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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2011TL FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - WINDOWS AND GLASSPOWER WINDOW CONTROL MODULETESTING AND INSPECTION
2011 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5L
Power Window Control Module: Testing and Inspection
2011 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Testing and Inspection
Resetting the Power Window Control Unit
Reset the power windows after doing any of the following:
- Power window regulator replacement, removal/installation, or repair.
- Power window motor replacement, removal/installation, or repair.
- Glass run channel replacement or removal/installation.
- Front passenger's power window switch replacement or removal/installation.
- Door glass replacement, removal/installation, or repair.
- Power is removed from the driver's power window master switch or front passenger's power window switch while the power window timer is ON.
NOTE: If the front passenger's power window has lost power when the key off timer is ON, it cannot be operated from the driver's switch and must be reset from the front passenger's power window switch.
Using the HDS
1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, then enter the vehicle's VIN and mileage at the prompts.
3. Select BODY ELECTRICAL from the SYSTEM SELECTION MENU.
4. From the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, select POWER WINDOWS.
5. From the MODE MENU, select ADJUSTMENT.
6. From the ADJUSTMENT MENU, select POWER WINDOW RESET FOR DRIVER SIDE.
7. Follow the prompts on the screen.
8. Confirm that the power window control unit is reset by using the power window AUTO UP and AUTO DOWN function.
Without the HDS
NOTE: Do the reset procedure from the power window switch of the affected window.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
2. Move the power window all the way down by using the power window DOWN switch.
3. Open the driver's or front passenger's door.
4. Do the following four times before going to step 5:
NOTE: Do each bullet step within 5 seconds of each other.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
- Push and hold the driver's power window DOWN switch.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
- Release the driver's power window DOWN switch.
5. Confirm that AUTO UP no longer works. If AUTO UP still works, repeat step 4, paying close attention to the 5 second time limit.
6. Move the power window all the way down using the power window DOWN switch.
7. Pull up and hold the power window UP switch until the power window is all the way up, then continue to hold the switch for several seconds.
8. Confirm that the power window control unit is reset by using the power window AUTO UP and AUTO DOWN function. If the power window still does not work in AUTO, repeat the procedure several times, paying close attention to the 5 seconds time limit between each bulleted step. If the window still does not work, troubleshoot the power window circuit.
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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.