A/C Clutch Relay (3.5RL)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Acura 3.5RL, 2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2003 Acura 3.2TL, and 2003 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Relay is located in underhood fuse/relay box. Remove relay. Check continuity between terminals No. 1 and 3. See Fig 2 . If continuity is present, replace relay. Using fused jumper wires, connect 12-volt battery power and ground to terminals No. 2 and 4. If continuity is not present between terminals No. 1 and 3, replace relay.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Clutch Relay Terminals (MDX, RSX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL)

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Fig 2: Identifying A/C Clutch Relay Terminals (3.5RL)

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