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Relays Acura RSX I

Body Electrical 12 illustrations ~248 words

Power Relay Test

Use this chart to identify the type of relay, then do the test listed for it.

Note. For the turn signal/hazard relay input test (see TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD RELAY INPUT TEST ).

RelayTest
A/C compressor clutch relayNormally-open type A
Air fuel ratio sensor relay
A/C condenser fan relay
Headlight relay 1
Headlight relay 2
Horn relay
Ignition coil relay (1)
Power window relay
Radiator fan relay
Reverse relay (A/T)
Rear accessory power socket relay (USA)
Seat heater relay (Canada)
Security horn relay
Starter cut relay
Taillight relay
Daytime running lights relay (Canada)
PGM-FI main relay 1
PGM-FI main relay 2
Blower motor relayNormally-open type B
Rear BOSE stereo amplifier relay
Rear window defogger relay
Key interlock relayFive terminal type
Moonroof close relay
Moonroof open relay
Shift lock relay (A/T)
(1) '05-06 models
(1)'05-06 models

RELAYS TEST REFERENCE CHART

Normally-open type A

Check for continuity between the terminals.

Scheme 53

Scheme 53: Normally-open type A
  1. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals.
  2. There should be no continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when power is disconnected.

type 1

Scheme 54

Scheme 54

type 2

Scheme 55

Scheme 55

PGM-FI main relay 1

PCM-FI main relay 2

type 1

Scheme 56

Scheme 56

type 2

Scheme 57

Scheme 57

Normally-open type B

Check for continuity between the terminals.

Scheme 58

Scheme 58: Normally-open type B
  1. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No. 2 and No. 4 terminals.
  2. There should be no continuity between the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals when power is disconnected.

Blower motor relay

type 1

Scheme 59

Scheme 59: Blower motor relay

type 2

Scheme 60

Scheme 60

Scheme 61

Scheme 61: Rear window defogger relay

Scheme 62

Scheme 62: Rear BOSE stereo amplifier relay

Five-terminal type

Check for continuity between the terminals.

Scheme 63

Scheme 63: Five-terminal type

Scheme 64

Scheme 64
  1. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when power and ground are connected to the No. 3 and No. 5 terminals.
  2. There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 4 terminals when power is disconnected.