***Acura RL V6-3.7L Technical Service Bulletin # 08-059 Date: 110707
Body - Front Exterior Door Handle Sensor Won't Unlock
08-059
July 7, 2011
Applies To: 2005-10 RL - All
Front Door Outer Handle Sensor Does Not Unlock or Lock the Door
(Supersedes 08-059, Front Door Outer Handle Sensor Does Not Unlock the Door, dated December 19, 2008; see REVISION SUMMARY)
REVISION SUMMARY
This service bulletin was revised extensively. American Honda recommends that you review all sections thoroughly.
SYMPTOM
The driver's door, the front passengers door, or both doors do not unlock or lock when you touch their door handles.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Water leaked past the door handle seal, damaging the sensor circuit, or the circuit board was damaged during manufacturing.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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Replace the affected front door outer handle.
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PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
DIAGNOSIS
Troubleshoot the keyless access touch sensor of the affected front door outer handle(s):
^ Refer to the Body Electrical section of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword TOUCH, and select Keyless Access System Touch Sensor Circuit Troubleshooting from the list.
^ If troubleshooting indicates that the touch sensor needs to be replaced, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
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^ If troubleshooting indicates that the touch sensor does not need replacing, this bulletin does not apply. Continue with normal troubleshooting.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
^ Put on gloves to protect your hands.
^ The driver's door is shown; the front passenger's door is similar.
^ This procedure is in an outline form that you can also use as a checklist for the repair. If you need more details on the following procedure,
bookmark it in the appropriate service manual, or view it online:
Front Door Panel Removal/Installation
1. Raise the glass fully.
2. Remove the door panel.
3. Disconnect the latch actuator connector, and remove the cap, then remove the plastic cover as needed.
4. Remove the access cap. Using a clip remover, disconnect the outer handle rod from the outer handle base.
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5. Remove the bolt, and remove the center lower channel by pulling it downward, then pull the glass run channel away as needed.
6. Loosen the bolt until the lock cylinder can be removed from the outer handle base.
7. Release the hooks of the outer handle cover by pulling it rearward and out to remove the cover. For the driver's door, push the lock cylinder back
towards the inside of the door.
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8. Disconnect the outer handle light connector.
9. Pull the outer handle out and back as shown to remove it from the door. Take care not to scratch the door.
10. Install the outer handle to the door, and connect the light connector.
NOTE:
Install the outer handle front and rear seal if removed.
11. Install the lock cylinder and the cover (driver's door), or the outer handle cover to the base (front passenger's door). Torque the bolt to 9.8 Nm
(7.2 Lb-ft).
12. Install the center lower channel, put the glass run channel back in place, and torque the bolt to 8 Nm (6 lb-ft).
13. Connect the outer handle rod to the outer handle base, then install the access cap.
14. Install the plastic cover, the cap, and connect the latch actuator connector.
15. Install the door panel.
^ When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
^ Make sure the door lock and handle work properly.
