Acura RL. Manual - part 307

1. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).  

2. Check the paddle shifter - (downshift switch) for continuity between the steering wheel switch harness 

20P connector terminals No. 16 and No. 7. There should be continuity while pressing the paddle shifter -, 
and no continuity when the shifter is released. 

Fig. 408: Identifying Steering Wheel Switch Harness 20P Connector Terminals 
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3. The paddle shifter - test is finished if the test result is OK. 

If the paddle shifter - works incorrectly at the 20P connector, test the shifter at its connector. 

4. Remove the paddle shifter - connector from its holder, and disconnect the connector. 

Fig. 409: Identifying Paddle Shifter Connector Terminal

 

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5. Check the paddle shifter - for continuity between the connector terminals while pressing the shifter and 

when the shifter is released. 

There should be continuity while pressing the paddle shifter -, and no continuity when the shifter is 
released. 

6. Replace the paddle shifter - if the paddle shifter - works incorrectly.  

7. Replace the steering wheel switch harness if the switch is OK.  

PADDLE SHIFTER - (DOWNSHIFT SWITCH) REPLACEMENT 

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT 
LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in 
the SRS before doing repairs or service. 

1. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).  

2. Remove the steering wheel rear cover (A). 

Fig. 410: Identifying Steering Wheel Rear Cover And Paddle Shifter 
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3. Remove the paddle shifter - (downshift switch) connector from its holder, and disconnect the connector.  

4. Remove the screw (B) securing the paddle shifter - (C), then remove and replace the paddle shifter -.  

5. Install the new paddle shifter - with the screw, connect the connector, and install the connector in the 

holder.  

6. Install the steering wheel rear cover.  

7. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).  

 

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A/T INTERLOCK SYSTEM 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 411: Identifying A/T Interlock System Components Location 
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 

'05 Model 

 

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Fig. 412: A/T Interlock System (05 Model) - Circuit Diagram 
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'06-08 Models 

 

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