Hazard Warning Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Acura 3.5RL and 2001 Acura 3.2TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

On 3.2TL, remove instrument cluster assembly. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. On 3.5RL, remove center console front cover. On all models, remove hazard warning switch. Check for continuity between specified switch terminals with switch in ON and OFF positions. See HAZARD WARNING SWITCH CONTINUITY table. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . If continuity is not as specified, replace hazard warning switch. If continuity is as specified, check turn signal/hazard relay input. See TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD RELAY INPUT under SYSTEM TESTS.

HAZARD WARNING SWITCH CONTINUITY

Switch Position

⁽¹⁾ Check Continuity Between Terminals No.

Off

3.2TL

5 & 10; 6 & 7

3.5RL

With Navigation System

1 & 2

Without Navigation System

1 & 5

3.2TL

1, 2 & 3; 5 & 9; 6 & 7

3.5RL ⁽²⁾

With Navigation System

1 & 2; 3 & 4; 4 & 5

Without Navigation System

1 & 5; 2 & 3; 3 & 4

⁽¹⁾	Illumination bulb is positioned between terminals No. 6 and 7 on 3.2TL; terminals No. 1 and 2 on 3.5RL with navigation system, and terminals No. 1 and 5 on 3.5RL without navigation system. Replace illumination bulb and retest before replacing switch.

⁽²⁾	Connect positive probe of ohmmeter to terminal No. 3 on 3.5RL without navigation system and terminal No. 4 on 3.5RL with navigation system.

Fig 1: Identifying Hazard Warning Switch Terminals (3.2TL)

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Fig 2: Identifying Hazard Warning Switch Terminals (3.5RL)

Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.