Ignition Switch: RSX

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Acura MDX, 2002 Acura 3.5RL, 2002 Acura 3.2TL, and 2002 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disable air bag system. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Disconnect ignition switch 5-pin harness connector, located in underdash fuse/relay box. Using DVOM, check for continuity between specified terminals in each switch position. See IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY (RSX) table. See Fig 1 . If continuity is not as specified, replace ignition switch. See appropriate STEERING COLUMN & SWITCHES article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMNET.

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector & Terminals (RSX)

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IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY (RSX)

Switch Position	Continuity Between Terminals No.
0 (LOCK)	No Continuity
I (ACC)	1 (BATT) & 2 (ACC)
II (ON)	1 (BATT), 2 (ACC), 4 (IG2) & 5 (IG1)
III (START)	2 (BATT), 3 (ST) & 5 (IG1)