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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2012TL BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSKEYLESS/POWER DOOR LOCKS/SECURITY SYSTEMDOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH TEST
2012 Acura TL Base

Door Key Cylinder Switch Test

2012 Acura TL BaseSECTION Door Key Cylinder Switch Test
  1. Remove the driver's door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the door lock actuator (key cylinder switch) (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying 10P Connector And Door Lock Actuator (Key Cylinder Switch)
    G08071343Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
    • There should be continuity between terminals No. 9 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in LOCK position.
    • There should be no continuity between terminals No. 9 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral or UNLOCK position.
    • There should be continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in UNLOCK position.
    • There should be no continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral or LOCK position.
    • There should be no continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 9 when the key is in the neutral position.
  4. If the continuity is not as specified, the switch is faulty; replace the driver's door latch (see FRONT DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
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