Traction Control System (TCS)

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Traction Control System (TCS)
  1. Remove Traction Control System (TCS) and cruise control main switch from driver's switch panel. Disconnect main switch 6-pin connector. With switch in OFF position, continuity should not exist between switch terminals No. 1 and No. 2, and between terminals No. 3 and No. 4. See Fig 1 . Go to next step.
  2. With main switch in ON position, continuity should exist between switch terminals No. 1 and 2, and between terminals No. 3 and 4. See WIRING DIAGRAMSΒ  . If continuity is not present as specified, replace TCS/cruise control main switch.
Fig 1: Identifying Traction Control System Connector Terminals
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