Acura RL. Manual - part 891

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

Component

Location

A/C Pressure Sensor

Right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 3.

APP Sensor

Under left side of dash. See Fig. 62.

ATF Transmission Sensor

On transmission housing. See Fig. 177.

Automatic Lighting Sensor/Sunlight Sensor

Front center of dash. See Fig. 68.

CKP Sensor 1 & 2

Right side of engine. See Fig. 170.

CMP Sensor

Right side of engine. See Fig. 7.

Differential Oil Temperature Sensor Connector

On rear differential. See Fig. 184.

Driver's Door Outer Handle Light/Touch Sensor 
Connector

Center of driver's door. See Fig. 129.

Driver's Power Seat Front Up-Down 
Motor/Position Sensor Connector

Right side of driver's seat. See Fig. 98.

Driver's Power Seat Rear Up-Down 
Motor/Position Sensor Connector

Left side of driver's seat. See Fig. 97.

Driver's Power Seat Recline Motor/Position 
Sensor Connector

Under driver's seat. See Fig. 99.

Driver's Power Seat Slide Position Sensor

Under driver's seat. See Fig. 103.

Driver's Seat Position Sensor

Under front of driver's seat. See Fig. 105.

Driver's Vent Air Temperature Sensor

Behind left side of gauge control module. See Fig. 

50.

ECT Sensor 1

On top left side of engine. See Fig. 19.

ECT Sensor 2

Left side of engine. See Fig. 17.

EGR Valve Position Sensor

Left side of engine. See Fig. 19.

Evaporator Temperature Sensor Connector

Under left side of dash. See Fig. 65.

Front A/F Sensor (B2, S1) Connector

Middle of engine. See Fig. 15.

Front Passenger's Door Outer Handle Light/Touch 
Sensor Connector

Center of front passenger's door. See Fig. 129.

Front Passenger's Vent Air Temperature Sensor

Under right side of dash. See Fig. 86.

Front Secondary HO2S (B2, S2) Connector

Middle of engine. See Fig. 15.

FTP Sensor

Above rear differential. See Fig. 185.

Headlight Leveling Sensor

Under left rear of vehicle. See Fig. 179.

Hypoid Gear Speed Sensor

On rear differential. See Fig. 181.

IAT Sensor

Left side of engine. See Fig. 19.

In-Car Temperature Sensor

On dash, right of steering column. See Fig. 38.

Input Shaft (Mainshaft) Speed Sensor

In transmission housing. See Fig. 24.

Knock Sensor

On top middle of engine, below intake manifold. 

See Fig. 13.

Left Front Impact Sensor

Behind left side of front bumper. See Fig. 168.

Left Front Pressure Sensor

Left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 191.

Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connector

Left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 35.

Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Connector

Under left rear of vehicle. See Fig. 179.

Left Side Impact Sensor (1st)

At base of left "B" pillar. See Fig. 121.

Left Side Impact Sensor (2nd)

In left "C" pillar. See Fig. 143.

MAP Sensor

Left side of engine. See Fig. 16.

 

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SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES 

SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES LOCATION 

Output Shaft (Countershaft) Speed Sensor

In transmission housing. See Fig. 177.

Outside Air Temperature Sensor

Behind middle of front bumper. See Fig. 167.

Power Telescopic Motor/Position Sensor 
Connector

Under steering column cover. See Fig. 49.

Power Tilt Steering Motor/Position Sensor 
Connector

Under steering column cover. See Fig. 49.

Rear A/F Sensor (B1, S1) Connector

Middle of engine. See Fig. 8.

Rear Safing Sensor

Under rear seat. See Fig. 120.

Rear Secondary HO2S (B1, S2) Connector

Middle of engine. See Fig. 8.

Right Front Impact Sensor

Behind right side of front bumper. See Fig. 168.

Right Front Pressure Sensor

Left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 191.

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connector

On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 1.

Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Connector

Under right rear of vehicle. See Fig. 179.

Right Side Impact Sensor

At base of right "B" pillar. See Fig. 121.

Right Side Impact Sensor (2nd)

In right "C" pillar. See Fig. 143.

Seat Weight Sensor Unit

Under front passenger's seat. See Fig. 111.

Secondary Fuel Gauge Sending Unit

Under right side of rear seat. See Fig. 119.

Steering Angle Sensor

On side of steering column. See Fig. 45.

TP Sensor/Throttle Actuator

On throttle body. See Fig. 18.

Yaw Rate-Lateral Acceleration Sensor

Under center console. See Fig. 80.

Component

Location

A/C Compressor Connector

Right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 173.

A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve A

On transmission housing. See Fig. 23.

A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve B

On transmission housing. See Fig. 23.

A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C

On transmission housing. See Fig. 25.

Driver's Seat Belt Tension Reducer Solenoid 
Connector

On base of left "B" pillar. See Fig. 121.

ECPS Valve Connector

Left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 21.

EGR Valve

Left side of engine. See Fig. 19.

Engine Mount Control Solenoid Valve

Middle of engine. See Fig. 20.

EVAP Canister Purge Valve

At left side of engine compartment, near strut 

tower. See Fig. 16.

EVAP Canister Vent Shut Valve

Under rear of vehicle. See Fig. 67.

Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tension Reducer 
Solenoid Connector

On base of right "B" pillar. See Fig. 121.

Fuel Fill Door Opener Solenoid

On left side of trunk. See Fig. 151.

IMT Valve

Right side of engine. See Fig. 7.

Injector No. 1

Middle of engine. See Fig. 11.

Injector No. 2

Middle of engine. See Fig. 11.

