Electrical Component Locator: Miscellaneous

1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION Miscellaneous
MISCELLANEOUS

Component Component Location
A/C Compressor Clutch On lower left front of engine.
Alternator On left front corner of engine.
Control Box On right side of firewall. See Figure .
Data Link Connector (DLC) In front console, behind ashtray. See Figure .
Driver's Air Bag Inflator In center of steering wheel.
Fuel Pump Resistor On left side of trunk. See Figure .
Fuel Tank Unit On underside of vehicle, top of fuel tank.
Horn (Left) Behind front grille.
Horn (Right) On lower right front of engine compartment.
Ignition Coils (6) On valve covers, top of respective cylinder.
Junction Connector C421 At base of steering column.
Junction Connector C448 Above right kick panel.
Junction Connector C456 Below right side of dash.
Junction Connector C464 Below right side of dash.
Junction Connector C421 At base of steering column.
Junction Connector C448 Above right kick panel.
Junction Connector C456 Below right side of dash.
Junction Connector C464 Below right side of dash.
Multiplex Control Unit Inspection Connector Above left kick panel.
Noise Condenser On right front corner of engine compartment.
Passenger's Air Bag Inflator (Front) Above glove box.
Power Transistor Behind glove box, on plenum.
Seat Belt Tensioner (2) At base of respective "B" pillar.
Service Check Connector Below right side of dash, under glove box. See Figure .
SRS Memory Erase Signal (MES) Connector Behind lower left dash panel.
Tachometer Test Connector On right rear of engine compartment, taped to harness.
Window Defogger Coil (Rear) On right side of trunk.
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