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Control Unit Input Test/Replacement

NOTE: Before testing the power tailgate control unit, troubleshoot the multiplex integrated control system first using B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Remove the left rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA ).
  3. Disconnect power tailgate control unit connectors A (5P), B (20P), and C (14P).
    Fig 1: Power Tailgate Control Unit With Torque Specifications
    G08054056Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Inspect all 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. Reconnect all connectors to the power tailgate control unit, and do the following input tests:
    • If the test indicates a problem, find and correct the cause, then recheck the system.
    • If the input test proves OK, the control unit must be faulty; replace it.
    Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
    A2 BRN Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 11 (40 A) fuse in the rear fuse/relay box
    • Blown No. 3 (60 A) fuse in the main under-hood fuse box
    • Faulty rear fuse/relay box
    • Faulty main under-hood fuse box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    B12 PNK Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 6 (20 A) fuse in the rear fuse/relay box
    • Blown No. 3 (60 A) fuse in the main under-hood fuse box
    • Faulty rear fuse/relay box
    • Faulty main under-hood fuse box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    B10 WHT Under all conditions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 7 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
    • Blown No. 4(40 A) fuse in the main under-hood fuse box
    • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
    • Faulty main under-hood fuse box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    C14 YEL Ignition switch ON (II) Measure the voltage to ground: There should be battery voltage.
    • Blown No. 21 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box
    • Faulty under-dash fuse/relay box
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    A1 BLK In all ignition switch positions Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
    • Poor ground(G701, G702) or an open in the ground wire
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
    A4
    B19
    B8 GRN Shift lever in P position Measure the voltage to ground: There should be less than 0.2 V.
    • Faulty transmission range switch
    • Poor ground (G101) or an open in the ground wire
    • An open or high resistance in the wire
  6. Reset the power tailgate control unit (see RESETTING THE POWER TAILGATE CONTROL UNIT  ).