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Door Key Cylinder Switch Test

  1. Remove the door panel (see DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 3P connector from the key cylinder switch.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting 3P Connector From Key Cylinder Switch
    G03653249Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
    • There should be continuity between the No. 2 and No. 3 terminals when the door key cylinder switch is in the LOCK position.
    • There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when the door key cylinder switch is in the UNLOCK position.
    • There should be no continuity between No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 terminals when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral position.
  4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.