Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 714

A/T Interlock System
Key Interlock Solenoid Test
1. Remove the driver's dashboard rower cover.
2. Remove the lower steering column cover.
3. Disconnect the steering lock assembly connector
(6P). Insen the ignition key in the key cylinder,
then
turn the ignilion key to ACC ).
4. Connect the No. 4 terminal of the steering lock
assembly connector (6p) to the baftery positive
terminal, and connect the No. 3 terminal to the
battery negative terminal. Try to turn the ignition
key to LOCK (0) and then remove from the key
cylinder.
5. lf the ignition key cannot be turned and removed
from the cylinder, replace the ignition key cylinder/
steering lock assembly.
STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY
CONNECTOR (6PI
Terminal side of male terminals
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Shift Lock Solenoid Test
1 . Remove the shift lever console panel.
Disconnect shift lock solenoid connector.
3. Connectthe battery positive terminalto shift
solenoid connector terminal No. 1, and connect the
battery negative terminal to terminal No. 2.
4. Check that the shift lever can be moved from the E
position. Release the battery terminals from the
shift lock solenoid connector. Move the shift lever
back to the E position, and make sure it locks.
NOTE: Do not connect power to terminal No. 2 or
you will damage the diode inside the solenoid.
5. Check that the shift lock releases when the shift
lock release is pushed, and check that it locks when
the shift lock release is released
6. lf the shift lock solenoid does not work properly,
replace it.