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Control Unit Input Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Acura 3.2TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Before testing the entry light control functions, troubleshoot the multiplex control system (see MULTIPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS article).

    Multiplex Control Unit, Driver's: 

  2. Remove the driver's multiplex control unit from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
  3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
    • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
    • If the terminals look OK, go to step 4.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuse/Relay Box Socket Terminals
    G01156900Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 2: Identifying Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector A Terminals
    G01156901Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 3: Identifying Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector O Terminals
    G01156902Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. With the driver's multiplex control unit still disconnected, make these input tests at the connector or driver's under-dash fuse/relay box socket.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 5.
    Fig 4: Driver's Multiplex Control Unit Input Tests (Disconnected)
    G01156903Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Reconnect the driver's multiplex control unit to the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box, and perform the following input tests at the appropriate connectors on the back of the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.

    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, go to step 6.
    Fig 5: Driver's Multiplex Control Unit Input Tests (Connected)
    G01156904Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Multiplex Control Unit, Passenger's: 

  6. Remove the passenger's multiplex control unit from the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box, and disconnect its connector.
  7. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact.
    • If the terminals are bent, loose or corroded, repair them as necessary, and recheck the system.
    • If the terminals look OK, go to step 8.
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuse/Relay Box Socket Terminals
    G01156905Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 7: Identifying Passenger's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connector A Terminals
    G01156906Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.