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Troubleshooting - BRN Wire Communication Line Test

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  1. Remove the driver's multiplex control unit from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
  2. Carefully pry off the driver's door switch trim (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Disconnect door multiplex connector A (20P).
  4. Check for continuity between A2 terminal of the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box socket and No. 15 terminal of the door multiplex control unit connector A (20P).
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between A2 Terminal Of Driver's Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box And No. 15 Terminal Of Door Multiplex Control Unit Connector A (20P)
    G03642322Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    1. YES  - Replace the multiplex control unit most closely related to the failure.
    2. NO  - Repair an open in the wire between the door multiplex connector and the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box. If the wire is OK, replace the under-dash fuse/relay box.