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Electrical Component Locator Acura RSX I

BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS

ComponentComponent Location
A/C Compressor Clutch RelayIn underhood fuse/relay box. (Scheme 1)
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor RelayUnder right side of dash, behind glove box.
A/T Reverse RelayUnder right side of dash, behind glove box.
Blower Motor RelayIn underhood fuse/relay box. (Scheme 1)
Bose Stereo Amplifier Relay (Rear)In driver's seat.
Condenser Fan RelayIn underhood fuse/relay box. (Scheme 1)
Electrical Load Detector (ELD) UnitIn underhood fuse/relay box. (Scheme 1)
Headlight Relay 1 (Right)In underhood fuse/relay box. (Scheme 1)
Headlight Relay 2 (Left)In underhood fuse/relay box. (Scheme 1)
Horn RelayIn underhood fuse/relay box. (Scheme 1)
Intermittent Wiper Relay CircuitIn underdash fuse/relay box.
Moon Roof Close RelayLeft end of dash.
Moon Roof Open RelayLeft end of dash.
PGM-FI Main Relay 1Behind glove box.
PGM-FI Main Relay 2Behind glove box.
Power Window RelayIn underdash fuse/relay box. (Scheme 2)
Radiator Fan RelayIn underhood fuse/relay box. (Scheme 1)
Rear Window Defogger RelayIn underdash fuse/relay box. (Scheme 1)
Seat Heater Relay (Canada)Under right side of dash, behind glove box.
Security Horn RelayLeft end of dash.
Shift Lock Relay (A/T)Under right side of dash, behind glove box.
Starter Cut Relay (A/T)In underdash fuse/relay box. (Scheme 2)
Taillight RelayIn underdash fuse/relay box. (Scheme 2)
Turn Signal/Hazard RelayIn underdash fuse/relay box. (Scheme 2)

BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS LOCATION

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES

ComponentComponent Location
Electrical Load Detector (ELD) UnitUnderhood fuse/relay box.
Underdash Fuse/Relay BoxUnder left side of dash.
Underhood Fuse/Relay BoxLeft corner of engine compartment, near battery. (Scheme 4)

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES LOCATION

CONTROL UNITS

ComponentComponent Location
ABS Modulator Control UnitIn right front of engine compartment.
Cruise Control UnitUnder left center side of dash. (Scheme 3)
Daytime Running Lights Control Unit (Canada)Behind left side of dash, above underdash fuse/relay box.
Electrical Load Detector (ELD)In rear of underhood fuse/relay box. (Scheme 6)
Engine Control Module/Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM)Under right side of dash, behind glove box.
Immobilizer Control Unit (Receiver)On steering column, near lock cylinder.
Keyless Receiver UnitLeft side of dash, to right of steering column.
Multiplex Control UnitLeft side of dash, built into underdash fuse/relay box.
OPDS UnitIn seat back. (Scheme 10)
Security Control UnitBehind left side of dash lower cover, left of steering column.
SRS UnitBelow center of dash, left of heater unit. (Scheme 10)

CONTROL UNITS LOCATION

MOTORS

ComponentComponent Location
ABS Pump MotorIn ABS modulator unit.
A/C Condenser Fan MotorBehind right side of radiator, at front of engine compartment.
Air Mix Control ActuatorOn left side of heater unit box.
Blower MotorBehind glove box, on bottom of blower motor housing.
Cruise Control ActuatorBehind right strut tower.
Fuel Pump MotorIn fuel tank.
Idle Air Control (IAC) ValveOn throttle body.
Mode Control MotorBehind left side of dash, on left side of heater assembly.
Moon Roof MotorCenter rear of roof.
Radiator Fan Motor AssemblyBehind left side of radiator, at front of engine compartment.
Recirculation Control MotorBehind glove box, on rear left side of blower housing.
Window Washer Motor (Front)In washer reservoir.
Window Washer Motor (Rear)In washer reservoir.
Window Wiper Motor (Rear)Right side of rear hatch.
Windshield Wiper MotorBehind air scoop, at left rear of engine compartment.

MOTORS LOCATION

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS

ComponentComponent Location
ABS Wheel SensorsOn axle, at each wheel.
Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Sensor 1)Underside of vehicle, on front of catalytic converter. (Scheme 7)
Camshaft Position (CMP) SensorOn rear of cylinder head. (Scheme 8)
Countershaft Speed SensorOn left rear of transaxle.
Crankshaft Position (CKP) SensorOn left front of engine. (Scheme 6)
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Gauge Sending UnitOn rear of cylinder head.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) SensorOn rear of cylinder head. (Scheme 6)
Evaporator Temperature SensorOn left side of heater unit.
Front Passenger's Side Impact SensorAt bottom of right "B" pillar. (Scheme 10)
Fuel Gauge Sending UnitIn fuel tank, under access cover in trunk.
Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) SensorUnderside of vehicle, on left front of fuel tank. (Scheme 9)
In-Car Temperature SensorOn center of dash.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) SensorOn side of intake manifold. (Scheme 6)
Knock Sensor (KS)On left side of engine, near oil filter. (Scheme 6)
Left Front SensorLeft front of vehicle, behind bumper. (Scheme 10)
Mainshaft Speed SensorOn left front of transaxle.
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) SensorOn throttle body. (Scheme 6)
Occupant Protection Detection SystemIn seat back. (Scheme 10)
Outside Air Temperature SensorLeft front of vehicle, behind bumper.
Right Front SensorRight front of vehicle, behind bumper. (Scheme 10)
Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S) (Sensor 2)Underside of vehicle, on side of catalytic converter. (Scheme 7)
Side Impact Sensor (Driver)On driver side "B" pillar.
Side Impact Sensor (Passenger)On passenger side "B" pillar.
Sunlight SensorOn top center of dash.
Thermal ProtectorOn compressor.
Throttle Position (TP) SensorOn throttle body. (Scheme 6)
Top Dead Center (TDC) SensorOn rear of cylinder head. (Scheme 6)
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) (M/T)On top left front of transaxle.
Wheel SensorAt respective wheel, on hub.

