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AcuraLink Service Application Does Not Work

AcuraLink service application does not work

1. Check the No. 21 (10 A) fuse and No. 32 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

Are the fuses OK?

YES - Go to step 2.

NO - Replace the fuse(s), and recheck.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ACC (I).




3. Measure the voltage between the No. 2 terminal of the AcuraLink control unit connector A (20P) and body ground.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Repair open in the wire(s) between the AcuraLink control unit and the No. 32 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




5. Measure the voltage between the No. 12 terminal of the AcuraLink control unit connector A (20P) and body ground.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Repair open in the wire(s) between the AcuraLink control unit and the No. 21 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




7. Measure the voltage between the No. 11 terminal of the AcuraLink control unit connector A (20P) and body ground.

Is there less than 1 V?

YES - Check for loose wires or poor connections at the AcuraLink control unit connector A (20P). If the connections are good, substitute a known-good AcuraLink control unit, and recheck. If the symptom goes away, replace the original AcuraLink control unit.

NO - Check for an open in the wire between the AcuraLink control unit and body ground. If the wire is OK, check for poor ground at G602.