ACURA NSX 1991 Service Repair Manual

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Security Alarm System

Ignition Key Switch Test

CAUTION: All SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow
outer insulation. Before disconnecting any part of the SRS wire
harness, install the short connectors (see page
24-10).
Replace the entire affected SRS harness assembly it
it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
1. Remove the dashboard lower cover and knee
bolster pad.

DASHBOARD LOWER

COVER

2. If necessary, remove the knee bolster.

3. Disconnect the 8-P connector from the floor wire
harness.

4. Check switch continuity.
There should be continuity between the No. 8

and No. 7 terminals with the ignition key in-

serted into the ignition key cylinder.
There should be no continuity with the ignition

key removed.

KNEE BOLSTER
KNEE BOLSTER PAD
View from wire sids.
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Chassi
s
and Paint Codes

Vehicle Identification Number
Transmission Number
Vehicle Identification Number
and Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard Certification Paint Code
Engine Number
Paint Code

Paint Code

R-77

NH-547

NH-552M

NH-565
Color

Formula Red

Berlina Black

Sebring Silver Metallic

Grand Prix White

U.S. Model
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CANADA Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Transmission Number

Engine Number
Vehicle Identification Number

and Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard Certification
Paint Code

Paint Code

R-77

NH-547

NH-552M

NH-565

Paint Code
Color

Formula Red

Berlins Black

Sebring Silver Metallic

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Label Locations

SRS CAUTION LABELS: Refer to page 1-6.
BATTERY CAUTION ALB CAUTION

ALB and BRAKE
FLUID CAUTION
COOLING FAN

CAUTION

RADIATOR BLEED

PLUG CAUTION
AIR CONDITIONER
CAUTION
RETRACTABLE

HEADLIGHT CAUTION
FAN CAUTION

EXPANSION

TANK CAP

CAUTION

COOLANT
CAUTION PRECAUTION
EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION and
VACUUM HOSE
ROUTING DIAGRAM

SPARK PLUG

CAUTION
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Warning/Caution Label Locations

A: CABLE REEL CAUTION A

CAUTION:

BEFORE INSTALLING CABLE REEL

CENTER THE FRONT WHEELS.

ALIGN THE MARKS.

READ SERVICE MANUAL.

B: CABLE REEL CAUTION B

CAUTION:

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE; DO NOT

DISASSEMBLE OR TAMPER.

C: STEERING WHEEL WARNING
(SUN VISOR)

WARNING

BEFORE INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL:

CENTER THE FRONT WHEELS.

ALIGN THE MARKS. (CABLE REEL)

READ SERVICE MANUAL.

D: BULKHEAD WARNING

WARNING

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER

AIRBAG AS A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT

SYSTEM. (SRS)

ALL SRS ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS

ARE COLORED YELLOW.

DO NOT USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT ON

THESE CIRCUITS. TAMPERING WITH OR DISCON-

NECTING THE SRS WIRING COULD RESULT IN

ACCIDENTAL FIRING OF THE INFLATOR OR MAKE

THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE, WHICH MAY RESULT

IN SERIOUS INJURY.ProCarManuals.com

E: MODULE WARNING
J: STEERING WHEEL WARNING

WARNING

TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE

INJURY:

ALWAYS INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE SHORT CONNEC-

TOR ON THE INFLATOR CONNECTOR WHEN THE

HARNESS IS DISCONNECTED.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD DIAGNOSIS BE

PERFORMED USING ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT OR

PROBING DEVICES.

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE

OR TAMPER.

STORE THE REMOVED AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WITH THE

PAD SURFACE UP.

FOR SPECIAL HANDLING OR STORAGE REFER TO THE

ACURA SERVICE MANUAL.

DISPOSE OF THE ENTIRE UNIT AS DIRECTED.

F: DRIVER INFORMATION

ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT

THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER AIRBAG AS A

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

IT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE SEAT BELT.

BEFORE DRIVING READ LABEL INSIDE THE GLOVE

BOX.
K: LABEL
WARNING

TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE

INJURY:

ALWAYS INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE SHORT CONNEC-

TOR ON THE INFLATOR CONNECTOR WHEN THE

HARNESS IS DISCONNECTED.

L: INFLATOR LABEL

DANGER CONTAINS SODIUM AZIDE AND POTASSIUM

NITRATE.

CONTENTS ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE.

DO NOT DISMANTLE OR INCINERATE.

DO NOT PROBE WITH ELECTRICAL DEVICES.

M: INFLATOR COVER LABEL

DANGER

EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE

CONTACT WITH ACID, WATER, OR HEAVYMETALS

SUCH AS COPPER, LEAD, OR MERCURY, MAY PRODUCE

HARMFUL AND IRRITATING GASES OR EXPLOSIVE COM-

POUNDS. STORAGE TEMPERATURES MUST NOT EX-

CEED 200°F. FOR PROPER HANDLING, STORAGE, AND

DISPOSAL PROCEDURES REFER TO THE ACURA SERVICE

MANUAL, SRS SUPPLEMENT.

POISON

CONTAINS POISONOUS SODIUM AZIDE AND

POTASSIUM NITRATE.

FIRST AID:

IF CONTENTS ARE SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING.

FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15

MINUTES. IF GASES (FROM ACID OR WATER CONTACT)

AIR INHALED, SEEK FRESH AIR. IN EVERY CASE, GET

PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
G: SRS UNIT CAUTION

CAUTION

NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR TAMPER.

DO NOT DROP.

STORE IN A CLEAN, DRY AREA.

H: STEERING COLUMN CAUTION

CAUTION

I: POCKET INFORMATION
TO AVOID DAMAGING THE SRS CABLE OR REEL, WHICH

COULD MAKE THE SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. REMOVE THE

STEERING WHEEL BEFORE REMOVING THE STEERING

SHAFT CONNECTOR BOLT.

DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFORMATION

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CAN

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FOR THE DRIVER

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. A FUNCTIONAL

DESCRIPTION OF THE SRS IS IN YOUR OWNER'S

MANUAL.

THE SYSTEM MUST BE INSPECTED TEN YEARS AFTER

DATE OF MANUFACTURE, AS NOTED ON THE

CERTIFICATION PLATE.

ANY REPAIR, INSPECTION OR NEARBY ACCESSORY

INSTALLTION SHOULD BE DONE BY AN ACURA

DEALER.

IF YOUR SRS INDICATOR:

LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING OR FLASHES;

FAILS TO LIGHT OR STAYS ON AFTER THE IGNITION

IS FIRST TURNED ON:

SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED ACURA DEALER.ProCarManuals.com

Air Conditioner — Section 22

Electrical — Section 23
Unit of length: mm (in)
See Section 23
1.0-1.1 (0.039-0.043)

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NOTES

11-112
11-84

11-125
11-128 11-135

23-89
11-134
6-54 ('91-'93) 11-4,

97
11-4

23-94 8-4
8-5

23-107
10-2, 3
10-5
13-3
14-94 ('91-'93)

R = Replace I = Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary.
Check oil and coolant level at each fuel stop.Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often. For cars sold in California, this service is recommended only; other areas, it is required.
Replace every 6 years or 60,000 miles (96,000 km), whichever comes first.
Tension adjustment only.
Thereafter, replace every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first.ProCarManuals.com