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Acura RL II facelift Repair Manual
Step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions for the Acura RL II facelift (2008–2012): removal, installation, adjustment, diagnostics and parameter checks with illustrations.
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- Self-diagnostic Function
- How to Troubleshoot DTCs
- DTC 83: ACC does not come on
- DTC 84: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 85: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 86: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 87: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 88: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 89: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 91: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 93: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 94: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 95: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 96: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 99: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 100: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 101: ACC indicator does not come on
- DTC 107: ACC indicator comes on
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- DTC 10: Vehicle Speed Signal Error
- DTC 11: Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Error
- DTC 12: Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Error
- DTC 13: Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Error
- DTC 14: Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Error
- DTC 21: Yaw Rate Sensor Error; DTC 22: Yaw Rate Sensor Center Position Revision Value Error
- DTC 23: Yaw Rate-Lateral/Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor Gain Error
- DTC 25: Yaw Rate-Lateral/Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor Stabilizing Malfunction
- DTC 43: Cal FL Brake System Malfunction
- DTC 46: Cal FL Brake Fluid Pressure Sensor Malfunction
- DTC 47: Cal FR Brake System Malfunction
- DTC 50: Cal FR Brake Fluid Pressure Sensor Malfunction
- DTC 62: Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor Error
- DTC 63: Millimeter Wave Radar Aiming Error
- DTC 73: Variation failure of the PCM
- DTC 81: Engine Control System (Including PCM) Malfunction
- DTC 90: A/T Control System (Including PCM) Malfunction
- DTC 92: VSA Modulator-Control Unit Malfunction
- DTC 105: Dust or Dirt on the Millimeter Wave Radar
- DTC 107: Millimeter Wave Radar Aiming Incomplete
- Bluetooth Audio
- Supported Devices
- Pairing a Cell Phone
- Stereo Amplifier Connector for Inputs and Outputs
- How to Obtain the Audio Unit Serial Number
- LCD lighting mode
- LCD lights-out mode
- LCD back-up light lighting/lights-out mode
- Climate control system communication check mode
- Audio amplifier communication check mode
- Error Codes
- Poor AM or FM radio reception or interference
- Audio unit power switch will not turn on (No information display and no sound)
- Audio unit power switch will not turn off
- No sound is heard from the speaker(s) (display is normal)
- Radio preset memory is lost
- Volume does not change
- Radio tuner does not change stations
- Audio unit button illumination does not work
- Audio remote switch does not work properly
- Audio disc does not load
- Audio disc does not eject
- Audio disc changer does not load all six discs
- Audio disc changer does not move between discs
- Audio disc does not play
- Audio disc skips
- Booming sound while driving with audio unit on or off
- USB device does not function
- There is no sound from the left speaker when the USB device is connected
- There is no sound from the right speaker when the USB device is connected
- Error code: XM NO SIGNAL is displayed
- Error code: XM ANTENNA is displayed
- XM radio display is blank and no station information is displayed (with AcuraLink)
- XM radio display is blank and no station information is displayed (without AcuraLink)
- XM radio preset memory is lost (with AcuraLink)
- XM radio preset memory is lost (without AcuraLink)
- Poor or no sound with XM radio (Audio unit does display XM channels)
- Left/Right Channel ID
- Frequency Sweep
- Sound Judging
- Front Center Speaker
- AM/FM Antenna Repair
- Front Door Panel Removal/Installation
- Front Door Pull Pocket Bracket Replacement
- Front Door Outer Handle Replacement
- Front Door Latch Replacement
- Front Door Glass and Regulator Replacement
- Front Door Sash Inner Trim Replacement
- Front Door Sash Outer Trim Replacement
- Front Door Glass Outer Weatherstrip Replacement
- Front Door Subseal Replacement
- Front Door Weatherstrip Replacement
- Rear Door Panel Removal/Installation
- Rear Door Outer Handle Replacement
- Rear Door Latch Replacement
- Rear Door Glass, Quarter Glass, and Regulator Replacement
- Rear Door Sash Inner Trim Replacement
- Rear Door Sash Outer Trim Replacement
