2001 Acura 3.2TLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Door Multiplex Control Unit

CAUTION: To avoid damaging connector terminals, backprobe non-waterproof connectors from harness side.

Remove driver's door trim panel to gain access to door multiplex control unit connector. Turn ignition off. Disconnect door multiplex control unit 20-pin harness connector. See Fig 1 . Check connector terminals and contacts. Repair as necessary and retest system. If connector terminals and contacts are okay, perform input tests. If test results are as specified, perform testing procedure on passenger's multiplex control unit. See PASSENGER'S MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNITΒ  .

Fig 1: Door Multiplex Control Unit Input Test
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