2002 Acura 3.2CL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL

  1. Listen for fuel flow noise at fuel injector rail under intake manifold cover. Fuel pump should operate for 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned on. If fuel pump operates as specified, fuel pump is okay. If fuel pump does not operate as specified, go to next step.
  2. Turn ignition switch off. On MDX, remove driver's side second row seat. Cut carpet on dotted line. See Fig 1 . Be careful not to cut wire harness under carpet. Remove fuel pump access panel. On 3.2CL and 3.2TL, remove spare tire and fuel pump access panel. On all models, disconnect fuel pump 5-pin harness connector. Disconnect PGM-FI main relay 7-pin connector located under left side of dash, middle of dash on MDX. Connect a fused jumper wire between PGM-FI main relay harness connector terminals No. 4 (Black/Yellow wire, Red/Orange wire on MDX) and 5 (Red/White wire). See Fig 2 . Go to next step.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Access Location (MDX)
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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.
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