Brake Light Failure Sensor Test - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Safety Indicator System

Brake Light Failure Sensor Test

'96 - 98 models:
1. First make sure the brake lights come on when the
brake pedal is pressed.
• If all the brake lights come on, go to step 2.
• If one of the brake lights does not come on, check
whether the bulb is blown. If the bulb is OK, go to
step 2.
• If none of the brake lights come on, check the
brake light circuit.
2. Open the trunk lid.
3. Pull back the left trunk side panel to uncover the
brake light failure sensor (see
4. Make sure the
indicator does not come on and stay on when the
No. 1 terminal of the 8P connector is grounded and
the ignition switch is turned from OFF to ON (II).
• If the
for:
an open in the WHT/GRN wire between the
safety indicator and left taillight.
a faulty safety indicator circuit in the gauge
assembly.
• If the
section 20).
light in the safety
light does not go off, check
light goes off, go to step 5.
5. Make sure the
cator comes on and goes off when the No. 7 terminal
of the 8P connector is grounded, the brake pedal is
depressed, and the ignition switch is turned from OFF
to ON (II).
• If the
the brake light failure sensor.
• If the
poor ground (G701).
an open in the BLK wire.
light in the safety indi-
light does not go off, replace
light goes off, check for: