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HFL Switch/HFL-Voice Control Switch Test/Replacement

NOTE: Information marked with asterisk ( * ) applies to the switch with navigation system.
  1. Remove the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Disconnect the 5P connector (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying 5P Connector (A)
    G03662483Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the two screws and HFL switch or HFL-voice control switch* (B).
  4. Measure resistance between the No. 3 and No. 2 terminals in each switch position according to the table.
    HFL SWITCH (TERMINAL NO. 3 AND NO. 2)

    Position Resistance
    OFF About 1 kΩ
    HFL Talk button pressed About 187 kΩ
    HFL Back button pressed About 45 kΩ
    NAVIGATION VOICE CONTROL SWITCH (TERMINAL NO. 1 AND NO. 2)

    Position Resistance
    OFF About 10 kΩ
    Talk button pressed About 2.2 kΩ
    Back button pressed About 637 Ω
  5. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the switch.