Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1992 Acura Integra GS-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Code 6-1, Front Fail-Safe Relay Circuit
- Remove and test front fail-safe relay. See RELAY TEST under COMPONENT TESTS. Replace relay if it is defective. If relay is okay, disconnect 10-pin connector from solenoids. Connector is located on right side of engine compartment, near shock tower.
- Using DVOM, check for continuity between Brown/Black wire of fail-safe relay and ground. If no continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity exists, repair short in Brown/Black wire between solenoid and front fail-safe relay.
- Check for continuity at solenoid connector (solenoid side) between Brown/Black wire and ground and between Brown/Blue wire and ground. If no continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity exists, solenoid is defective.
- Disconnect 18-pin and 12-pin connectors from control unit. Check for continuity at 12-pin connector between ground and Red/Black, Yellow/Black, Red/Blue and Yellow/Blue wires. If continuity does not exist, go to next step. If continuity exists in any wire, repair short in wire having continuity between solenoid and control unit connector.
- Check for continuity at 18-pin connector between Yellow/Green wire and ground. If continuity exists, repair short in Yellow/Green wire control unit connector and front fail-safe relay. If no continuity exists, check for loose control unit connectors. If connectors are okay, install a known good control unit and retest.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.