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Combination Switch Control Unit Input Test

  1. Remove the steering column covers (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 8P connector from the wiper/washer switch.
    Fig 1: Identifying Wiper/Washer Switch 8P Connector
    G05462623Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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.
  4. With the connector still disconnected, make these input tests at the connector.
    • 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.
      WIRE TEST CONDITION CHART

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
      4 LT GRN Under-dash fuse/relay box connector X (39P) disconnected Check for continuity between No. 4 terminal and the under-dash fuse/relay box connector X (39P) No. 27 terminal: There should be continuity. An open in the wire
  5. Reconnect the connectors and, make these input test at the connectors.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, the combination switch control unit must be faulty, replace the wiper/washer switch.
      WIRE TEST CONDITION CHART

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
      3 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.5 V.
      • Poor ground (G503, G601)
      • An open in the wire
      8 WHT/RED Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 7 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
      • A short to ground in the wire
      • An open in the wire
      7 YEL Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
      • Blown No. 21 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
      • A short to ground in the wire
      • An open in the wire