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Rearview Monitor Mirror Input Test/Replacement

NOTE: The normal operating temperature range of rearview monitor mirror is -22 °F to 176 °F(-30 °C to 80 °C). Allow the inside temperature of the vehicle to stabilize within the normal operating range before testing.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Check the auto dimming inside mirror indicator. If the indicator flashes two times, and then turns on, there is a malfunction in the mirror. Replace it.
  3. Remove the roof console. (seeHEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  4. Disconnect the 12P connector (A) from the roof wire harness (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying 12P Connector And Roof Wire Harness
    G05526804Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. 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 6.
  6. Reconnect the 12P connector to the roof harness at the rearview mirror. Remove the tailgate lower trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA ) to access the rearview camera 6P connector.
  7. With the connector still disconnected, make these input tests at the connector.
    NOTE: Make sure the connector is connected while testing terminals 12, 5 and 6. Make sure the connector is disconnected while testing terminals 3,8,2,1, and 7.
    • If any test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If all the input tests prove OK. Substitute and connect a known-good rearview camera and check the monitor image in reverse. If the symptom is gone, the rearview camera is faulty; replace it. If the symptom is still present, the rearview mirror is faulty; replace it.
    WIRE CAVITY CHART

    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    12 BLK Under all conditions Measure the voltage between the No. 12 terminal and body ground:
    There should be less than 0.5 V.
    • An open in the wire
    • Poor ground (G601)
    5 BLK/YEL Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage between No. 5 terminal and body ground:
    There should be battery voltage.
    • An open in the wire
    • Blown No. 30 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
    • Faulty passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box
    6 GRN Ignition switch ON (II) and the transmission shift lever in reverse Measure the voltage between to ground:
    There should be battery voltage.
    • An open in the wire
    • Faulty driver's under-dash fuse/relay box (MICU)
    • Blown No. 21 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's under - dash fuse/relay box
    • Faulty transmission range switch
    • Poor ground (G101)
    3 WHT Disconnect the rearview camera 6P connector Check for continuity between the No. 3 terminal and rearview camera 6P connector No. 1 terminal:
    There should be continuity.
    An open in the wire
    Check for continuity between the No. 3 terminal and body ground:
    There should be no continuity.
    A short to ground in the wire
    8 RED Disconnect the rearview camera 6P connector Check for continuity between the No. 8 terminal and rearview camera 6P connector No. 2 terminal:
    There should be continuity.
    An open in the wire
    Check for continuity between the No. 8 terminal and body ground:
    There should be no continuity.
    A short to ground in the wire
    2 GRN Disconnect the rearview camera 6P connector Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal and rearview camera 6P connector No. 3 terminal:
    There should be continuity.
    An open in the wire
    Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal and body ground:
    There should be no continuity.
    A short to ground in the wire
    1 BLK Disconnect the rearview camera 6P connector Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal and rearview camera 6P connector No. 4 terminal:
    There should be continuity.
    An open in the wire
    Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal and body ground:
    There should be no continuity.
    A short to ground in the wire
    7 GRY Disconnect the rearview camera 6P connector Check for continuity between the No. 7 terminal and rearview camera 6P connector No. 5 terminal:
    There should be continuity.
    An open in the wire