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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA19983.5RL SPECIAL EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 16 (A/C-HEATER SYSTEM)SELF-DIAGNOSTICSCODE A: IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special Edition
Code A: In-Car Temperature Sensor
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION Code A: In-Car Temperature Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Acura 2.5TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to sensor, use an ohmmeter with a measuring current of one milliamp or less.
- Remove in-car temperature sensor. See IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR R & I . Measure resistance across sensor connector terminals. See IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE table under TESTING. If resistance is not as specified, replace sensor.
- If resistance is within specifications, remove climate control unit and disconnect 20-pin connector. Check for continuity between terminal No. 16 (Gray/Red wire) and ground. See Figure . If continuity exists, repair shorted Gray/Red wire between climate control unit and in-car temperature sensor.
- If continuity does not exist, check for continuity between climate control unit 20-pin connector terminal No. 16 and in-car temperature sensor Gray/Red wire terminal. If continuity does not exist, repair open Gray/Red wire between climate control unit and in-car temperature sensor.
- If continuity exists, check for continuity between climate control unit 20-pin connector terminal No. 12 and in-car temperature sensor Black/Green wire terminal. If continuity does not exist, repair open Black/Green wire between climate control unit and in-car temperature sensor.
- If continuity exists, check for loose wires or poor connections at climate control unit 20-pin connector and in-car temperature sensor connector. If connections are okay, substitute known-good climate control unit and recheck. If symptom goes away with known-good climate control unit, replace original climate control unit.
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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.