Acura RL. Manual - part 389

Fig. 5: Removing Lower Glove Box Bolts 
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4. Remove the glove box (A). See Fig. 6 . Pull out the glove box, then remove the clips (B). Remove the 

harness clip (C) and the ambient light bulb socket (D). Disconnect the trunk lid opener main switch 
connector (E). 

 

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Fig. 6: Removing Glove Box 
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5. Install the box in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Replace any damaged clips. Push 

the clips into place securely. Make sure the connector is plugged in properly, and the bulb socket is 
connected securely. Take care not to scratch the passenger's front console cover.  

6. Install the passenger's dashboard under cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

Replace any damaged clips. Push the clips into place securely. Make sure the connector is plugged in 
properly. Make sure the pins of the cover are installed securely to the holders.  

 

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2005-08 ELECTRICAL

Charging System - RL 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX 

Fig. 1: Identifying Charging System Components Location 
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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX 

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX 

Symptom

Diagnostic procedure

Charging system indicator does not come on 
with the ignition switch ON (II),

Troubleshoot the charging system indicator circuit 
(see CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR 
CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).

Charging system indicator stays on

 

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 

1. Check for PGM-FI DTCs.  

2. Troubleshoot the charging system indicator 

circuit (see CHARGING SYSTEM 
INDICATOR CIRCUIT 
TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

3. Check for a broken drive belt (see DRIVE 

BELT INSPECTION ).  

4. Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see 

DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER 
INSPECTION ).  

Battery discharged

1. Check for excessive parasitic current draw 

with the ignition switch OFF, and the key 
removed. The multiplex control units may 
take up to 10 minutes to turn off (sleep mode) 
for some models.  

2. Check for a broken drive belt (see DRIVE 

BELT INSPECTION ).  

3. Check the drive belt auto-tensioner (see 

DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER 
INSPECTION ).  

4. Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator 

circuit (see ALTERNATOR AND 
REGULATOR CIRCUIT 
TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

5. Check for a poor connection at the battery 

terminal.  

6. Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST ).  

Battery overcharged

1. Troubleshoot the alternator and regulator 

circuit (see ALTERNATOR AND 
REGULATOR CIRCUIT 
TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

2. Test the battery (see BATTERY TEST ).  

 

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