2012 Acura TL

2012 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lights - TL

2012 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lights - TL

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

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Fig. 1: Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lights Components Location (1 Of 2)

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Fig. 2: Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lights Components Location (2 Of 2)

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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Fig. 3: Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lights - Circuit Diagram (1 Of 2)

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Fig. 4: Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lights - Circuit Diagram (2 Of 2)

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DTC TROUBLESHOOTING
DTC B1280: TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-
CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B- CAN
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to
select the OFF mode and then the ON mode.
3. Operate the turn signal switch in the left and the right positions, and wait for at least 6 seconds.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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Is DTC B1280 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

5. Select LIGHTING from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, then enter DATA LIST.
6. Check each turn signal switch position value with the DATA LIST menu.

WHEN TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS IN LEFT POSITION

Data List Value
Turn Signal Switch (LEFT) ON
Turn Signal Switch (RIGHT) OFF

WHEN TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS IN RIGHT POSITION

Data List Value
Turn Signal Switch (LEFT) OFF
Turn Signal Switch (RIGHT) ON

Are all data list values correct?

YES - Faulty driver's MICU; replace the driver's under- dash fuse/relay box (see DRIVER'S UNDER-
DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX (MICU) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

NO - Go to step 7.

7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
8. Disconnect driver's under- dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P).
9. Check for continuity between body ground and driver's under- dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P)
terminals No. 13 and No. 14 individually.

Fig. 5: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Driver's Under- Dash Fuse/Relay Box
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Connector R (24P) Terminals No. 13 And No. 14 Individually

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Is there continuity?

YES - Repair a short to ground in the wire.

NO - Go to step 10.

10. Check for continuity between driver's under- dash fuse/relay box connector R (24P) terminals No. 13 and
No. 14.

Fig. 6: Checking Continuity Between Driver's Under- Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector R (24P)
Terminals No. 13 And No. 14
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Is there continuity?

YES - Repair a short between the wires.

NO - Replace the combination light switch (see COMBINATION LIGHT SWITCH

TEST/REPLACEMENT ).

MICU INPUT TEST

NOTE: Before testing, troubleshoot the multiplex integrated control system first,
using B- CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING -
B- CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
Before testing, make sure the No. 12 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under-
dash fuse/relay box is OK.

Driver's MICU

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
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2. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Disconnect driver's under- dash fuse/relay box connectors D, F, N, P, Q, and R.

NOTE: All connector views are wire side of female terminals.

Fig. 7: Identifying Driver's MICU F (33P), D (16P), P (20P), N (16P), Q (20P) & R (24P) Connector
End Views
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4. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
If the terminals look OK, go to step 5.
5. With the connectors still disconnected, do the following input tests:
If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6.
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Test Possible cause if desired

Cavity Wire Test: Desired result
condition result is not obtained
Blown No. 9 (15 A)
fuse in the under-
Under all Measure the voltage to ground: There should be
F32 WHT hood fuse/relay box
conditions battery voltage.
An open or high
resistance in the wire
Blown bulb
Connect terminals F32 and D7 with a jumper Poor ground(G603)or
Under all an open in the ground
D7 GRN wire: The right rear turn signal light should
conditions wire
come on.
An open or high
resistance in the wire
Blown bulb
Connect terminals F32 and D13 with a jumper Poor ground(G603)or
Under all an open in the ground
D13 BLU wire: The left rear turn signal light should come
conditions wire
on.
An open or high
resistance in the wire
Blown bulb
Connect terminals F32 and F1 with a jumper Poor ground(G302) or
Under all an open in the ground
F1 BLU wire: The left front turn signal light should come
conditions wire
on.
An open or high
resistance in the wire
Blown bulb
Faulty gauge control
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Connect terminals F32 and P3 with a jumper
Under all wire: The right front turn signal light, the right Faulty indicator
P3 GRN Poor ground(G203,
conditions side turn signal light, and the right turn signal
indicator should come on. G405) or an open in
the ground wire
An open or high
resistance in the wire
Faulty gauge control
module
Connect terminals F32 and P14 with a jumper Faulty indicator
Under all
P14 BLU wire: The left side turn signal light and the left Poor ground(G401)or
conditions
turn signal indicator should come on. an open in the ground
wire
An open or high
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resistance in the wire

6. Reconnect the connectors to the driver's under- dash fuse/relay box, and do the following input tests:
If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
If all the input tests prove OK, the driver's MICU must be faulty; replace the driver's under- dash
fuse/relay box (see DRIVER'S UNDER- DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX (MICU) REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION ).

