A/C Clutch Relay (3.5RL)

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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