1998 ACURA INTEGRA Service Repair Manual

License PlateLights
Replacement
GloveBox Light
Test
Jl.Remove the screws and pull out the license plate
lights.
Turn the bulb socket 45o counterclockwise to re-
move it trom the housing.
l.
2.
Remove the glove box and disconnect the 2P con-
nector,
Check tor continuity between the A and B terminals
in each condition according to the table.
BULB(3.4 Wl
Terminal
c""il-------lB
PUSHED {lid closed)
RELEASED {lid open)o-/a---.ov
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Dash Lights Brightness Control
Circuit Diagram
UNDER-HOOO FUSgRELAY 8OXUNDEN.DASHFUSE/RELAYEOXtX"f -.------^-;^*;;ilLrcrTswrc.
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, &TGEAN POSITION INOICATOROIMMING CIFCUIT.ATTGEAB POSITION CONSOLE LIGHT
. CRUISE COI,{TROL DIMMING CIRCUIT.CRUISE CONTHOT MAIN SWITCH LIGHT.GAUGE LIGHTS.HAZAFDWABN NG SWITCH LIGHT. HEATER CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH LIGHT
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'1.
3.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the controller and the
instrument panel.
Remove the instrument panel from the dashboard
(see page 23-126).
Remove the dash lights brightness controller from
the dashboard, then disconnect the 3P connector.
Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be
sure they are all making good contact.
a lf the terminals are bent, loose or cortoded, repair
them as necessary, and recheck the system.
a It the terminals look OK, make the following in-
put tests at the connector.- lf any test indicates a problem, find and cor
rect the cause, then recheck the system.
It all the input tests prove OK, the dash lights
brightness controller must be faulty; replace it.
3P CONNECTOR
View lrom wire side
Possible cause if result is not obtainedNo.WireTest condition
CONTROLLEB
Test: Desired resull
BLK
REO
BLKUnder all conditionsCheck for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
. Poor ground (G201 , G4O1l. An open in the wire
2REDi BLK
Headlight switch ONCheck for voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage
Blown No.30 (7.5 A) fuse in the
under-dash fuse/relay box
Faulty combination light switch
An open in the wire
3REDHeadlight switch ONConnect to ground: Dash lights
should come on full bright.
. An open in the ware
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Ceiling/Trunk/Cargo Area Lights, Spotlights
Component Location Index
\* 1: Sedan'2: Hatchback
CEILING LIGHTTest/ R6placem6nt. page 23 183
SPOTLIGHTSTesV Replac€ment, page 23-182
FRONTPASSENGER'SDOORswlTcHTest, page 23-158
*2 HATCH LATCHSwlTCHTesVReplacement,page 23-186
DOOR SWTTCHTest, page 23-158
.1 TRUNK LATCHswrTcHTesVReplacement, TesVReplacementpage 23 186 page 23-185
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Gircuit Diagram
UNDEF.HOOD FUS gRELAY BOX
(Wilh moonrool)-l
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Ceiling/Trunk/Cargo Area Lights, Spotlights
Spotlight Test/Replacement
Turn the light switch OFF.
Pry off the lens.
Remove the two screws, then pull out the housing.
Hatchback:
1
2
3
CONNECTOR
BULB
5.
Disconnect the connector from the housing.
Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
Terminal
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LEFTONo---o\:,,/
OFF
RIGHTONo-/-\-o
OFF
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With moonroof:
1. Turn the light switch OFF.
2. Pry off the lens.
3. Remove the two mounting nuts, then pull out the
housing.
5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
From No. 43 l?.5 A) FUSE(ln the undeFhood fuserelay box)
4. Disconnect the 3P connector from the housing.
Teminal
t"",t*
-l\BorB'cD
OFFo---o\-/
DOORo-/:\--o\:./
ONo-/:\--o\:,/
3P CONNECTOR
LENS
CeilingLightTest/Replacement
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Ceiling/Trunk/Cargo Area Lights, Spotlights
Ceiling Light Test/Replacement
Without moonroof :
1. Turn the light switch OFF.
2. Pry ofl the lens.
3. Remove the screw, then pull out the housing.
HOUSING
4. Disconnect the 3P connector from the housino.
CONNECTOR
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5. Check for continuity between the terminals in each
switch position according to the table.
rermrnal
PositionBorB'cD
OFFo-/1--o
DOORo-/A--o
ONo-/a\--o\:,,/--{.J-
From No, i(} {7.5 A} FUSE(ln the under-hood fuse/relay box)A
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!.\. OFF
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