Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 320

TROUBLE SHOOTING

CHARGING CIRCUIT

If the charging system indicator does not illuminate or does not go off, or the battery is dead or low, test the
following items in the order below.

1. Battery

2. Charging System Indicator

3. Alternator/Regulator Circuit

4. Alternator Control System

Charging System Indicator Test

For charging system indicator test, see Fig. 3 .

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Generators & Regulators - TSX

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Generators & Regulators - TSX

Fig. 3: Charging Indicator Test
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Alternator & Regulator Circuit Test

For alternator and regulator circuit test, see Fig. 4 .

Fig. 4: Alternator & Regulator Circuit Test
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Alternator Control System Test

For alternator control system test, see Fig. 5 .

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Generators & Regulators - TSX

Fig. 5: Alternator Control System Test
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SYMPTOM TROUBLE SHOOTING

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Generators & Regulators - TSX