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Security System / Keyless Entry System - Testing & Troubleshooting
2023 Acura RDX BaseSECTION Security System / Keyless Entry System - Testing & Troubleshooting
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index
- Circuit Diagram
- Connector View
- General Information
- Symptom Troubleshooting Index for Viewer
- All The Doors Will Not Lock And Unlock
- All The Doors Will Not Lock Or Unlock With Driver's Door Key Cylinder Or Door Lock Switch Or Keyless Remote
- Cannot Select ON Mode With Keyless Access And With The Keyless Remote Touching The Engine Start/Stop Switch
- Cannot Select ON Mode With Keyless Access, But Can Select ON Mode With The Keyless Remote Touching The Engine Start/Stop Switch
- Driver's Door Will Not Lock Or Unlock
- Engine Does Not Crank (Power Supply Is Normal)
- Engine Start/Stop Switch Does Not Work
- Front Passenger's Door Will Not Lock Or Unlock
- Left Rear Door Will Not Lock Or Unlock
- Passenger Doors Will Not Unlock With The Remote Or Key Cylinder Switch, But Will Unlock With The Inside Door Unlock Switch
- Right Rear Door Will Not Lock Or Unlock
- Security Alarm System Will Not Arm
- Security Indicator Blinks
- The Doors Will Not Unlock Or Lock With The Door Outer Handle Touch Sensors, But Will Unlock Or Lock With The Keyless Remote
- The Doors Will Not Unlock Or Lock With The Keyless Remote, But Will Unlock Or Lock With The Door Outer Handles
- The Engine Starts, But Stalls Immediately
- The Horn Does Not Sound And/Or The Headlights Do Not Flash When The PANIC Button On The Remote Is Pressed
- The Mode Changes Between ACC and ON, But It Does Not Change To OFF (LOCK)
- Troubleshooting
- Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - All The Doors Will Not Lock And Unlock
- Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot Select ON Mode With Keyless Access And With The Keyless Remote Touching The Engine Start/Stop Switch
- Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Cannot Select ON Mode With Keyless Access, But Can Select ON Mode With The Keyless Remote Touching The Engine Start/Stop Switch
- Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - Security Indicator Blinks
- Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The Doors Will Not Unlock Or Lock With The Door Outer Handle Touch Sensors, But Will Unlock Or Lock With The Keyless Remote
- Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The Doors Will Not Unlock Or Lock With The Keyless Remote, But Will Unlock Or Lock With The Door Outer Handles
- Keyless Access System Symptom Troubleshooting - The Engine Starts But Stalls Immediately
- Keyless Access System Touch Sensor Circuit Troubleshooting
- Keyless Buzzer Circuit Troubleshooting
- Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System Symptom Troubleshooting - Security Alarm System Will Not Arm
- Repair Procedures, Tests
- Keyless Access Remote Test
- Door Key Cylinder Switch Test
- Door Lock Actuator Test
- Door Lock Knob Switch Test
- Emergency Access to Fuel Fill Door Lock Actuator
- Emergency Access to Tailgate Latch
- Keyless Access System Status Log
- Keyless Access System Check
- Keyless Access LF Antenna Function Test
- Tailgate Lock Switch Test
- Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Test
- Keyless Access System Registration
- Component Location Index
- Description & Operation
- Keyless Access System Description
- Smart Entry Function
- Smart Entry Answer Back (Lock)
- Smart Entry Answer Back (Unlock)
- Remote Search Function
- Backup Communication Function
- Electric Steering Lock (With Electric Steering Lock)
- Remote Engine Start System (With Remote Engine Start)
- Key Lockout Prevent Function
- Immobilizer Function
- Alarm Function
- Registration Facility
- Fault Diagnosis Function
- Customer Emergency
- Panic Function
- Walk Away Auto Lock Function (If Equipped)
- Keyless Access System Operation Manual Customize
- Fail-safe Function
- Keyless Access System Description - Components
- Keyless Access System Description - System Diagram
- Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System Description
- Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System Description - Components
- Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System Description - System Diagram
- Keyless Access System Description
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.