- Rear Door Glass Outer Weatherstrip Replacement
- Rear Door Subseal Replacement
- Rear Door Weatherstrip Replacement
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information 2
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information 2
- Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
- State Emission Standards - Diesel
- A/C System Inspection
- How to Use the Self-diagnostic Function with the HDS
- How to Use the Self-diagnostic Function without HDS
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- A/C Compressor Clutch Circuit Troubleshooting
- Driver's Air Mix Control Motor Test
- Passenger's Air Mix Control Motor Test
- Driver's Cool Vent Control Motor Test
- Passenger's Cool Vent Control Motor Test
- Mode Control Motor Test
- Recirculation Control Motor Test
- Rear Vent Control Motor Test
- Refrigerant Leak Test
- Performance Test
- Pressure Test
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
- Self-diagnosis
- How to Check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
- How to Troubleshoot Circuits at the SH-AWD Control Unit
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- DTC 12-1,12-2,12-3: Lateral Acceleration Sensor Malfunction
- DTC 14-1,14-2: Lateral Acceleration Sensor Neutral Position Incorrect
- DTC 16-1: Steering Angle Sensor Signal Malfunction
- DTC 16-3: Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position Incorrect
- DTC 27-1: Hypoid Gear Speed Sensor (Open or Short)
- DTC 27-2: Hypoid Gear Speed Sensor Malfunction
- DTC 33-1,33-2,33-3: Yaw Rate Sensor Malfunction
- DTC 35-1,35-2: Yaw Rate Sensor Neutral Position Incorrect
- DTC 41-1: F-CAN Malfunction (Lost Communication with Powertrain Control Module (PCM))
- DTC 41-2: F-CAN Malfunction (Lost Communication with VSA Modulator-Control Unit)
- DTC 41-3: F-CAN Malfunction (Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module)
- DTC 41-6: F-CAN Malfunction (Lost Communication with Steering Angle Sensor)
- DTC 42-1: Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor (Short to Power)
- DTC 42-2: Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor (Open/GND Short)
- DTC 43-1: Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC 44-11: SH-AWD Control Unit
- DTC 44-12: SH-AWD Relay Stuck ON
- DTC 44-21: SH-AWD Control Unit
- DTC 44-31: SH-AWD Relay Stuck OFF
- DTC 44-32: SH-AWD Control Unit Power Supply Stuck ON
- DTC 44-41: SH-AWD Control Unit Power Supply Stuck OFF
- DTC 44-50: SH-AWD Control Unit Power Supply Voltage Low
- DTC 46-1: SH-AWD Control Unit Internal Power Supply Circuit (Open or Short)
- DTC 52-3: Left Clutch Electromagnetic Coil Current Malfunction
- DTC 53-1,53-3: Left Clutch Electromagnetic Coil (Open)
- DTC 53-2,53-4: Left Clutch Electromagnetic Coil (Short)
- DTC 56-3: Right Clutch Electromagnetic Coil Current Malfunction
- DTC 57-1,57-3: Right Clutch Electromagnetic Coil (Open)
- DTC 57-2,57-4: Right Clutch Electromagnetic Coil (Short)
- DTC 59-1: SH-AWD Control Unit Power Supply Monitor Circuit
- DTC 61-1: Shift Solenoid Valve (Open)
- DTC 61-2: Shift Solenoid Valve (Short)
- DTC 74-1: One Way Clutch Malfunction
- DTC 75-1: Acceleration Device Malfunction (Stuck OFF)
- DTC 75-2: Acceleration Device Malfunction (Stuck ON)
- DTC 77-1: The Functional Abnormalities of Fuel Emission or Automatic Transmission
- DTC 77-2: The Functional Abnormalities of VSA Modulator-Control Unit
- DTC 77-3: The Functional Abnormalities of Gauge Control Module
- DTC 77-6: Steering Angle Sensor Malfunction
- DTC 78-xx (78-3 to 78-23): SH-AWD Control Unit Self-Diagnostic Malfunction
- DTC 81-1: Left Search Coil Sensor Malfunction
- DTC 81-2: Left Search Coil Sensor (Open or Short)
- DTC 81-3: Left Clutch Electromagnetic Coil Magnetic Flux Characteristic
- DTC 82-1: Right Search Coil Sensor Malfunction
- DTC 82-2: Right Search Coil Sensor (Open or Short)
- DTC 82-3: Right Search Coil Sensor Magnetic Flux Characteristic
- SH-AWD Function Test
- Direct Electromagnetic Clutch Test
- Acceleration Device Test
- Front Seat Removal/Installation
- Front Seat Recline Motor Replacement
- Front Seat Lumbar Support Replacement
- Front Seat Slide Motor Replacement
- Front Seat Frame Removal/Installation
- Front Seat-back Cover Replacement
- Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement
- Rear Seat Removal/Installation
- Rear Seat Armrest Beverage Holder Replacement
- Rear Seat Armrest Replacement
- Trunk Pass-through Lid Lock Cylinder Replacement
- Rear Seat Head Restraint Replacement
- Rear Seat Head Restraint Actuator/ Wire Harness Replacement
- Rear Seat-back Upper Flap Replacement
- Rear Seat-back Cover Replacement
- Rear Seat Head Restraint Cover/Pad Replacement
- General Precautions
- Airbag Handling and Storage
- Spring-loaded Lock Connector
- Disconnecting
- Connecting
- Backprobing Spring-loaded Lock Connectors
- Seats with Side Airbags
- Disconnecting System Connectors
- Precautions
- Connector without the HDS
