1991 ACURA NSX window

Troubleshooting
Rear Window Defogger

NOTE: The numbers in the table show the troubleshooting sequence.ProCarManuals.com

Rear Window Defogger

Switch Replacement (cont'd)

5. Disconnect the 18-P and 10-P connectors.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the SRS wire

harness.

6. Remove the six screws, then remove the rear win-

dow defogger-light switch assembly.

10-P CONNECTOR

18-P CONNECTOR
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER-

LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

7. If necessary, replace the rear window defogger

switch bulbs.

REAR WINDOW

DEFOGGER SWITCH

BULBS (0.91 W)ProCarManuals.com

Rear Window Defogger

Function Test

CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch or damage the

defogger wires with the tester probe.

1. Check for voltage between the positive terminal

and body ground with the ignition switch and the

defogger switch ON. There should be battery

voltage.

• If there is no voltage, check for:

— Faulty defogger relay.

— An open in the BLK/GRN wire.

• If there is battery voltage, go to step 2.

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

2. Disconnect the positive terminal, check for con-

tinuity between the negative terminal and body

ground. If there is no continuity, check for an open

in the defogger ground wire.

3. Reconnect the positive terminal, touch the

voltmeter positive lead to the middle of each defog-

ger wire, and the negative lead to the negative ter-

minal. There should be approximately 6 V with the

ignition switch and the defogger switch ON.

• If the voltage is as specified, the defogger wire

is OK.

• If there is battery voltage, the defogger wire is

broken on the negative side.

• If there is no voltage, the defogger wire is

broken on the positive side.
Defogger Wires Repair

To make an effective repair, the broken section must be

no longer than one inch.

1. Lightly scrub the area around the break with fine

steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.

2. Carefully mask above and below the broken section

with cellophane tape.

OPEN

CELLOPHANE

TAPE

DEFOGGER WIRE

3. Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver

conductive paint extending about 1/8" on both

sides of the break. Thoroughly mix the paint before

use. Let it dry for thirty minutes.

PAINT

4. Check for proper operation with a voltmeter (it

should read half of battery voltage at the mid-

point).

5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it

dry for three hours before removing the tape.ProCarManuals.com

EPS Control unit
Replacement
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the SRS wire
harnesses when servicing the control unit. 1. Remove the dashboard lower cover and glove box
and disconnect the light connector.
3. Disconnect the connectors from the EPS control
unit by removing the wire harness band.

EPS CONTROL UNIT

4. Remove the power window control unit by pulling it
toward you, then remove the EPS control unit.

5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Turn the ignition switch ON and check the

EPS indicator light for operation.

HEATER DUCT

2. Move the heater duct right then remove the heater

duct.
DASHBOARD LOWER COVER
GLOVE BOX

EPS CONTROL UNIT
POWER WINDOW CONTROL

UNIT

10 N ·
m

(1.0 kg-m, 7 Ib-ft)

All SRS wire harnesses and connectors
are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equipment
on these circuits.

CONNECTORSProCarManuals.com

Dashboard, Door and Floor

DRIVER'S DOOR PANEL
POWER WINDOW
CONTROL UNIT
CIGARETTE LIGHTER

RELAY
SRS UNIT
FOOT WELL BASS SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT FLOOR

PANEL
EPS POWER UNIT

(Behind foot well

bass speaker)
SECURITY CONTROL UNIT

DAYTIME RUNNING

LIGHTS CONTROL
UNIT (Canada)

ABS CONTROL UNIT

CRUISE CONTROL UNIT
EPS CONTROL UNIT
(A/T)

POWER DOOR LOCK
CONTROL UNIT
Wire colors: YEL/RED, BLU/GRN, BRN/YEL, and BLKProCarManuals.com

Relay and Control Unit Locations

Engine Compartment

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

RELAY

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

FUSE/RELAY BOX
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

FAN RELAY

Wire colors: YEL/BLU,

BLK/YEL, WHT/RED,

and WHT/BLU

IGNITION CONTROL

MODULE (ICM)ProCarManuals.com

Troubleshooting

NOTE: The numbers in the table show the troubleshooting sequence.

Item to be inspected

Symptom

Both windows do not

operate.

Driver's window does not

operate in any position.

Driver's window does not

operate in AUTO.

Passenger's window does

not operate.

Both windows do not

operate within the first

ten minutes after the igni-

tion switch has been turn-

ed
OFF.ProCarManuals.com

Rear Window Defogger
Component Location Index

CAUTION:
Al
l
SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow
outer insulation.
Befor
e
disconnecting any part of the SRS wire
harness

,
install the short connectors (see page

24-10).

Replac
e
the entire affected SRS harness assembly if

it
has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
REA
R
WINDOW DEFOGGERTIME
R
CIRCUIT(I
n
the integrated control unit)

SRS MAIN

HARNESS

REA
R
WINDOWDEFOGGE
R
SWITCHRemoval
,
page 23-277


Test, page 23-279

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

Functio
n
Test, page 23-288

UNDER-DASH FUSE BOX

REA
R
WINDOWOEFOGGE
R
REALV


Test, page 23-278

ENGIN
E
COMPARTMENT


FUSE/RELAY BOX

Description
The rear window defogger is controlled by the integrated control unit. When the defogger switch in the combination
switch is pushed, it sends a signal to the defogger timer in the integrated control unit and the defogger stays on for 25

(40 minutes for Canada models) minutes or until the ignition switch is turned off.
The indicator light in the switch shows when the defogger is on.ProCarManuals.com