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2004 Acura 3.5RL

A/C Clutch Relay (3.5RL)

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION A/C Clutch Relay (3.5RL)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Acura MDX, 2001 Acura Integra, 2001 Acura 3.5RL, 2001 Acura 3.2TL, and 2001 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Relay is located in underhood fuse/relay box. Remove relay. Check continuity between terminals No. 1 and 3. See Fig 2 . If continuity is present, replace relay. Using fused jumper wires, connect 12-volt battery power and ground to terminals No. 2 and 4. If continuity is not present between terminals No. 1 and 3, replace relay.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Clutch Relay Terminals (Integra, MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL)
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