Set/Resume/Cancel Switch

1998 Acura Integra RS, AutomaticSECTION Set/Resume/Cancel Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Acura 3.5RL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disable air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Disconnect combination switch Gray 20-pin connector located under left side of instrument panel. Using an ohmmeter, check switch continuity between specified Gray 20-pin connector terminals.
  2. With SET button in ON position, continuity should exist between terminals No. 20 (Orange wire) and No. 18 (Light Green/Red wire). With RESUME button in ON position, continuity should exist between terminals No. 20 (Orange wire) and No. 17 (Light Green/Black wire). With CANCEL button in ON position, continuity should exist between terminals No. 20 (Orange wire), No. 18 (Light Green/Red wire) and No. 17 (Light Green/Black wire). If continuity does not exist, go to next step. If continuity exists, switch and clockspring are okay.
  3. 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 AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
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