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HFL Switch Test/Replacement

  1. Remove the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Disconnect the 6P connector (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying HFL Switch And 6P Connector
    G05497739Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the two screws and HFL switch (B).
  4. Measure the resistance between the No. 5 and No. 2 terminals in each switch position according to the table.

    HFL Switch 

    TERMINALS RESISTANCE CHART

    Position Resistance
    OFF About 1 kΩ
    HFL Talk button pressed About 227 Ω
    HFL Back button pressed About 47 Ω
  5. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the switch.