1997 Acura 2.2CL AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Master Switch

Remove power window master switch. See MASTER WINDOW SWITCHΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check for continuity between specified switch terminals with switch in specified position. See POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH TESTΒ  table. See Fig 1 . If continuity is not as specified, replace switch.

NOTE: Driver's power window switch is integrated with control unit and cannot be isolated for testing. See POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH INPUT TESTΒ  . See Figure . If inputs are normal and driver's power window switch does not operate properly, replace power window master switch assembly.
POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH TEST (1)

Window Switch Position Main Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Right Front Switch
Off On 2, 3 & 4
Off Off 3 & 4
Up On 2 & 3; 4 & 5
Up Off 4 & 5
Down On 2 & 4; 3 & 5
Down Off 3 & 5
(1) See Fig 1 .
Fig 1: Identifying Master Switch Terminals
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