2W
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, replace the bulb (C) or the sunvisor.

Scheme 25

1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Carefully pry out the trunk light (A). Trunk Light: 5 W
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (B) from the light.
4. 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 trunk light.
5. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 26

1. Open the trunk lid, and remove the trunk lid trim (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-trunk-lid) ).
2. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the trunk lid latch (B).
3. Check for continuity between the No. 3 and No. 1 terminals. There should be continuity with the trunk lid latch unlatched (trunk lid open). There should be no continuity with the trunk lid latch latched (trunk lid closed).
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the trunk lid latch switch.

Scheme 27

1. Remove the driver's door panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors__front-door-panel-removalinstallation) ).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the door switch (B).
3. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals. There should be continuity with the door open. There should be no continuity with the door closed.
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door lock actuator.

Scheme 28

1. Remove the front passenger's door panel (see «FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors__front-door-panel-removalinstallation) ) or rear door panel (see «FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT»(/acura/rl/ii-2004-2008/remont/exterior-body-panels/#doors__front-door-weatherstrip-replacement) ).
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the door switch (B). The illustration shows the front passenger's door.
3. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals. There should be continuity with the door open. There should be no continuity with the door closed.
4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door lock actuator.

See also:
• TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS
• DRIVER'S UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX (MICU) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT
• POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH REPLACEMENT
• GLOVE BOX DAMPER REPLACEMENT
• CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID
• FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT
• ROOF CONSOLE REPLACEMENT