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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA20043.5RLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSANTI-THEFT & KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMSSYSTEM TESTSANTI-THEFT SYSTEM FUNCTION
2004 Acura 3.5RL
Anti-Theft System Function
2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Anti-Theft System Function
- Turn ignition switch OFF and remove key from ignition. Close all doors, hood and trunk. Using key, lock either front door. Anti-theft system indicator light should begin flashing a pre-armed signal (one second on and one second off). If anti-theft system indicator light flashes pre-armed signal for 15 seconds, go to next step. If anti-theft system indicator light does not flash pre-armed signal for 15 seconds, system is not armed. Attempt to rearm system. If system still does not arm, ensure all door lock knob, door, trunk and/or panic button switches are not on and are operating properly. See COMPONENT TESTS .
- After 15 seconds, anti-theft system indicator light should begin flashing an armed signal (0.2 second on and 2.4 seconds off). Using a key, open trunk. System should remain armed and should not activate.
- Activate anti-theft system. When anti-theft system is activated, horns should sound, external lights should flash and engine starter circuit should be interrupted for 2 minutes. See OPERATION for system activation parameters.
- Anti-theft system should disarm when either front door is unlocked using key or remote transmitter. Anti-theft system indicator light should stop flashing.
- If system does not operate as specified, rearm and recheck anti-theft system operation. Go to step 1 . If system still does not operate as specified, check multiplex control unit inputs and anti-theft system switches. See MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT INPUTS (ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM) .
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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.