Chapter 4 Acura
This chapter contains information for testing Acura vehicles with the Asian Import Vehicle
Communication Software (VCS). The following Acura systems may be available for testing:
• Engine
• Transmission
• Antilock Brake System (ABS)
• Airbag (SRS)
4.1 Testing Engine Systems
Acura engine system testing includes:
• “Code Reading Connectors and Locations” on page 17
• “ECM Locations 1986 to 1990 with ECM LED”
• “SCS mode” on page 21
• “Code Type” on page 24
• “Manual Code Reading (Engine Codes)” on page 24
• “Multiple Codes” on page 25
4.1.1 Code Reading Connectors and Locations
Refer to Figure 4-1 for common diagnostic connector locations for Acura vehicles. Connector
configurations are shown in Figure 4-2, Figure 4-3 and Figure 4-4.
5
7
4
6
2 3
1
ENGINE
Figure 4-1 Common connector locations
Chapter 4 Acura
Testing Engine Systems
Figure 4-2 OBD-II data link connector (DLC)
Figure 4-3 3-pin DLC Figure 4-4 2-pin service check signal (SCS) connector
Refer Table 4-1 to determine which adapter to use to test a specific model.
Table 4-1 Common connector locations
VEHICLE YEAR SCS 2-PIN DLC 3-PIN DLC 16-PIN
2.2 CL 1997 3 5*
2.3 CL 1998–99 3 5*
2.5 TL 1995–98 2 5*
3.0 CL 1997–99 3 5*
3.2 CL
3.2 TL
3.5 RL 1996–2003 2 5*
Integra
MDX 2001–04 7
NSX 1995–2003 1 3*
RSX 2002–04 7
SLX 1996–99 6**
3.2 TL 2004 6
NSX 2004 2 3
TSX 2004 6
3.5 RL 2004 3 5*
* Remove ashtray
** Remove the DLC cover
2001–02 5*
2003 7
1996–98 2 5*
1999–2002 5*
2003 7
1992–95 1 1
1996–2001 1 4
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4.1.2 ECM Locations 1986 to 1990 with ECM LED
1 2
B
Figure 4-8 Acura control module locations for LED code flashers
A—1986–89 Integra, 1986–90 Legend Sedan
B—1990–91 Integra, 1987–90 Legend Coupe
A
A
B
C D
B
1991-94 NSX,
1991-95 Legend,
1992-95 Vigor,
1993-95 Integra
Figure 4-9 Acura check connector locations for Check Engine Lamp code flashers
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