Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 660

Switch Replacement

1. Remove the dashboard lower cover (see

section 20

).

2. Remove the steering column covers (see

section 17

).

3. Disconnect the connectors from the wiper/washer

switch, then remove the two screws and the switch.

CONNECTORS

SCREWS WIPER/WASHER SWITCH

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Security Alarm System

Component Location Index

DIMMER RELAY
Test, page

23-69

• HEADLIGHT RELAY ('96 - 98 models)

Test, page

23-67

HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM RELAY ('99 - 01 models)
Test, page

23-67

RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK

KNOB SWITCH and DOOR SWITCH*
(In the actuator assembly)
Test, page

23-294

and

23-264

IGNITION KEY SWITCH
Test, page

23-263

FRONT PASSENGER'S
DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH*
Test, page

23-295

Replacement,

section 20

FRONT PASSENGER'S
DOOR LOCK KNOB
SWITCH and DOOR SWITCH*

(In the actuator assembly)
Test, page

23-293

and

23-264

UNDER-HOOD
FUSE/RELAY
BOX

• TAILLIGHT RELAY ('96 - 98 models)

Test, page

23-68

• HEADLIGHT

HIGH BEAM RELAY ('99 - 01 models)

Test, page

23-68

HOOD SWITCH*

Test, page

23-352

HORNS
Test, page

23-158

HEADLIGHT
Replacement,
page

23-121

UNDER-HOOD
RELAY BOX B

HORN RELAY
('96-97 models)
Test, page

23-67

*: You can also test the switch by using the self-diagnosis function (mode 2). (See page

23-252

.)

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TAILLIGHT RELAY ('99 - 01 models)
Test, page

23-69

UNDER HOOD
RELAY BOX C

UNDER HOOD
RELAY BOX A

HORN RELAY
('98 - 01 models)
Test, page

23-69

TRANSMITTER*
Test, page

23-282

PANIC
BUTTON

LOW BEAM CUT RELAY
(Canada: '00 - 01 models)

• LOW BEAM CUT RELAY

(Canada: '96 - 98 models)

Test, page

23-68

• SECURITY HORN RELAY

('99-01 models)

Test, page

23-68

WINDOW ANTENNA

KEYLESS RECEIVER UNIT
Input Test, page

23-290

LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS
Replacement, page

23-128

SECURITY INDICATOR

Replacement, page

23-352

TRUNK KEY CYLINDER
SWITCH*
Test, page

23-353

TRUNK LID LATCH SWITCH*
Test, page

23-353

TAILLIGHT

Replacement, page

23-125

LEFT REAR DOOR LOCK
KNOB SWITCH and DOOR SWITCH*
(In the actuator assembly)

Test, page

23-294

and

23-264

DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK KNOB
SWITCH and DOOR SWITCH*
(In the actuator assembly)
Test, page

23-293

and

23-264

Replacement,

section 20

DRIVER'S DOOR KEY
CYLINDER SWITCH*
Test, page

23-295

Replacement,

section 20

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Indicator starts flashing

1 sec ON/1 sec OFF

15 sec passed?

The security alarm system is armed.

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23-333

YES

The security alarm system is dis-
armed

• Lock knob switch ON
• Door switch ON
• Trunk switch ON
• Panic button ON

Lock the driver's or front passen-
ger's door from the outside with

the key.
• Door lock knob switches OFF
• Door key cylinder switch OFF

From page

23-333

Security Alarm System

Description

This system is activated automatically 15 seconds after everything has been closed and locked. The security alarm system

indicator light located on the driver's side door panel will flash after the doors are properly locked.
If any of the following conditions occur, the horns will sound, the headlights will flash, and the side marker lights, parking
lights, and taillights will flash for about 2 minutes, or until the system is disarmed by unlocking either door from the out-
side with the key.

NOTE: When a switch is OFF, input voltage is about 5 V. when a switch is ON, input voltage drops to less than 1 V.

Door is opened forcibly

Trunk lid is opened without using the key

Hood is opened

Flowchart of the security alarm system operation:

Engine starter circuit and battery circuit are bypassed
by breaking the ignition switch
Hood/trunk lid opener in the vehicle is operated
Panic button on the transmitter is pushed

Remove the key from the igni-

tion switch

• Ignition key switch OFF

Close all the doors, hood, and trunk
lid.
• All door switches OFF
• Hood switch OFF
• Trunk lid switch OFF

(PREARMED)

(PREARMED)

NO

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