I disassembled the instrument panel on my '96 last week to remove some leftover wiring from a radar detector that was installed and removed by a previous owner. While I had everything apart, I decided to investigate an intermittent problem that I have had since purchasing my NSX with headlight retraction. My headlights do not always retract when I flip off the switch. When this occurs, pressing on the top portion of the lower panel assembly (just below the retractor switch) would retract the lights. I realized that this action was essentially "jiggling" the 10-pin harness that plugs into the retractor switch module which would lead me to believe that I am having this problem. However, when performing the troubleshooting outlined on page 23-185 of my 1995 service manual (page 23-181 of the '91 service manual, I am not getting continuity between terminals in either switch position. I am using a Fluke 179 multimeter, for those curious, and output reads 605-608 ohms between terminals A->C/B->C in the "off" position and 605-608 ohms between terminals A->D/B->D in the "on" position.
What is more, I tested the TCS switch (pg. 19-137 in the '91 service manual) and again, no continuity.
My questions:
Is there any reason that performing tests on either module (TCS/retractor) using the continuity function of my multimeter would NOT output a positive reading? I'll replace the switches if they are busted but how can I verify the harness is functioning properly? Thank you.
Jack W.
What is more, I tested the TCS switch (pg. 19-137 in the '91 service manual) and again, no continuity.
My questions:
Is there any reason that performing tests on either module (TCS/retractor) using the continuity function of my multimeter would NOT output a positive reading? I'll replace the switches if they are busted but how can I verify the harness is functioning properly? Thank you.
Jack W.
