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.
2003 Acura 3.2CL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Diagnostic Tests (Abs): Notes
See Figure for DTC index.
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 & WHEEL SENSOR PULSE SIGNAL |
| DTC 21, 22, 23 & 24 | PULSER |
| DTC 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 & 38 | SOLENOID |
| DTC 41, 42, 43 & 44 | WHEEL LOCK |
| DTC 51 | MOTOR LOCK |
| DTC 52 | MOTOR STUCK OFF |
| DTC 53 | MOTOR STUCK ON |
| DTC 54 | ABS FAIL-SAFE RELAY |
| DTC 61 & 62 | IGNITION VOLTAGE |
| DTC 71 | DIFFERENT DIAMETER TIRE |
| DTC 81 | CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) |
| DTC 24, 25, 26 & 27 | TCS NORMALLY SOLENOID |
| DTC 28 | TCS RELAY |
| DTC 31 | ENGINE RETARD COMMAND |
| DTC 32 | ENGINE SPEED (NEP) SIGNAL |
| DTC 34 | REFERENCE VOLTAGE (VREF) SIGNAL |
| DTC 36 | THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR OUTPUT (THLOUT) SIGNAL |
| DTC 61 | A/T SHIFT POSITION (ATSFTP) SIGNAL |
| DTC 81 | CONTINUOUS TCS OPERATION |
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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.
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