Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Codes
NOTE: Trouble codes can be retrieved with Honda PGM tester or with SCS Service Connector (07PAZ-0010100).

Connect SCS Service Connector (07PAZ-0010100) or Honda PGM tester to 2-pin service check connector located under glove box. See Fig 1 . Turn ignition switch to ON position. ABS indicator light will come on for 2 seconds and goes off. Then it will indicate the DTC.

NOTE: If the DTC is not memorized, the ABS indicator will go off for 3.6 seconds, and then come back on. If the ABS indicator stays on, troubleshoot for ABS indicator does not go off. See TEST C: ABS INDICATOR DOES NOT GO OFFΒ  under SYMPTOM TESTS.

Record blinking ABS indicator light sequence. See Fig 2 . To recheck sequence, cycle ignition off and then on again. After DTCs have been retrieved, conduct appropriate test procedures. If light does not flash DTC(s), go to TEST C: ABS INDICATOR DOES NOT GO OFFΒ  under SYMPTOM TESTS.

NOTE: The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will stay on after the engine is started if the SCS service connector is connected.
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