1998 Acura 3.5RL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Driver's Position Memory Switch Test

Remove driver's door panel. See DOOR PANELΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect memory switch 10-pin connector. Using an ohmmeter, verify continuity is as specified in DRIVER'S POSITION MEMORY SWITCH CONTINUITYΒ  table. See Fig 1. If memory switch fails any test, replace faulty switch.

Fig 1: Driver's Position Memory Switch Terminals & Buttons
G96A06592Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
DRIVER'S POSITION MEMORY SWITCH CONTINUITY

Position Continuity Between Terminals
Memo Button
Off No Continuity
On 5 & 10
Position 1 Button
Off No Continuity
On 5 & 8
Position 2 Button
Off No Continuity
On 5 & 9
Indicator
1 (1) 2 & 4
2 (1) 1 & 4
Illumination (2) 6 & 7
(1) There is a diode in line between terminals. Place ohmmeter negative lead at terminal No. 2 for indicator 1 and terminal No. 1 for indicator 2.
(2) If no continuity exists between terminals No. 6 and 7, ensure Illumination bulb is not burnt out.
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