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Door Key Cylinder Switch Test

  1. Remove the driver's door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the key cylinder switch (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Key Cylinder Switch & 10P Connector
    G05966247Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
    • There should be continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in UNLOCK position.
    • There should be no continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral or LOCK position.
    • There should be continuity between terminals No. 9 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in LOCK position.
    • There should be no continuity between terminals No. 9 and No. 5 when the door key cylinder switch is in the neutral or UNLOCK position.
    • There should be no continuity between terminals No. 8 and No. 9 when the key is in the neutral position.
  4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door lock actuator assembly (see FRONT DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT ).