LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Acura >> 1996 >> 3.2TL >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes >> Traction Control >> Traction Control System >> Diagnosis & Testing >> Retrieving Codes
October 30: LEMON manuals on a temporary server, it is slow and having issues, download the manuals you need! Later in November we will switch back to the fast server.

Retrieving Codes

  1. Connect SCS Service Connector (07PAZ-0010100) to 2-pin service check connector located under glove box. See Fig 1 . Turn ignition switch to ON position (without starting engine). TCS indicator light comes on for a bulb check. Record blinking TCS indicator light sequence.
  2. After bulb check, TCS indicator light will turn off for 0.5-2.5 seconds, then begin indicating first DTC. See Fig 2 . Three different DTCs can be stored at once. TCS control unit will not store the same DTC more than one time. DTC cycles will be repeated after a 3.3 second pause. To recheck DTCs, turn ignition off and then turn it on again. After DTCs have been retrieved, clear DTCs. See CLEARING CODES  . Perform test procedures in flow charts. See appropriate test under CIRCUIT TESTS  .
NOTE: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will stay on after engine is started if SCS service connector is connected.
Fig 1: Locating Service Check Connector
G96D20985Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig 2: Traction Control System (TCS) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Id
G96E20986Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.