Window Antenna Wire Test/Repair - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Window Antenna Wire Test
1. Wrap aluminum foil around the tip of the tester probe
as shown.
ALUMINUM FOIL
2. Touch one tester probe to the window antenna
terminal, and move the other tester probe along the
antenna wires to check that continuity exists.
TESTER PROBE
WINDOW ANTENNA
TERMINAL
Window Antenna Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section
must be no longer than one inch.
1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section with
fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion
of the window antenna wire with cellophane tape.
OPEN
BROKEN WIRE
3. Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver
conductive paint extending about 1/8" on both sides
of the break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.
NOTE: Thoroughly mix the paint before use.
4. Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry
3 hours before removing the tape.
CELLOPHANE
TAPE
PAINT