Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Acura 3.2CL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Diagnostic Tests: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
For diagnostic trouble code index, see Figure .
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) LIST
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| DTC 11, 13, 15 & 17 | Wheel Sensor & Open/Short-To-Body Ground/Short-To-Power |
| DTC 12, 14, 16 & 18 | Wheel Sensor & Electrical Noise/Intermittent Interruption |
| DTC 21, 22, 23 & 24 | PULSER |
| DTC 25 | YAW RATE SENSOR |
| DTC 26 | LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR |
| DTC 27 | STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR |
| DTC 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 & 38 | SOLENOID |
| DTC 41, 42, 43 & 44 | WHEEL LOCK |
| DTC 45, 46, 47 & 48 | VSA SOLENOID |
| DTC 51 | MOTOR LOCK |
| DTC 52 | MOTOR STUCK OFF |
| DTC 53 | MOTOR STUCK ON |
| DTC 54 | FAIL-SAFE RELAY |
| DTC 55 | VSA RELAY |
| DTC 61 & 62 | IGNITION VOLTAGE |
| DTC 64 | SENSOR POWER SOURCE |
| DTC 71 | DIFFERENT DIAMETER TIRE |
| DTC 72 | MODULATOR UNIT |
| DTC 81 | VSA CONTROL UNIT |
| DTC 83 | PGM-FI COMMUNICATION |
| DTC 84 | NEUTRAL POSITION |
| DTC 93 | THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR |
| DTC 94 | VSA-TCS CONTROL VALVE SENSOR |
| DTC 97 | VSA-TCS CONTROL VALVE ACTUATOR |
| DTC 101 | BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR |
| DTC 111 | VSA-TCS CONTROL VALVE ACTUATOR RELAY |
Factory Service Tools
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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.