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.
1996 Acura 3.5RLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Traction Control System
- Description
- Operation
- Component Tests
- Diagnosis & Testing
- Circuit Tests
- TCS Indicator Light Does Not Come On
- TCS Indicator Light Does Not Go Out
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes Description
- DTC 2: Parking Brake
- DTC 2-1: Steering Angle Sensor
- DTC 3-1: TCS Inhibition
- DTC 3-2: Engine Speed Signal - NEP
- DTC 3-4: Reference Voltage Signal - VREF
- DTC 3-5: Barometric Pressure Signal - BARO
- DTC 3-6: Throttle Position Sensor Signal - TPS
- DTC 3-7: TCS Control Valve Sensor Signal - TCV
- DTCS 4-1, 4-2, 4-4 & 4-8: Wheel Sensor
- DTC 4-9: Abs Inoperative
- DTC 5-1: Fail-Safe Relay
- DTC 5-2 & 5-3: Ignition Switch Signal - IG1
- DTC 5-4, 5-5, 5-6, 5-7, 5-8, 5-9, 5-10: TCS Control Valve Actuator
- DTC 6-1: A/T Shift Position Signal - A/T-Shift
- TC-INH Signal (No PGM-FI System Diagnostic Trouble Code Is Indicated
- DTC 35 (PGM-FI): TC-STB Signal Does Not Match TC-FC Signal
- DTC 36 (PGM-FI): TC-FC Signal High/Low Check
- Removal & Installation
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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