Trunk Lid Release Actuator Test

Open the trunk lid, and remove the trunk lid trim (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID ).
Disconnect the 3P connector (A) from the trunk lid latch switch/trunk release actuator (B).

Fig 1: Identifying 3P Connector And Trunk Lid Latch Switch/Trunk Release Actuator
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Check actuator operation by connecting power to the terminal No. 3 and ground to terminal No. 2 momentarily to prevent damage to the actuator. The actuator should work.
If the actuator does not work, the trunk lid release actuator is faulty; replace the trunk lid latch (see TRUNK LID LATCH REPLACEMENT ).