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Preliminary Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Acura 3.5RL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support vehicle. Ensure brakes do not drag. Turn ignition on. If ABS indicator light comes on, go to next step. If ABS indicator light does not come on, see ABS INDICATOR LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON  under SELF-DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect ABS Tester (07HAJ-SG0010B) to Orange 6-pin ABS test connector, located under glove box. See Figure . Put transmission in Park position (A/T).
  3. Start engine and release parking brake. Place ABS tester mode selector to position "1". Push START TEST button. See Fig 1 . TEST IN PROGRESS light should come on. ABS indicator light should not come on when TEST IN PROGRESS light is on. If ABS indicator light comes on, confirm DTC and see appropriate code under SELF-DIAGNOSTICS. If tester lights do not illuminate, ABS tester is faulty.
    CAUTION: DO NOT move mode selector switch while TEST IN PROGRESS light is on. ABS tester could be damaged.
    NOTE: Kickback on brake pedal should occur approximately 20 seconds after START TEST button is pushed. Wheel sensors and sensor wiring harnesses are not checked by ABS tester.
    Fig 1: Identifying ABS Tester Lights & Functions
    G91H02795Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Turn ABS tester mode selector to position "2". Firmly depress brake pedal. Push START TEST button. ABS indicator light should not come on while TEST IN PROGRESS light is on. Kickback should be felt on brake pedal. Have an assistant ensure controlled wheel can be rotated when there is kickback on brake pedal.
  5. If ABS indicator light comes on during test, confirm DTC and see appropriate code under SELF-DIAGNOSTICS. If ABS indicator light does not come on and controlled wheel cannot be rotated, check ABS modulator wiring harness connectors. If connectors are okay, replace ABS modulator unit.
  6. Turn ABS tester mode selector to position "3", "4" and then "5". Repeat steps 4) and 5) for each test mode. Breakdown of each test mode is as follows:
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