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Ambient Light Test/Replacement

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NOTE: The ambient light is built into the interior light switch.
  1. Remove the front individual map lights (see FRONT INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).
  2. Disconnect the interior light switch 12P connector (A) and the front individual map light 3P connector (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Interior Light Switch And Front Individual Map Light
    G06968868Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the interior light switch (C) from the front individual map light housing.
  4. At the interior light switch 12P connector, check the light by connecting battery power to terminal No. 11 and ground to terminal No. 9. The ambient light should come on.
  5. If the LED does not come on, the ambient light is faulty; replace the interior light switch assembly.
  6. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
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