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Driving Position Memory System Does Not Work (04-005)

Publication date: 2005-11-18
Reference number: 04-005

DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK

DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 04-005, Date of Issue:  November 18, 2005
ACURA: 2004-05 TL
CATEGORY: Electrical
APPLIES TO: 2004-05 TL - ALL
Superceded Bulletin(s): 04-005, Date of Issue:  March 2, 2004

SYMPTOM

The DPMS has any of these symptoms:

PROBABLE CAUSE

The driver's side power seat control unit loses memory.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the driver's side power seat control unit.

PARTS INFORMATION

Power Seat Control Unit (MSC Unit)

P/N81628-SEP-A03

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:  The normal warranty applies.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation Number: 749140
Flat Rate Time: 0.6 hour
Failed Part: P/N81628-SEP-A01
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 03901
Template ID: 04-005A
Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:  Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Remove the driver's seat:
    • See page 20-101 of the 2004-06 TL Service Manual, or
    • Online, enter keyword SEAT REMOVAL  , then select Front Seat Removal/Installation  from the list.
  3. Disconnect the four connectors from the power seat control unit, then pull down on the control unit to release the clips, and remove it from the seat.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Seat Control Unit
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  4. Install the new power seat control unit, and connect the four connectors.
  5. Reinstall the driver's seat.
  6. Set the two seat positions in the memory of the DPMS using the door panel memory switches:
    • Online, go to Search by Publication  , then select Owner Manuals from the list.
    • Select 2004 TL Owner's Manual  or 2005 TL Owner's Manual  , then select Instruments and Controls  from the main table of contents.
    • Select Driver's Position Memory System from the Instrument and Controls table of contents.
  7. Verify the repair:
    • Use the remote transmitter provided by the client to select the memorized seat position for that remote.
    • Press memory buttons 1 and 2 to move the seat to the two memorized positions.