Heater/Cooling problems on 2000 Acura RL

On this website you find fuse box diagram and description for Acura RL (2000 - 2002)

Acura RL 2000 2002 fuse box diagram Auto Genius

Having to use the heater as a auxiliary cooling source simple tells use the cooling system needs a little help.
1. make sure the AC and Radiator coils are not plugged on the outside
2. let the car idle until normal operation temp is achieved, see if the cooling fan comes on
a. if not the fan is at fault
b. the fan sending unit is at fault
c. or dirty or broken wires

Its a Honda...just burn the heap of junk..you will get plenty of heat that way!!

IT is a "Time for Service Code" B2 Means its time for an oil change, Tire rotation, Cabin filter replacement and air filter replacements. Call your dealer or local Acura rep for an appointment. Hope this helps.

May be low on coolant. Feel hoses to htr. core to see if they are hot while at idle.

On this website you find fuse box diagram and description for Acura TL (2000 - 2002)

Acura RL 2000 2002 fuse box diagram Auto Genius

Check your fuses, sounds like the HVAC or AC fuse may be blown.

change the fuses

If you can locate the temperature switch, looks like a large bolt head with 2 wires on it, bridge the wires on it, and this should make the fan work. If the fan works then this switch is faulty. If the fan doesn't then it could be the fuse, or a broken wire.
The fan switch is either on the radiator or on the thermostat housing.
If you can get to it easy, short across with a screwdriver.

The SRS computer needs to be reset, if you dont have a repair manual i would first suggest finding one for each car. The basic principal is that you jumper the diagnostic plug (under the glove box in the RL). The next step I believe is that you must depress the TCS button, then while holding it down you turn the key to on, continue to hold the TCS button for 15 sec and then let off. The check engine light should then blink really quick a few times and that means its reset. Im reciting this from memory so dont quote me on it. I have done it before for the RL but not the integra, id really suggest finding a repair manual though.