2012 Acura ZDXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Relay Test: Notes

Special Tools Required 

Relay Puller 07AAC-000A2A1 or 07AAC-000A1A0

Use this chart to identify the type of relay, then do the test listed for it.

Relay Test
Accessory relay (with keyless access system) Normally-open four-terminal type
A/C condenser fan relay
A/C compressor clutch relay
Blower motor relay
Console accessory power socket relay(1) (with keyless access system)
Driver's seat heater relay (high)(1)
Electronic throttle control system (ETCS) control relay
Front accessory power socket relay(1) (with keyless access system)
Front accessory power socket relay (without keyless access system)
Front passenger's seat heater relay (high)(1)
Headlight high/low beam switching solenoid relay
Headlight washer relay
Ignition coil relay
Left rear seat heater relay (high)(1)
PGM-FI main relay 1
PGM-FI main relay 2
PGM-FI subrelay
Right rear seat heater relay (high)(1) (with rear seat heater)
Rear window defogger relay
Seat ventilation relay(1) (with seat ventilation)
Starter cut relay 1
SH-AWD relay
ACC cut relay(1) (without keyless access system) Five-terminal type
Brake light relay (with ACC)
Driver's seat heater relay (low)(1)
Front passenger's seat heater relay (low)(1)
IG2 cut relay(1) (without keyless access system)
Left rear seat heater relay (low)(1)
Right rear seat heater relay (low)(1) (with rear seat heater)
Starter cut relay 2
(1) Carefully remove the relay from the fuse/relay box using the relay puller. Do not use pliers. Pliers will damage the relay.
Fig 1: Identifying Relay Puller 07AAC-000A2A1 Or 07AAC-000A1A0
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