Possible cause if desired

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result
result is not obtained
Blown No. 15(10 A)
Measure the voltage to fuse in the under- hood
F11 WHT Under all conditions ground: There should be fuse/relay box
battery voltage. An open or high
resistance in the wire
Poor ground(G402)
Measure the voltage to
In all ignition switch positions An open or high
Q1 BLK ground: There should be
or all power modes resistance in the ground
less than 0.2 V.
wire
Poor ground(G401)
Measure the voltage to
In all ignition switch positions An open or high
Q2 BRN ground: There should be
or all power modes resistance in the ground
less than 0.2 V.
wire
Poor ground(G401)
Measure the voltage to
In all ignition switch positions An open or high
R2 BRN ground: There should be
or all power modes resistance in the ground
less than 0.2 V.
wire
Poor ground(G402)
Measure the voltage to
In all ignition switch positions An open or high
R5 BLK ground: There should be
or all power modes resistance in the ground
less than 0.2 V.
wire
Faulty driver's under-
Measure the voltage to
dash fuse/relay box
N7 WHT Under all conditions ground: There should be
battery voltage. A short to ground in the
wire
Faulty hazard warning
Measure the voltage to
Hazard warning switch switch
Q17 YEL ground: There should be
pressed An open or high
battery voltage.
resistance in the wire
Measure the voltage Faulty combination
Ignition switch ON (II), or between terminals R13 and light switch
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power mode ON, turn signal
switch in left position
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R13
GRN Ignition switch ON (II), or
.
. power mode ON, turn signal
R3
BLK switch in right or neutral
position
Ignition switch ON (II), or
power mode ON, turn signal
R14 GRY switch in right position
. .
R3 BLK Ignition switch ON (II), or
power mode ON, turn signal
switch in left or neutral
position
R3: There should be less An open or high
than 0.2 V. resistance in the wire
Measure the voltage Faulty combination
between terminals R13 and light switch
R3: There should be about 5 A short to ground in the
V. wire
Measure the voltage Faulty combination
between terminals R14 and light switch
R3: There should be less An open or high
than 0.2 V. resistance in the wire
Measure the voltage Faulty combination
between terminals R14 and light switch
R3: There should be about 5 A short to ground in the
V. wire

HAZARD WARNING SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the dashboard center vent (see DASHBOARD CENTER VENT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. Push out the hazard warning switch (A) from behind the dashboard center vent.

Fig. 8: Identifying Hazard Warning Switch & 6P Connector With Connector End View
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3. Disconnect the 6P connector (B) from the hazard warning switch.

4. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position according to the table.
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NOTE: Make sure the correct test lead (+ or -) is placed on the terminal.
When checking for continuity across the diode, use the diode setting
on the digital volt/ohm meter to check the diode bias.
Be careful of this characteristic; a diode is one that conducts fully in
one direction (forward) and not at all in the opposite direction
(reverse).

Fig. 9: Hazard Warning Switch Continuity Reference Chart

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5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the hazard warning switch.

6. Install the switch in the reverse order of removal.

FRONT TURN SIGNAL/PARKING LIGHT REPLACEMENT

REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).

2. Remove the bolt (A), then pull the front turn signal light (B) from the front bumper.

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Fig. 10: Identifying Front Turn Signal Light, 3P Connector And Bolt
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3. Disconnect the 3P connector (C) from the front turn signal light.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

BULB REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ).

2. Disconnect the 3P connector (A) from the front turn signal light (B).

Front Turn Signal/Parking Light: 24/2.2 CP

Fig. 11: Disconnecting 3P Connector From Front Turn Signal Light

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The illustration shows the right side.

3. Turn the bulb socket (C) 45 counter clockwise to remove it from the housing.
4. Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal.

SIDE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the mirror holder (see POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT ).
2. Remove the screw (A), then pull out side turn signal light (B), then disconnect the 2P connector (C) from
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it.

Side Turn Signal Light: LED

Fig. 12: Identifying 2P Connector, Side Turn Signal Light And Screw
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3. Install the light in the reverse order of removal.

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