Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 1212

Gauges
Self-diagnostic Procedure
The gauge assembly has a self-diagnosis function.
. The beeper drive circuit check
. The indicator drive circuit check
. The LCD segments check
. The ga uges drive circu it check (speedomete r, tachomete r, fuel gauge, coola nt temperatu re ga uge)
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Entering the Self-diagnosis Function:
Before doing the self-diagnosis function, check the No. 9 (7.5A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and No. 1O
(7.5A)fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
1. Push and hold the trio/reset button.
2. Turn the lighting switch ON.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (lll.
4. With in 5 sec., turn the lighting switch OFF, then ON and OFF again.
5. With in 5 sec., release the trip/reset button, then push and release the button four times repeatedly.
NOTE:
. While in the self-diagnosis mode, the dash lights brightness controller operates normally.
' W h i l e i n t h e s e l f - d i a g n o s i s m o d e , t h e t r i p / r e s e t b u t t o n i s u s e d t o s t a r t t h e b e e p e r d r i v e c i r c u i t t e s t a n d t h e g a u g e
drive circuit check.
. lf the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph (2 km/h) orthe ignition switch isturned OFF,the self-diagnosis modeends.
lgnition
Switch
Lighling
Switch
Trip/Beset
Switch
> Move to self-diagnosis mod..
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5 sec.
5 soc.
The Beeper Drive Circuit Check:
When entering the self-diagnosis mode, lhe beeper sounds five times
The Indicator Drive Circuit Check:
When entering the self-diagnosis mode. the following indicators lights and sequential sportshift mode segments blink.
Seat belt indicator light, Door/hatch indicator light, Brake system light. Charging system light, Low fuel indicator light,
Maintenance required indicator light (USA), Washer fluid level indicator light (Canada).
A,/T gear position indicator (except E, E, E) and sequential sportshift mode segments)
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