- ODS Unit Initialization
- Airbags
- Front Passenger's Weight Sensors
- Driver's Seat Position Sensor
- Rear Safing Sensor
- Side Airbags
- Side Curtain Airbags
- Seat Belt Tensioners
- Passenger Airbag Cutoff Indicator
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Airbag(s)
- Side Airbag(s)
- Side Curtain Airbag(s)
- Self-Diagnosis System
- E-pretensioner
- E-pretensioner Unit
- SRS indicator does not come on
- SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored
- Checking and Adjusting the Headliner/Pillar Trim Overlap
- Airbag and Tensioner Disposal
- Deploying Airbags in the vehicle
- Deploying Components Out of the Vehicle
- Disposal of Damaged Components
- Deployment Tool Check
- Opening the SRS Unit Shorting Connectors For Diagnosis
- DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)
- Clear the DTC Memory with the HDS
- Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- DTC 11-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Driver's Airbag First Inflator; DTC 11-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Increased Resistance in Driver's Airbag First Infl
- DTC 11-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Airbag First Inflator; DTC 11-6x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to
- DTC 11-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Driver's Airbag First Inflator; DTC 11-Ax ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Driver's Airbag Second
- DTC 11-9x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in Driver's Airbag First Inflator; DTC 11-Bx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in Driver's Airbag Seco
- DTC 12-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Front Passenger's Airbag First Inflator; DTC 12-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's
- DTC 12-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Airbag First Inflator; DTC 12-6x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):
- DTC 12-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Front Passenger's Airbag First Inflator; DTC 12-Ax ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Front Passeng
- DTC 12-9x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Airbag First Inflator; DTC 12-Bx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in Front Passe
- DTC 21-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner; DTC 21-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Increased Resistance in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 21-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 21-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 21-9x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 22-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner; DTC 22-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's S
- DTC 22-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 22-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 22-9x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 31-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator; DTC 31-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Increased Resistance in Driver's Side Airbag Inflat
- DTC 31-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 31-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 31-9x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 32-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator; DTC 32-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's
- DTC 32-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 32-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 32-9x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 33-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Left Side Curtain Airbag Inflator; DTC 33-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Increased Resistance in Left Side Curtain Airba
- DTC 33-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Left Side Curtain Airbag Inflator
- DTC 33-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Left Side Curtain Airbag Inflator
- DTC 33-9x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in Left Side Curtain Airbag Inflator
- DTC 34-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Right Side Curtain Airbag Inflator; DTC 34-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Increased Resistance in Right Side Curtain Air
- DTC 34-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Right Side Curtain Airbag Inflator
- DTC 34-8x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in Right Side Curtain Airbag Inflator
- DTC 34-9x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in Right Side Curtain Airbag Inflator
- DTC 41-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): No Signal from the Left Front Impact Sensor
- DTC 41-Cx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty Power Supply to the Left Front Impact Sensor
