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Control Unit Input Test

  1. Before testing, troubleshoot the multiplex control system (see TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  2. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Disconnect the under-dash fuse/relay box connectors O, Q, X and Y.
    NOTE: All connectors are shown from wire side of female terminals.
    Fig 1: Identifying Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Connectors
    G05451465Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. 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  5.
  5. With the connectors 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  6.
      REFERENCE TABLE

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
      07 GRN/RED Front ceiling light switch in middle position, interior light switch in door position*, all doors closed Attach to ground:
      Front ceiling light should come on.
      • Blown No. 3 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
      • Blown bulb
      • Faulty front ceiling light
      • An open in the wire
      07 GRN/RED Front ceiling light switch in middle position, all doors closed Attach to ground:
      Front ceiling light should come on.
      • Blown No. 3 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
      • Blown bulb
      • Faulty front ceiling light
      • An open in the wire
      X8 WHT/BLK Under all conditions Attach to ground:
      Ignition key light should come on.
      • Blown No. 3 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box
      • Faulty ignition key light (LED)
      • An open in the wire
  6. Reconnect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/relay box, and make these input tests at the appropriate connectors on the under-dash fuse/relay box.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK, the multiplex control unit must be faulty, replace the under-dash fuse/relay box assembly.
      REFERENCE TABLE

      Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
      Q3 GRN Driver's door or left rear door open Measure voltage to ground:
      There should be less than 0.5 V.
      • Faulty driver's door switch
      • Faulty left rear door switch
      • An open in the wire
      Driver's door and left rear door closed Measure voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
      • Faulty driver's door switch
      • Faulty left rear door switch
      • Short to ground in the wire
      Q4 GRY/BLK Front passenger's door or right rear door open Measure voltage to ground:
      There should be less than 0.5 V.
      • Faulty front passenger's door switch
      • Faulty right rear door switch
      • An open in the wire
      Front passenger's door and right rear door closed Measure voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Faulty front passenger's door switch
      • Faulty right rear door switch
      • Short to ground in the wire
      X5 RED/WHT Ignition key inserted into the ignition switch Measure voltage to ground:
      There should be less than 0.5 V.
      • Poor ground (G401)
      • Faulty ignition key switch
      • An open in the wire
      Ignition key removed from the ignition switch Measure voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Faulty ignition key switch
      • Short to ground in the wire
      Y8 YEL/RED Driver's door lock knob switch locked Measure voltage to ground:
      There should be less than 0.5 V.
      • Poor ground (G501)
      • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
      • An open in the wire
      Driver's door lock knob switch unlocked Measure voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
      • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
      • Short to ground in the wire
      Y7 WHT/BLK Driver's door lock knob switch locked Measure voltage to ground:
      There should be battery voltage.
      • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
      • Short to ground in the wire
      Driver's door lock knob switch unlocked Measure voltage to ground:
      There should be less than 0.5 V.
      • Poor ground (G501)
      • Faulty driver's door lock knob switch
      • Short to ground in the wire