Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 629

Moonroof

Motor Test

1. Remove the right rear pillar trim (see

section 20

).

2. Disconnect the moonroof harness 2P connector

from the right side wire harness.

Terminal side of

male terminals

2P CONNECTOR

4. Carefully remove the headliner (see

section 20

).

5. Disconnect the 2P connector from the moonroof

motor.

MOONROOF MOTOR 2P CONNECTOR

Terminal side of
male terminals

6. Test the motor by connecting power and ground

according to the table.

• If the motor runs smoothly, repair the moonroof

wire harness.

• If the motor fails to run or does not run smoothly,

replace the motor (see

section 20

).

NOTE: See closing force check in

section 20

for

motor clutch test.

If the motor fails to run or does not run smoothly,
go to step 4.

3. Test the motor by connecting power and ground

according to the table.

RIGHT SIDE

WIRE HARNESS

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Switch Test

1. Carefully pry the switch out, and disconnect the 5P

connector from the switch.

5P CONNECTOR

2. Check for continuity between the terminals in each

switch position according to the table.

Terminal side of

male terminals

MOONROOF
SWITCH

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Description

Two heaters are provided in each front seat; one in the seat cushion and another in the seat-back. In normal use,
temperature is automatically controlled by the thermostat [OFF above 122°F (50°C)] built into each seat cushion heater. A

breaker [OFF 109°F (43°C)] cuts off the circuit to prevent abnormal temperature rise.

SEAT HEATER
RELAY*

2

Test, page

23-69

UNDER-HOOD RELAY BOX C

SEAT HEATER RELAY*

3

Test, page

23-67

DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER SWITCH

Test/Replacement, page

23-176

DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION
HEATER
Test, page

23-176

DRIVER'S SEAT
BACK HEATER
Test, page

23-176

FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT HEATER
SWITCH
Test/Replacement, page

23-176

FRONT PASSENGER'S
SEAT CUSHION HEATER*

4

Test, page

23-176

FRONT PASSENGER'S
SEAT CUSHION HEATER
Test, page

23-176

UNDER-HOOD
RELAY BOX B

SEAT HEATER RELAY*

1

Test, page

23-67

*1: '96 -97 models
*2: '98 model
*3:'99-01 models
*4: '96 - 98 models

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Seat Heaters

Switch Test/Replacement

1. Remove the A/T gear position indicator trim (see

section 20

).

2. Disconnect the 6P connector from the switch, and

remove the switch from the A/T gear position
indicator trim.

DRIVER'S SEAT
HEATER SWITCH

BULBS (0.56 W x 3)

6P CONNECTOR

FRONT PASSENGER'S
SEAT HEATER SWITCH

3. Check for continuity between the terminals in each

switch position according to the table.

2. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 4

terminals, and No. 3 and No. 4 terminals.
There should be continuity.

Heater Test

1. Carefully remove the driver's and front passenger's

seat (see

section 20

).

Driver's seat:

Front passenger's seat:

Terminal side of
male terminals

Terminal side of
male terminals

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