- DTC 42-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): No Signal from the Right Front Impact Sensor
- DTC 42-Cx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty Power Supply to the Right Front Impact Sensor
- DTC 41-2x, 41-8x, 41-9x, 41-Bx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Internal Failure of the Left Front Impact Sensor; DTC 42-2x, 42-8x, 42-9x, 42-Bx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F)
- DTC 43-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): No Signal from the Left Side Impact Sensor (first)
- DTC 43-Cx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty Power Supply to the Left Side Impact Sensor (first)
- DTC 44-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): No Signal from the Right Side Impact Sensor (first)
- DTC 44-Cx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty Power Supply to the Right Side Impact Sensor (first)
- DTC 43-2x, 43-8x, 43-9x, 43-Bx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Internal Failure of the Left Side Impact Sensor (first); DTC 44-2x, 44-8x, 44-9x, 44-Bx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A
- DTC 45-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): No Signal from the Left Side Impact Sensor (second)
- DTC 45-Cx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty Power Supply to the Left Side Impact Sensor(second)
- DTC 46-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): No Signal from the Right Side Impact Sensor (second)
- DTC 46-Cx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty Power Supply to the Right Side Impact Sensor (second)
- DTC 45-2x, 45-8x, 45-9x, 45-Bx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Internal Failure of the Left Side Impact Sensor (second); DTC 46-2x, 46-8x, 46-9x, 46-Bx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A
- DTC 51-xx, 52-xx, 53-xx, 54-xx, 55-xx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Internal Failure of the SRS Unit
- DTC 61-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Switch
- DTC 61-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Switch
- DTC 62-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Switch
- DTC 62-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Switch
- DTC 71-11: Open in Driver's Seat Position Sensor
- DTC 71-21: Short in Driver's Seat Position Sensor
- DTC 71-22: Short to Power in Driver's Seat Position Sensor
- DTC 73-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Driver's E-Pretensioner Motor
- DTC 74-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open in Front Passenger's E-Pretensioner Motor
- DTC 76-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty F-CAN communication or Internal Failure of E-Pretensioner Unit
- DTC 76-4x, 76-5x, 76-63 ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Internal Failure of E-Pretensioner Unit
- DTC 76-61: No Signal from the E-Pretensioner Unit
- DTC 81-4x, 81-5x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F), 81-63,81-64: Internal Failure of the ODS Unit
- DTC 81-61: No Signal From the ODS Unit; DTC 81-62: Non-Stipulated Data From the ODS Unit
- DTC 81-79: Front Passenger's Weight Sensors Initial Check Failure
- DTC 82-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): No Signal From the Inner Side Front Passenger's Weight Sensor
- DTC 83-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): No Signal From the Outer Side Front Passenger's Weight Sensor
- DTC 85-4x, 85-5x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F), 85-63,85-64: Internal Failure of ODS Unit
- DTC 85-61: No Signal From the ODS Unit; DTC 85-62: Non-Stipulated Data From the ODS Unit
- DTC 85-79: OPDS Initial Check Failure
- DTC 86-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty OPDS Seat-Back Sensor; DTC 86-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty OPDS Seat Support Sensor
- DTC 87-3x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Stays ON/OFF
- DTC 91-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Internal Failure of the SRS Unit
- DTC 91-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Ground in the SRS Indicator Circuit
- DTC 92-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short to Power in the Passenger's Airbag Cutoff Indicator
- DTC 92-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Open or Short to Ground in Passenger's Airbag Cutoff Indicator
- DTC A1-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty Power Supply (VA line)
- DTC A2-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty Power Supply (VB line)
- DTC B2-1x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): No Signal from the Rear Safing Sensor
- DTC B2-Cx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Faulty Power Supply to the Rear Safing Sensor
- DTC B2-2x, B2-8x, B2-9x, B2-Bx ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Internal Failure of the Rear Safing Sensor
- Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment