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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA19983.5RL SPECIAL EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMSCOMPONENT TESTINGSET/RESUME/CANCEL SWITCH2.5TL & 3.2TL
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special Edition
2.5TL & 3.2TL
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION 2.5TL & 3.2TL
- Disable air bag system. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section. Remove instrument panel lower cover and knee bolster. Disconnect combination switch Gray 18-pin connector located under left side of instrument panel. Using an ohmmeter check switch continuity between specified terminals.
- With SET button in ON position, continuity should exist between terminals No. 5 (Blue/Green wire) and No. 9 (Light Green/Red wire). With RESUME button in ON position, continuity should exist between terminals No. 5 (Blue/Green wire) and No. 10 (Light Green/Black wire). With CANCEL button in ON position, continuity should exist between terminals No. 5 (Blue/Green wire), No. 9 (Light Green/Red wire) and No. 10 (Light Green/Black wire). If continuity does not exist, go to next step. If continuity exists, switch and clockspring are okay.
- Remove SET/RESUME/CANCEL switch cover. Remove 2 screws and remove SET/RESUME/CANCEL switch. Using an ohmmeter check switch continuity. With SET button in ON position, continuity should exist between switch terminals No. 1 and 3. With RESUME button in ON position, continuity should exist between switch terminals No. 1 and 2. With CANCEL button in ON position, continuity should exist between switch terminals No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3. Replace switch if continuity is not as specified. If continuity is as specified, replace clockspring. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section.
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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.