Injector No. 3

Middle of engine. See Fig. 11.

Injector No. 4

Middle of engine. See Fig. 12.

 

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SWITCHES 

SWITCHES LOCATION 

MISCELLANEOUS 

MISCELLANEOUS LOCATION 

Injector No. 5

Middle of engine. See Fig. 12.

Injector No. 6

Middle of engine. See Fig. 12.

Left Clutch Electromagnetic Coil

On rear differential. See Fig. 182.

Right Clutch Electromagnetic Coil

On rear differential. See Fig. 184.

Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid (VTEC 
Solenoid Valve)

Right side of engine. See Fig. 171.

Shift Lock Solenoid

Under center console. See Fig. 80.

Shift Solenoid Valve

On rear differential. See Fig. 183.

Starter Solenoid

On starter. See Fig. 22.

Trunk Lid Latch Opener Solenoid Connector

Center rear of trunk. See Fig. 205.

Component

Location

Brake Fluid Level Switch

Integral to brake fluid reservoir cap. See Fig. 36.

Brake Pedal Position Switch

Near brake pedal. See Fig. 57.

Driver's Seat Belt Switch Connector

Under driver's seat. See Fig. 105.

Front Passenger's Seat Belt Switch Connector

Under front passenger's seat. See Fig. 108.

Left Rear Door Lock Knob Switch Connector

Rear of left rear door. See Fig. 199.

Oil Pressure Switch

Right side of engine. See Fig. 170.

Parking Brake Switch

Under left side of dash. See Fig. 57.

PSP Switch

Right side of engine. See Fig. 172.

Right Rear Door Lock Knob Switch Connector

Rear of right rear door.

Rocker Arm Oil Pressure Switch (VTEC Oil 
Pressure Switch)

Right side of engine. See Fig. 170.

Security Hood Switch Connector

Behind middle of front bumper. See Fig. 166.

Transmission Range Switch

On transaxle. See Fig. 24.

Trunk Lid Latch Switch Connector

Center rear of trunk. See Fig. 205.

Washer Fluid Level Switch Connector

Behind right side of front bumper. See Fig. 164.

2nd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch

Top left side of engine. See Fig. 20.

3rd Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch

On transmission. See Fig. 177.

4th Clutch Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch 
Connector

On transmission. See Fig. 25.

Component

Location

Alternator

Right front of engine compartment. See Fig. 4.

AM/FM Main Antenna Amplifier

In right "C" pillar. See Fig. 138.

AM Signal Main Window Antenna

Right "C" pillar. See Fig. 138.

Antenna Sub-Lead Connector

Behind right kick panel. See Fig. 95.

Audio Amplifier

Right side of trunk. See Fig. 159.

 

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Blower Power Transistor

Behind right side of dash, left of blower motor. 

See Fig. 89.

Cable Real Connector A

On steering column. See Fig. 47.

Cable Reel Connector B

On steering column. See Fig. 46.

Cable Reel Connector C

On steering wheel. See Fig. 44.

DCL (Data Link Connector)

Under left side of dash. See Fig. 51.

Driver's Airbag First & Second Inflators 
Connector

In base of steering column. See Fig. 43.

Driver's E-Pretensioner

Base of left "B" pillar. See Fig. 121.

Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Connector

At base of left "B" pillar. See Fig. 122.

Driver's Seat Heater Connector

Under driver's seat. See Fig. 100.

Driver's Side Airbag Inflator Connector

Under driver's seat. See Fig. 101.

FM Signal Main Window Antenna

Right "C" pillar. See Fig. 138.

FM Signal Sub-Window Antenna

In left "C" pillar. See Fig. 142.

Front Active Noise Control Microphone

In center front of roof. See Fig. 135.

Front Interior LF Antenna

Behind middle of dash. See Fig. 73.

Front Passenger's Airbag First & Second Inflators 
Connector

Behind glove box. See Fig. 85.

Front Passenger's E-Pretensioner

Base of right "B" pillar. See Fig. 121.

Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner Connector

At base of right "B" pillar. See Fig. 122.

Front Passenger's Seat Heater Connector

Under front passenger's seat. See Fig. 110.

Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator Connector

Under front passenger seat. See Fig. 109.

GPS Antenna

Middle of rear shelf. See Fig. 155.

High Horn

Behind middle of front bumper. See Fig. 166.

Ignition Coil No. 1

Middle of engine. See Fig. 9.

Ignition Coil No. 2

Middle of engine. See Fig. 9.

Ignition Coil No. 3

Middle of engine. See Fig. 9.

Ignition Coil No. 4

Middle of engine. See Fig. 14.

Ignition Coil No. 5

Middle of engine. See Fig. 14.

Ignition Coil No. 6

Middle of engine. See Fig. 14.

Junction Connector C105

Middle of engine. See Fig. 10.

Junction Connector C106

Top of transmission. See Fig. 25.

Junction Connector C107

Middle of engine. See Fig. 10.

Junction Connector C202

Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 195.

Junction Connector C305

Under left side of dash. See Fig. 56.

Junction Connector C306

Under left side of dash. See Fig. 56.

Junction Connector C307

Under left side of dash. See Fig. 62.

Junction Connector C310

Left side of engine compartment. See Fig. 34.

Junction Connector C404

Under left side of dash. See Fig. 192.

Junction Connector C405

Under steering column cover. See Fig. 47.

Junction Connector C507

Behind left side of dash. See Fig. 40.

Junction Connector C508

Behind left side of dash. See Fig. 40.

Junction Connector C509

Behind left side of dash. See Fig. 40.

Junction Connector C510

Behind left side of dash. See Fig. 39.

 

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