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2008 Acura RL
Control Units
2008 Acura RLSECTION Control Units
CONTROL UNITS LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Control Unit | Right side of trunk. See Figure. |
| AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) | On left side of trunk. See Figure. |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Unit | Behind right side of dash. See Figure. |
| Adaptive Front Lighting Control Unit | Under left side of dash. See Figure. |
| Driver's MPCS Unit | In driver's door. See Figure. |
| DRL Control Unit | Under left side of dash. See Figure. |
| ECPS Control Unit | Under left side of dash. See Figure. |
| E-Pretensioner Unit | Under middle of dash. See Figure. |
| Front Passenger's MPCS Unit | In front passenger's door. See Figure. |
| Fuel Pump Control Module | In left "C" pillar. See Figure. |
| Hands FreeLink Control Unit | Behind right kick panel. See Figure. |
| Headlight Leveling Control Unit | Under left side of dash. See Figure. |
| Immobilizer Control Unit-Receiver | On right side of steering column. See Figure. |
| Imoes Unit | Under middle of dash. See Figure. |
| Keyless Access Control Unit | Under left side of dash. See Figure. |
| Keyless Access RF Unit 1 | Behind middle of dash. See Figure. |
| Keyless Access RF Unit 2 | Middle of rear shelf. See Figure. |
| Main Antenna Module | In right "C" pillar. See Figure. |
| Moonroof Control Unit | Rear of roof. See Figure. |
| Navigation Unit | In trunk, below left side of package tray. See Figure. |
| OPDS Unit | In front passenger's seat back. See Figure. |
| PCM | Under middle of dash. See Figure. |
| Power Rear Window Sunshade Control Unit | Middle of rear shelf. See Figure. |
| Power Seat Control Unit | Under driver's seat. See Figure. |
| Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit | Under left side of dash. See Figure. |
| RFC Unit | Front middle of engine compartment. See Figure. |
| SH-AWD Control Unit | Behind rear seat. See Figure. |
| SRS Unit | Under lower middle of dash. See Figure. |
| Sub-Antenna Module | In left "C" pillar. See Figure. |
| Throttle Actuator Control Module | Behind right kick panel. See Figure. |
| TPMS Control Unit | Right side of rear shelf. See Figure. |
| VSA Modulator-Control Unit | On right side of engine compartment. See Figure. |
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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.