Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 540

Road Test
NOTE: Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
1. Apply parking brake and block the wheels. Start the engine, then shift to
Press the accelerator pedal and release it suddenly. The engine should not stall.
2. Repeat the same test in
3. Test-drive the vehicle on the flat road in
shown on the next page. Also check for abnormal noise and clutch slippage.
NOTE: Throttle position sensor voltage represents the throttle opening.
a. Remove the PCM cover to expose the PCM for road testing; refer to page
b. Set the digital multimeter to check voltage between D6 (+) terminal and A26 (-) terminal of the PCM for the throttle
position sensor.
NOTE: Refer to page 14-54; How to use the Backprobe Set.
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
(section 24) before performing repairs or service.
DIGITAL MULTIMETER
(Commercially available)
KS - AHM - 32 - 003,
or equivalent
position.
position. Check that the shift points occur at the approximate speeds
PCM
14-54
D6 Terminal
STACKING PATCH CORDS
PCM CONNECTORS
position while pressing the brake pedal.
and 14-55.
A26 Terminal
BACKPROBE SET
07SAZ-001000A
(two required)
BACKPROBE
ADAPTER