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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)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - BASIC TESTINGFUEL SYSTEMPGM-FI MAIN RELAY3.2TL & 3.5RL
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special Edition
3.2TL & 3.5RL
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION 3.2TL & 3.5RL
- Remove PGM-FI main relay located under left side of instrument panel. Connect battery voltage to relay terminal No. 4. Connect terminal No. 8 to ground. See Fig 1.
- Test for continuity between relay terminals No. 5 and 7. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, replace relay.
- Connect battery voltage to relay terminal No. 6. Connect terminal No. 2 to ground. Test for continuity between relay terminals No. 1 and 3. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, replace relay.
- Connect battery voltage to relay terminal No. 3. Connect terminal No. 8 to ground. Test for continuity between relay terminals No. 5 and 7. If continuity exists, relay is okay. If continuity does not exist, replace relay.
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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.