Automatic Transmission

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Automatic Transmission
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Remove heater switch from console. See SEAT HEATER SWITCHΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Using ohmmeter, verify continuity between terminals in each switch position. See SEAT HEATER SWITCH CONTINUITY (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)Β  table. See Fig 1 . If continuity does not exist as specified, replace heater switch.

SEAT HEATER SWITCH CONTINUITY (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)

Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Off (1)
High (2) 3 & 5; 3 & 6; 4 & 6
Low (2) 3 & 6; 5 & 6
(1) Illumination bulbs are positioned between terminals No. 1 and 2. Replace illumination bulb and retest before replacing switch.
(2) Activation bulbs are positioned between terminals No. 3 and 6. Replace bulb and retest before replacing switch.
Fig 1: Identifying Seat Heater Switch Terminals (Automatic Transmission)
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