Rear Individual Map Light Input Test/Replacement

2010 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Rear Individual Map Light Input Test/Replacement



Rear Individual Map Light Input Test/Replacement

1. Carefully pry off the lens (A) with a small screwdriver.





2. Remove the two mounting bolts.

3. Disconnect the 10P connector (B) from the rear individual map light (C).

4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.

- If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary and recheck the system.
- If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.

5. With the connector still disconnected, do the following input tests:

- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
- If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6.





6. Reconnect the connector to the rear individual map light, and do the following input tests:

- If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
- If all the input tests prove OK, the rear individual map light must be faulty; replace it.





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