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Acura RSX I facelift Repair Manual
Step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions for the Acura RSX I facelift (2004–2006): removal, installation, adjustment, diagnostics and parameter checks with illustrations.
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- General Troubleshooting Information
- How to Retrieve a DTC
- Canceling the Self-diagnostic Function
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- DTC 9: A Problem in the Air Mix Control Linkage, Door, or Motor
- DTC 11: A Problem in the Mode Control Linkage, Doors, or Motor
- A/C Condenser Fan Circuit Troubleshooting
- Radiator and A/C Condenser Fan Common Circuit Troubleshooting
- A/C Compressor Clutch Circuit Troubleshooting
- A/C Pressure Switch Circuit Troubleshooting
- In-car Temperature Sensor Test
- Outside Air Temperature Sensor Test
- Sunlight Sensor Test
- Refrigerant Leak Test
- Performance Test
- Pressure Test
- 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
- Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions - General Information
- Intermittent Failures
- Opens and Shorts
- If the MIL did not stay on
- HDS Clear Command (2005-2006 Models)
- CKP Pattern Clear/CKP Pattern Learn (2005-2006 Models)
- How to Update the ECM/PCM
- How to Substitute the ECM/PCM (2002-2004 Models)
- OBD Status (2005-2006 Models)
- 2002-2004 Models
- 2005-2006 Models
- ECM/PCM Data (2002-2004 Models)
- Electronic Control System
- Fail-safe Function
- MIL Bulb Check and Readiness Code Condition
- Self Shut Down (SSD) Mode
- PGM-FI System
- Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Clutch Relay
- Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor
- Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor
- Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
- Ignition Timing Control
- Injector Timing and Duration
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
- Knock Sensor (KS)
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Indication (In relation to Readiness Codes)
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
- Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S)
- Starting Control
- Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor B
- Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) (2002-2004 M/T models)
- Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor
- Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor (2005-2006 M/T models)
- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor A
- Idle Control System
- Brake Pedal Position Switch
- Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
- Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch
- Fuel Cut-off Control-2002-2004 Models
- Fuel Cut-off Control-2005-2006 Models
- Fuel Pump Control
- PGM-FI Main Relay 1 and 2
- Intake Air System
- Intake Air Bypass Control Thermal Valve
- Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) (Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC)) Valve Position Sensor (K20A3 engine)
- Throttle Body
- Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control System
- EVAP Canister
- EVAP Canister Purge Valve-2002-2004 Models
- EVAP Canister Purge Valve-2005-2006 Models
- Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor
- EVAP Two Way Valve and EVAP Bypass Solenoid Valve (2002-2004 Models)
- EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve
- Fuel Cap Warning Message (2005-2006 Models)
- First drive cycle
- To make the message go off
- Second drive cycle
- Third drive cycle
- Idle Control System Diagram
- Intake Air System Diagram
- Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) (Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC)) System (K20A3 engine)
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control Diagram-2002-2004 Models
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control Diagram-2005-2006 Models
- Catalytic Converter Monitor and Readiness Code
- Enable Criteria
- When the HDS is used (2002-2006 Models)
- Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control System Monitor and Readiness code
- Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Monitor and Readiness Code
- Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Heater Monitor Readiness Code
- Procedure
- Misfire Monitor and Readiness Code
- Fuel System Monitor and Readiness Code
- Comprehensive Component Monitor and Readiness Code
- 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
- HDS "SCS" Menu Method (retrieving the flash codes)
- Reading the main code
- Reading the sub code
- Initializing the OPDS (Occupant Position Detection System) Unit
- Airbags
- Side Airbags
- Seat Belt and Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners
- OPDS
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Airbag(s)
- SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored
- Airbag Disposal
- Deploying Airbags in the Vehicle
- Deploying Components Out of the Vehicle
- Disposal of Damaged Components
- Deployment Tool Check
- DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)
- Patterns of DTC Indications
- Erasing the DTC Memory with Manual Mode
- Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures
- DTC Troubleshooting Index
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- Self-diagnosis System
- DTC Troubleshooting
- DTC 1-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Driver's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 1-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 1-4: Short to Power in Driver's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 1-5: Short to Ground in Driver's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 2-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 2-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 2-4: Short to Power in Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 2-5: Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator
- DTC 3-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 3-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 3-4: Short to Power in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 3-5: Short to Ground in Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 21-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 21-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 21-4: Short to Power in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 21-5: Short to Ground in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 4-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 4-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 4-4: Short to Power in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 4-5: Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner
- DTC 22-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 22-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 22-4: Short to Power in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 22-5: Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- DTC 5-1, 5-2, 5-4, 5-8, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-8, 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, 8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 8-4, 8-5, 8-6, 8-7, 8-8: Internal Failure of the SRS Unit
- DTC 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5, 10-6, 10-7: Airbags, Side Airbags and/or Seat Belt and Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners Deployed
- DTC 13-1, 13-2: Internal Failure of the Driver's Side Impact Sensor
- DTC 14-1, 14-2: Internal Failure of the Front Passenger's Side Impact Sensor
- DTC 9-6: Faulty Left Front Impact Sensor
- DTC 9-7: Faulty Right Front Impact Sensor
- DTC 11-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 11-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 11-4: Short to Power in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 11-5: Short to Ground in Driver's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 12-1: Open or Increased Resistance in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 12-3: Short to Another Wire or Decreased Resistance in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 12-4: Short to Power in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 12-5: Short to Ground in Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator
- DTC 13-3: No Signal from the Driver's Side Impact Sensor
- DTC 14-3: No Signal from the Front Passenger's Side Impact Sensor
- DTC 15-3: Faulty OPDS Sensor
- Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment