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Door Key Cylinder Switch Test

  1. Remove the driver's door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the key cylinder switch (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Door Key Cylinder Switch Connector
    G06269287Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
    • There should be continuity between the No. 9 and No. 5 terminals when the door key cylinder switch is in LOCK position. (With security)
    • There should be no continuity between the No. 9 and No. 5 terminals when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral or UNLOCK position. (With security)
    • There should be continuity between the No. 8 and No. 5 terminals when the door key cylinder switch is in UNLOCK position.
    • There should be no continuity between the No. 8 and No. 5 terminals when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral or LOCK position.
  4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door key cylinder assembly (see FRONT DOOR OUTER HANDLE REPLACEMENT ).