Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 712

A/T Interlock System
Key Interlock System Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Disconnect steering lock assembly connector (6p).
2. Turn the ignition key to ACC fl) or ON fll).
3. Connect the No. 4 terminal of steering lock
assembly connector (6p) to the battery positive
terminal, and connect the No. 3 terminal to the
battery negative terminal.
STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY
CONNECTOR I6PI
Terminal side ot male terminals
4. Checkthe key interlock solenoid operation. A
clicking sound should be heard while the ignition
key is in ACC 0) and ON t), and you should nor be
able to turn it to oFF (0) position.
Does the key interlock sotenoid operate Noperly?
YES Go to step 5.
NO-Faulty key interlock solenoid/switch. Replace
the ignition key cylinder/steering lock assembly.I
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Check for continuity between terminal No. 3 of the
steering lock assembly connector (6p) and ground.
STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY
CONNECTOR I6P}
Wire side of female terminals
ls therc continuity?
YES - Go to step 6.
NO Repair open in the wire between the No. 3
terminal ofthe steering lock assembly connector
(6P) and ground (G402), or repair poor grouno
( G 4 0 2 ) . t
Turn the ignition switch ON l), and measure the
voltage between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals of
the steering lock assembly connector (6p).
STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY
coNNECTOn {6Pl
GND (BLK}
KEY INTERLOCK
SOLENOID
IWHT/RED)
Wire side of female terminals
ls there voltage?
YES Go to step 7.
NO Check for open or short in the wire between
the No, 4 terminal of steering lock assembly
connector and the multiplex control unit. lf the wire
is OK, check for loose terminal fit in the multiplex
control unit connectors. lf necessary, substitute a
known-good multiplex control unit and recheck.l
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