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Actuator Test

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the actuator motor, apply power and ground only momentarily.
  1. Remove door panel. Unplug connector. Using fused jumper wire, connect battery voltage to actuator connector terminal No. 4. Momentarily connect terminal No. 5 to ground. Actuator should move to lock position. See Fig 1 . Check continuity between connector terminals No. 3 and 6. Continuity should exist.
  2. Connect battery voltage to actuator connector terminal No. 5. Momentarily connect terminal No. 4 to ground. Actuator should move to unlock position. Check continuity between connector terminals No. 1 and 3. Continuity should exist. Replace actuator if operation or continuity is not as specified.
Fig 1: Identifying Door Actuator Terminals
G93E82671Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.