Safety Warning
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2002 Acura RSX L4-2.0L (VTEC)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Power Window Control Module: Testing and Inspection
Resetting the Power Window Control Unit
Resetting the power window control unit is required after performing the following procedures:
- Shutdown of the battery power
- Shutdown of the electric power caused by the No.6 (7.5 A) and/or the No.23 (20 A) fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
- Open circuit caused by disconnected 1P connector from the power window master switch
- Removal of the regulator, glass, or glass run channel
1. Make sure the glass is installed properly.
2. Close the driver's door.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Remove the No.23 (20 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
6. After 1 second, turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. After 5 seconds, install the No.23 (20 A) fuse to the under-dash fuse/relay box.
8. Make sure the driver's window does not work in AUTO with the ignition switch ON (II).
9. Turn the ignition switch to START (III), and start the engine.
10. Move the driver's window all the way down using the manual DOWN function of the driver's power window switch.
11. Move the driver's window all the way up using the manual UP function of the driver's power window switch and holding it for 1 second after the window reaches the closed position.
12. If the window does not work in AUTO, repeat steps 2 through 12.
Resetting the power window control unit is required after performing the following procedures:
- Shutdown of the battery power
- Shutdown of the electric power caused by the No.6 (7.5 A) and/or the No.23 (20 A) fuses in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
- Open circuit caused by disconnected 1P connector from the power window master switch
- Removal of the regulator, glass, or glass run channel
1. Make sure the glass is installed properly.
2. Close the driver's door.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Remove the No.23 (20 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
6. After 1 second, turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. After 5 seconds, install the No.23 (20 A) fuse to the under-dash fuse/relay box.
8. Make sure the driver's window does not work in AUTO with the ignition switch ON (II).
9. Turn the ignition switch to START (III), and start the engine.
10. Move the driver's window all the way down using the manual DOWN function of the driver's power window switch.
11. Move the driver's window all the way up using the manual UP function of the driver's power window switch and holding it for 1 second after the window reaches the closed position.
12. If the window does not work in AUTO, repeat steps 2 through 12.
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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.