DTC Troubleshooting: Notes

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Acura 3.2CL and 2002 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) LIST

DTC DESCRIPTION
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT A  An Open in the In-car Temperature Sensor Circuit
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT B  A Short in the In-car Temperature Sensor Circuit
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT C  An Open in the Outside Air Temperature Sensor Circuit
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT D  A Short in the Outside Air Temperature Sensor Circuit
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT E  An Open in the Sunlight Sensor Circuit
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT F  A Short in the Sunlight Sensor Circuit
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT G  An Open in the Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT H  A Short in the Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT I  An Open in the Air Mix Control Motor Circuit
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT J  A Short in the Air Mix Control Motor Circuit
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT K  A Problem in the Air Mix Control Linkage, Door, or Motor
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT L  An Open or Short in the Mode Control Motor Circuit
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT M  A Problem in the Mode Control Linkage, Doors, or Motor
DTC INDICATOR LIGHT N  A Problem in the Blower Motor Circuit
RENDER: 1.0x

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