2012 Acura TL BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Rear Power Window Switch Test

  1. Remove the rear door panel (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and disconnect the 14P connector from the switch.
  2. Check for continuity between the terminal in each position according to the table.
    • When the power is connected to terminal No. 2 and ground is connected to terminal No. 14. There should be continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 7 [No. 1].
    • When the power is connected to terminal No. 6 and ground is connected to terminal No. 14. There should be continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 1 [No. 7].
    • When the power is connected to terminal No. 8 and ground is connected to terminal No. 14, then push the rear power window switch to DOWN. There should be continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 1.
    • When the power is connected to terminal No. 8 and ground is connected to terminal No. 14, then pull the rear power window switch to UP. There should be continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 7.

    []: Right rear power window switch

    Fig 1: Identifying Right Rear Power Window Switch
    G08071483Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch (see FRONT PASSENGER'S POWER WINDOW SWITCH REPLACEMENT  ).
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