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 DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMSTROUBLE SHOOTINGCRUISE CONTROL CANNOT BE SET2.5TL & 3.2TL
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special Edition
2.5TL & 3.2TL
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION 2.5TL & 3.2TL
- Check cruise control unit inputs. Refer to CRUISE CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST procedures under SYSTEM TESTING. Check main switch. Refer to MAIN SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTING. Check SET/RESUME/CANCEL switch. Refer to SET/RESUME/CANCEL SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTING. Check brakelight switch and mounting. Refer to BRAKELIGHT SWITCH procedures under COMPONENT TESTING. Check gearshift position switch. Refer to GEARSHIFT POSITION SWITCH under COMPONENT TESTING.
- Check cruise control unit ground connection, located behind left kick panel, below hood release. Check cruise control actuator ground connection located behind right side of bumper, in engine compartment. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Repair wires and connections as necessary.
- Check the following wires for an open circuit, loose and/or disconnected terminals. Repair wires as necessary and recheck system operation. Check Blue/Red wire between horn relay and clockspring. Check Light Green/Red wire between cruise control unit and clockspring. Check Black/Yellow wire between ignition switch and fuse No. 1 (10-amp), located in fuse/relay box under instrument panel.
- Check Light Green wire between cruise control unit, brake switch and main switch. Check Gray wire between cruise control unit and brake switch. Check Orange wire between cruise control unit and Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). Check Brown, Brown/Black and Brown/White wires between cruise control unit and cruise control actuator assembly. Check Pink wire between cruise control unit and gearshift position switch (A/T). Repair wires as necessary.
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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.