Need help with ’97 Acura wiring schematic

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Topic: Need help with ’97 Acura wiring schematic

Posted By: zburn
Subject: Need help with ’97 Acura wiring schematic
Date Posted: January 30, 2004 at 2:17 PM

I'd really appreciate help on wiring in a '97 Acura 1.6EL (Canadian model, should be same as lower end Acura CL).

I've got a Pioneer head unit, but the constant power problem, the time, presets and memory doesn't stay when I turn the car off.

Also, I bought a remote starter and would like to know how to hook it up.

Thanks in advance, Frank.

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Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: January 30, 2004 at 10:51 PM

Acura

CL (2.2 & 3.0)

1997-2000

Remote Starter Wiring Colors and Notes

Function
   Vehicle Color
Location

Start:
   BLACK/ WHITE
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS *

Ignition #1:
   BLACK / YELLOW
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Ignition #2:
   YELLOW
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Ignition #3:
   N/A

Accessory:
   WHITE/ BLACK
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Brake Light:
   GREEN / WHITE
AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL

Tach Signal:
   BLUE
IGNITION COIL **

Parking Lights:
   RED / BLACK (+)
AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Headlights:
   BLUE OR BLACK/ WHITE (-)
AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH

OEM Alarm Disarm:
   RED / YELLOW (-)
AT ANTI-THEFT MODULE UNDER PASS. SEAT

OEM Alarm Arm:
   BLUE (-)
AT ANTI-THEFT MODULE UNDER PASS. SEAT

Diesel Glow Plug:
   N/A
N/A

Clutch Bypass Wire:
   BLACK/ GREEN (-)
AT SWITCH ABOVE CLUTCH PEDAL.

Notes:
   * 1998+ Model vehicles have a transponder based theft system See Installation Note #144 - Bypassing Transponder Type Theft Systems. ** On the 4 cyl. 2.2L engine the ignition coil is located on the right side of the engine near the distributor, on the 6 cyl. 3.0L engine the ignition coil is on the right rear of the engine.

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Acura

CL (2.2 & 3.0)

1997-2000

Alarm and Keyless Entry Wiring Colors and Notes

Function
   Vehicle Color
Location

Constant +12 Volts:
   WHITE
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Starter Kill:
   BLACK/ WHITE
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS *

Ignition +12 Volts:
   BLACK / YELLOW
IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

Dome Lights/Superv:
   LT. BLUE (-)
AT ANTI-THEFT MODULE UNDER PASS. SEAT

OEM Horn:
   LT. GREEN/ BLUE (-)
IN STEERING COLUMN HARNESS

Power Lock:
   RED / YELLOW (-)
AT ANTI-THEFT MOD UNDER PASS. SEAT**

Power Unlock:
   RED / BLUE (-)
AT ANTI-THEFT MOD UNDER PASS. SEAT**

Trunk Release:
   BLUE/RED (-)
AT ANTI-THEFT MOD. UNDER PASS. SEAT***

Alarm Input Wire:
   LT. BLUE (-)
AT ANTI-THEFT MODULE UNDER PASS. SEAT

Notes:
** See Note #201 - Negative Pulse Door Lock Diagram. *** See Note #232 - Negative Pulse Trunk Release Diagram.

Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: January 30, 2004 at 10:54 PM

EL 2001
WIRE COLORS LOCATION
12 VOLTS CONSTANT WHT IGN HARNESS
IGNITION 1 BLK/YEL IGN HARNESS
ACCESSORY /HEATER BLOWER 1 BLK/RED IGN SWITCH HARNESS
STARTER BLK/WHT IGN SWITCH HARNESS
PARKING LIGHTS RED / YEL IN HARNESS ON FUSEBOX UNDER DASH
DOMELIGHT BLK/RED COURTESY LIGHT
PWR DOOR LOCK WHT/BLU/2 DOTS AT MODULE ABOVE DRIVERS KICKPANEL
PWR DOOR UNLOCK WHT/GREEN/ 2 DOTS (TYPE B)
TRUNK RELEASE YEL/GREEN/ 1 DOT AT MODULE ABOVE DRIVER'S KICKPANEL
TACH SENSOR BLU AT COIL ON ENGINE
BRAKE
WHT/BLK (+) AT SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
HORN
GREEN/ LT BLU (-) STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
FACTORY DISARM
WHT/RED / 2 DOTS; AT MODULE ABOVE DRIVERS KICKPANEL

Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: January 30, 2004 at 10:56 PM

1997 Acura CL Stereo Information
Constant 12V+ Blue/White
Switched 12V+ Yellow/Red
Ground Black
Illumination RED / Black
Dimmer n/a
Antenna Trigger n/a
Antenna Rear Window
Front Speakers 5 1/4" Doors
Left Front (+) Blue/Green
Left Front (-) Gray/Black
Right Front (+) RED / Green
Right Front (-) BROWN / Black
Rear Speakers 6" x 9" Rear Deck
Left Rear (+) Blue / YELLOW
Left Rear (-) Gray/White
Right Rear (+) RED / Yellow
Right Rear (-) BROWN / White