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES

ComponentComponent Location
Cruise Control ActuatorRight rear corner of engine compartment, on firewall. (Scheme 4)
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) By-Pass Solenoid ValveNear fuel tank. (Scheme 9)
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge ValveOn throttle body. (Scheme 9)
Fuel Tank Vapor Control ValveOn top of fuel tank. (Scheme 9)
Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Solenoid ValveLeft front of engine, on intake manifold. (Scheme 5)
Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Valve Position SensorLeft front of engine, on intake manifold.
VTC Oil Control Solenoid ValveOn front of cylinder head. (Scheme 8)
VTEC Solenoid ValveOn front of cylinder head. (Scheme 8)

SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES LOCATION

SWITCHES

ComponentComponent Location
A/C Pressure SwitchIn refrigerant pipe, between receiver-drier & condenser.
Back-Up Light SwitchOn lower right side of transaxle.
Brake Fluid Level SwitchOn bottom of brake fluid reservoir cap.
Brake Pedal Position SwitchOn bracket, above brake pedal. (Scheme 3)
Clutch Interlock Switch (M/T)On bracket, above clutch pedal.
Clutch Pedal Position Switch (M/T)On bracket, above clutch pedal. (Scheme 3)
Engine Oil Pressure SwitchLower left side of engine, left of oil filter.
Hatch Latch SwitchIn center of hatch, near lock assembly.
Parking Brake SwitchOn base of parking brake lever.
Power Steering Pressure (PSP) SwitchOn left side of engine compartment, on power steering line.
Radiator Fan SwitchOn right side of radiator, near lower hose.
Transmission Range Switch (A/T)On transaxle. (Scheme 4)
VTEC Oil Pressure SwitchOn right front of cylinder head. (Scheme 8)
Windshield Washer Fluid Level SwitchIn washer reservoir.

SWITCHES LOCATION

MISCELLANEOUS

ComponentComponent Location
Bose Stereo Amplifier (Front)Under passenger seat.
Bose Stereo Amplifier (Rear)Below cargo area floor.
Data Link Connector (DLC)On left side of front console. (Scheme 10)
HornBehind left headlight.
Junction Connector C104At cylinder head cover.
Noise CondenserBehind right rear trim panel, near right "C" pillar.
Power TransistorBehind glove box, left of blower motor housing.

MISCELLANEOUS LOCATION

CONNECTORS

ComponentComponent Location
C101 (Gray, 20 Pin)Under right side of dash.
C102 (Except Type S) (Gray, 8 Pin)At front of engine compartment.
C102 (Type S) (Gray, 6 Pin)At front of engine compartment.
C103 (Type S) (Gray, 1 Pin)At front of engine compartment.
C105 (A/T) (Gray, 10 Pin)At transaxle housing.
C108 (A/T) (Black, 8 Pin)At transaxle housing.
C401 (Light Blue, 24 Pin)Under center of dash.
C402 (Gray, 12 Pin)Under center of dash.
C403 (Yellow, 4 Pin)Under center of dash.
C404 (White, 6 Pin)Under left side of dash.
C405 (Yellow, 4 Pin)Under right side of dash.
C451 (Blue, 6 Pin)Under left side of dash.
C452 (Green, 5 Pin)Under left side of dash.
C481 (Brown, 21 Pin)Behind glove box.
C482 (Brown, 1 Pin)Behind glove box.
C483 (Brown, 1 Pin)Under right side of dash.
C501 (Light Blue, 6 Pin)Under center of dash.
C502 (Brown, 1 Pin)Under center of dash.
C503 (White, 21 Pin)Under center of dash.
C504 (Yellow, 4 Pin)Under center of dash.
C505 (W/Bose) (Gray, 14 Pin)Under center of dash.
C505 (W/O Bose) (Gray, 2 Pin)Under center of dash.
C551 (Light Blue, 16 Pin)Under left side of dash.
C552 (Gray, 6 Pin)Under left side of dash.
C571 (Gray, 18 Pin)Under right side of dash.
C601 (Gray, 10 Pin)At right quarter panel.
C602 (Gray, 2 Pin)At center of cargo area.
C701 (Gray, 8 Pin)At right quarter panel.
C702 (Brown, 2 Pin)At right quarter panel.
C851 (Gray, 4 Pin)Under right front seat.
C852 (Gray, 3 Pin)Inside of steering wheel.
C853 (W/Bose) (Gray, 10 Pin)Under right front seat.

CONNECTORS LOCATION

GROUNDS

ComponentComponent Location
G101On left side of cylinder head. (Scheme 6)
G201Behind right end of front bumper. (Scheme 4)
G202Behind right end of front bumper. (Scheme 4)
G301Below left end of front bumper. (Scheme 9)
G302Below left side of radiator. (Scheme 9)
G401Behind instrument cluster. (Scheme 3)
G402Behind upper right end of dash. (Scheme 3)
G403Behind audio unit.
G404Below center console, forward of shifter.
G451Behind left end of dash.
G501Under right front seat.
G502Behind left rear seat back.
G601At center rear of cargo area.
G701At base of right "C" pillar.
G702At center rear of hatch.

GROUNDS LOCATION

COMPONENT LOCATION GRAPHICS

Note. Figures may show multiple component locations. Refer to appropriate table for proper figure references.

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