Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 941

ABS Components
Geqreral Troubleshooting Information (cont'd)
How to Troubleshoot ABS DTCs
The troubleshooting flowchart procedures assume that
the cause of the problem is still present and the ABS
indicator is still on. Following the flowchart when the
ABS indicator does not come on can result in incorrect
d i a g n o s i s .
The connector illustrations show the female terminal
connectors with a single outline and the male terminal
connectors with a double outline.
1. Ouestion the customer about the conditions when
the problem occured, and try to reproduce the
same conditions for troubleshooting. Find out
when the ABS indicator came on, such as during
ABS control, after ABS control, when the vehicle
was at a certain speed, etc.
2. When the ABS indicator does not come on during
the test-drive, but troubleshooting is done based on
the DTC, check for loose connectors, Door terminal
contact, etc., before you stan troubleshooting.
3. After troubleshooting, clear the DTC, and test-drive
the vehicle. Make sure the ABS indicator does not
come on.
How to Retrieve ABS DTCs
Honda PGM Tester Method:
'1.
With the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda
PGM Tester (A) to the 16P data link connector (DLCI
(B) under the driver's side of the dashboard next to
the accelerator pedal.
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2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and follow rhe
prompts on the PGM Tester to display the DTC(S)
on the screen. After determining the DTC, refer to
the DTC Troubleshooting Index.
NOTE: See the Honda PGM Tester user's manual
for specific instructions.
Service Check Signal (SGS) Circuit Method:
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the Honda
PGM Tester {A) to the l6P data link connector (DLc)
(B) under the driver's side of the dashboard next to
the accelerator pedal,
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Short the SCS circuit to body ground using the
Honda PGM Tester.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll)wiihout the brake
pedal pressed.
NOTE: lf the brake pedal is pressed when turning
the ignition switch ON (ll). the system shifts to the
DTC clearing mode.
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