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 MANUALSACURA2008TSX STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEIGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCKTEST
2008 Acura TSX Standard
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock: Test
2008 Acura TSX StandardSECTION Test
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS before performing repairs or servicing.
- Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Remove the left front door sill trim and left kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
- Disconnect the 6P connector from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
- Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.
- If the continuity checks do not agree with the table, replace the steering lock.
- After reconnecting the battery, enter the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets. Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
- Do the engine idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ) and the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW ).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.