Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 823

ABS Function Test
NOTE: The ABS system can be checked with the ALB
checker or with the Honda PGM Tester.
1. Raise the vehicle off the ground, and support it with
safety stands.
2. Check that there is no brake drag.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and confirm that the
ABS indicator light comes on.
If the ABS indicator light does not come on, follow
the troubleshooting on page 19-43.
4.
Honda PGM Tester: Connect the PGM Tester as
described in the PGM Tester Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) Vehicle System Supplement. Follow
the tester's prompts instead of steps 5 through 11
of this procedure.
ALB Checker: With the ignition switch OFF, discon-
nect the ABS inspection connector (6P) from the
connector cover located under the glove box, and
connect it to the ALB checker. Continue with steps 5
through 11 of this procedure.
ALB CHECKER
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5. Shift the transmission to
6. Start the engine and release the parking brake.
ABS INSPECTION
CONNECTOR (6P)
position.
7. Turn the Mode Selector switch to "1".
Power ON Start Test
8. Push the Start Test switch. The ABS indicator light
should not come on while the Test in Progress light
is on.
If the ABS indicator light comes on, confirm the DTC
and perform the appropriate troubleshooting for the
code.
NOTE: Do not turn the Mode Selector switch when
the Test in Progress light is on. Damage to the ALB
checker can result.
9. Turn the Mode Selector switch to "2".
10. Depress the brake pedal firmly, and push the Start
Test switch. The ABS indicator light should not come
on while the Test in Progress light is on. There
should be kickback on the brake pedal.
Have the assistant check that the wheel controlled by
the ABS can be rotated by hand when there is kick-
back on the brake pedal.
• If the ABS indicator light comes on, confirm the
DTC and perform the appropriate troubleshoot-
ing for the code.
• If the ABS indicator light does not come on and
the wheel controlled by the ABS cannot be rotat-
ed, check the connection of the modulator wire
harness connectors. If the connections are OK,
replace the modulator unit.
NOTE: The kickback should occur approximately 20
seconds after the Start Test switch is pushed.
11. Turn the Mode Selector switch to "3", "4" and "5".
Perform step 10 for each of the test mode positions.
Monitor Lights
Mode Selector